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

eSecurity Planet

Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks. Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses.

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How can small businesses ensure Cybersecurity?

CyberSecurity Insiders

The influx of remote working culture has added new challenges and cybersecurity risks for small businesses. 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.

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What do Cyber Threat Actors do with your information?

Zigrin Security

By understanding their motivations, we can better comprehend the risks and develop effective strategies to protect ourselves. Additionally, consider using a password manager to securely store and manage your passwords. Implement a robust backup strategy that includes both onsite and offsite backups.

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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. Better User Access Controls As organizations grow, managing users will become time consuming and the potential loss of a breach will increase.

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What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. This step reduces the risks of illegal access, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance, as well as protects the integrity and security of sensitive information within SaaS applications.

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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. Faster Encryption Means Higher Risk.

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#IdentityManagementDay – Best Practices to Help Keep Your Organization Secure

CyberSecurity Insiders

My organization is considering password less authentication framework, but now combines a password with any of the other two ways of authentication below. We embrace good backup and disaster recovery processes with seamless business continuity in mind, in cases of data losses, system crashes or any form of disaster.