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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

In-Depth Scenarios Illustrating NIS 2 Implications for Manufacturing Companies Using FileMaker

Ensuring Cyber Resilience in Manufacturing: Navigating NIS 2 Requirements with FileMaker Solutions Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Oct 16, 2024, CyberFM Understanding the practical implications of the NIS 2 Directive is crucial for manufacturing companies that rely on FileMaker solutions. The following detailed scenarios illustrate potential risks and challenges that such companies may face, along with the obligations

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

In-Depth Analysis: The Flaws of Relying on Startup Scripts for Security in FileMaker

Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Oct 6, 2024, CyberFM Menu: Understanding the Weakness of Startup Scripts as a Security Measure: The Illusion of Security with Startup Scripts: The Role of Script Debugger in Exploiting Startup Scripts: Full Access Account Reinsertion via Decompilation: The Critical Importance of Encryption and Robust Account Management: Encryption as the First Line of Defense:

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Richard Carlton

Long Distance Upgrades in FileMaker

Richard Carlton, Jul 30, 2024, FileMaker Training Videos Menu Introduction to FileMaker Upgrades To top Upgrading FileMaker to its latest version is a decision that many organizations delay, often due to concerns about cost, downtime, or compatibility. However, running an outdated version of FileMaker comes with several risks, including slower performance, security vulnerabilities, and compatibility

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Doug Wallis

Security – Why It Pays to Keep Up to Date

Wim Decorte, Doug Wallis, Jun 13, 2024, Claris Community Live 1. Introduction Security in FileMaker development has evolved from a “nice-to-have” feature to an absolute necessity. In the third Claris Community Live event, Rosemary Tietge, along with experts Wim Decorte and Doug Wallis, walked through the most relevant security challenges, solutions, and best practices for

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Chris Moyer

Protecting FileMaker Server From Ransomware Attacks

Heidi Porter, Chris Moyer, EngageU 2022 Table of Contents Introduction: Background and Importance To top Heidi Porter and Chris Moyer, seasoned experts in FileMaker security, presented on the topic of ransomware protection at EngageU 2022. Both Porter and Moyer have extensive experience in the FileMaker ecosystem and are dedicated to educating users on best practices

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Chris Moyer

Cybersecurity Best Practices

Heidi Porter, Chris Moyer, EngageU 2022 Table of Contents Introduction: Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape Heidi Porter and Chris Moyer emphasize the critical need for organizations and individuals to understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Over the past decade, attacks have become more sophisticated, targeting personal devices, organizational networks, and even public infrastructure. As more services

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Chris Moyer

Ransomware Roundup

DIGFM: Table of Contents Introduction Ransomware attacks have surged in both frequency and sophistication, posing a significant threat to organizations worldwide. These attacks can cripple operations, lead to substantial financial losses, and damage reputations. For organizations using FileMaker Servers—a popular platform for creating custom apps that work seamlessly across devices—the stakes are particularly high due

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David Hamann

CVE-2021-44147: XML External Entity Vulnerability in Claris FileMaker

Uncovering XXE Vulnerabilities in FileMaker’s XML Parsing Source: https://davidhamann.de/2021/11/18/filemaker-xxe-vulnerability/ CVE FileMaker Pro CVE-2021-44147 A couple of months ago I looked more deeply into the “Import Records” functionality in FileMaker, especially the XML parsing, and was wondering if any XXE vulnerability may exist and how one could exploit this in technically interesting ways. The vulnerability is/was indeed there

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Andrew LeCates

Security and compliance: An inside look

Claris Engage Beyond 2021 Table of Contents Introduction <a name=”introduction”></a> In an era where data breaches and cyber attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent, the importance of robust security measures and regulatory compliance cannot be overstated. At the recent Claris Engage Beyond 2021 event, a distinguished panel of experts from Claris and the Claris

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John Newhoff

FileMaker and Ransomware

John Newhoff, Jun 17, 2021, Portage Bay blog Source: https://www.portagebay.com/blog/filemaker-and-ransomware/ With the recent highly publicized attacks on Colonial Pipeline and JBS, we’ve had questions from some of our clients about protecting FileMaker data from ransomware attacks. While we are always careful to make it clear that we are not security professionals, we also try to do our best to answer

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Ronnie Rios

FileMaker Security, Inside and Out – Protecting Your Data

Ronnie Rios, FileMaker DevCon 2015 In today’s digital world, securing sensitive information such as customer data, financial records, and intellectual property is critical for businesses of all sizes. In his 2015 DevCon session, Ronnie Rios highlighted the main security threats facing FileMaker users and provided practical solutions for addressing these risks. This blog post offers

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Rosemary Tietge

Security – The Threat Landscape and the FileMaker Platform

Rosemary Tietge, FileMaker DevCon 2014 In an era where data breaches make regular headlines, securing business data has never been more critical. Rosemary Tietge’s DevCon 2014 session focused on the evolving threat landscape, security trends, and how FileMaker users can mitigate these risks by leveraging FileMaker’s built-in security tools. This post provides an in-depth exploration

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David Head

FileMaker Security

David Head, FileMaker DevCon 2012 Database security is an essential but often overlooked aspect of system development, typically only considered in the final stages before deployment. In his 2012 DevCon session, David Head emphasized the need for security planning to begin at the initial stages of database development and to be regularly revisited throughout the