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12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices (+ Real Success Stories)

eSecurity Planet

Determine whether there are enough financial and technology resources to adopt and sustain effective DLP initiatives. 12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices A data loss prevention policy lays the groundwork, but the effectiveness of data security hinges on adopting globally accepted best practices.

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How Secure Is Cloud Storage? Features, Risks, & Protection

eSecurity Planet

When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. NVMe over fabrics starts to become an important technology in cloud storage.

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5 Linux malware families SMBs should protect themselves against

Malwarebytes

There’s no shortage of reasons why an SMB might use Linux to run their business: There are plenty of distros to choose from, it’s (generally) free, and perhaps above all — it’s secure. But unfortunately, there’s more to Linux security than just leaning back in your chair and sipping piña coladas. How it works.

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5 Steps to Building a Foolproof Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan

SiteLock

That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses. As a rule, you should always keep a clean backup of your website’s files and database stored offline. Evaluate your security posture and identify vulnerabilities that can and should be strengthened.

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How to Write a Pentesting Report – With Checklist

eSecurity Planet

All major vulnerabilities will be listed and detailed within the key findings section, with backup information that explains: Vulnerability name , standardized if possible Location of the vulnerability (list of systems, apps, etc.) For every unique vulnerability identified, the pen test report writer will create a vulnerability report.

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Top Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Solutions

eSecurity Planet

In an age of strong data privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA , data loss prevention (DLP) technology is becoming a critically important IT security tool. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the common model was to have the vast majority of employees within the office and in a controlled technology environment. Hybrid Work Model.

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Top 7 Cloud Storage Security Issues & Risks (+ Mitigations)

eSecurity Planet

Lack of Skilled Personnel Without qualified personnel, companies may fail to analyze and mitigate security issues. Complicated cloud technologies need specialized expertise for successful adoption and management. Do regular audits and alerts: Enhance security by conducting regular audits, monitoring activity, and setting up alerts.

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