Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

As a cybersecurity expert, you can anticipate that your board of directors will have several questions regarding your cybersecurity program. Here are 10 common questions they may ask, along with suggested answers: How does our cybersecurity program align with our overall business strategy?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices 3 Real Examples of DLP Best Practices in Action How to Implement a Data Loss Prevention Strategy in 5 Steps Bottom Line: Secure Your Operations with Data Loss Prevention Best Practices When Should You Incorporate a DLP Strategy? Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability.

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SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

Armis researchers surveyed more than 2,000 professionals in May, which showed most users don’t pay attention to major cybersecurity attacks against critical infrastructure and operational technology entities, such as the attack against Colonial Pipeline in early May. The goal is to secure the patient journey.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Cybersecurity is a vital element of every organization’s strategy. Yet somehow the two are rarely connected—and the lack of storage security is a gap that’s putting organizations at risk. When it comes to preventing hackers from getting at their data, most organizations focus their security posture.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals stand on the frontlines, ever-vigilant against an increasing tide of cyber threats. Recognising the threat patterns Shaping a better cybersecurity future is imperative. As human errors have always been a significant cybersecurity risk and vulnerability, continuous security awareness education is paramount.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The first is that they handle troves of sensitive data, especially personally identifiable information (PII) , and the second is that they operate on shoestring budgets with little to no cybersecurity staff or leadership buy-in. We’ll break down five best practices for local government cybersecurity in this post.

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Webroot

AUGUST 27, 2021

“ The immediate physical and business risks posed by ransomware are compounded by the broader societal impact of the billions of dollars steered into criminal enterprises, funds that may be used for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, human trafficking, and other virulent global criminal activity.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. The following are security challenges faced by small and medium sized businesses. Lack of Cybersecurity Knowledge.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With each passing year, cybersecurity threats grow more prevalent, advanced, and ominous for your business. IBM’s “ 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report ” details the costs that come from a data breach as a result of various cybersecurity risks. What is a cybersecurity risk assessment?

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2018

G Suite for Education backup and security should be taken seriously as GSFE (formerly known as Google Apps for Education) puts creative, nimble, and flexible learning at the center of the educational experience. How to Ensure G Suite for Education Backup and Security? What is Google G Suite for Education (GSFE)?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 4, 2024

Organizations need a robust backup strategy that can outsmart bad actors. The post The Five Essentials of Immutable Storage: Why They Matter appeared first on Security Boulevard. And these days, that strategy must include immutability.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In fact, more than half (52%) of respondents now feel more at risk of suffering a ransomware attack due to these unfolding events. Budget constraints and small security teams were cited as the primary roadblocks. Sixty-seven percent of SMBs conduct security awareness training twice a year or less.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

For this reason, cybersecurity should be a top priority, especially for small businesses. Small businesses also face unique challenges in cybersecurity. That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses. Delegating Responsibilities in Your Incident Response Plan.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

On the other hand, some threat types are not prevalent and pose significantly less risk. To properly detect and protect against APT attacks requires full-scale cooperation from almost everyone in the organization, including IT staff, individual users (essentially all employees) and third parties like security providers.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of AvosLocker ransomware attacks targeting multiple US critical infrastructure. Implement network segmentation and maintain offline backups of data to ensure limited interruption to the organization. hard drive, storage device, the cloud).

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2023

For example, threat actors are using new programming languages like Rust to help avoid detection by security software and exfiltrating data (instead of encrypting it) so they can threaten organizations that use backups. The post How to Know if You’ve Been Infected by Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The good news is in the latter attack the victims restored its backups. The FBI provided the following mitigations to protect against ransomware attacks: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. Disable hyperlinks in received emails.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Create offsite, offline backups. Don’t get attacked twice.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. To detect attacks, scan all emails and conduct regular data backups. Here are 6 preventive measures that companies can adopt to keep hackers at bay.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

On February 16th, 2022, CISA along with the FBI and NSA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory outlining the tools and tactics used by Russian threat actors in targeting government and defense contractors with an objective to steal sensitive information. Backup and recovery. Security awareness training. Monitoring.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Agriculture may not be the first industry you associate with cybersecurity problems, but we all need to aware of the risks created by connecting this ancient part of our food supply chain to the Internet. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. ” Internet of Things. So it is with agriculture.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

An aware employee is less likely to fall for a phishing scam. Conducting cybersecurity awareness training (including around phishing ) may be compulsory to comply with your industry’s standards and regulations. Also, Infosec provides a free risk test.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

The risks are especially true for cloud services where everything is connected. Our clients face security risks every day, but they know how to prevent them. In this article, we will not only guide you through the woods of the most dangerous threats and risks of using public clouds. Through Backup and Sync service.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In short, here is this approach: Data security Device security Network security Application security Email security Access security End-user behavior security Let’s look at these more closely and also mention some software you can use to shore up your defense.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

To safeguard learning continuity in this environment, US lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at mitigating security and privacy risks for the K–12 community. According to the 2022 State of EdTech Leadership Report , only one in five school districts (21 percent) have a dedicated cybersecurity professional on staff.

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Spinone

AUGUST 14, 2020

Implement risk analysis and management. The first step of making your patients’ data secure is to determine what risks threaten it and how to mitigate them. One of the potential access risks is shadow IT , and you have to face this challenge. That’s why backup is required to protect PHI.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups. The problem is that businesses are not yet aware of double or triple extortion ransomware and how these tactics can affect their data protection strategies.

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Webroot

MAY 25, 2021

If you’re an admin, service provider, security executive, or are otherwise affiliated with the world of IT solutions, then you know that one of the biggest challenges to overcome is efficacy. Especially in terms of cybersecurity, efficacy is something of an amorphous term; everyone wants it to be better, but what exactly does that mean?

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SC Magazine

MARCH 15, 2021

Information security leaders at these two districts shared their war stories last week at the K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Symposium, hosted by the K12 Security Information Exchange (K12 SIX) – the first-ever ISAC specifically created with local school districts in mind. Such lessons are vital, considering what’s at stake.

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Spinone

JULY 29, 2020

IT security is one of the most fast-paced industries in the world. million unfilled cybersecurity jobs by 2021. There is clearly a demand for skilled security professionals. So let’s take a look at some of the most common IT security roles and what it takes to fit into them. An estimation shows that there will be 3.5

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

In this article, we will take a look at cyber security awareness across an SMB organization. Why is the “human factor” an extremely important part of the security equation? What are some of the more dangerous cybersecurity threats that employees need to be aware of?

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2020

Using such apps might involve risks. A good admin understands these possible risks and takes measures. The audit ensures transparency of the apps and allows you to mitigate or avoid risks permanently. You can perform the audit through the Security , Apps , and Device management links in the admin console.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

A days-long outage affecting mobile and web-based service calls into question Kia Corporation’s contingency planning for cybersecurity incidents, even as the company remains defiant about claims that a ransomware and data breach attack are to blame. Kia Corporation). Sometimes it helps, but sometimes not,” said Grove.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the battle for privacy and security is relentless. While cybersecurity advice is often focused on technology like endpoint protection, firewalls and anti-virus, it’s important to remember that behind every breach is a human. How Do Infiltrators Breach Systems?

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) published an updated advisory to advise those who pay ransom to unknown threat actors who have stolen or locked up their data about potential sanctions risks to the crime victim associated with making and facilitating ransomware payments. The new advisory supersedes.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Conti ransomware is created and distributed by a group the cybersecurity industry has named Wizard Spider, the same Russian cybercriminal group that created the infamous Ryuk ransomware. It’s also knowingly putting lives at risk to satisfy a deep, insatiable want for money. Focus on cyber security awareness and training.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In this article we will take a look at major cybersecurity risks and best practices how to reduce or avoid corporate data leakage. A 2015 report by Risk Based Security found that hacking accounted for over half of all reported data breaches during the year.

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