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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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Even though encryption should be taken seriously by businesses of all sizes, only a small fraction of the corporate sector puts their back on it. Impact of Privacy & Security Issues in Business Communication. Why is Encryption a Feasible Option against Digital Threats? Final Thoughts.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Related: Tapping hidden pools of security talent Sometimes hackers can encrypt your systems, holding them hostage and asking you to pay money to regain access to them. Sugar If the hacked businesses can show they’ve been trying to protect data by investing in security, then fines become less likely.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Certain cybersecurity best practices—such as utilizing multi-factor authentication (MFA), encrypting data, and creating and updating backups—are effective not only in preventing ransomware attacks and remediating incidents that may occur, but also in protecting an organization’s everyday IT activities.

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Information Management Resources

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Growing cyber threats remind organizations of the need to be proactive, know their data and security vulnerabilities, encourage awareness practices and seek outside help when necessary.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups. The problem is that businesses are not yet aware of double or triple extortion ransomware and how these tactics can affect their data protection strategies.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Online customers were not impacted by the security breach. Home Depot also agreed to implement and maintain additional security practices in the future to prevent similar attacks. million settlement over 2014 data breach appeared first on Security Affairs. ” . . Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The AvosLocker ransomware-as-a-service emerged in the threat landscape in September 2021, since January the group expanded its targets by implementing the support for encrypting Linux systems, specifically VMware ESXi servers. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. hard drive, storage device, the cloud).

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Numerous strains of this destructive code have been the front-page news in global computer security chronicles for almost a decade now, with jaw-dropping ups and dramatic downs accompanying its progress. File encryption 2013 – 2015. They added data theft to the classic encryption scenario. inch diskettes.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Organisations are being warned about data breaches in the media, regulators are demanding improved information security and the public is getting more vocal when organisations make mistakes. You may well think that staying secure and pacifying all these groups is an expensive and seemingly impossible task. Use secure networks.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

The task of a computer security system is to safeguard the information transmitted over the network and to adequately preserve the data stored in it. The development of the Internet and the distributed processing of information over shared lines has certainly made security a necessary duty. Protocol security. Security analysis.

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IBM Big Data Hub

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Organizations are wrestling with a pressing concern: the speed at which they respond to and contain data breaches falls short of the escalating security threats they face. Incorporating an effective attack surface management tool into your security strategy can significantly help you mitigate the risks of data breaches.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

“Cyber criminal threat actors exploit network vulnerabilities to exfiltrate data and encrypt systems in a sector that is increasingly reliant on smart technologies, industrial control systems, and internet-based automation systems. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. ” reads the FBI’s PIN.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Along with celebrating Cyber Security Awareness Month, several exciting events are taking place across the world, aiming to educate people on the latest trends in cybersecurity and privacy. GITEX GLOBAL is the biggest security and technology event and exhibition in the Middle East. GITEX GLOBAL, 10-14 October, Dubai.

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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

million and implement a series of data security practices in response to a data breach the company experienced in 2014. undergoing an assessment that will evaluate, in part, Home Depot’s implementation of the information security program and controls described above. Home Depot”) agreed to pay $17.5 In addition to the $17.5

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The past week has been a busy one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with 34 vulnerable Windows drivers and four Microsoft Exchange flaws heading a long list of security concerns. The Problem: Three flaws discovered by the Kubernetes security community carry CVSS severity scores of 7.6 CVE-2022-4886 (Path Sanitization Bypass): This 8.8-level

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Just today, security and compliance automation firm Drata announced a $200 million Series C funding round that brings the company’s valuation to $2 billion, doubling its $1 billion valuation from its Series B round last year. According to a recent Gartner survey, security is the top priority for CIOs. Where will the dollars go?

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

Screens then started to display a ransom demand, which said files had been encrypted by the NetWalker ransomware virus. Ankura immediately provided security operations center (SOC) services to stop the virus from spreading, protect against further damage, and to begin the process of removing it. The ransom demand was $3.6

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AIIM

MAY 20, 2021

Step 3: Have Clear Corporate Data Security Policies. Step 5: Secure Valuable Knowledge. The third and final way to label your knowledge assets is through their security-related access levels. Data categorization primes you for the next step—data security policy formulation. You must secure it. Medium-value assets).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

Data loss prevention (DLP) refers to a set of security solutions that identify and monitor information content across storage, operations, and networks. An effective DLP solution provides the security team a complete visibility of their networks. DLP solutions help detect and prevent potential data exposure or leaks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2023

Pentesters work closely with the organization whose security posture they are hired to improve. Limited tests can focus on narrower targets such as networks, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, physical security, cloud security, web applications, or other system components. Additionally, tests can be comprehensive or limited.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A significant part of hacking consists of diverting the function of existing systems and software, and hackers often use legitimate security tools to perform cyber attacks. You can see it as a framework used by security teams for test purposes and threat groups. Cobalt Strike is an exploitation platform. A New Weapon for APTs.

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Hunton Privacy

JANUARY 25, 2017

OCR investigated MAPFRE and found that the entity had committed several HIPAA violations by failing to (1) conduct an adequate risk analysis, (2) implement a security awareness and training program and (3) encrypt ePHI on portable devices. submit annual compliance reports for a period of three years.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Sophos cybersecurity researchers have discovered a Python-based ransomware operation that escalated from a compromised corporate network to encrypted virtual machines in just three hours. These instructions are used to list all VMs and shut them down, necessary for starting the encryption. Faster Encryption Means Higher Risk.

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KnowBe4

MAY 29, 2019

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. Be sure to train your employees to be aware of phishing and common tactics with a comprehensive security awareness initiative. million bill for recovery efforts.

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IT Governance

JULY 23, 2018

Dave Rickard, technical director at CIPHER Security, says the GDPR has emphasised the need for data protection policies. After all, the GDPR’s requirements include the need to document how you are staying secure. Encryption policies. According to Rickard, most companies lack policies around data encryption.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 28, 2016

These vulnerabilities included (1) storing electronic protected health information (“ePHI”) on a cloud-based server without entering into a business associate agreement (“BAA”) with the cloud provider; (2) conducting inadequate risk analyses; and (3) failing to implement a mechanism to encrypt and decrypt ePHI.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Different types of ransomware can operate in slightly different ways, but they all encrypt files and/or lock computers until victims pay for a decryption key. The key to staying secure is to follow good cyber security practices and identify problems when they arise. Trojan horses.

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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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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS security checklists are frameworks for protecting data and applications in cloud-based environments. They serve as benchmarks for upholding strong security requirements, evaluating existing tools, and assessing potential solutions. We’ve designed a customizable template to help you develop your own SaaS security checklist.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Application programming interface (API) security is a combination of tools and best practices to secure the all-important connections between applications. API security protects data and back-end systems while preserving fluid communication between software components through strict protocols and access controls.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

Vulnerability scanning is critically important for identifying security flaws in hardware and software, but vulnerability scanning types are as varied as the IT environments they’re designed to protect. These features make Nmap a popular port scanning tool among network administrators, security experts, and amateurs.

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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. The same principles will obviously apply also to security risks.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

US: FTC adopts updated Safeguards Rule and seeks comment on security event notification requirement. On October 27, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule updating its information security rules for financial institutions’ protection of consumers’ financial information (the “Final Rule”).

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Archive Document Data Storage

JANUARY 15, 2018

Encrypt individual documents which contain sensitive information. Consider an ongoing security awareness program, including continuous training, communication and reinforcement. A strong password should be long and varied, including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Minimise the data stored on the laptop.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2022

The editors of eSecurity Planet have been giving advice to enterprise security buyers for more than a decade, and for the last five years we’ve been rating the top enterprise cybersecurity products, compiling roughly 50 lists to date on every product imaginable, from networks to endpoints and out to the cloud and beyond.

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