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What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

eSecurity Planet

This guide will provide a high level overview of encryption and how it fits into IT through the following topics: How Encryption Works To understand how encryption works, we need to understand how it fits into the broader realm of cryptology, how it processes data, common categories, top algorithms, and how encryption fits into IT security.

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How to Decrypt Ransomware Files – And What to Do When That Fails

eSecurity Planet

For any organization struck by ransomware , business leaders always ask “how do we decrypt the data ASAP, so we can get back in business?”. The good news is that ransomware files can be decrypted. What can be done to recover from ransomware attacks when backups are not available? Insured companies often will not have options.

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Adventures in cyber litigation: Frozen crypto-assets and the role of cyber insurance

Data Protection Report

Given the level of interest in the case, we have prepared a deeper-dive into the facts and the implications of the decision, with a focus on the important role played in the case by cyber insurance. Until recently, there had not been an example of a cyber insurer actively participating in a recovery action. The context.

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How to Develop an Incident Response Plan

eSecurity Planet

For cybersecurity personnel, our scope of responsibility may be limited to cyberattacks on IT systems, such as ransomware attacks, phishing attacks, and DDoS attacks. See the Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services. Be in-line with insurance policies. Incident Response Preparation. List incident response contacts.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Tales From A Ransomware Negotiator

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Say you’re an organization that’s been hit with ransomware. At what point do you need to bring in a ransomware negotiator? Mark Lance, the VP of DFIR and Threat intelligence for GuidePoint Security, provides The Hacker Mind with stories of ransomware cases he’s handled. The same is true with ransomware.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

Network security policy management (NSPM): Centralizes control and management of policies to be enforced across network firewalls, routers, and other equipment. Cloud security posture management (CSPM): Finds gaps and misconfigurations, secures access, and enforces compliance policies in deployed cloud environments. behind the proxy.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

In this guide, we’ll walk you through some of the most common types of network security protections, how they work, and the top products and services to consider in each category. A good NAC solution helps administrators to set and enforce policies not only based on device or user but also on asset type and location.

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