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

eSecurity Planet

Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses. Customize training materials to address these specific concerns, including data handling protocols, password management , and phishing attempt identification.

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What do Cyber Threat Actors do with your information?

Zigrin Security

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Additionally, consider using a password manager to securely store and manage your passwords.

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15 Cybersecurity Measures for the Cloud Era

Security Affairs

Hackers can use password-cracking software to brute-force their way into your account if you use a weak password, so make sure yours is strong. Use a password manager. A password manager is a software application that helps you manage your passwords. Audits and penetration testing.

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How can small businesses ensure Cybersecurity?

CyberSecurity Insiders

In addition, few companies can provide access to password management software or VPNs to protect their internet connection and credentials and maintain security on rogue Wi-Fi networks. Deploy a regular data backup strategy to prevent data loss due to phishing or ransomware attacks.

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Database Security Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

For information on how to improve password security and some recommendations on what tools can help, check out our article on the best password management software products. . Encrypt data and backups. For example, you should not store encrypted backups alongside description keys in plaintext.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning should be used to test proper implementation and configuration. Improved Passwords: Organizations seeking improved security will typically increase password strength requirements to add complexity or more frequent password rotation.

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New Python-based Ransomware Encrypts Virtual Machines Quickly

eSecurity Planet

Unluckily, the administrator had his password manager still open in a browser tab. The attack succeeded because the victims had insecure routines such as managing ESXi servers with the ESXi Shell (SSH service) and, in this case, failed or forgot to disable it afterward. Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.