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How to defend lean security teams against cyber threats

CyberSecurity Insiders

In today’s digital age, companies face an ever-increasing number of cyber threats. The reality is that no organization is immune to cyber attacks, regardless of its size or industry. However, lean security teams, which are commonplace in smaller companies and startups, can be particularly vulnerable to these threats.

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Multi-Factor is incomplete without backup codes

CyberSecurity Insiders

Many people who dislike multi-factor will lament at the thought of also having to store what amounts to other passwords, as one-time codes can arguably be thought of as just another password. This is where a password manager can serve double-duty to assist the password-weary.

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The CPRA compliance checklist every business should follow in 2023

CyberSecurity Insiders

You should also take steps to improve your cyber resilience and minimize the chances of a data breach. Ensure employees use modern tools such as password managers to protect their online accounts. Take actions to prevent a data breach Compliance with regulations is only the first step in consumer data protection.

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6 Human Errors That Become Windows For Cybersecurity Breaches

CyberSecurity Insiders

It’s no secret that cyber-threats are a blotch on our digital landscape. Even with enhanced modern anti-malware and threat detection software, cybercriminals know their effectiveness depends on the system’s users. Using weak passwords. Passwords are the front line of cybersecurity defense.

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Bitdefender vs. McAfee: Consumer & Enterprise Endpoint Security Software Compared

eSecurity Planet

Automatic updates to ensure an endpoint is protected against the latest cyber threats. For enterprises—and a growing number of consumer antivirus solutions—machine learning (ML) and behavioral-based detection are increasingly important for stopping unknown threats. for up to 10 devices on an annual subscription.

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The Impact of AI on Social Engineering Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

While organizations can invest in sophisticated cybersecurity and threat detection solutions to detect anomalous network and system activity, a socially-engineered conversation between a malicious actor and an untrained employee can easily slip under the radar.

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7 Cyber Security Courses Online For Everybody

Spinone

Cyber Attack Countermeasures: Teaches about cyber defense and basic cryptography. Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation: Teaches you how to prevent, detect, and mitigate common attacks in real-time. All presented with real examples.