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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. Use account lockout policies.

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Measure Security Performance, Not Policy Compliance

The Falcon's View

Convert those objectives into measurable items, and there you are on the path to KPIs as policies. Better Reporting and the Path to Accountability. For more on thoughts on security metrics, I recommend checking out the CIS Benchmarks as a starting point.

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

The Last Watchdog

Social networks offer a world of insights and information on almost anyone who has an account. About the essayist : Ofer Amitai is CEO of Portnox, which supplies network access control, visibility, management and policy compliance systems designed to help today’s complex networks run smoothly and securely.

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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 and Maintaining Security Program Metrics

NopSec

In addition, doing so helps to facilitate greater accountability, increased focus, clarity, improved relevancy, and reduced waste, ensuring effective decision-making, accelerated growth, increased visibility, improved performance that ultimately result in higher financial returns.

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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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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.