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does not solely rely upon investment in the latest technology but also on long-term investment in talent. Te cybersecurity industry would benefit from a refreshed approach to hiring, incorporating an understanding that cybersecurity expertise does not require a lengthy résumé of security experience - in most cases, that knowledge can be taught. Rather, new hires should show a talent for creative problem solving, and an eagerness to learn. Tis refocused attitude towards taking


on talent opens the door to young and dynamic hires, including students interested in starting or furthering a career in the cybersecurity space. But all the enthusiasm in the world cannot be translated into knowledgeable expertise without the correct training and access to resources, which makes the accessibility of projects like Nessus for Raspberry Pi even more important in today’s cyber landscape. Te ability to deploy Nessus Essentials for free on easily accessible hardware allows the next-generation of cybersecurity professionals to master their vulnerability assessment skills with minimal investment, regardless of their location.


“The rise of


remote working, while a threat to traditional


cybersecurity systems, provides


the opportunity for businesses to adapt and elevate their security solutions to new heights, integrating exciting new


capabilities to safeguard their operations against malware today and in the future.”


Evolved security for increasingly intelligent bad actors In addition to its availability on Raspberry Pi, Nessus v10.0 builds on existing functionality with new capabilities for customers, to further optimise performance and provide an enhanced user experience. Tis evolution of security tools is essential, in a world where malware and those behind its damaging effects, employ ever-more intelligent and adaptable methods to sidestep security barriers. Te pandemic opened the door for multiple forms of attack.


Cyberattacks only proliferated as organisations’ attack surfaces continued to expand far beyond office walls, to home office networks, personal devices, the cloud, and third-party partners. Staying agile and adaptable is key, and a dynamic plugin feature reduces the footprint of the Nessus Plugin database by up to 75 percent, improving scan performance while decreasing scanner


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memory overhead. In addition, the device features a built-in packet capture feature that enables powerful debugging to troubleshoot potential scanning issues. Te entire service is supported by a new resource centre with user-specific information that provides actionable tips and guidance based on the operations being performed. Of course, assessing the environment is just the first step in strengthening defences. By identifying areas of weakness, security teams can close off the paths attackers will exploit. When looking at the attack path threat actors follow, first they compromise networks via a known but unpatched vulnerability. Next they pivot to Active Directory to elevate privileges and facilitate lateral movement through leveraging known


flaws and misconfigurations. User awareness, malware detection and system back-ups all play a part in a hardened defence, but by far the most effective method is to establish basic cyber hygiene practices. Tis requires organisations to take a holistic view of their infrastructure, identify those assets and systems that are critical to function,


determine which vulnerabilities exist within these core areas that are being actively exploited and update these systems to fix those flaws first. In tandem, focus must also be placed on securing accounts - employees, service contractors, temporary workers, systems accounts and others - and their access to and permissions across systems. Te old adage, that the best defence is an offence, stands true in cyber. Te more you can prepare and harden systems, so that even if one defence falls there is another attackers have to scale, will help reduce the business risk from cyber threats In uncertain and increasingly volatile technological spaces,


employing the correct security measures is more important than ever. Te rise of remote working, while a threat to traditional cybersecurity systems, provides the opportunity for businesses to adapt and elevate their security solutions to new heights, integrating exciting new capabilities to safeguard their operations against malware today and in the future.


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