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

The Last Watchdog

Related: The need for robust data recovery policies. One critical issue faced by organizations that rely on Exchange Server is the risk of a corrupt Exchange Server database cropping up. Navigating new risks Today, heavy reliance on cloud-centric IT infrastructure and cloud-hosted applications has become the norm.

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GUEST ESSAY: The Top 10 cybersecurity shortfalls that put SMBs, enterprises at elevated risk

The Last Watchdog

Here are a few of the top security weaknesses that threaten organizations today: Poor risk management. A lack of a risk management program or support from senior management is a glaring weakness in your cybersecurity strategy. Tick-in-the-box training. Spotty patching. Lack of monitoring. Supply chain blindness.

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Managing AI risks and legal implications, effective cybersecurity, ensuring privacy and the integrity of organizational records

Data Protection Report

In a world where generative AI is driving innovation and technology is outpacing legislation, there’s a lot for companies to consider to maintain operational effectiveness and minimize risk. Maya explained how businesses can manage the risks associated with AI both during project development and after project deployment.

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News alert: AppDirect poll reveals company leaders losing sleep over cyber risks, compliance

The Last Watchdog

Their top areas of concern include cybersecurity risk (58%), information security risk (53%) and compliance risk (39%). In fact, all of their other concerns—malware, stolen data, phishing, ransomware and misconfiguration of cloud services—include an element of human error and/or malice.

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News alert: Beazley reports on how AI, new tech distract businesses as cyber risk intensifies

The Last Watchdog

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. Yet, boardroom focus on cyber risk appears to be diminishing. trillion by 2025, a 300% increase since 2015 1.

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Q4 2023 Collibra release: helping customers reduce data risks and improve productivity

Collibra

Reducing data security and privacy risks Deeper privacy insights with streamlined access to assessment data In this release, Collibra introduces a new API for Assessments that lets you quickly connect and access assessment data for deeper reporting and analytics.

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What is Cybersecurity Risk Management?

eSecurity Planet

Risk management is a concept that has been around as long as companies have had assets to protect. Risk management also extends to physical devices, such as doors and locks to protect homes and vehicles, vaults to protect money and precious jewels, and police, fire, and CCTV to protect against other physical risks.

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