Africa: How AfrexInsure is Strengthening the Risk Mitigation Foundations of African Trade: [allAfrica] Africa's trade ambitions hinge on a simple truth often obscured by headlines about ports, power and tariffs. Trade expands rapidly when exporters, financiers and insurers have frameworks to identify, price and transfer the underlying risks. Specialty insurance - the bespoke, technically… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TPnD14 #AfricaTrade #RiskMitigation #AfrexInsure #InsuranceIndustry #ExportFinance

As the year closes, strengthening cyber hygiene, validating configurations, and refining monitoring workflows can drastically reduce 2025 risk exposure.

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Server Security Checklist — Essential Hardening Guide

Securing your servers isn’t optional — it’s your first line of defense against data breaches, ransomware, insider threats, and lateral movement. Use this checklist as a baseline for Linux, Windows, cloud, hybrid, or on-prem servers.

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🔧 1. System & OS Hardening
• Keep OS & packages updated (apply security patches frequently).
• Remove / disable unused services & software.
• Enforce secure boot + BIOS/UEFI passwords.
• Disable auto-login and guest accounts.
• Use minimal OS images only (reduce attack surface).

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🔐 2. Access Control
• Enforce strong passwords & MFA everywhere.
• Use RBAC & least privilege access.
• Disable root/Administrator login over SSH/RDP.
• Rotate credentials & keys regularly.
• Implement just-in-time access for privileged users.

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🌐 3. Network Security
• Restrict inbound/outbound traffic via firewalls.
• Segment critical servers from general LANs/VLANs.
• Disable unused ports & protocols.
• Enable DoS/DDoS protection.
• Apply zero-trust network principles.

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🔑 4. Secure Remote Access
• Use SSH key-based authentication (disable password login).
• Enforce VPN for admin access.
• Log & monitor all remote access sessions.
• Disable legacy protocols (Telnet, FTP, SMBv1).
• Require bastion/jump host for critical access.

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📊 5. Logging & Monitoring
• Enable centralized logging (syslog / SIEM).
• Track failed login attempts & anomalies.
• Configure alerts for privilege escalation or config changes.
• Monitor log tampering.
• Retain logs securely for audits & forensics.

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🔒 6. Data Protection
• Encrypt data at rest (LUKS, BitLocker, etc.).
• Encrypt data in transit (TLS 1.2+).
• Strict database access policies.
• Regular, offline, immutable backups.
• Test restore procedures (don’t assume backups work).

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🔁 7. Application & Patch Management
• Keep middleware, frameworks, and apps patched.
• Delete default credentials & sample files.
• Enable code signing for software packages.
• Use secure coding practices (OWASP Top 10).
• Implement dependency scanning (Snyk, Trivy, etc.).

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🛡️ 8. Malware & Intrusion Defense
• Deploy EDR/AV on endpoints.
• Enable IDS/IPS at network edge.
• Automatic vulnerability scans (schedule weekly/monthly).
• Monitor persistence techniques (cron, startup scripts).
• Block known malicious IP ranges & TLDs.

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🏢 9. Physical & Cloud Security
• Restrict physical access to server racks/rooms.
• Enable provider security tools (AWS Security Groups, Azure NSG, IAM).
• Harden cloud images (CIS benchmarks).
• Review cloud logging & audit trails regularly.
• Disable unused cloud API keys / roles.

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📜 10. Policy & Compliance
• Use CIS / NIST / ISO-27001 benchmarks.
• Track & document every access change.
• Force annual access reviews & key rotation.
• Perform regular security training for admins.
• Maintain disaster recovery & incident plans.

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➕ Additional 5 Critical Controls (Advanced Hardening)

🧠 11. Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Use jump hosts & session recording.
• Just-In-Time access for admins.
• Store keys in secure vaults (HashiCorp Vault, CyberArk).

🚨 12. Real-Time Threat Detection
• Use behavioral analytics → UEBA/XDR.
• AI-based anomaly detection recommended.
• Block suspicious IPs automatically.

🧪 13. Red Team & Pentesting
• Run regular internal pentests.
• Validate configuration weaknesses.
• Simulate phishing + lateral movement scenarios.

🧱 14. Container / VM Isolation
• Use AppArmor, SELinux, Seccomp profiles.
• Limit Docker socket access & root containers.
• Scan images before deployment.

📦 15. Automated Configuration Management
• Use IaC (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet) for repeatable and secure builds.
• Detect drift using compliance scanning.
• Version control all infrastructure.

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🧠 Core Reminder

A server is only as secure as the team who maintains it.
Hardening isn’t one task — it’s an ongoing

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#PatrickBreyer warns that the #EU is pushing through a more intrusive version of #ChatControl, disguised as “#riskmitigation.” This proposal could force #serviceproviders to #scan all #privatemessages, including those on #endtoendencrypted services, and use #AI to #massscan #chat texts for suspicious keywords. Breyer urges EU governments to block this proposal and protect #digitalfreedom and #privacy. https://www.patrick-breyer.de/en/chat-control-2-0-through-the-back-door-breyer-warns-the-eu-is-playing-us-for-fools-now-theyre-scanning-our-texts-and-banning-teens/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Market Entry Roadmap! Assess demand, competition, and regulatory barriers before launching.

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You Still Shouldn’t Use a Browser Password Manager

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China's ban on Nvidia AI chips could tighten global supply, raising costs and lead times. SMBs should diversify AI hardware sources now. #AI #SupplyChain #RiskMitigation

https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/17/china-tells-its-tech-companies-they-cant-buy-ai-chips-from-nvidia/

New visual for the 'Digital Forensics' section of 'Data Science for the Modern Enterprise'! We're diving deep into vulnerabilities, threats, and risk mitigation.
​Forensics isn't just about after-the-fact analysis—it's a critical part of proactive defense. What's the most surprising digital forensics case or concept you've encountered? Share your thoughts below! 👇
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Claude now auto-ends risky or abusive chats, reducing compliance risk and ensuring safer AI interactions for SMBs. #AICompliance #RiskMitigation

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/anthropic-claude-can-now-end-conversations-to-prevent-harmful-uses/

The Future of the Climate is Now?!
Find out how the DIRECTED and I-CISK projects support user-centered climate solutions in our ever-changing world.
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Basic prep steps: Get a home safe, store cash for 2 months, add some precious metals, keep extra meds, have backup power. No downside to taking sensible precautions in uncertain times. Remember: it's about options, not panic. #Preparedness #PlanB #RiskMitigation https://www.schiffsovereign.com/trends/preparing-for-the-escalation-thats-likely-to-come-152552/

Crisis-Proofing Projects: How to Build Resilient Execution Plans
Projects face unexpected challenges, but strong execution planning turns risks into manageable situations. Proactive risk assessment, adaptive strategies, and effective communication keep projects moving forward. At Tamer Nasr, we help businesses crisis-proof their execution plans.

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💡 On Nexus, John Ballentine writes about the need for critical infrastructure to adopt diversified operational technology (#OT) #cybersecurity monitoring platforms. They play a key role in strengthening the protection of cyber-physical systems by providing clear visibility, real-time #ThreatDetection, and proactive #RiskMitigation. https://nexusconnect.io/articles/diversified-monitoring-essential-to-a-strong-ot-cybersecurity-foundation

I'm going to take advantage of the current #eruption on Mt #Etna to discuss some of the challenges of #modelling #lava flows. Buckle up (or just silence me) because this is going to be a long thread.

First of all, why do we want to model lava flows? The answer most definitely isn't «because we can», since —as I'm going to explain momentarily— we actually cannot. Still having an idea about how lava flows and sets in place is a powerful tool for the assessment (and possibly mitigation) of the associated #hazard and #risk: if we can tell how lava flows, we can tell which areas are going to be reached by the lava, and hopefully also improve the design of tactical and strategic actions that can be taken to minimize the damage.

(Of course, whether or not those actions will then be taken is an entirely different matter, but that's mostly politics, not science.)

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Take a moment to reflect on the PMI UAE Chapter event on New Age Challenges for Project Managers and Mitigating Risk. Red Learning's Academic Director Najmul Hussain led an engaging session exploring the evolving field of project management. Here’s a glimpse of the seminar that took place.

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Unauthorised network access remains a significant threat, especially for organisations lacking robust network security controls. Attackers can capture privileged credentials from automated tasks and vulnerability scanners if these tasks are configured with an excessive scope or are insufficiently protected by network or host controls...

Read our latest blog, "Watch where you point that cred," by Tom Thomas-Litman, for insights and recommendations for securing internal networks: https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/watch-where-you-point-that-cred-part-1/

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