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Five steps to password policy compliance

IT Security Guru

Stealing access to your environment using a known password for a user account is a much easier way to compromise systems than relying on other vulnerabilities. Therefore, using good password security and robust password policies is an excellent way for organizations to bolster their cybersecurity posture. MyP@$$w0rd1$ (84 bits).

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GUEST ESSAY: Top cybersecurity developments that can be expected to fully play out in 2019

The Last Watchdog

From a certain perspective, 2018 hasn’t been as dramatic a cybersecurity year as 2017, in that we haven’t seen as many global pandemics like WannaCry. Social networks offer a world of insights and information on almost anyone who has an account. Related: WannaCry signals worse things to come.

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Implementing and Maintaining Security Program Metrics

NopSec

Cybersecurity metrics are a pertinent part of measuring the successes and failures of your program and the effectiveness of your business outcomes. With so much invested in cybersecurity teams and infrastructure, demonstrating progress and ROI is very difficult – but is absolutely necessary! Foundation: Stakeholder support.

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How do Companies Process Sensitive Data and Why is That Important?

CyberSecurity Insiders

The GDPR and CPRA are both the largest privacy policies globally and have brought many amendments to the private data world. Hence, the GDPR accounts for all companies doing business within EU borders or residing in it. Since there is a rise in privacy policy compliance requirements, controls are also rising. .

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Implementing Effective Compliance Testing: A Comprehensive Guide

Centraleyes

Frameworks For Compliance Testing Compliance testing is wise for various regulatory frameworks and industry standards, depending on your organization’s specific activities, geographical location, and regulatory requirements. However, achieving and sustaining compliance is a journey, not just a destination.

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Patch Management Policy: Steps, Benefits and a Free Template

eSecurity Planet

Yet, unpatched vulnerabilities provide attackers with open opportunities to cause great damage – with studies showing unpatched vulnerabilities estimated to account for 30-60% of all breaches! Any rule that does not meet compliance requirements should be adjusted to comply with requirements. Business Resiliency & Uptime.

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Top 5 Application Security Tools & Software for 2023

eSecurity Planet

Auditing and accountability: Audit logs and accountability mechanisms help in compliance with regulations, detecting suspicious behavior and investigating security breaches. This tracks and monitors user activities and security-related incidents to establish accountability and traceability.

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