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Applying Heuristics in Cybersecurity

Approachable Cyber Threats

So what do heuristics look like in cybersecurity?” When we ask an expert to provide a risk estimate – for example, “How much would a data breach involving this server cost us?”, Data analysts aren’t immune to the ill effects of the recognition heuristic either. So when should I avoid heuristics in cybersecurity?”

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Learnings from 2022 Breaches: Reassessing Access Controls and Data Security Strategies

CyberSecurity Insiders

An Ever-Evolving Answer The cost of data breaches will increase over the next year since the data access control space is still in its early stages and relies mostly on older techniques such as role-based controls and system account usage.