Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Critical Success Factors to Widespread Deployment of IoT. Digital technology and connected IoT devices have proliferated across industries and into our daily lives. Finally, IoT devices are being used extensively in smart vehicles and home appliances to provide enhanced user experiences. Threat vectors on IoT.

IoT 96

IoT Manufacturing Energy and Utilities Data collection 96

Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches. 1 in 4 Americans reported that they would stop doing business with a company following a data breach, and 67% of consumers reported a loss of trust in an organization following a breach. What Are Data Breaches?

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Healthcare Telecommunications Financial Services 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 18, 2018

While retailers digitally transform their businesses to better serve the higher demands of their customers, they’re being challenged with safeguarding personal data to protect customers, partners and suppliers’ critical information. In fact, this year’s report showed a massive increase in data breaches, with 50 percent of U.S.

Retail 66

Retail Data breaches Digital transformation Big data 66

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Although one presentation was on IoT and the other was on quantum computing, they both had the same undertone and messaging. That is to say, we must take data-centric approaches to secure our data today more than ever. The Continued Impact of IoT. With IoT, this increases the attack vector exponentially.

IoT 101

IoT Government Cloud Migration Encryption 101

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

In the process, however, they embraced a large number of connected devices and IoT platforms, which means that additional data and processes are now moving outside of the firewall and into the cloud. One issue is that cloud native encryption and key management services provide just basic data security.

Encryption 124

Encryption Policy Compliance Digital transformation Data breaches 124

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Security researchers discovered some flaws in the Twinkly IoT lights that could be exploited display custom lighting effects and to remotely turn off them. The communications are not encrypted, however the WiFi password is sent encrypted during set up (albeit trivial to decrypt).” SecurityAffairs – SDUSD , data breach).

IoT 76

IoT Hacking DNS Authentication 76

Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2024

file was indexed by IoT search engines was in March 2022, meaning that the data was exposed for at least 15 months. They could try to encrypt critical government data, demanding a ransom for its release or threatening to leak sensitive information publicly,” our researchers said. What MIM data was exposed?

Government 116

Government Identity Theft Social Engineering Encryption 116

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2022

Digital transformation realized through new 5G-enabled IoT, Operational Technologies (OT) and IT use cases are no exception. CRN has named AT&T to its 2021 Edge Computing 100 list – with recognition as one of those driving innovation in the IoT and 5G Edge Services Category.

Firewall 94

Firewall IoT Mobile Technology 94

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Increased Bandwidth and Capacity: With its higher bandwidth and capacity, 5G enables the seamless transfer of massive amounts of data, making it easier for organizations to implement advanced cybersecurity measures. This enables the identification and mitigation of cyber threats more effectively and efficiently.

Technology 71

Technology Cybersecurity IoT Authentication 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) is very crowded. Connected things are what make the IoT – sensors, cameras, wearable electronics, medical devices, automatic controls. But making the IoT work requires trust in the devices and the data they collect. Maintaining the privacy of sensitive data is imperative in most industries.

IoT 72

IoT Data collection Encryption eCommerce 72

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 5, 2017

An unfortunate occurrence over the past few years has been that data breaches just keep getting bigger and impacting more people. This year, Equifax, Verizon, Wonga, Bell Canada and Hipchat were just a few of the companies that suffered from successful cyberattacks or leaks that resulted in sensitive data getting compromised.

IoT 89

IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing Retail 89

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 29, 2019

A great way to mitigate some of the risks associated with cloud or multi-cloud environments is to deploy encryption solutions. In fact, 38% of organizations’ security concerns with cloud environments would be alleviated with data encryption at the service provider level. The importance of encryption cannot be overstated.

Digital transformation 92

Digital transformation Threat Reports Encryption Big data 92

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 5, 2018

Key Findings from the 2018 Global Encryption Trends Study. Data is the lifeblood of a successful business in today’s world, but the balance of using it effectively and protecting it properly is pushing enterprises to the brink. No core technologies are more fundamental to data protection than encryption and key management.

Encryption 48

Encryption IoT Insurance Data breaches 48

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, edge computing, and AI have the ability to drastically improve the service and operations of any business. Simply put: the more digitally transformed an organisation becomes, the more likely it is to experience a data breach.

Digital transformation 133

Digital transformation Architecture IoT Encryption 133

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 8, 2023

While malicious insiders were a top concern in previous years, simple human error, misconfiguration, or other mistakes that can accidentally lead to breaches are identified as the leading cause of cloud data breaches. The changing regulatory environments and geopolitics will require excellent data security responsiveness.

Threat Reports 87

Threat Reports Digital transformation Data breaches Encryption 87

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 21, 2021

TLS, he says, is increasingly being used to cloak a wide array of the operational steps behind the most damaging attacks of the moment, namely ransomware attacks and massive data breaches. And on the back end, it allows them to cloak any data as it is getting exfiltrated. Decryption bottleneck.

Malware 214

Malware Firewall Encryption Digital transformation 214

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

According to Forbes, “the first half of 2018 was marked by an increase in API-related data breaches, with the 10 largest companies reporting the loss of 63 million personal records.” ” These types of attacks can allow hackers to steal massive amounts of sensitive data, disrupt operations, and even take down websites.

Hacking 222

Hacking Penetration Testing Data breaches Authentication 222

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2018

Data breaches are the new normal. According to our 2018 Global Data Threat Report , 67% of enterprises have been breached, with that percentage rate growing every year. Also with the increase in cloud, mobile, and IoT devices, a whole new generation of attack surfaces are vulnerable to hackers.

Digital transformation 130

Digital transformation Data breaches Encryption Cloud Migration 130

The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Related Stories Tapping into the Power of the Security Community Spotlight: Automation Beckons as DevOps, IoT Drive PKI Explosion Spotlight: ShardSecure on Protecting Data At Rest Without Encryption. The post State of Modern Application Security: 6 Key Takeaways For 2022 appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F.

IoT 97

IoT Encryption Data breaches Data privacy 97

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 11, 2021

Ubiquiti , a major vendor of cloud-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as routers, network video recorders, security cameras and access control systems, is urging customers to change their passwords and enable multi-factor authentication. The data may also include your address and phone number if you have provided that to us.”

Passwords 348

Passwords Authentication Firmware Accountability 348

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 16, 2023

This includes sensitive data such as passwords, encryption keys, APIs, tokens, and certificates. By minimizing the role of humans in secrets management, organizations can avoid data breaches, identity theft, and other identity-related problems by using a methodical approach to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems.

Data breaches 62

Data breaches Encryption Identity Theft Passwords 62

Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 9, 2023

These types of attacks can have severe consequences for customers and businesses alike, including financial losses, reputational damage, and data breaches. Internet of Things (IoT) : The increasing use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the telecom sector is a double-edged sword. What can be done?

Telecommunications 105

Telecommunications IoT Firewall Encryption 105

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 1, 2019

These vulnerabilities can span from limited use of data encryption to the abuse of privileged user policies. However, modernization and transformative technologies are creating new vulnerabilities resulting in data breaches. Data Breaches aren’t Slowing Down. The problem? Regulations Stoke the Flames.

Digital transformation 105

Digital transformation Cybersecurity Data breaches Encryption 105

SC Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

More than half of the respondents (55%) estimated that their upcoming, one-year investment to prevent data breaches and network outages will be $2 million or more. In addition, the potential conduits to capture such data can be sprawling, from employee error to the transmission of medical transcription over an insecure connection.

Data breaches 86

Data breaches Healthcare IoT Threat Detection 86

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 25, 2018

First – The breaches. It’s probably no surprise to anyone reading this that organizations are experiencing record data breaches; we hear about the breaches almost daily even in mainstream media. What we capture as part of our data is a bit different, however. Big Data – 99%. Encrypt the data.

Digital transformation 97

Digital transformation Threat Reports Big data Data breaches 97

eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. Encrypt data: Ensure that data is encrypted at rest and in transit. This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management.

Encryption 117

Encryption Risk Passwords Authentication 117

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Zero Trust and SDP complement Identity to secure the extended enterprise ecosystem given the rash of supply chain attacks and exponential growth of IoT devices, many of which lack adequate security. Beware: The following root causes have led to IoT device security issues in the past. Establish an IoT identity lifecycle.

IoT 89

IoT VPN Architecture Risk 89

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

billion personal records compromised by data breaches in past two years — underscoring need for end‑to‑end encryption Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

Data breaches 83

Data breaches Ransomware Hacking Financial Services 83

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 3, 2019

With more and more organizations embracing digital transformation and accelerating their pace to digitize every piece of information, they become increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated cyber-attacks and data breaches. In a nutshell, no matter it’s data-at-rest or data-in-motion , it should be encrypted regardless of its state.

Digital transformation 104

Digital transformation Encryption Data breaches Big data 104

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, simple actions like adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) or encrypting sensitive data everywhere should be exercised throughout the year and not just during that month. For example, 37% of the Thales survey respondents are not confident they know where their sensitive data is stored. And only a mere 2.6%

Energy and Utilities 78

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Ransomware Technology 78

IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

This knowledge gap exposes schools to cyber threats, including phishing attacks, malware infections, and data breaches. Valuable Data Assets Schools have access to much important data , such as student records, financial data, and research data.

Education 100

Education Passwords Backups IoT 100

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 16, 2022

As new technologies, like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT), become increasingly prominent in the workplace, digital trust practitioners will need to adapt responsibly and safely. Protect with digital sovereignty: This term refers to keeping encryption and data access under your control.

Encryption 71

Encryption Artificial Intelligence Architecture Digital transformation 71

Centraleyes

MAY 20, 2024

The primary objectives of an IAM assessment include: Clearly explaining access management best practices Making IAM solutions more effective throughout the enterprise Checking IAM security controls effectiveness Ensuring that data is secure Why does your company require an IAM assessment? Companies must also erase private data upon request.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Accountability Authentication Healthcare 52

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“SCHULTE’s theft is the largest data breach in the history of the CIA, and his transmission of that stolen information to WikiLeaks is one of the largest unauthorized disclosures of classified information in the history of the U.S.” ” reads the press release published by DoJ.

Computers and Electronics 88

Computers and Electronics Engineering Hacking Data breaches 88

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The year closed out with Starwood Properties, parent of the Marriott hotel chain, disclosing it lost personal data for 500 million patrons in a breach that lasted some four years. Disclosures of huge data breaches no longer shock the public. And they’ve begun a plodding march toward consensus standards and protocols.

Cybercrime 124

Cybercrime IoT Internet Internet 124

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Companies and organizations, whether in the public or in the private sector, are re-establishing their business in the era of information and data revolution. businesses are taking advantage of digital technologies like cloud, mobile, and IoT to digitally transform their operations. Weak security practices lead to data breaches.

Financial Services 62

Financial Services Mobile Digital transformation Encryption 62

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Encrypt all sensitive company data. Database records, system files and data stored in the cloud should all be encrypted. It’s also important that companies ensure that their vendors are encrypting their company data as well. Ensure all web traffic is encrypted with SSL or TLS.

Social Engineering 133

Social Engineering Ransomware Engineering Phishing 133