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MY TAKE: Why monetizing data lakes will require applying ‘attribute-based’ access rules to encryption

The Last Watchdog

A new form of agile cryptography must get established in order to robustly preserve privacy and security as all this raw data gets put to commercial use. Each private key serves a narrow function: it gives the same type of authenticity and level of access to each user. Attribute-based access. This creates exposure.

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MY TAKE: How SMBs can improve security via ‘privileged access management’ (PAM) basics

The Last Watchdog

Privileged accounts assigned special logon credentials to system administrators in charge of onboarding and off boarding users, updating and fixing IT systems and carrying out other network-wide tasks. Expensive enterprise-grade IAM and PAM systems were all fine and well for large organizations. The case for basic PAM.

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VulnRecap 2/26/24 – VMWare, Apple, ScreenConnect Face Risks

eSecurity Planet

Critical vulnerabilities have been discovered across multiple systems, including Microsoft Exchange Servers, the Bricks Builder Theme for WordPress, VMware, ScreenConnect, Joomla, and Apple Shortcuts. Urgent patching and prompt updates can protect systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation by threat actors.

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ITALY: First GDPR fine issued!

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

The first GDPR fine was issued in Italy by the Garante for the lack of implementation of privacy security measures following a data breach on the so-called Rousseau platform operating the websites of the Movimento 5 Stelle party. The lack of privacy-related security measures challenged. The first GDPR fine issued in Italy.

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Google Glitch Left Passwords Unprotected for 14 Years

Adam Levin

This issue has been fixed and, again, we have seen no evidence of improper access to or misuse of the affected passwords. E]ven if it’s only internal it still creates a substantial privacy and security concern,” said TrustedSec CEO David Kennedy to Wired Magazine.

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Can smart cities be secured and trusted?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

With a quick tap on your phone, the app sends a code to the after-school program supervisor so the car can be accessed at pickup. There’s just one problem…these massive, radical, interconnected technology systems also raise serious privacy and security concerns. To pick your daughter up from school, you call a driverless car.

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First Multistate HIPAA Data Breach Lawsuit May Signal Increased State Interest in Data Security Enforcement

Data Matters

The complaint states that the Company failed to implement basic industry-accepted data security measures to protect PHI from unauthorized access, and did not have adequate controls in place. The complaint also focuses on what the AGs allege was an “inadequate and ineffective” post-breach response.