Data security technology and strategy
In an era when data theft and security breaches are daily occurrences, secure data storage is a key component of a security infrastructure. This introduction to enterprise data security and protection strategies offers advice on how to lock down stored data, data backup and recovery, disk and file encryption and database security.
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Download: Your Complete Guide to IAM
Utilize this 66-page IAM guide to help you stay on top of the latest best practices and techniques. Security expert Michael Cobb explores the risks and rewards of biometrics measures and multifactor authentication, how organizations can assess if it is time to modernize IAM strategies, and much more.
Data security technology and strategy News
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September 30, 2020
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Sep'20
Attack on Universal Health Services a cry for change
A suspected ransomware attack on Universal Health Services is an existential crisis for healthcare organizations that needs to be addressed, according to one security expert.
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September 24, 2020
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Sep'20
Shopify discloses data breach caused by insider threats
Canadian e-commerce company Shopify disclosed a data breach involving two insider threats, but questions remain about the breach and how it was discovered.
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September 23, 2020
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Sep'20
Cybersecurity for SMB customers evolving into top priority
New research from ConnectWise affirms that MSPs have a fast-growing opportunity to provide cybersecurity for SMB customers. Find out what is fueling the demand.
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September 17, 2020
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Sep'20
Gartner: Paying after ransomware attacks carries big risks
The average cost of a ransomware payment in Q1 2020 was $178,254, according to a session at Gartner's Security & Risk Management Summit -- and that doesn't include downtime cost.
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Developing a cyber resilience plan for today's threat landscape
A cyber resilience plan should complement a company's cybersecurity strategy so that the security culture and cyber hygiene is thought through in all IT and cybersecurity initiatives. Continue Reading
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What are the top secure data transmission methods?
Safe information transfer is a must for modern organizations, but not all secure data transmission methods are equal. Explore your secure data transfer options in this tip. Continue Reading
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Format-preserving encryption use cases, benefits, alternative
With format-preserving encryption, a ciphertext's format is the same as its plaintext's. Read up on the benefits of this cryptography method, NIST FPE methods, vendors and more. Continue Reading
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10 Tips to Keep Personal Data Safe and Secure
It's impossible to ignore the importance of security when dealing with personal information. Follow these tips to help keep your data safe and secure. Continue Reading
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Weighing double key encryption challenges, payoffs
Microsoft's new double key encryption offering brings data security and compliance benefits. Are they worth the implementation challenges? Continue Reading
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Zero-trust use cases highlight both its benefits and misconceptions
For many organizations, zero trust remains an abstract security idea. Zero-trust use cases demonstrate the concept's real-world benefits but also expose its drawbacks. Continue Reading
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Identify and prepare for 5G security issues
A key 5G security issue is that vulnerabilities are still being researched and identified. Learn more about the known 5G network security risks and how to mitigate them. Continue Reading
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3 common election security vulnerabilities pros should know
Election security remains top of mind for many right now, with Nabil Hannan discussing vulnerabilities like remote breaches, new attack surfaces and poor current controls. Continue Reading
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How to protect companies from business email compromise
Research shows that business email compromise attacks continue to proliferate as threat actors continue to see success. Here are a few ways to protect your company. Continue Reading
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Security pros explain how to prevent cyber attacks
Even during pandemics, hackers use malware such as ransomware and phishing to exploit an organization's vulnerabilities. IT security pros discuss how they prevent cyber attacks. Continue Reading
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Complexity exacerbates cloud cybersecurity threats
As cloud becomes intrinsic to IT, shifting roles have led to some risks being overlooked. But companies are getting smarter about alleviating cloud cybersecurity threats. Continue Reading
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Why security alert fatigue matters and how to address it
An influx of false positive security alerts can lead infosec pros to overlook real threats. Learn how to avoid security alert fatigue and avoid its potential consequences. Continue Reading