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Can you sum up a cybersecurity event with a box of chocolates? Absolutely. At yesterday's Digital Operational Resilience Summit (DORS) by NOS SGPS, we brought a sweet reminder of why prevention is key, a chocolate box with the message: “Um pentest por dia, não sabes o bem que te fazia” (the Portuguese pentest version of "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", pretty catchy) 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸 — it’s an ongoing commitment to resilience, starting with Continuous Pentesting as a proactive way to keep organizations ahead of cyber threats. Sharing this vision with industry leaders and discussing the power of offensive security was both rewarding and insightful. A big thanks to everyone who stopped by! And don't forget, Prevention starts with you, one pentest at a time.

Can hackers secure our digital future? At yesterday’s #Impactalk with André Baptista, we learned that ethical hackers are not just capable—they’re essential for a safer digital world. The event opened with Vice-Dean Luís Garrido Marques, who highlighted Porto Business School’s commitment to our executive programs in 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲. André captivated us with his journey: from early experiments with computer games to his evolution as a renowned cybersecurity expert, co-founder of ETHIACK, and a professor at the University of Porto. His insights demonstrated how ethical hacking uncovers vulnerabilities, saving companies millions by staying a step ahead of cyber threats. The discussion explored the intriguing history of hacking and offered practical safety tips for navigating today’s digital landscape. Thank you to André Baptista for delivering an inspiring session and equipping our community with essential knowledge on cybersecurity and digital safety! Stay tuned for our upcoming #Impactalks, where we continue to explore the most pressing topics in innovation and technology! - Podem os hackers assegurar o nosso futuro digital? Na #Impactalk de ontem com André Baptista, aprendemos que os hackers éticos não são apenas capazes — são essenciais para um mundo digital mais seguro. O evento começou com o Vice-Dean Luís Garrido Marques, que destacou o compromisso da Porto Business School com os nossos programas em 𝐈𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚çã𝐨, 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐚. André cativou-nos com o seu percurso: desde as suas experiências iniciais com videojogos até se tornar um reconhecido especialista em cibersegurança, cofundador da ETHIACK e professor na Universidade do Porto. Os seus insights demonstraram como o hacking ético identifica vulnerabilidades, poupando milhões às empresas ao manterem-se um passo à frente das ameaças cibernéticas. A discussão explorou a intrigante história do hacking e ofereceu dicas práticas de segurança para navegar no panorama digital atual. Agradecemos ao André Baptista por ter proporcionado uma sessão inspiradora e por equipar a nossa comunidade com conhecimentos essenciais sobre cibersegurança e segurança digital! #EthicalHacking #Cybersecurity #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #MakeChangeHappen #PBS #ETHIACK Innovation X Hub Jose Esteves Diogo Vieira da Silva ETHIACK  

Fresh UX Updates on our Portal! 🔄 We've made a few tweaks and adjustments to our Portal to make your experience smoother, faster, and more intuitive. This update introduces a more streamlined design, making it easier than ever for you to access key functionalities and manage your tasks effortlessly. 👀 Get all the details https://lnkd.in/dJ8xhsfC

When cybersecurity pros take on paintball, things get intense! 💥 Even though we’re all about offensive security, this time it was Green Team for the win (sorry, Blue Team better luck next time but you could already sense the defeat with the epic pose of the Green Team). Here’s what went down: • Someone climbed a tree to gain the upper hand... didn’t fire a single shot, but still, those CrossFit sessions are paying off 🙊 • The most-hit player is also the one who captured the flag and won the game 🏁 • One of us went Super Saiyan, charging behind enemy lines and hitting everyone in sight 🐉 • A brave soldier proved that 𝒶𝓂𝓂𝓊𝓃𝒾𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝓂𝒶𝓃𝒶𝑔𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉 is everything by dropping an entire magazine on the ground 💣 • A clever player hid behind a tree half their size and somehow, not a single hit (probably using cheats) 🔫 • Full-on committed, one of our teammates found the perfect hiding spot: in the thorn bushes 🌿 • And yes, friendly fire was a thing. Even with the victim shouting, "I'm on your team" and being the only two left on the field, there was no stopping that warrior 🤦♂️ Think you can guess who did what? 👀 Get it right, and you could be joining us for the next #teambuilding! 

𝗖𝗩𝗘-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟰𝟳𝟱𝟳𝟱 in Fortinet FortiManager 🔐 A critical zero-day vulnerability (𝗖𝗩𝗘-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟰𝟳𝟱𝟳𝟱) has been identified in Fortinet's FortiManager, being actively exploited since June. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute code remotely, compromising device management and security. Researchers from Google’s Mandiant and Threat Analysis Group (TAG) report that threat actors have exploited this flaw, affecting organizations across various sectors. Fortinet has since released a patch addressing this vulnerability, and if your organization is relying on FortiManager, immediate patching is essential to prevent potential breaches and ensure operational resilience. 🔑 Key Takeaways: • Vulnerability: Remote code execution on FortiManager (𝗖𝗩𝗘-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟰𝟳𝟱𝟳𝟱). • Exploit timeline: Active exploitation reported since June. • Action: Update FortiManager to the latest patched version ASAP. Update and stay safe! For more info check https://lnkd.in/ejPUQMPA & https://lnkd.in/gtejR2SA

Wondering where to find us this month? Here’s what we’re up to: 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱 Vitor Pinho will speak at the ACTION TANKS session on Digital Trust & Cybersecurity at BIN@ - Business & Innovation Network Learn more here https://lnkd.in/dK9vmJ-N 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 Our team is attending the Digital Operational Resilience Summit by NOS SGPS, an event focused on cybersecurity and EU regulations like #DORA and #NIS2. Learn more here https://lnkd.in/dNKCVMrw 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 André Baptista will headline the Impactalk: Hackers for Good, covering critical vulnerabilities, AI in Cybercrime, and Offensive vs Defensive security at Porto Business School. Learn more here https://lnkd.in/dJCiFUJ6 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝘁𝗵 At the Use Cases Roadshow: What are you doing with AI?, André Baptista will share insights as part of the Official Launch of the Portugal Fintech Report 2024 at The Fintech House. Learn more here https://lu.ma/zzq0630b Interested in knowing more? Check out ethiack.com

Revista Visão interviewed our CTO André Baptista about his journey to becoming an Ethical Hacker, the importance of ensuring freedom, and the need to reinforce the distinction between 'hacker' and 'cracker' Read it in full: https://lnkd.in/dTjbNF8a

Officially graduates! 🎓 We've now completed Google for Startups - AI for Cybersecurity and we're taking plenty of notes and learnings home. It was an extremely enriching experience that will help us in the coming years 🔥

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