Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2022

Double-extortion attacks, which include data exfiltration in addition to encryption, are rising even faster at 117% year-over-year. Use a zero trust architecture to secure internal applications, making them invisible to attackers. Implement a zero trust network access (ZTNA) architecture. Have a response plan.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It’s a little blunt to be a solution,” said Mike McNerney, chief operating officer of Resilience, which provides cyber insurance, and a former policy adviser to the Department of Defense. Todt said that cybersecurity insurance is prevalent among SMBs, but often offer a low return on investment. Part of the problem is technical.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Backup all critical data at least daily, and preferably more often, to offline storage and protected with MFA and immutable encryption. Build out a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and adopt a “Zero Trust or Bust” mentality for cybersecurity and risk management. Having insurance and the ability to pay a ransom is not the answer!

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. These keys are available to the attacker, and the encryption can only be decrypted using a private key. How Does Ransomware Work?

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A particularly insidious new trend is the rise of "double extortion" attacks, in which cybercriminals not only encrypt an organization's data but also threaten to publicly release sensitive stolen information if the ransom is not paid. CryptoLocker, in 2013, pioneered the use of strong encryption algorithms.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

An organization must: Prepare a good backup policy and procedure. A zero-trust architecture with continuous authorization might be the preferred option for some, but a traditional security framework can provide adequate security for many. We should encrypt data at rest. Install layered security. Ransomware Security.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 6, 2021

The eight areas are: Application Control Patch Applications Configure Microsoft Office Macro Settings User Application Hardening Restrict Administrative Privileges Patch Operating Systems Multi Factor Authentication Daily Backups Each area comes with guidance to improve maturity of the area. Watch this space — there’s more to come!

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Spinone

JULY 8, 2020

An extremely important compliance regulation today is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). What is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? What is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? Google does offer S/MIME email encryption. What is HIPAA?

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Cisco Security

MARCH 22, 2022

The advice given seems somewhat old-hat—use multi-factor authentication (MFA), log your systems, look at the logs, use encryption, develop emergency contingency plans, test your plans, and patch! Backup all critical data at least daily. Build out a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and adopt a “Zero Trust or Bust”.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 11, 2021

And Cloud service providers have made it a point to make their security as robust as possible, relieving businesses of many of the basics they struggle with, such as backups, single sign-on, encryption, firewall configuration, and consistent security updates—you name it.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Harmful, e.g., the deletion of files in the absence of data backup. Architectural. For example, the encryption of data stored on a cloud drive. For example, they purchase insurance. It’s a tool that detects a ransomcloud attack on Google Workspace, stops it, and recovers the encrypted files. Procedural.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Infrastructure Protection Defense against DDoS and DNS attacks starts with effective network security architecture. Ransomware & Data Theft Organizations worldwide continue to feel the pain of ransomware attacks, although many ransomware gangs may be shifting to extortion over data theft instead of encrypted data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The adoption of trust less computing technology ensures that no special access privileges are granted to outside technology providers by limiting access to encryption keys to authorized individuals from client companies. In the event of a crisis, businesses should have complete recovery solutions for vital private key recovery backups.

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