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The role of cybersecurity in financial institutions -protecting against evolving threats

CyberSecurity Insiders

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. for malicious actions by hiding as a reliable person in electronic interaction.

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Encrypting files and emails: A beginner’s guide to securing sensitive information

CyberSecurity Insiders

In today’s digital age, sensitive information is constantly being shared and transmitted over various electronic devices and networks. In cybersecurity, encryption plays a crucial role in ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity. Why encrypt files and Emails?

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Application Security: Complete Definition, Types & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Take advantage of CAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing tests to tell Computers and Humans Apart) to prevent automated attacks, protect against abuse, improve user experience, ensure authenticity of user-generated data, and ensure that only legitimate user interactions are processed.

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Google Workspace vs. Microsoft 365 comparison

Spinone

Both platforms emphasize security on mobile devices, implementing features such as two-factor authentication and remote data wiping to protect sensitive information even in a mobile context. Microsoft 365 also offers similar security measures such as encryption, multi-factor authentication, and advanced threat protection.

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Cloud Backup and Recovery: What to Expect in 2018

Spinone

With the technologies in cloud computing moving so fast, and adoption rates increasing rapidly, we can expect to see some exciting developments in 2017. We’re likely to see more investment into sustainable cloud computing in the next year, as well as a focus on the green aspects of cloud services in marketing.

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Financial Cyberthreats in 2020

SecureList

Even though, in 2020, we have seen ever more sophisticated cyberattacks, the overall statistics look encouraging: the number of users hit by computer and mobile malware declines, so does financial phishing. Some of them lacked the devices, so employees had to use their home computers for work. The new financial threat market player.

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The Internet of Things: Security Risks Concerns

Spinone

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe the network of interconnected electronic devices with “smart” technology. As computer software becomes increasingly software and resistant to malicious attacks, hackers are turning to the new generation of smart devices as an easier option, often with great success.