Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Black Friday and Cyber Weekend: Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of Retail Cybersecurity sparsh Tue, 11/21/2023 - 05:01 As global consumers gear up for the much-anticipated shopping bonanza that is Black Friday and Cyber Weekend, retailers brace themselves for the frenzied onslaught of shoppers and the deluge of cyber threats lurking in the shadows.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 26, 2022

Even the most advanced and sophisticated security tools are failing to protect against ransomware and data exfiltration, according to a new report from data encryption vendor Titaniam. Raman says the emerging technology of choice to defend against data exfiltration and extortion attacks is encryption-in-use. Exfiltration Attacks Surge.

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Encryption Ransomware Cloud Privacy 109

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. It’s a scalable and cost-effective storage solution for businesses offered through a subscription service.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2021

Today, indeed, is a good a time as any to raise awareness about cyber exposures that can result from casually or improperly managing and securing digital identities. Sure, a lot think about their users and what types of credentials they’ll need for their various systems. Related: The role of facial recognition. Verify email.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

What an outstanding response! Let’s walk through some practical steps organizations can take today, implementing zero trust and remote access strategies to help reduce ransomware risks: •Obvious, but difficult – get end users to stop clicking unknown links and visiting random websites that they know little about, an educational challenge.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

More than 22,000 users of Blink Mobility should take the necessary steps to protect themselves against the risk of identity theft. The Cybernews research team has discovered that their personal data was exposed in a leak. Los Angeles-based electric car-sharing provider Blink Mobility left a misconfigured MongoDB database open to the public.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 25, 2021

For decades, the cornerstone of IT security has been Public Key Infrastructure, or PKI , a system that allows you to encrypt and sign data, issuing digital certificates that authenticate the identity of users. Related: Digital certificates destined to play key role in securing DX. Supplier trojans. Certificate compromises.

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Data Protection Report

MARCH 21, 2023

The French Information and Digital Security Experts Club ( CESIN ) has estimated that 54% of French companies were subject to cyberattacks in 2021, [1] while France Assureurs has put cyberattack risks on top of all other risks for the sixth year in a row. [2] However, in the end, Article L.12-10-1 However, in the end, Article L.12-10-1

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The companies with a good handle on things have discovered how to leverage robust authentication and encryption regimes to help maintain the integrity of their IoT systems.”. “The What I found to be particularly instructive about this survey is that it sheds light on how IoT-related security incidents are playing out in the real world.

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Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

1] While the BYOD approach may offer certain advantages, such as greater flexibility and cost savings, employers should be mindful of the cybersecurity and privacy risks when leaving employees to their own devices. In this article, we explore some of these risks along with best practices employers can implement to mitigate these concerns.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has released a roadmap to help organizations protect their data and systems and to reduce risks related to the advancement of quantum computing technology. The quantum leap.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In fact, there’s widespread recognition in corporate circles that the planning to address fresh cyber risks associated with quantum computing should have commenced long ago. Their trepidation is focused on the potential undermining of a core security component of classical computing systems: encryption. Germany and Japan.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

Small and midsize businesses — so-called SMBs — face an acute risk of sustaining a crippling cyberattack. This appears to be even more true today than it was when I began writing about business cyber risks at USA TODAY more than a decade ago. Last February, Dallas-based email encryption vendor Zix Corp.

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Risk Cybersecurity Passwords Ransomware 183

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Mitigating Ransomware Attacks – Decoupling Encryption Keys From Encrypted Data. Once the hackers gain an inside entry in an organisation’s IT systems, they deploy a file-encrypting malware known as ransomware. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 05:55. The potency of a ransomware attack lies in its diabolical ingenuity.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

In a developing market, third-party risk management (TPRM) software and tools could be the answer to helping organizations fill the gap. This article looks at the top third-party risk management vendors and tools and offers a look into TPRM solutions and what buyers should consider before purchasing. Aravo TPRM.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 13, 2021

Data Encryption Shields the Energy Sector Against Emerging Threats. Other incidents include: The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) said in March 2020 it had “found evidence of a successful cyber intrusion into its office network.”. Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:42.

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Encryption Energy and Utilities Compliance Marketing 102

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 22, 2019

The 10th anniversary of the US Cyber Command is an opportunity to prepare for unknowns in the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape. This was when the US Cyber Command was created to direct and coordinate cyberspace planning and operations to defend and advance national interests with domestic and international partners.

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Digital transformation Encryption Risk Cybersecurity 92

IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Insights into the new Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard SAQ SPoC from our QSA (Qualified Security Assessor) consultant Stephen Hancock is an experienced information security professional who combines expertise in cyber security with a broader background in IT and value-for-money audit. We sat down to chat to him.

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IT Governance

APRIL 11, 2023

Welcome to our April 2023 review of phishing attacks, in which we explore the latest email scams and the tactics that cyber criminals use to trick people into handing over personal data. It’s unclear exactly what happens when you follow the link, but there are several tricks that scammers could pull.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Cloud security is an essential part of today’s cyber security landscape. But whenever organisations adopt technological solutions such as this, they must acknowledge the risks that come with it. Indeed, Cloud computing can increase the risk of data breaches and regulatory non-compliance, as well as introducing other vulnerabilities.

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Cloud Security Authentication Risk 126

eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2022

With a cyberattack, it’s more than just data that needs protecting—at risk is really the entire physical infrastructure from applications and operating systems down to low-level firmware and BIOS. Organizations require even more sophisticated protection, response, and recovery solutions than what was available even two years ago.”.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2021

Group-IB , a global threat hunting and adversary-centric cyber intelligence company, has presented its new report “Ransomware Uncovered 2020-2021 ”. By the end of 2020, the ransomware market, fuelled by the pandemic turbulence, had turned into the biggest cybercrime money artery. The norm seems to be shifting toward the millions.

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Ransomware Encryption Marketing Access 118

IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2023

Welcome to our first quarterly review of security incidents for 2023, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the cyber security landscape from the past three months, including the latest statistics and our observations.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The incident followed what is proving to be a familiar fact pattern. This was flagged by Interserve’s end point protection system, which reported automatic removal of malware had been successful. The databases were encrypted and rendered unavailable to Interserve.

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Security GDPR Personal data Insurance 52

IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Although there have still been a few surprises, with the death of Queen Elizabeth II and blazing heatwaves across the UK to name but two, it was a familiar year in the cyber security landscape. Cyber criminals continued to wreak havoc, with the likes of Twitter , Uber and Neopets all reporting mammoth data breaches. million (about £1.5

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Security Data breaches Ransomware Military 132

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Here, then, is a comprehensive look at ransomware, what it is, how to prevent it, and what to do if you become one of its unfortunate victims. Jump to: What is ransomware? What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM): Best used to effectively manage cloud resource entitlements, reduce access risks, and maintain compliance. We’ll examine each of those cloud security technologies — along with CASB too — and their uses, and direct you to some of the top cloud security solutions.

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Cloud Compliance Risk Access 98

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 4, 2021

What is quantum computing and what changes will it bring? When a measurement is taken, the function collapsed according to the applied programmed condition and you end up with the most likely result. CryptoAgility to take advantage of Quantum Computing. Tue, 05/04/2021 - 09:40. Threat or Opportunity?

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Computer and Electronics IoT Communications Risk 98

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Where the greatest optimism comes in is in what tends to happen when a company is hit with ransomware, according to the report. Though ransomware is at the source of these security posture improvements, the end-result is a better defense against all types of attacks.”. Companies Invest More in Security. Threats Evolve Too.

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

After supporters and opponents of mandated government access to encrypted communications publicly feuded for much of 2016, reprising arguments they’ve had since at least the days of the “Clipper Chip,” these “encryption debates” seemed to quiet down for much of last year.

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Encryption Government Access Privacy 60

IT Governance

MAY 29, 2018

It has been reported that some departments had been banned from using these sorts of devices for some time, but all staff are expected to follow the new protocol by the end of May. First, all mobile devices containing sensitive data should be encrypted. USB, SD card, flash drive).”.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

This year, we’ve written about what the future holds in terms digital transformations and new and exciting technologies. We’ve also addressed what key executives, especially CISOs, should be thinking about as data moves and is accessed across their organizations. But what does vigilance look like? What did they ask for.

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Security Digital transformation Encryption Risk 54

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 11, 2018

Consider, for example, what may have happened had we not had the FDA’s recall and update of 465,000 connected pacemakers in the US last year, which patched a potentially exploitable vulnerability in those devices. There must be no question at any point over the integrity of the data or the medical device itself.

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IoT Encryption Data breaches Risk 72

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Even though encryption should be taken seriously by businesses of all sizes, only a small fraction of the corporate sector puts their back on it. It is, in fact, one of the dozens of cyber threats that exist in the digital sphere. Emails make up a significant part of our day to day business communications. You might wonder, why?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2023

Penetration tests are simulated cyber attacks executed by white hat hackers on systems and networks. Red and blue teams In all these three types of pentests, security teams and penetration testers engage in what is known as a red-blue team strategy. However, they are also the most realistic tests.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 8, 2021

By taking a proactive stance against the most common cyber vulnerabilities and security misconfigurations, you can prevent many cyber attacks from happening. By taking a proactive stance against the most common cyber vulnerabilities and security misconfigurations, you can prevent many cyber attacks from happening.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The basic design principle has been to assume that one person in the process may have been subverted somehow, and the whole design philosophy is built around making sure that no one person gets to sign off on what goes into a particular process, and that there is never unobserved control over any one aspect of the system. TS: Exactly.

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