CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Backup and recovery – according to FEMA , 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster. For a smaller business with limited IT capabilities, conducting regular and all-encompassing backups of all systems will provide a simple but very effective defense against a variety of threats and risks.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps. Implement Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 ( WPA3 ) to enhance wireless security within your home network.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Department of Labor ) because users retain the ability to log into their online accounts, often with a simple password, from anywhere in the world. Password managers that can validate the identity of the web page before logging in. But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Use good passwords. Consider using a password manager to help you create strong passwords. This is a text or code you must enter when you sign into your accounts; it acts as a second layer of security on top of your password. Use your mobile data unless you trust that the wireless connection is secure.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

Strong encryption keys are passwords for encryption. The longer the password or the more complex the password, the more difficult it will be to guess. A fully trained security team can enact centralized key management to professionally generate, rotate, renew, and retire encryption keys.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. Weak passwords and short key lengths often allow quick results for brute force attacks that attempt to methodically guess the key to decrypt the data.

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