CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Access control and user awareness Attackers know that your employees are the weakest link in your cybersecurity chain and that the human element is always vulnerable. Ultimately, if your employees have a security-first mindset and understand the threats, many APTs can be prevented. Other best practices : Maintain backups!

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. The following are security challenges faced by small and medium sized businesses. Security awareness should be ongoing and evolving.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Here are our top 4 cybersecurity tips your business can deploy now to get proactive on preventing data breaches , site defacement, DDoS attacks and other threats that put your sites at risk. The first step to implementing a proactive approach to cybersecurity is stopping threats before they spread or cause damage.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

For this reason, cybersecurity should be a top priority, especially for small businesses. Small businesses also face unique challenges in cybersecurity. That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses. Delegating Responsibilities in Your Incident Response Plan.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. For example, if a new firewall rule is created that allows open traffic (0.0.0.0/0),

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybersecurity Ventures estimates that a ransomware attack targets a business every 14 seconds , and that number will fall to 11 seconds by 2021. While the threat and impact of ransomware aren’t new, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has reported a recent uptick in such attacks. they had a full backup.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Confirm that the vendor uses industry-standard security technologies and processes.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In short, here is this approach: Data security Device security Network security Application security Email security Access security End-user behavior security Let’s look at these more closely and also mention some software you can use to shore up your defense.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. To detect attacks, scan all emails and conduct regular data backups. Configure firewalls to prevent rogue IP addresses from gaining access.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Disable or bypass detective security controls. Hunt and destroy or encrypt backups hosted in local and cloud networks as well as virtual machine snapshots. Protect your backup systems. Does backup protect against ransomware? That’s why off-site backups are critically important for recovery.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Cybersecurity has long been mistakenly viewed as an information technology problem that was only the concern of skilled IT staff. The reality is that cybersecurity should be considered as part of core business concerns, strategy, and planning. CEOs should be very concerned about cybersecurity in their organizations.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

While cloud providers often deploy strong security features such as encryption, access controls, and regular audits, the shared responsibility model requires users to also implement appropriate standards to ensure the security of the cloud. Ensure that security measures stay effective and compliant.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Even if you implement preventive security measures, such as keeping your website software up-to-date, perfect cybersecurity is never a guarantee, especially as hackers become more persistent and use more sophisticated methods. Therefore, a cybersecurity incident response plan has become necessary for today’s small businesses.

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CIS Security Controls, published by SANS and the Center for Internet Security (SIS) and formerly known as the SANS 20 Critical Security Controls , are prioritized mitigation steps that your organization can use to improve cybersecurity. This often includes storing a secure backup outside of the company’s IT system.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the battle for privacy and security is relentless. While cybersecurity advice is often focused on technology like endpoint protection, firewalls and anti-virus, it’s important to remember that behind every breach is a human.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 8, 2021

Like SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline, Miami-based software vendor, Kaseya, was a thriving entity humming right along, striving like everyone else to leverage digital agility — while also dodging cybersecurity pitfalls. It even took steps to make it harder for victims to recover from data backups. This attack was very fast.

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Herjavec Group

JULY 20, 2021

The team at Herjavec Group is made up of best-in-class, global talent and some of the most highly respected professionals in cybersecurity. From the HG Playbook is a blog series where our diverse, specialized thought leaders will discuss all things cybersecurity. Regularly back up all critical systems and data to a secure archive.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 15, 2021

Information security leaders at these two districts shared their war stories last week at the K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Symposium, hosted by the K12 Security Information Exchange (K12 SIX) – the first-ever ISAC specifically created with local school districts in mind. Such lessons are vital, considering what’s at stake.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Jack Garnsey, Product Manager Security Awareness Training and SafeSend, VIPRE explains that by taking a preventative approach, businesses can take the necessary steps to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. The key to every disaster recovery plan is backups.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Since 2008, antivirus and cybersecurity software testers AV-TEST have kept track of the number of newly-developed malware worldwide, totaling at nearly 1 billion as of September 2022. To apply more pressure, the attacker might also encrypt backup files to render them inaccessible. An August 2022 Statista report counted 2.8

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Spinone

JANUARY 9, 2019

In this article we will discuss how to avoid phishing attacks in G Suite and provide phishing prevention best practices on how companies can enhance G Suite security awareness and protection against phishing scams. Cloud security concerns today are some of the most important and challenging problems that businesses have to face.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In an era of malware, ransomware, and other cyberattacks dominating media headlines almost daily, earning confidence with your customers as a trusted advisor in the cybersecurity space. As is the case with most channel partners, you’re probably offering solutions such as SSL certificates, spam filtering, and website backup.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 2, 2021

A complex cloud architecture does not negate traditional security measures, such as encryption, identity and access management, backup, and monitoring. But it does often complicate mitigations like single sign-on authentication and physical security controls. But for cloud-oriented businesses, the model must change.

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Spinone

JULY 29, 2020

IT security is one of the most fast-paced industries in the world. million unfilled cybersecurity jobs by 2021. There is clearly a demand for skilled security professionals. So let’s take a look at some of the most common IT security roles and what it takes to fit into them. An estimation shows that there will be 3.5

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The growing risks leave us with the fact that cybersecurity education is not a matter of choice anymore – it’s a matter of necessity. Also, there is a shortage of cybersecurity skills in the world, which makes it a plentiful field to make a career. The list will save your time and make a choice easier.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In this article we will take a look at major cybersecurity risks and best practices how to reduce or avoid corporate data leakage. Negligent Employees or Insufficient Security Training More than half of corporate data breaches can be traced back to an employee.

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