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What Is Data Minimisation? Definition & Examples

IT Governance

Data minimisation is a key part of information security and the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in particular. Its principles are at the heart of effective data protection practices, and are intended to prevent privacy breaches and minimise the damage when security incidents occur. What is data minimisation?

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Hyundai Uses Example Keys for Encryption System

Schneier on Security

This is a dumb crypto mistake I had not previously encountered: A developer says it was possible to run their own software on the car infotainment hardware after discovering the vehicle’s manufacturer had secured its system using keys that were not only publicly known but had been lifted from programming examples. […].

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Malicious file analysis – Example 01

Security Affairs

Cyber Security Specialist Zoziel Pinto Freire shows an example of malicious file analysis presented during his lecture on BSides-Vitória 2022. My objective with this series of articles is to show examples of malicious file analysis that I presented during my lecture on BSides-Vitória 2022. Microsoft Office Documents.

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GUEST ESSAY: Going beyond watermarks to protect sensitive documents from illegal access

The Last Watchdog

They also enrich documents with metadata and place them in crypto-containers, access to which is only granted by permission. However, all of these solutions are powerless when it comes to photographing a document with a smartphone and compromising printed copies of documents. There are more exotic ways of protecting documents.

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What Is a Firewall Policy? Steps, Examples & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

It aims to prevent unauthorized access, manage data movement, and guard against potential security threats. When creating the firewall policy draft, these elements make up a detailed set of rules and guidelines controlling the use, management, and security configurations of a firewall inside an organization.

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How to document PCI DSS-compliant policies and procedures – with template example

IT Governance

That’s why Requirement 12 of the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) instructs organisations to implement policies and procedures to help staff manage risks. It provides a detailed outline of information security responsibilities for all staff, contractors, partners and third parties that access the CDE.

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Choosing to Store, Scan, or Shred Your Documents: A Comprehensive Guide

Armstrong Archives

This reality has made data security increasingly important, requiring a sea change in the way companies handle their documents. We have decades of experience in the safe storage, scanning, and shredding of our clients’ important documents. What paperwork do I need to keep: How do you know which documents to keep or shred?