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What Is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? Definition & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Data loss prevention (DLP) refers to a set of security solutions that identify and monitor information content across storage, operations, and networks. An effective DLP solution provides the security team a complete visibility of their networks. DLP solutions help detect and prevent potential data exposure or leaks.

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Expert Insight: Leon Teale

IT Governance

Secure remote working tips and VPN insights from our senior penetration tester Leon Teale is a senior penetration tester at IT Governance. In addition, Leon has won hackathon events in the UK and internationally, and is accredited for multiple bug bounties. He’s also been featured in various articles relating to cyber security.

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6,009,014 MovieBoxPro Accounts Breached in Another Data Scraping Incident

IT Governance

It emerged this week, according to the New York City Department of Education, that data from a further 381,000 students was also compromised in this incident. None definitely haven’t had data breached. Source (New) Manufacturing USA Yes Unknown Human Events. Data breached: 1,201,000 people’s data. Young, Inc.

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New SEC Cybersecurity Rules Could Affect Private Companies Too

eSecurity Planet

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strongly advised public companies to improve their cybersecurity. While the new security proposals have not yet become law, cybersecurity managers can begin to prepare metrics and audits that will not only help comply with those laws, but can also help create positive change now.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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iNSYNQ Ransom Attack Began With Phishing Email

Krebs on Security

“We could definitely have been better prepared, and it’s totally unacceptable,” Luchansky told customers. “It’s one thing to prepare for these sorts of events but it’s an entirely different experience to deal with first hand.” “I take full responsibility for this.

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Snowden Ten Years Later

Schneier on Security

I didn’t know either of them, but I have been writing about cryptography, security, and privacy for decades. I paged through weekly reports, presentation slides from status meetings, and general briefings to educate visitors. It definitely had an effect on me. I started doubting my own security procedures.