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.
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March 24, 2020
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Canon breach exposes General Electric employee data
Canon Business Process Services was breached last month, according to an announcement by General Electric, which used Canon for employee document processing.
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March 24, 2020
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Mar'20
RSA Conference 2020 guide: Highlighting security's human element
What's happening at the 2020 RSA Conference? Our team keeps you up to date with pre-conference coverage and breaking news from the infosec world's biggest event.
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March 20, 2020
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Mar'20
Databricks bolsters security for data analytics tool
Databricks looks to bridge the gap between on-premises controls and the cloud with data analytics security policies in the company's latest platform update.
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March 09, 2020
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Mar'20
Researchers develop new side channel attacks on AMD chips
Security researchers behind the Meltdown and Spectre flaws discovered new side channel attacks on AMD processors, but the chipmaker has opted not to patch them.
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asymmetric cryptography (public key cryptography)
Asymmetric cryptography, also known as public-key cryptography, is a process that uses a pair of related keys -- one public key and one private key -- to encrypt and decrypt a message and protect it from unauthorized access or use. Continue Reading
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Follow this Ansible Vault example for encryption best practices
IT admins can choose between two types of encryption methods when they use Ansible Vault: file-level and variable-level. Walk through each model with this brief video. Continue Reading
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Symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption: Decipher the differences
Explore the differences between symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption algorithms, including common uses and examples of both, as well as their pros and cons. Continue Reading
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Will nonprofit's evolution of zero trust secure consumer data?
An Australian nonprofit aims to deliver an improved security protocol through what it calls a 'true zero-trust custody layer.' Will the protocol improve consumer data protection? Continue Reading
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Explore 7 data loss prevention tools for utmost security
Explore how DLP products secure enterprise data and these seven specialized vendors that provide protection through varying installation, platforms and features. Continue Reading
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Analyzing the top 2019 data breach disclosures: Hindsight in 2020
Make 2020 the year your company keep its resolution to avoid a data breach. Experts offer lessons learned from the top 2019 data breaches to help stay secure in the year ahead. Continue Reading
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How to implement zero-trust security, from people who did it
Understanding zero-trust security is relatively easy in theory. Figuring out how to implement zero trust on the ground is more difficult. Here's how to make it work. Continue Reading
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How to implement a strong COVID-19 cybersecurity plan
Cybercriminals aren't slowing down during the coronavirus pandemic, and neither can your security. Learn what are the biggest threats and how to stop them cold. Continue Reading
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Updating the data discovery process in the age of CCPA
Privacy regulations are changing the enterprise data discovery process. Now, automation is key for fulfilling data discovery mandates, including those for CCPA and GDPR. Continue Reading
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Answering the top IoT risk management questions
Vulnerable IoT devices are commonly installed on enterprise networks, putting IT on the lookout for security issues. Here are answers to the biggest IoT risk management questions. Continue Reading
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Using a pandemic recovery plan template: A free download and guide
Outbreaks like the latest coronavirus can spread fast. Download our free pandemic planning template and read our step-by-step guide on pandemic planning for businesses. Continue Reading
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A closer look at new and updated Microsoft security features
Microsoft augments the native protection features in its newer Windows Server releases with cloud-based security products to reduce the likelihood of a successful breach attempt. Continue Reading