The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

These worrying statistics underscore the need to be more proactive in preventing security breaches. Keeping these systems up to date and installing the latest security patches can help minimize the frequency and severity of data breaches among organizations. Strengthen authentication. Keep software updated.

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Rocket Software

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The White House has proclaimed October Cybersecurity Awareness Month, promoting efforts by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to encourage the public to be “Cyber Smart” and stay safe online. One Black Hat Hacker Survey found : . What Qualifies as MFA? . A Few Important Statistics: .

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Even as enterprises across the globe hustle to get their Internet of Things business models up and running, there is a sense of foreboding about a rising wave of IoT-related security exposures. And, in fact, IoT-related security incidents have already begun taking a toll at ill-prepared companies. Interconnected security.

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Rocket Software

AUGUST 17, 2020

Depending on what industry you’re in, your approach to security may be very different. For some sectors, like finance, security and data protection are top of mind for everything that is done. Financial services organizations typically experience the most data breaches and hacks, which makes security a priority.

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OpenText Information Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

In our discussions with customers and countless surveys, cybersecurity and sensitive data protection are always top-ranking issues. IT now has available some of the most advanced cybersecurity innovations in its arsenal than ever before, with excellent authentication and real-time threat detection.

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The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

A LastPass survey of IT leaders has some valuable clues. The post As Cyber Attacks Mount, Small Businesses seek Authentication. Imagining the Future of Authentication Episode 163: Cyber Risk has a Dunning-Kruger Problem Also: Bad Password Habits start at Home. But what do SMBs want? Read the whole entry. »

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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 excels in remote access, scalability, and security, with distributed storage options and privacy adherence capabilities.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2023

Modern Identity and Access Security - Keeping the Good Guys In and the Bad Guys Out madhav Tue, 06/06/2023 - 07:27 Regarding identity and access, it's becoming harder and harder, if not impossible, to distinguish the "good guys" from the "bad guys." Access security and authentication play an important role.

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IT Governance

MAY 15, 2024

Physical access control, physical security monitoring, CCTV, and more When we hear the term ‘information security’ – or, for that matter, ‘ISO 27001’ – our thoughts usually turn straight to cyber security. However, physical security is also an important aspect of information and data security.

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OpenText Information Management

MAY 10, 2024

The recent IT leaders CIO MarketPulse survey by Foundry underscores that data must be ready for AI. If it’s not accurate, accessible, and secure, organizations won’t get the desired results. Since AI relies on data to learn and improve, organizations must ensure their data is accurate, accessible, and secure.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

Access Management is Essential for Strengthening OT Security. Attacking OT systems presents a major threat not only to business disruption, but also to national economy and security. Identity and access management can play an essential role into strengthening the security posture of critical infrastructure. The threat landscape.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

Shifting Risk and Business Environment Demand creates a Shift in Security Strategies. The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report, based on data from a survey of almost 2,800 respondents from 17 countries across the globe, illustrates these trends and changes. Malware and accidental human error are the biggest security threats.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 12, 2022

Identity Management Day 2022: Identity Security Is Our Responsibility. As the lines between our personal and professional lives continue to blur, protecting our digital identities as consumers, employees, or partners is essential to security. This is a great step towards adopting a Zero Trust approach to security.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Being Used to Phish So Many of Us?

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Brian Trzupek of DigiCert joins Paul to talk about the findings of a recent State of PKI Automation survey and the challenges of managing fast-growing population of tens of thousands of PKI certificates. The post Spotlight: Automation Beckons as DevOps, IoT Drive PKI Explosion appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 21, 2021

The Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC) — an industry group that tries to facilitate information sharing and the adoption of best practices among utilities in the water sector — surveyed roughly 600 employees of water and wastewater treatment facilities nationwide, and found 37.9

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2018

In a move to blanket the Internet with encrypted website traffic, Google is moving forward with its insistence that straggling website publishers adopt HTTPS Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Related: How PKI can secure IoT. So along came SSL and its successor, Transport Layer Security (TLS), the underpinnings of secure online transactions.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JUNE 9, 2023

.” API management and API gateways can play an important role in how you consistently create, secure and control access to your APIs. Introducing Noname Advanced API Security for IBM Against this backdrop, IBM has collaborated with Noname Security to help companies shore up their API lifecycle against malicious activity.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 24, 2022

Data Privacy and Security: It Takes Two to Tango. The goal of Data Privacy Week, celebrated between January 24 – 28, is to spread awareness about online privacy and educate citizens on how to manage their personal information and keep it secure. However, with technology innovation comes new risks, security challenges and threats.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Related: Why IoT standards matter Digital Trust refers to the level of confidence both businesses and consumers hold in digital products and services – not just that they are suitably reliable, but also that they are as private and secure as they need to be. I’ll keep watch and keep reporting.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 23, 2018

However, just like every other tech breakthrough that rose rapidly to ubiquitous use, APIs have a gaping downside: intrinsic lack of security. I recently had a chance to discuss the vulnerable state of APIs with Tim Arvanites co-founder and chief technology officer of AAPI, a security startup which helps companies lock down their APIs.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The new report found that 89% of the surveyed organizations have experienced an average of 43 cyberattacks in the past 12 months. The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is a top concern for survey participants. Healthcare Security Defenses.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

When MOVEit was hacked by the Russian Cl0p ransomware gang in May, email addresses and links to government employee surveys were compromised. It secured its systems, notified law enforcement and began investigating the incident. LockBit has threatened to publish the data if Boeing doesn’t contact it – presumably, to pay a ransom.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2022

Not everyone adopts multi-factor authentication (MFA) to secure their accounts. Many stick with simple username and password combinations despite the weaknesses of this authentication method. Passwords are the most common method of authentication. Passwordless Authentication 101. The Problem with Passwords.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Here are some other safety and security tips to keep in mind when shopping online: -WHEN IN DOUBT, CHECK ‘EM OUT: If you don’t know much about the online merchant that has the item you wish to buy, take a few minutes to investigate its reputation. -USE No, it’s best just to shop as if they’re all compromised.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, simple actions like adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) or encrypting sensitive data everywhere should be exercised throughout the year and not just during that month. For example, 37% of the Thales survey respondents are not confident they know where their sensitive data is stored. And only a mere 2.6%

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Resecurity’s discovery follows the publication of a report by credit-rating agency Moody’s last month questioning the reliability of the Aadhaar system’s biometric authentication controls. The Moody’s report also warned that there are security and privacy vulnerabilities in Aadhaar’s centralized system.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

With digital transformation leading to a boom in the use of digital certificates, our bedrock authentication and encryption framework is at an inflection point, where the demand and adoption of automation is set to rapidly accelerate to keep up with technology requirements. Addressing compliance, security.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

From the very beginning of the cloud computing era, security has been the biggest concern among enterprises considering the public cloud. In addition, 95 percent of survey respondents confirmed that they are extremely to moderately concerned about public cloud security. What is cloud security?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This neglect is not only a threat to personal data, but also a threat to corporate security. According to our survey, the majority of consumers (77 percent) are confident they can identify, and report suspected malicious cyber activity despite general apathy toward proactively securing their devices and personal data.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The study, conducted by independent research firm Propeller Insights, dives into how IT business leaders feel about their security posture in a world where the technologies they embrace to grow and thrive are also vulnerable to constant and increasing threats. Human error is among the top causes of security breaches.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Whatever the nature of the data stored in the cloud, it needs to be secured. As more sensitive data is stored in cloud environments, data security and privacy risks increase. In fact, all survey respondents said at least some of their sensitive data stored in the cloud is not encrypted. We are living in a multi-cloud world.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 4, 2023

The Security Challenges of Generative AI Tools: Can a Loose Prompt Sink Your Ship? Although these tools have been heralded as “productivity game changers,” there are concerns about the security implications. The security risks of generative AI In the wrong hands, generative AI tools could have disastrous consequences.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The security researcher Eaton Zveare has exploited a vulnerability in Toyota’s Global Supplier Preparation Information Management System (GSPIMS) to achieve system admin access to Toyota’s global supplier management network. The GSPIMS portal allows employees and suppliers to access to ongoing projects, surveys, information on purchases.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

This hack was possible because the McDonald's app didn't authenticate the server, and just did whatever the server told it to do: McDonald's receipts in Germany end with a link to a survey page. Once you take the survey, you receive a coupon code for a free small beverage, redeemable within a month.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The research was conducted in January 2022 as an observational study via a web survey aimed at professionals in security and IT management worldwide. Finally, the survey’s data highlighted that the use of advanced authentication methods in cloud services and applications is much higher than is used for legacy on-premises applications.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Time to Act and Protect Trust. We’re approaching the end of Cyber Security Awareness Month , an annual event dedicated to increasing awareness of cybersecurity topics globally. In fact, for these digital services to be trusted, consumers must first be assured that they and their data is secure.”.

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