The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? Cryptographic inventories need finalizing and quantum safe encryption needs to be adopted for sensitive communications and data. Educate your workforce. Encourage them to share information.

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Collibra

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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. Privacy assessments are an integral part of any privacy program.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Secure communication channels: Ensure all communication channels between the chatbot and users are secure and encrypted, safeguarding sensitive data from potential breaches. Using MFA can prevent 99.9% of cyber security attacks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 15, 2023

The most effective way to ensure data security is through encryption and proper key management. Key Management as a Service (KMaaS) allows companies to manage encryption keys more effectively through a cloud-based solution instead of running the service on physical, on-premises hardware.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Understanding the risks, advantages, and best practices connected with IaaS security is becoming increasingly important as enterprises shift their infrastructure to the cloud. Breaking Encryption Encryption is a key security solution for both at-rest and in-transit data protection.

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Improving cybersecurity practices of critical infrastructure, including transportation, banking, water and healthcare; Creating new infrastructure, such as expanding the network of electric-vehicle charging stations and bringing high-speed Internet to underserved parts of the country, and ensuring that new infrastructure is safe and secure; Providing (..)

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Cyber Security Awareness Month – Answering Google’s Most Commonly Asked Questions madhav Wed, 10/18/2023 - 05:25 This month is Cyber Security Awareness Month , highlighting how far security education needs to go in order to enable a secure interconnected world. Encryption What is encryption?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at public cloud security, including how it works, who is responsible for securing what, relevant standards, security methods, common risks to consider, and how public cloud security differs from private cloud security. For this purpose, strong encryption methods such as AES-256 are often utilized.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2023

The potential risks A data leak like this can have many negative consequences for both the company and the affected job seekers. Prosperix should focus on the following areas to mitigate risks: Encryption: setting default server-side encryption for existing Amazon S3 buckets. The issue was quickly solved by the company.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 12, 2024

“AI is driving a revolution in education, accessibility and productivity. Robust encryption, granular access controls and privacy-preserving techniques become imperative to counter the risks of unauthorized data access and use. Jamworks has two core products: Jamworks for Education and Jamworks for Business.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

Strong encryption protects data securely from unauthorized access, but the specific algorithms that qualify as strong encryption change over time as computing power increases and researchers develop new ways to break encryption. What Makes an Encryption Algorithm Strong?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Eliminating the risk of a data breach is nearly impossible, but some things can be done to reduce it significantly. Experts believe Yahoo was using outdated, easy-to-crack encryption, which led to the attack. The attack is a good reminder of how critical strong encryption is in protecting your website users.

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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

On November 5, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission suggested two preventative steps small businesses can take to protect against ransomware risks: Step #1: Make sure your tech team is following best practices to fend off a ransomware attack. Set up off-line, off-site encrypted backups of information essential to the business.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Assessing the risks involved in using the latest technology is something our culture had to adopt in the early days of the computer. New technologies come with risks — there’s no denying that. It foreshadowed how encryption would come to be used as a foundation for Internet commerce – by companies and criminals.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2023

But the COVID-19 lockdowns forced organisations to quickly create and provide remote working solutions, usually without the luxury of time to properly plan things and consider the risks involved. Actually, it’ll be at its most secure if it’s set to use AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption instead of the weaker Blowfish encryption.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Without it, a business is vulnerable to a variety of risks, including financial loss, damage to intellectual property, and brand reputation. In addition, educating employees about cybersecurity issues can help to reinforce the security-minded culture of the organization and change employee behaviour. Use a corporate VPN.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 26, 2023

An expanding and more complex business risk environment More than ever, small businesses need support to overcome the ripple effects of geopolitical tensions, climate crisis, and financial recession. Keep Your Encryption Keys Separate Encryption is a way to make your important data unreadable to those without the necessary decryption key.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 28, 2020

An extension of the celebration for Data Protection Day in Europe, Data Privacy Day functions as the signature event of the National Cyber Security Centre’s ongoing education and awareness efforts surrounding online privacy. Encryption. An organization’s digital security strategy would not be complete without encryption.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As cyber threats and risks to technology and sensitive data proliferate widespread, the dissemination of cybersecurity information and best practices through educational awareness activities is critical for organizations and citizens on a worldwide scale to make informed decisions in their daily lives and protect themselves online.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps businesses manage all of the necessary documentation and processes for ensuring maximum productivity and preparedness. It includes multi-disciplinary risk and compliance management solutions and tools, including: IT & security risk management. Third-party risk management.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the early afternoon of Friday 12 May 2017, the media broke the news of a global computer security attack carried out through a malicious code capable of encrypting data residing in information systems and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore them, the Wannacry ransomware. Cryptolocker and exploit components.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The technology industry has met the dramatic rise in ransomware and other cyber attacks with an impressive set of tools to help companies mitigate the risks. This gives the perpetrator the access needed to launch the ransomware and lock the company out of its own infrastructure or encrypt files until the ransom is paid in cryptocurrency.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The ransomware was involved in attacks aimed at technology and healthcare, defense contractors, educational institutions, manufacturers, companies across Europe, the United States, and Canada. To each encrypted file, it appends a randomized nine-digit hexadecimal number as an extension. ” reads the joint advisory. “The

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

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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IT Governance

JANUARY 24, 2024

Yes, and having sensitive data leaked poses an even bigger risk than a credential leak, as it can include medical records, which often remain valid even when years or even decades old. Things such as encrypting databases containing usernames and passwords, never mind sensitive information, are paramount.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: Companies often underestimate threats, neglect basic cyber hygiene, and fail to educate employees on cybersecurity. How can companies minimize risks? Regular training and simulations can help reduce risks associated with human errors. Regular training and simulations can help reduce risks associated with human errors.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The malicious software encrypts victims’ systems and forces them to pay money in return for the safe return of the data. Ransomware is a type of cyber attack in which criminal hackers plant malicious code on the victim’s systems, which cripples services and encrypts files. Then came the rise in ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

See the Top Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tools. M]uch of InfoSec management falls back on employee training and avoiding employee error – particularly with respect to phishing , spear phishing, and encryption lapses.”. Compliance Comes Down to Risk Management. PIPL Raises the Bar – And the Stakes.

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Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 28, 2013

On August 28, 2013, on the UK Information Commissioner’s Office’s (“ICO’s”) blog, Simon Rice, Technology Group Manager for the ICO, discussed the importance of encryption as a data security measure. Selecting the Correct Encryption Method. Selecting the Correct Encryption Method. Safeguarding the Encryption Key.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

Gartner defines digital risk management as “the integrated management of risks associated with digital business components, such as cloud, mobile, social, big data, third-party technology providers, OT and the IoT.” Best Practices for Digital Risk Management. Encryption of data at rest and in motion.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The command-and-control beacons allowed Royal to prepare the City’s network resources for the May 03, 2023, ransomware encryption attack.” “During the surveillance period, Royal performed several actions to inject command and control software and established command-and-control beacons. ” continues the report.

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Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

1] While the BYOD approach may offer certain advantages, such as greater flexibility and cost savings, employers should be mindful of the cybersecurity and privacy risks when leaving employees to their own devices. In this article, we explore some of these risks along with best practices employers can implement to mitigate these concerns.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

Blocking data access, limiting user privileges, or terminating suspicious processes are all examples of actions that can be taken to reinforce security standards and reduce the risk of data breaches or unauthorized disclosures. Detect Anomalous Activity DLP systems use AI and ML to quickly detect abnormal behavior.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2024

Poor quality QR code design Unfamiliar domain names Suspicious or out-of-place content Requests for personal information Addressing the Risks of QR Code Scams QR code scams can harm victims in many of the same ways as similar attacks, such as phishing with malicious links.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

They do this by encrypting the stolen data and forcing victims to pay for a decryption key on top of the ransom fee. Analysts must take the time to educate themselves about new and upcoming risks. Double extortion is twice the ransom. Diversifying ransomware attacks.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

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