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The Clock is Ticking for PCI DSS 4.0 Compliance

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Compliance madhav Tue, 09/19/2023 - 05:17 It is essential for any business that stores, processes, and transmits payment card information to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Consumers’ payment data is a compelling target for criminals who continue to circumvent IT security defenses.

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Public Cloud Security Explained: Everything You Need to Know

eSecurity Planet

These safeguards, when combined with adherence to security best practices and standards, establish a strong security architecture for public cloud environments. Data Encryption Public cloud providers implement strong encryption mechanisms to protect data at rest, and users should enable encryption for data in transit as well.

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VulnRecap 2/26/24 – VMWare, Apple, ScreenConnect Face Risks

eSecurity Planet

Urgent patching and prompt updates can protect systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation by threat actors. Organizations must prioritize implementing effective security measures and conducting frequent audits. ConnectWise ensures that cloud instances are secure. and iPadOS 17.3.

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Top 7 Cloud Storage Security Issues & Risks (+ Mitigations)

eSecurity Planet

Availability & Reliability Cloud storage service outages affect business operations and hinder access to crucial data. Downtime limits incident response, increases the risk of data breaches, and can be used as leverage for DDoS attacks. Regular reviews, enhanced analytics, and incident response methods improve security.

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7 Best Email Security Software & Tools in 2023

eSecurity Planet

Conducts phishing simulation exercises and offers training to educate staff on email security best practices, lowering the chance of becoming a victim of phishing attempts. Encrypts critical email exchanges to protect the security of information during transmission. Effective data loss prevention capabilities.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The value of cyber hygiene in protecting your business from potential ransomware

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Attackers are also targeting critical sectors like education and healthcare. Over 500 healthcare providers suffered ransomware attacks in 2020 alone. At a high level, their advice can be summarised as follows: Prepare for the threat: Create, maintain, and test encrypted, offline backups of critical data.

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What is Private Cloud Security? Everything You Need to Know

eSecurity Planet

Private clouds are a very good choice for sensitive and regulated data and applications, even as they require high levels of expertise and cost. Ultimately, the core goal of private cloud security is to allow enterprises to reap the benefits of private cloud computing while preserving the integrity and security of their key assets.