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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

Acohido to share his ideas about the current cyber threat landscape, the biggest threats for businesses today, the role of AI and machine learning in cyberattacks and cyberdefence, and the most effective methods for companies to protect themselves. Erin: What are some of the biggest cyber threats that businesses face today?

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Encrypting files and emails: A beginner’s guide to securing sensitive information

CyberSecurity Insiders

One of the most effective ways to do this is through encryption. Encryption is the process of converting plain text or data into an unreadable format using an encryption algorithm, which can only be deciphered or decrypted by those who have the decryption key. Why encrypt files and Emails?

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Improve your AWS security posture, Step 3: Encrypt AWS data in transit and at rest

CyberSecurity Insiders

In this blog, we’ll tackle encrypting AWS in transit and at rest. Fortunately, with adequate encryption measures in place, data exposures such as these can be nullified. Simply put, when data is properly encrypted with industry approved algorithms, it can’t be deciphered. coffee shop WiFi). coffee shop WiFi).

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News alert: NetWitness launches 12.3 update to deliver visibility across the entire enterprise

The Last Watchdog

release of its award-winning NetWitness Intelligent Threat Detection and Response Platform. The latest update offers enterprises more visibility into cyber threats than ever before with passive discovery, categorization, and ranking of all network assets, which allows companies to best prioritize potential risks.

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On Trust and Transparency in Detection

Anton on Security

But as we increasingly move towards more elaborate detection approaches like detection-as-code using languages like the Sigma language , or Python, it is becoming more difficult to deduce in detail how certain threat detections work. the cornerstone of all effective cyber threat detection systems is accurate detection.

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The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity in California’s Healthcare Industry

Cytelligence

California, being a hub of innovation and home to numerous healthcare organizations, faces unique challenges in safeguarding sensitive patient information from cyber threats. By partnering with CYPFER, healthcare organizations can strengthen their cybersecurity posture and build a resilient defense against evolving cyber threats.

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Quantum computing brings new security risks: How to protect yourself

CyberSecurity Insiders

With quantum computing looming in the not-so-distant future, the way that we think about encryption will need to evolve. However, the complex math behind creating encryption keys is no match for the power of quantum computers. With 128-bit key encryption, it could take trillions of years to find a matching key.

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