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Tips for Folder Structure Design and Cleanup

The Texas Record

For example, unless an abbreviation is known and widely used, avoid using it in folder or file names. Shared file environments can be a real challenge to organize and maintain. Below are some tips to help your shared drive structures get into and stay in shape. Consistency Choose file naming conventions and stick with them. Be consistent.

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GUEST ESSAY: Too many SMBs continue to pay ransomware crooks — exacerbating the problem

The Last Watchdog

The Costa Rican government declared a national emergency , after attackers crippled govenrment systems and demanded $20 million to restore them go normal. Amos These are just a handful of examples of ransomware attacks in the last year. Lean toward spending money on cleanup and restoration rather than a payoff.

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12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices (+ Real Success Stories)

eSecurity Planet

12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices 3 Real Examples of DLP Best Practices in Action How to Implement a Data Loss Prevention Strategy in 5 Steps Bottom Line: Secure Your Operations with Data Loss Prevention Best Practices When Should You Incorporate a DLP Strategy? Explore these real-life examples for additional insights.

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Creating Records at Home, Part II: Zoom

The Texas Record

As with all new technologies you adopt, it is important to consider what data is being created, if it is a government record, how it is being stored, and how long it needs to be maintained. First, think about your government’s recordkeeping responsibilities for each of its functions. That Is the First Question.

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How Cybersecurity Insurance Can Work To Help An Organization

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

It can, however, cover cleanup costs of an incident, and liability arising out of it. For example, credit monitoring and breach notification costs were the focus of early policies. A partnership of this type can also be important, as various governments are now making ransomware payments illegal. regulations.

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A new trojan Lampion targets Portugal

Security Affairs

New trojan called ‘Lampion’ has spread using template emails from the Portuguese Government Finance & Tax during the last days of 2019. Last days of 2019 were the perfect time to spread phishing campaigns using email templates based on the Portuguese Government Finance & Tax. Two examples can be seen in Figure 1 below.

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Accordingly, California lawmakers almost immediately began the amendment process by introducing Senate Bill 1121 (SB-1121) as a cleanup meant to make technical corrections to the law. The CCPA governs how businesses treat “consumer” “personal information.” Because the CCPA was passed in one day, it was for the most part poorly written.

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