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

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Use cybersecurity training tools , seminars, online courses, and simulations to successfully engage staff and reinforce fundamental network security principles. Organizations that invest in employee data security training can considerably mitigate the risk of data breaches and minimize the potential consequences of security incidents.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

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Regularly Back Up Your Data Regular encrypted backups can help keep important data safe from data loss or ransomware. Ideally, that backup should be kept offline and “immutable” to prevent ransomware attackers from accessing it, a level of protection that’s difficult to obtain.

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