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IaaS Security: Top 8 Issues & Prevention Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Top 8 IaaS Security Risks & Issues Each of these IaaS security risks and issues highlights the importance of a comprehensive security strategy, including ongoing monitoring, regular audits, and user education to mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities in the cloud environment.

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Snowden Ten Years Later

Schneier on Security

In 2013 and 2014, I wrote extensively about new revelations regarding NSA surveillance based on the documents provided by Edward Snowden. It’s a surreal experience, paging through hundreds of top-secret NSA documents. Both Greenwald and his employer, the Guardian , are careful about whom they show the documents to.

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New Ransom Payment Schemes Target Executives, Telemedicine

Krebs on Security

First spotted in mid-August 2022 , Venus is known for hacking into victims’ publicly-exposed Remote Desktop services to encrypt Windows devices. Encrypting sensitive data wherever possible. Continuously educating and informing staff about the risks and methods used by cybercriminals to launch attacks and steal data.

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New SEC Cybersecurity Rules Could Affect Private Companies Too

eSecurity Planet

After SOX, executives must sign a document every year that states, under penalty of criminal prosecution if they lie, that the executives understand their financial statement. In the event of a breach, the last thing the tech team will want to do is figure out how to make a report. SEC cybersecurity policies preparation.

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

eSecurity Planet

Facilitate Incident Response In the event of a security incident or breach, the DLP solution monitors and reports on data access and movement. Analyze Security Events DLP solutions help the security team interpret high-risk activity or behavior by analyzing the type and context of security events.

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Bring-Your-Own-Device Programs: A Balance Between Privacy and Cybersecurity

Data Protection Report

Employers could suffer significant harm in the event of a breach, especially where sensitive business information is stored on employees’ personal devices. Training materials and programs should be developed and delivered regularly, to educate employees on topics such as encryption, malware, data retention, and authentication.

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Finding the Best Business Cloud Storage with Advanced Security Features – Plus 3 Bonus Security Tips

OneHub

Event Logging and Two-Factor Authentication. Event logs track notifications, errors, and events happening in the background of your computer. If you suspect malicious activity within your network, checking your event log is one way to confirm or dismiss your suspicions. Data Encryption. Physical Security.

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