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A Cyber Insurance Backstop

Schneier on Security

One possible solution, touted by former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on a recent podcast , would be for the federal government to step in and help pay for these sorts of attacks by providing a cyber insurance backstop. But this is easier said than done.

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Passkeys vs. Passwords: The State of Passkeys With Remote Users

Duo's Security Blog

"Based on FIDO standards, passkeys are a replacement for passwords that provide faster, easier, and more secure sign-ins to websites and apps across a user’s devices. Unlike passwords, passkeys are always strong and phishing resistant. The FIDO Alliance asserts that passkeys are a replacement for passwords.

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Ransomware Prevention, Detection, and Simulation

NetSpi Executives

Logins without multi-factor authentication. terminal services, virtual private networks (VPNs), and remote desktops—often use weak passwords and do not require MFA. terminal services, virtual private networks (VPNs), and remote desktops—often use weak passwords and do not require MFA.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Managed Detection and Response Product Guide Top MDR Services and Solutions Encryption Full disk encryption, sometimes called whole disk encryption, is a data encryption approach for both hardware and software that involves encrypting all disk data, including system files and programs.

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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

SecureWorld News

Remember, sometimes a little common sense goes a lot further than the fanciest encryption out there. Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release. The key here is implementing smart, affordable cybersecurity strategies that work best for nonprofits.

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Cybersecurity Best Practices for SMB IT

Hacker Combat

Passwords go unchanged for years because they’re easy to remember. Carry Cyber Insurance. This makes carrying a cyber insurance policy with a reputable carrier a good idea. Employ Multi Factor Authentication (MFA). Permit access to sensitive information only through an encrypted VPN.

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Higher Ed Ransomware Attack: University Pays Hackers $450,000

SecureWorld News

The University had servers encrypted but restored the systems and the access from backups. Why pay if you have restored access to your encrypted system, the way the University of Utah was able to do? It had cyber insurance: "The university’s cyber insurance policy paid part of the ransom, and the university covered the remainder.