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BEST PRACTICES – 9 must-do security protocols companies must embrace to stem remote work risks

The Last Watchdog

Use strong passwords. It is essential to ensure that all accounts are protected with strong passwords. To this day, a significant amount of people still use the password across multiple accounts, which makes it much simpler for a cybercriminal to compromise a password and take over accounts. Set up firewalls.

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8 cybersecurity tips to keep you safe when travelling

Malwarebytes

Backup before you go The consequences of losing your device or having it stolen are worse when you are outside of your own environment. So make sure that you have recent backups of your important data, and don't keep the backups on the devices you are taking. Updating them while you are travelling can be slow and tedious.

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5 Simple Website Security Best Practices

SiteLock

Website Backups. As a WordPress website owner you’re probably aware of the concept of backups, but if not, here’s what backups are and why they’re critical to a solid security plan. A website backup is a snapshot of all your website’s important components. Backups should include all of the following: Files.

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CISA and FBI issue alert about Zeppelin ransomware

Malwarebytes

The CSA mentions RDP exploitation , SonicWall firewall exploits, and phishing campaigns. But you should also realize that while it’s easy to say that you need reliable and easy to deploy backups for example, it’s not always easy to follow that advice. Ensure all backup data is encrypted, immutable (i.e.,

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Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness: A Comprehensive Guide

CyberSecurity Insiders

Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Implement Strong Password Practices: Passwords serve as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your online accounts. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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Database Security Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Use web application and database firewalls. Your database server should be protected from database security threats by a firewall, which denies access to traffic by default. The firewall should also protect your database from initiating outbound connections unless there is a specific need to do so. Secure database user access.

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Half of EDR Tools, Organizations Vulnerable to Clop Ransomware: Researchers

eSecurity Planet

So … the EDR missed an indicator of compromise, and while it may have compensated for it later, the firewall should have stopped inbound/outbound traffic but failed to do so.” Backup and Restoration: Keep offline backups of data and execute backup and restore on a regular basis. VPNs, VDIs).