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The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Over the past decade, once siloed, Operational Technology (OT) systems have become increasingly connected to the internet, as water and energy systems become powered by intelligent IoT sensors and government operations are deep-rooted in data. The Threat of Ransomware.

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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. It can shut down your business – in the case of healthcare organizations that can be life-threatening for patients – damage your reputation with customers and employees, and invite further attacks as cybercriminals view your organization as an easy mark. Ransomware facts.

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The Surge of Double Extortion Ransomware Attacks

Pen Test

Implement strong network segmentation, zero trust architecture, least privilege access controls, and VPNs to strictly limit lateral movement. Identify cyber insurance policies and ensure they align to business needs regarding ransomware attacks and data leaks. Don't let patching lag. Seek adequate coverage.

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How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack

eSecurity Planet

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. Is the attack small enough that we do not need to file a cyber insurance claim? Ransomware Security. We must cover the basics. The FBI discourages payment.

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What is Cyber Liability Insurance?

Duo's Security Blog

While the risk of an employee clicking on a foreign prince’s secret gold offer may be past us, modern-day technologies have evolved and expanded in today’s remote work and IoT-connected settings. Don’t worry though, there's already an insurance policy for that. What is Cyber Liability Insurance?

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Securing Government Agencies: Essential Eight and Other Efforts

Duo's Security Blog

Governments are recognizing that their technology footprint extends beyond their network edge, and that their ability to function depends on their third (and fourth and fifth) party ecosystem. Regulators who oversee other industries will adopt these requirements for healthcare, financial services, utilities, etc.,

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What is Ransomware? Everything You Should Know

eSecurity Planet

Cyber criminals have learned that it is not only businesses that make soft targets for the attacks. Hospitals and healthcare organizations are being infected by ransomware, with predictably dire results. If you have a cyber insurer , they will have their own processes for responding to any cyber attack.