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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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SPOTLIGHT: Women in Cybersecurity

McAfee

There are new and expanding opportunities for women’s participation in cybersecurity globally as women are present in greater numbers in leadership. This is based on in-depth discussions with numerous industry experts in cybersecurity and analyzing and synthesizing third-party reports, surveys, and media sources.

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Raising a Cyber-Savvy Village: Remote Learning Security in the Age of COVID-19

Herjavec Group

Ask your school system administrators to provide you their written cybersecurity policies and procedures concerning proposed remote learning capabilities. Ask your school system administrators to provide a copy of their incident response policies and plans. School Systems and Educators. So, what to do?

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5 Emotions Used in Social Engineering Attacks [with Examples]

SecureWorld News

He writes about this in his book, "Ghost in the Wires": "I would call the company I'd targeted, ask for their computer room, make sure I was talking to a system administrator, and tell him, 'This is [whatever fictitious name popped into my head at that moment], from DEC support. Security awareness advocate says 'check your emotions'.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. 11, 2023 – Android Update Fixes 33 Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

However, there are some precautions that organizations must take to avoid incidents, improve security posture and mitigate such threats: Regular Security Awareness Training : Inform staff members about the dangers of phishing and the value of avoiding clicking on dubious links and downloading files from untrusted sources.

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Best Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software for 2022

eSecurity Planet

Privileged accounts are among an organization’s biggest cybersecurity concerns. These accounts give admins control over data, applications, infrastructure and other critical assets that average system users don’t have permission to access or change. If you don’t already, include PAM in your company’s security awareness training.

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How to Perform a Vulnerability Scan in 10 Steps

eSecurity Planet

Collaborate with your organization’s IT and security teams to fix the vulnerabilities by deploying software updates, changing settings, establishing security measures, or adhering to best practices advocated by tool and security experts.