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Halloween: The curse of data

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The classic mistake – With GDPR now firmly in effect for over a year and other regulations taking shape, those that think even if a breach happens, they won’t have to tell anyone are badly mistaken. Under new data privacy laws, any breach must be publicly acknowledged and reported to the authorities. What Lies Beneath.

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How can small businesses ensure Cybersecurity?

CyberSecurity Insiders

A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. Statistics also reveal that only 17% of small businesses encrypt their data, which is alarming. Also, the average data breach cost to small businesses increased to $2.98

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5 ways to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity

Webroot

Why healthcare needs better cybersecurity Healthcare organizations are especially vulnerable to data breaches because of how much data they hold. And when a breach happens, it creates financial burdens and affects regulatory compliance. On average, the cost of a healthcare data breach globally is $10.93

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Do cyber regulations actually make K–12 schools safer? Navigating compliance while securing school and student data

Malwarebytes

Behind the majority of these attacks: the ransomware gang known as Vice Society , a Russian-based group linked to multiple K–12 data breaches, including LA Unified, the second-largest school district in the nation. Secure data storage is also a requirement of FERPA.

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Application Security: Complete Definition, Types & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

By gaining a deeper understanding of application security, companies can take the necessary steps and actions to safeguard their valuable assets and reduce the risk of devastating data breaches. CNAP provides encryption, access control, threat detection and response features for enhanced security.

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Hacking et Cybersécurité Mégapoche pour les Nuls: New French Book on Hacking and CyberSecurity Now Available

Joseph Steinberg

In the Cybersecurity for Dummies section of the book, readers learn in simple, straightforward language about various cyber-threats that they face, and how to protect themselves against such threats – as well how to recover if they have already suffered a malware infection or data breach, or otherwise have had their cybersecurity undermined.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Control Inbound and Outbound Traffic: Configuring firewall rules to manage both incoming and outgoing traffic is an important defense against cyber threats, preventing unauthorized access and malicious software from stealing data. Scheduled Backups: Have a regular, fixed schedule for backing up your data.

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