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How Secure Is Cloud Storage? Features, Risks, & Protection

eSecurity Planet

Cloud storage is a cloud computing model that allows data storage on remote servers operated by a service provider, accessible via internet connections. Local storage prioritizes direct access, potential cost savings, and reduced reliance on the internet, yet lacks the scalability and security of the cloud.

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Cisco Buys Startup Lightspin to Address Cloud Security Risks

Data Breach Today

Lightspin Deal Will Help Prioritize and Remediate Issues for Cloud-Native Resources Cisco plans to purchase its second cloud security startup in two months to deliver context, prioritization and remediation recommendations for cloud native resources.

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How to Address Telehealth Cloud Security Risks

Data Breach Today

With the surge in telehealth use during the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare organizations must be prepared to deal with cloud security and privacy risks, says Jim Angle of Trinity Health, who is the author of a recent report from the Cloud Security Alliance.

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Tenable to Buy Startup Ermetic for $265M to Safeguard Clouds

Data Breach Today

2nd-Largest Pure-Play Cyber M&A Transaction of 2023 Unites Identity, Cloud Security Tenable will purchase a cloud security startup founded by the longtime leader of Secdo to help security teams make efficient and accurate remediation decisions.

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GUEST ESSAY: Best practices to shrink the ever-present risk of Exchange Server getting corrupted

The Last Watchdog

Even in the cloud era, Microsoft Exchange Server remains a staple business communications tool across the globe. One critical issue faced by organizations that rely on Exchange Server is the risk of a corrupt Exchange Server database cropping up. Related: The need for robust data recovery policies.

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Zscaler Taps Generative AI to Measure Risk, Predict Breaches

Data Breach Today

Zscaler Brings Generative AI to Data Protection Bundles, Debuts Standalone AI Tools Zscaler infused generative AI features into its data protection bundles and is introducing AI-powered products that quantify risk and predict breaches, said CEO Jay Chaudhry.

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Banking Tech Forecast: Cloudy, With a Chance of Cyber Risk

Data Breach Today

Cloud Adoption in Financial Services has Soared - as Has Security Risk Financial services organizations face unique cloud security challenges, due to special regulatory, data security and privacy considerations that don't necessarily apply to other industries.

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