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.

September 23, 2021 23 Sep'21
Autodiscover flaw in Microsoft Exchange leaking credentials

Guardicore found that exploiting a design flaw in Autodiscover allowed it to capture 372,00 Windows domain credentials and nearly 97,000 unique application credentials.
September 22, 2021 22 Sep'21
Turla deploying 'secondary' backdoor in state-sponsored attacks

Cisco Talos said hackers connected to the Russian APT Turla are using a new piece of malware to get persistent access on infected networks in the U.S., Germany and Afghanistan.
September 22, 2021 22 Sep'21
Marcus & Millichap hit with possible BlackMatter ransomware

The real estate firm confirmed in a SEC filing this week that it had suffered a recent cyber attack but claimed there was no 'material disruption' to its business.
September 14, 2021 14 Sep'21
SolarWinds CEO: Breach transparency 'painful' but necessary

SolarWinds CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna discusses his company's ongoing breach investigation, shares lessons learned from the attack and cautions IT pros on zero trust.

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NIST Cybersecurity Framework

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) is a policy framework surrounding IT infrastructure security. Continue Reading
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a symmetric block cipher chosen by the U.S. government to protect classified information. Continue Reading
digital certificate

A digital certificate, also known as a public key certificate, is used to cryptographically link ownership of a public key with the entity that owns it. Continue Reading

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3 components to consider when selecting an MDR service

In the market for an MDR service? Read up on three considerations to keep in mind and questions to ask potential providers before making a decision. Continue Reading
Should companies pay ransomware, and is it illegal to?

It's not a question of whether a company will fall prey to ransomware, but when. Executives should focus on deciding to pay or not pay the ransom and on any legal fallout. Continue Reading
Why companies should use AI for fraud management, detection

AI is involved in many cybersecurity processes. Now it's making inroads in fraud management and detection. The benefits, however, are not without AI's nagging bias challenge. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

7 NAS encryption best practices to protect data

Data storage security is as important now as it's ever been. Encryption is one way to make NAS devices more secure against such threats as ransomware. Continue Reading
7 tips for building a strong security culture

Cybersecurity isn't just IT's responsibility. Use these seven tips to build a security culture where employees and IT work together to keep their organization safe. Continue Reading
4 healthcare risk management tips for secure cloud migration

From improving the security posture and updating threat modeling to securing cloud data, learn about four risk management tips for healthcare organizations migrating to cloud. Continue Reading

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How to prevent ransomware: 6 key steps to safeguard assets

Ransomware can cost companies billions in damage. Incorporate these ransomware prevention best practices to keep attackers out. Continue Reading
How to remove ransomware, step by step

Prevention is key when it comes to ransomware infections. But there are ways to recover data if a device is compromised. Uncover four key steps to ransomware removal. Continue Reading
Top 3 ransomware attack vectors and how to avoid them

Adversaries use three common entryways to infect systems with ransomware. Learn how to prevent your organization from falling victim to an attack. Continue Reading