eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Antivirus Software Antivirus software and EDR tools are critically important controls for consumers and businesses, respectively. Windows and Mac devices come with pretty good built-in antivirus software; activate it if you’re not using a paid solution from another security company.

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Malware Antivirus Software Passwords 109

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 94

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Availability & Reliability Cloud storage service outages affect business operations and hinder access to crucial data. Downtime limits incident response, increases the risk of data breaches, and can be used as leverage for DDoS attacks. Regular reviews, enhanced analytics, and incident response methods improve security.

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Risk DDOS Data breaches Encryption 116

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security acts as something of a virtual barrier, preventing unauthorized access to data and assets beyond the traditional network perimeter. Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance.

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Passwords Authentication Encryption VPN 75

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Rootkit scanning solutions are best suited for personal devices and programs, while antimalware, antivirus, EDR, and XDR tend to be more effective at identifying and responding to malware on a business scale. As a baseline, password managers store passwords in a single place, but most of these tools do much more than that.

Network Security 115

Network Security Penetration Testing Firewall Antivirus 115

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. The first is data encrypted throughout the lifecycle of use, which is currently more of a goal than a common practice. The second is data encrypted throughout a transmission from one device to another.

Encryption 101

Encryption Passwords IoT Firewall 101

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS): IDS and IPS both monitor network traffic for signs of suspicious or malicious activity, with IDS identifying security risks and IPS actively preventing them. While cloud computing has revolutionized company security, endpoints could still remain a weak link.

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