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What Is Integrated Risk Management? Definition & Implementation

eSecurity Planet

Integrated risk management (IRM) is a discipline designed to embed risk considerations for the use of technology throughout an organization. In other words, it links technology spending directly to the value of the resource protected and the associated risks controlled by that technology.

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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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Get Smarter About Cybersecurity and Sustainability

Jane Frankland

Old PCs that are slow or constantly need to reboot aren’t just wasteful of energy and bad for the planet ( consuming twice as much energy as a modern PC ), they can be detrimental to employee health and well-being, increasing social risk. The World Economic Forum’ ranks it as the #1 Global Risk. Reducing IT dispatches and PC shipments.

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McAfee Enterprise ATR Uncovers Vulnerabilities in Globally Used B. Braun Infusion Pump

McAfee

Another risk the drug library helps mitigate is human error. We could not find one ready to use; however, the web interface has an option to backup and export settings which relies on tarring a folder containing a handful of files and encrypting it with AES using a user-provided password. there is an increased risk for error.”.

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APT Attacks & Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Before an incident occurs, check to ensure that all systems are properly set up and secured. Perform penetration and vulnerability testing to verify system status and detect outstanding vulnerabilities. Existing vulnerabilities should be analyzed and prioritized based upon perceived risk and the value of the affected asset.

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What is a VLAN? Ultimate Guide to How VLANs Work

eSecurity Planet

This segmentation improves network security, performance, and administration capabilities. Cybersecurity risks. If an injected packet succeeds in breaching a VLAN’s borders, it could jeopardize the network’s integrity and security. Possible risk of broadcast storms.