Data security breaches
Get the latest information on enterprise security data breaches. Learn about data breach laws and regulations, best practices for data breach notification and response plans, the risks of exposed corporate data and personally identifiable information.
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Instant Download: Building an Incident Response Action Plan
77% of organizations admit they don’t have a formal cybersecurity incident response plan (CSIRP) that is applied consistently across the organization, according to IBM. If you’re one of them, here’s everything you need to know about building an efficient incident response action plan.
Data security breaches News
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November 14, 2019
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Nov'19
InfoTrax settles FTC complaint, will implement infosec program
InfoTrax settled an FTC complaint over an extensive data breach that lasted two years. Now, it can no longer collect any personal data until it implements its own infosec program.
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November 12, 2019
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Nov'19
How and why data breach lawsuits are settled
For all of the talk about data breach class action lawsuits, virtually none of them reach a courtroom. Here's why and how data breach lawsuits almost always end in settlements.
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November 04, 2019
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Nov'19
Assessing the value of personal data for class action lawsuits
Determining the value of consumers' personal data exposed in a breach can be a challenge. Security and legal experts discuss what factors are involved in the equation.
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October 03, 2019
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Oct'19
Zendesk breach in 2016 affected 10,000 customers
Zendesk disclosed a previously undetected security incident from 2016 in which data for 10,000 customer accounts was accessed, but the disclosure is missing some key details.
Data security breaches Get Started
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How to find an MSP to protect you from outsourcing IT risks
Check out what questions to ask MSPs to make sure they have the right security systems in place to protect your organization against outsourcing IT risks. Continue Reading
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zero-day (computer)
A zero-day vulnerability, also known as a computer zero day, is a flaw in software, hardware or firmware that is unknown to the party or parties responsible for patching or otherwise fixing the flaw. Continue Reading
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data breach
A data breach is a confirmed incident in which sensitive, confidential or otherwise protected data has been accessed and/or disclosed in an unauthorized fashion. Continue Reading
Evaluate Data security breaches Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Should I invest in attack simulation tools?
Attack simulation tools -- along with third-party penetration testing -- can help improve an organization's enterprise security. Find out why. Continue Reading
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Patch early, patch often to manage SAP exploit
In this Q&A, Onapsis CEO Mariano Nunez and SAP security head Tim McKnight discuss the recent SAP security system threat and what companies can do to protect systems and data. Continue Reading
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How information sharing can reduce cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities come from multiple fronts for modern businesses, but information sharing about real-world breaches -- good and bad -- provides valuable intelligence. Continue Reading
Manage Data security breaches
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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When should I use breach and attack simulation tools?
Thanks to automation and other features, breach and attack simulation tools are an effective way to help network administrators keep their operations secure. Continue Reading
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How to retool incident response best practices for the digital age
As companies become more cloud- and mobile-centric, they need to reassess their incident response best practices and automate as much as possible. Continue Reading
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Putting cybersecurity for healthcare on solid footing
CISO Kevin Charest talks security threats he sees in the healthcare field and the means his company is using to thwart them, including HCSC's Cyber Fusion Center. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Data security breaches Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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What are the roles and responsibilities of a liaison officer?
While liaison officer responsibilities vary depending on the company they work for, their strong organizational and communications skills make them critical to incident response. Continue Reading
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Combat the human aspect of risk with insider threat awareness
When it comes to insider threat awareness and prevention, enterprises would be wise to marry a people-centric approach with a technology-centric approach. Continue Reading
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Should large enterprises add dark web monitoring to their security policies?
Security expert Nick Lewis says dark web monitoring can help enterprises gather threat intelligence, but enterprises need to understand how to validate the data they find. Continue Reading