eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Organizations must prioritize implementing effective security measures and conducting frequent audits. To secure sensitive data, cybersecurity specialists, software vendors, and end users should encourage collaborative efforts against malicious activities. Attackers were seen attempting to disable security plug-ins.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 5, 2020

It can be tricky to know where to begin, which is why our Cyber Security Risk Scorecard contains a simple guide to help you secure your systems. Our Cyber Security Scorecard provides a checklist of essential security controls. Conduct a cyber security risk assessment. Encrypt sensitive data.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Some of us -- myself included -- have proposed lawful government hacking as an alternative to backdoors. A new report from the Center of Internet and Society looks at the security risks of allowing government hacking. These risks are real, but I think they're much less than mandating backdoors for everyone.

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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? Rebecca Krauthamer , Co-founder and CPO, QuSecure Krauthamer As new standards for quantum-resilient cryptography come into effect, many government agencies will move toward quantum-readiness.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 26, 2022

Even the most advanced and sophisticated security tools are failing to protect against ransomware and data exfiltration, according to a new report from data encryption vendor Titaniam. The organizations affected had solid cybersecurity measures, but nonetheless experienced significant data security failures. The solution?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2021

Fugue’s new State of Cloud Security 2020 report reveals that misconfigured cloud-based databases continue to pose a severe security risk to organizations. If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

You’ll often see the terms cyber security and information security used interchangeably. In this blog, we explain what information security and cyber security are, the differences between them and how they fit into your data protection practices. What is information security? This is cyber security.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Public cloud security refers to protections put in place to secure data and resources in cloud environments shared by multiple users or organizations. Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

We can and should get the benefits of the cloud while taking security back into our own hands. These ideas, which we’ll refer to in the aggregate as “decoupling,” allow us to rethink both security and privacy. The less someone knows, the less they can put you and your data at risk. What Is Decoupling?

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erwin

APRIL 2, 2021

With more companies increasingly migrating their data to the cloud to ensure availability and scalability, the risks associated with data management and protection also are growing. Data Security Starts with Data Governance. Lack of a solid data governance foundation increases the risk of data-security incidents.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. GDPR (among other legal requirements in the EU and elsewhere) can expose multinational organizations to hefty financial penalties, additional rules for disclosing data breaches, and increased scrutiny of the adequacy of their data security.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 11, 2024

. – April 11, 2024 – Simbian today emerged from stealth mode with oversubscribed $10M seed funding to deliver on fully autonomous security. Simbian is committed to making security fully autonomous by delegating all tactical tasks to its trusted AI platform, allowing users to focus on strategic security goals. billion by 2028.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 8, 2024

The Bill allows the transfer of personal data outside India, too, except to nations restricted by the central government through notification. Exemptions and Penalties: Certain exemptions for government agencies exist, while penalties for non-compliance range up to Rs 250 crore. Continuous monitoring is crucial, too.

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erwin

MARCH 25, 2021

erwin recently hosted the second in its six-part webinar series on the practice of data governance and how to proactively deal with its complexities. Led by Frank Pörschmann of iDIGMA GmbH, an IT industry veteran and data governance strategist, the second webinar focused on “ The Value of Data Governance & How to Quantify It.”.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The issue is that these tens of billions of new devices will likely amplify the inherent security risks of IoT. In the absence of IoT security regulations, many smart product manufacturers simply release new devices that lack built-in security measures and have not undergone proper security review and testing.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 5, 2021

Two of the largest government security agencies are laying out the key cyberthreats to Kubernetes, the popular platform for orchestrating and managing containers, and ways to harden the open-source tool against attacks. ” Containers, Kubernetes Take Over. ” Further reading: Top Container Security Solutions for 2021.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 24, 2019

Yesterday, Attorney General William Barr gave a major speech on encryption policy -- what is commonly known as "going dark." Speaking at Fordham University in New York, he admitted that adding backdoors decreases security but that it is worth it. I think this is a major change in government position. This is untenable.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 13, 2021

Data Encryption Shields the Energy Sector Against Emerging Threats. Security of CNI is a national security issue. Additionally, the vulnerabilities of the energy sector are of particular concern to national security due to its enabling function across all CNI systems. Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:42. Cybersecurity challenges.

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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. LogicManager.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cyberattacks caused by supply chain vulnerabilities mean organizations need a renewed perspective on how to address third-party security. In a developing market, third-party risk management (TPRM) software and tools could be the answer to helping organizations fill the gap. Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 14, 2019

Last month, Attorney General William Barr gave a major speech on encryption policy­what is commonly known as "going dark." Speaking at Fordham University in New York, he admitted that adding backdoors decreases security but that it is worth it. I think this is a major change in government position. percent level of protection?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Unfortunately, API attacks are increasing as vectors for security incidents. In this blog, we will explain the unique data security challenges for Telcos and three ways how both Thales and Red Hat can help them protect against future API attacks. In particular, the Telcom industry has fallen victim to several high-profile API attacks.

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Dark Reading

AUGUST 25, 2022

Following whistleblower complaint, Oregon senator renews commitment to passing bipartisan legislation to address the national security risks.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Six months since the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into force, pseudonymisation and data encryption remain the only technology measures specifically mentioned in the famously technology-agnostic Regulation. But what exactly is meant by ‘pseudonymisation’ and ‘encryption’? To further protect data, we look to encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Security Forensics Investigation. He has “worked around the clock” to secure assets, identify crypto on the blockchain , find records, and work with regulators and government authorities. There were no “appropriate” security controls with digital assets. Security is another issue with the industry. Securing Crypto.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Explore some real-world instances below and discover when and how to use DLP procedures for optimal data security. Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Evolution of Cloud Security: From Shared Responsibility to Shared Fate. These were just some of the major facets of cloud transformation that are creating challenges for data security that I discussed with Sunil Potti, Vice President and General Manager, Google Cloud in a recent Thales Security Sessions podcast moderated by Neira Jones.

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IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A cybersecurity strategy is not solely about managing risk across a business’ IT infrastructure. As enterprises scale infrastructure and systems to manage sensitive data and complex workloads, they must rely more on an ecosystem of partners to help them enhance their security and compliance without impacting performance and resiliency.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2024

MIM is a government body responsible for industry and mineral resources operations. Cybercriminals may exploit the leaked credentials to gain initial access to government systems and launch ransomware attacks. file leaked several types of database credentials, mail credentials, and data encryption keys. The exposed env.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

Slack announced today to launch encryption keys that will help businesses to protect their data. Slack announced today to launch encryption keys that will help businesses to protect their data. One of the main reason why companies are launching security centric features is, they value their customer’s data, privacy and security.

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IT Governance

MARCH 6, 2019

Both objectives have clear benefits for organisations, but the ability to tackle risks is more complex and will take more resources to implement and maintain. But despite organisations’ focus on this part of the Regulation, many still aren’t sure what effective security looks like or how they should achieve it.

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IT Governance

JULY 4, 2018

To improve cyber risk governance among public-sector departments and their suppliers, the UK government has issued a series of minimum cyber security standards that will be incorporated into the Government Functional Standard for Security. How to comply with the new Minimum Cyber Security Standard.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Cross-Border Data Privacy and Security Concerns in the Dawn of Quantum Computing. New EU restrictions could force companies to change data transfer practices and adopt more advanced data encryption methods. In recent years, costly breaches and evolving data security concerns have bubbled up to a board level agenda item.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

From the very beginning of the cloud computing era, security has been the biggest concern among enterprises considering the public cloud. In addition, 95 percent of survey respondents confirmed that they are extremely to moderately concerned about public cloud security. What is cloud security?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2020

Related: What we’ve learned from the massive breach of Capitol At RSA 2020 , I learned about how one of the routine daily chores all large organizations perform — data governance — has started to emerge as something of a cybersecurity multiplier. A robust data archiving strategy puts data into tiers, Lahiri says.

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IBM Big Data Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Recent advances in areas like AI and quantum computing offer transformative potential for businesses, but may also bring new risks and security challenges. Embracing an industry framework for security and compliance IBM Cloud Object Storage is a cloud service for storing large volumes of data.

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