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GUEST ESSAY: 7 tips for protecting investor data when it comes to alternative asset trading

The Last Watchdog

Having access to a partner focused in cybersecurity brings fresh perspectives and allows for an unbiased evaluation of the systems in use. By working together, a robust cybersecurity framework can be established to protect investor data.

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What is a Cyberattack? Types and Defenses

eSecurity Planet

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Types of Cyberattacks.

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NEW TECH: Cequence Security launches platform to shield apps, APIs from malicious botnets

The Last Watchdog

Cybersecurity vendors, of course, have been responding. Bad actors are standing up these virtual bots by the million, cheaply and stealthily, via Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. Stolen usernames and passwords are loaded up on botnets, which then relentlessly test them on account logon pages.

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Top 12 Cloud Security Best Practices for 2021

eSecurity Planet

CloudPassage’s 2021 AWS Cloud Security Report found that misconfiguration of cloud platforms (71 percent), exfiltration of sensitive data (59 percent), and insecure APIs (54 percent) are the top cloud security threats facing cybersecurity professionals. Read more: Best Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employees in 2021.

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GUEST ESSAY: ‘Continuous authentication’ is driving passwordless sessions into the mainstream

The Last Watchdog

Consider that some 80 percent of hacking-related breaches occur because of weak or reused passwords, and that over 90 percent of consumers continue to re-use their intrinsically weak passwords. With a market and a society ready to go for it, passwordless authentication expansion is about to accelerate. billion by 2032.

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UK FCA Consults on Changes to Strong Consumer Authentication, Dedicated Interfaces, and Guidance on Payment Services

Data Matters

The FCA’s stated position under its existing guidance is that the information printed on a card can be used as evidence of possession of a card, alongside use of a knowledge factor (such as a password or onetime passcode). However, the Consultation Paper indicates that the FCA now plans to adopt the EBA’s more conservative position on cards.

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

Recent guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on disclosure and enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) make clear that cybersecurity is no longer a niche topic, but a concern significant enough to warrant the oversight of corporate boards of directors. Adopting the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.