SC Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

With most employees continuing to work remotely some or all of the time, and with many operating in stressful and distracting environments, human-activated data breaches have skyrocketed. There’s really no arguing anymore: People have become the company’s security perimeter. But it doesn’t have to be the case. People get hacked.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

It maximizes resource usage by investing in products that target specific security needs, hence improving your organization’s overall cybersecurity posture. Use cybersecurity training tools , seminars, online courses, and simulations to successfully engage staff and reinforce fundamental network security principles.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Top 5 Multi-Tenant Security Risks & Issues While multi-tenancy provides considerable benefits to both cloud providers and customers, it also poses significant security and privacy risks. It is critical to keep software and systems up to date with security fixes.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cloud Storage Security Risks Despite its obvious benefits, cloud storage still faces common challenges, including misconfiguration, data breaches, insecure interface, unauthorized access, DDoS attacks, insider threats, lack of control, encryption problems, patching issues, compliance, and monitoring issues.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2024

In this article, we’ll explain how a VPN works, explore its encryption mechanisms, review common VPN protocols, and discuss its various business applications. This process involves multiple steps and technologies working together to ensure your data remains private and secure.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

All cloud (and IT) environments share common security issues and solutions, but for public cloud users, compliance , access control , and proper configuration practices are some of the most important. Prevention: Implement robust encryption , access restrictions, data categorization, secure connections, and an incident response strategy.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

HIPAA mandates that healthcare providers, insurers, and business associates implement robust security measures to safeguard patient data. This includes administrative, physical, and technical safeguards like encryption and access controls. 93H to protect the personal information of Massachusetts residents.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Compromised Identities In IaaS setups, the breach of user credentials or access keys constitutes a substantial concern. If attackers obtain access to valid user identities, they can abuse permissions and get access to resources, possibly resulting in data breaches, unauthorized changes, or service interruptions.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

It safeguards data by authenticating users and devices, controlling access to data and resources, and following regulatory requirements. This security approach protects against common threats like data breaches, DDoS assaults, viruses, hackers, and unauthorized access in cloud environments. Use certificates.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Control Inbound and Outbound Traffic: Configuring firewall rules to manage both incoming and outgoing traffic is an important defense against cyber threats, preventing unauthorized access and malicious software from stealing data. Strengthen Router Security: Enhance your router’s security by changing default login credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

A cloud security strategy is an established set of tools, rules, and procedures for safeguarding cloud data, apps, and infrastructure against security threats. It covers encryption, identity and access management, network segmentation, and intrusion detection systems. Protects sensitive data against unauthorized access.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

10 Fundamentals of Cloud Security 5 Common Cloud Security Challenges 5 Common Cloud Security Solutions Bottom Line: Develop a Strong Cloud Security Fundamental Strategy ICP Plugin - body top3 - Category: Country: US --> How Secure Is the Cloud? Evaluate cloud providers’ security features.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Preventive Measures & Future Implications Several preventive measures could enhance the security of your sensitive systems, such as: Enhanced encryption: Implementing end-to-end encryption for data transmissions can significantly reduce the risk of interception by unauthorized parties.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. Common threats include misconfigurations, cross-site scripting attacks, and data breaches. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2024

OpenVPN has long been a popular choice for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections over the internet. Its open-source nature and robust encryption capabilities have made it a staple in many organizations’ and individuals’ security arsenals.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 19, 2023

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.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

From personal information like Social Security numbers and addresses to sensitive financial details, banks store a treasure trove of data that, if compromised, can lead to identity theft, fraud, and significant financial loss for individuals. Cyber security plays a crucial role in safeguarding this information from unauthorized access.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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. The fix: Apple has rolled out security updates for macOS Sonoma 14.3,

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Ransomware attacks and data breaches make headlines when they shut down huge connected healthcare providers such as Ascension Healthcare or Change Healthcare. Examining the available details of these breaches will help you learn key lessons from their pain to avoid suffering the same humiliating and expensive situations.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Protect your company computers, laptops and mobile devices with security products all managed via a cloud-based management console. Get started today! Visit website.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Dashlane is a leading password manager designed to simplify and secure your digital life. It consolidates your passwords into a single, encrypted vault. Dashlane helps you keep track of your login credentials and enhances your overall online security. Dashlane securely stores your passwords in an encrypted vault on its servers.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hybrid cloud security generally follows best practices for network security and cloud security : Network segmentation decreases attack surfaces. Encryption protects data both in transit and at rest. Continuous security monitoring identifies and responds to threats in real time.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Managed Detection and Response Product Guide Top MDR Services and Solutions Encryption Full disk encryption, sometimes called whole disk encryption, is a data encryption approach for both hardware and software that involves encrypting all disk data, including system files and programs.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

DLP technology provides a mechanism to help protect against sensitive data loss—and thus could also be something of a mitigating factor when dealing with compliance agencies in the wake of a data breach. Like other security defenses, DLP is also increasingly being offered as a service. Key DLP Trends.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

While cloud service providers (CSPs) offer their own native security, CWPP offers an additional layer of customized protection and management to fit the demands of workloads. Data Security Protection of data is a crucial function of any CWP platform. As a result, attackers may get access to sensitive information.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups. The problem is that businesses are not yet aware of double or triple extortion ransomware and how these tactics can affect their data protection strategies.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 16, 2024

AI Security Lessons In the rush to harness AI’s perceived power, companies put initiatives into the hands of AI experts who will naturally focus on their primary objective: to obtain AI model results. AI Experts Lack Security Expertise Anyscale assumes the environment is secure just as AI researchers also assume Ray is secure.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 18, 2024

Ransomware attacks , where hackers encrypt critical data and demand payment for decryption, have skyrocketed. These attacks not only compromise sensitive patient data but also disrupt essential hospital services, putting lives at risk. million records were breached, marking a bad year for data security.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

Without your knowledge, this virus captures your session and personal information, placing you in danger of account takeovers and data breaches. Without encryption, they can monitor your connection and steal your session cookies, allowing them to hijack your accounts. Julien Maury contributed to this article.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It wasn’t just the small window that revealed data breaches at Target, Neiman Marcus, Michaels Craft Stores and potentially dozens of other retailers. Nor was it the fact that this explosion in data breaches could all be the work of a seventeen-year-old. Minimize the amount of data you keep.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Once inside, they have the ability to steal data, modify resources, and engage in other nefarious operations. Data Breaches With data dispersed across multiple cloud environments, the risk of illegal access, data leaks, and breaches increases. Read next: CSPM vs CWPP vs CIEM vs CNAPP: What’s the Difference?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

CWPP (Cloud Workload Protection Platforms) Cloud Workload Protection Platforms are a great option for companies looking to secure specific workloads and applications in the cloud. CWPP provides strong defenses against a wide range of risks such as malware , ransomware , DDoS attacks , configuration errors , insider threats, and data breaches.

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