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Top Cloud Security Issues: Threats, Risks, Challenges & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Cloud security issues refer to the threats, risks, and challenges in the cloud environment. Threats are active attacks that target system weaknesses. Risks include potential damage from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Challenges are gaps and barriers to attaining good security.

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Security Roundup August 2023

BH Consulting

The first will cover cyber attacks as part of crime-as-a-service; the second will examine online fraud; while the third will tackle child exploitation offences. They will present a half-day workshop about the book at IAPP’s European Data Protection Congress in Brussels on 14 November.

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Secure Web Browsing – How to Remove the Headache

Jane Frankland

Secure web browsing matters for ITDMs for several reasons: Protection against cyber threats: Secure web browsing acts as a vital defence mechanism against various cyber threats, such as malware infections, phishing attacks, and data breaches. Provide access to relevant training courses, certifications, workshops, or conferences.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally. Without them, incident recovery may take longer, exposing the network to further risks.

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Cyber security for Credit Unions 101

Pen Test Partners

But in recent years, as the threat landscape has evolved, a new benefit must become front and central… Cyber Security. Here’s why Credit Unions have historically been a prime target for cyber attacks. And in reality – due largely to resource constraints – it is easier to attack smaller organizations than large ones.

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Adoption of Secure Cloud Services in Critical Infrastructure

CyberSecurity Insiders

In an example from last year, lack of risk-based adoption of cloud software and lack of controls to prevent access to ICS networks caused service disruption at a US drinking water treatment facility, where cyber-attack via poorly controlled cloud software (desktop sharing) had increased sodium hydroxide levels in drinking water [v].

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A New Era of Proactive Security Begins: The Evolution of NetSPI 

NetSpi Executives

The cyber attack on Change Healthcare served as a wake-up call, proving the point that cybersecurity can no longer be reactive; it must shift to proactive. The massive attack didn’t just take Change Healthcare offline, but it also threatened our economy and means of survival.