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Preparing for Ransomware: Are Backups Enough?

eSecurity Planet

In a year where ransomware has raised the alert levels everywhere, the go-to answer from many is redundancy through offline, remote backups – but are they enough? Backups are a critical component of any enterprise cybersecurity posture, but they are not an airtight strategy. Why Are Backups Critical?

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LW ROUNDTABLE: Cybersecurity takeaways of 2023 — and what’s ahead in 2024 ( part 3)

The Last Watchdog

Here’s the final installment of leading technologists sharing their observations about cybersecurity developments in the year that’s coming to a close — and the year to come. For now, AI is the copilot and humans remain irreplaceable in the cybersecurity equation.

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When It comes to Cybersecurity – An ounce of prevention

CyberSecurity Insiders

Clearly, preventing fires is better than fighting them……” So, to what extent are we able to protect ourselves from Cybersecurity events? With the alphabet soup of acronyms out there such as NIST, ISO, SOC, CISA, DevSecOps, etc…… protecting your business from Cybersecurity threats can be overwhelming.

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NIS2 Framework: Your Key To Achieving Cybersecurity Excellence

Centraleyes

The emergence of NIS2 alongside GDPR stems from the acknowledgment that while data protection is vital, it represents just one aspect of cybersecurity. As a global trailblazer in information security and data protection regulation, the EU continues to lead the way in comprehensive cybersecurity standards.

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Cybersecurity Mesh, Decentralized Identity Lead Emerging Security Technology: Gartner

eSecurity Planet

New cybersecurity buzzwords are always in abundance at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, and the concepts that took center stage this week, like cybersecurity mesh and decentralized identity, seem well suited for new threats that have exploded onto the scene in the last year. What is Cybersecurity Mesh?

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A Reactive Cybersecurity Strategy Is No Strategy at All

CyberSecurity Insiders

A foundational approach to cybersecurity empowers CISOs to see abnormalities and block threats before they do damage. Constantly playing catch-up seems to have become the unfortunate norm in the cybersecurity industry. by David Ratner, CEO, HYAS ( www.hyas.com ). So why aren’t more organizations taking advantage of protective DNS?

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12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices (+ Real Success Stories)

eSecurity Planet

If you or your business handles sensitive data, operates in regulated industries, or suffers from repeated cybersecurity threats, it’s time to evaluate the need for DLP strategies. Keep these copies on two separate types of media: hard disks, cloud storage , and tape backups.

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