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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Relatedly, PIPL outlines some categories of sensitive information that do not receive additional protection under GDPR. Also, health and financial data, among other categories of more sensitive data, is often treated as a more protected category of data under general data-privacy laws – subject to stricter protection requirements.

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Scanning for Flaws, Scoring for Security

Krebs on Security

Is it fair to judge an organization’s information security posture simply by looking at its Internet-facing assets for weaknesses commonly sought after and exploited by attackers, such as outdated software or accidentally exposed data and devices? the security posture of vendor partners).

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Cybersecurity: Managing Risks With Third Party Companies

Cyber Info Veritas

This means that instead of going through the target’s heightened security, they look to use a valid entry point to gather confidential data while also masking themselves as genuine users. This entry point is usually through the third party vendor whose security protocols are less secure.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture. Security Elements Security elements protect each element within the network, network access, and the data transmissions.

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

Information security is not yet a science; outside of the handful of issues falling under the field of cryptography, there is no formalized system of classification. Using appropriate access controls. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy. Implementing a Targeted Guidance Strategy. Encrypting critical data assets.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Tib3rius

ForAllSecure

Tib3rius from White Oak Security discusses his experience as a web application security pen tester, his OSCP certification, and how he’s giving back to the community with his Twitch , Youtube , and tools he's made available on GitHub. So honestly, every single kind of web app is just a portal to information. VAMOSI: Yeah.

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Top Cybersecurity Startups to Watch in 2022

eSecurity Planet

Information security products , services, and professionals have never been in higher demand, making for a world of opportunities for cybersecurity startups. With evolving attack methodologies due to machine learning, quantum computing, and sophisticated nation-state hackers, security startups are receiving record funding.