eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Instead of translating the DNS request into an IP address, which is the normal behavior with hostnames, the malware can base64 encode hidden tasks in an AES encrypted struct and send everything in a DNS TXT query to hardcoded subdomains. Once the beacon gets the signal, it decrypts the struct to perform the unauthorized tasks.

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KnowBe4

MAY 29, 2019

Early this month the City of Baltimore announced ransomware had seized a variety of city government computer systems. Hackers break in and rely on the malware to encrypt vital files or render machines useless. The organization is not able to access the encrypted data. Ransomware continues to rack up victims. Show Me the Money.

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AIIM

MAY 20, 2021

Strong data governance policies go a long way in knowledge usage and protection. Have Regular Staff Training: Have ongoing data security awareness and training programs to minimize the risk of employee carelessness. What penalties await those who deliberately share trade secrets with competitors? Nothing more.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Given the ease with which these vulnerabilities might be exploited, rapid action is required to prevent broad assaults on both government and commercial networks. Regular system upgrades and security audits are essential for maintaining strong defenses. Atlassian updated its advisory on Nov.

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Ransomware Authentication Cybersecurity Education 106

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

DLP detects suspicious activity in real time by continuously monitoring data consumption and access, allowing for proactive risk reduction while also boosting network security posture and data governance procedures within businesses. Secure your systems: Increase security by restricting system access to authorized users.

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Data breaches Compliance Risk Access 70

IT Governance

JULY 23, 2018

Encryption policies. According to Rickard, most companies lack policies around data encryption. That will need to change with the GDPR, because a key tenet of the Regulation is that organisations should secure data with “appropriate technical and organisational measures”. Acceptable use policies.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This week, we discuss a Bank of England cyber resilience exercise, the latest cyber security news from the US Office of Personnel Management, the highlights of this month’s Patch Tuesday, and a surprising admission by a Japanese cyber security minister. Hello and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Friday, 16 November.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2018

People rarely think about the security of their Internet connection. Most of the time, they have little to worry about: home and work connections tend to use a password-protected router that encrypts data. However, you can reduce the risk by regularly reminding staff of their information security obligations.

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Data breaches Security Phishing Information Security 102

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

The European General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is leading to a change culture, which will increase not only data protection but also security awareness. Cyberattacks (and more broadly IT security threats) are inevitable. Cybersecurity requires a wider approach, addressing both preventive and reactive security models.

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HL Chronicle of Data Protection

MARCH 14, 2019

The CISO would be required to report in writing, at least annually, to the FI’s board of directors or equivalent governing body, or, if none exists, a senior officer responsible for the WISP regarding the overall status of the WISP and material matters related to the WISP. Specific information security measures. Board reporting.

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Privacy Risk Cybersecurity Information Security 40

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

This relies on governance policies for authorization. Without PAM, zero trust security would be difficult if not impossible. It leads the pack in governance and administration with short-term, long-term and ephemeral access policies. Without this knowledge, you can’t create concrete governance policies.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

OpenSCAP is a free, open-source project and is continually enhanced, updated, and evaluated by a diverse group of contributors, assuring the availability of current security material and continued development. Including both authorized and unauthenticated scans improves overall security awareness and preparation.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest?

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Security Compliance Cybersecurity Communications 89

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Apps are protected from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other unwanted actions thanks to proactive defenses that prevent and mitigate vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and other security weaknesses. A secure API architecture serves as a strong foundation for all that, designed with security in mind.

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Security Authentication Access Encryption 106

The Last Watchdog

JULY 8, 2021

From there, the malware began encrypting files on the victim’s machine. And then the encryption attack also was completed within minutes. This magnifies the risk of similar attacks targeting any industry, all sizes and even individuals, such as celebrities, CEOs, government officials, etc. This attack was very fast.

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Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Increasingly, thought leaders, professional organizations, and government agencies are beginning to provide answers. Creating an enterprise-wide governance structure. Encrypting critical data assets. Creating an Enterprise-Wide Governance Structure. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy. Managing digital identities.

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Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Authentication 60

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 11, 2019

The GDPR’s four main areas of focus are: Privacy rights, Data security, Data control and Governance. At the core of GDPR is “Privacy by Design”, a concept created by Dr. The GDPR mandates that a business must inform EU DPAs very quickly (within 72 hours) and thoroughly of any security data breach involving European citizens.

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GDPR Compliance Risk Personal data 97

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

As cyber security awareness evolves, large-scale breaches including thefts of personal identifiable information (PII) tends to hit the news. Identity and access management (IAM) solutions play a key role in preventing data breaches by securing apps and services at the access point. IAM 101: Terms you Need to Know.

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