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What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

eSecurity Planet

Cybersecurity can be difficult to implement, and to make matters worse, the security professionals needed to do it right are in short supply. Managed IT security service providers (MSSPs) make life easier for organizations by providing outsourced expertise and tools at a fraction of the cost, time, and trouble of doing it yourself.

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How to start your career in cyber security

IT Governance

There has never been a better time to get into cyber security, with growing demand for experts promising increased salaries and job opportunities. In this blog, we provide tips for getting your cyber security career started no matter your background. Where can you learn about the cyber security industry?

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Ransomware realities in 2023: one employee mistake can cost a company millions

Security Affairs

Why should employers educate employees about cyber security? Social engineering encompasses various methods that attackers can utilize to trick an employee into giving up sensitive information, allowing access to otherwise secure networks. or.con rather than.com, for example. Verify domain names – they could end in.co

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Secure Together: video conferencing, credential stuffing and eye strain

IT Governance

The video conferencing platform Zoom has been heavily criticised in recent weeks , amid a series of allegations related to its inadequate cyber security and privacy measures. It’s worth emphasising, then, that for all of Zoom’s security faults, the blame for this incident lies with users rather than the platform. Cyber attacks.

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How to start your career in cyber security

IT Governance

There has never been a better time to get into cyber security. If you’re thinking about starting a career in cyber security, here are five things you should do. As with most industries, you’re much more likely to get ahead in cyber security if you have experience. Cyber security isn’t something you can pick up quickly.

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Ransomware – To Pay, or Not to Pay?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

I recently joined the Director of Operations of the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Paul Chichester on the Thales Security Sessions podcast, to discuss the scale of the ransomware problem. Tipping the Scales. And perhaps most importantly, ensure that all those plans are exercised and tested on a regular basis.

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Dangerous permissions detected in top Android health apps

Security Affairs

Behind the sleek interfaces and promising functionalities lurks a hidden concern that has captured the attention of security researchers and users alike – dangerous Android app permissions. Android permissions The Android operating system has a comprehensive permission system designed to protect a user’s privacy and security.

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