SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Since October is National Cyber Security Awareness month (NCSAM), we thought it would be fitting to write a bit about the overall subject of cyber security and how that applies to WordPress website owners. What is Cybersecurity Awareness? Never write down your username and passwords. See the proclamation here.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

There have been some very high profile data breaches in the last couple of years, all of which have cost thousands of dollars of damage and a severe blow to the reputation of the company involved: In late 2014, hackers stole the account information of over 500 million Yahoo email accounts.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Network Security: Firewall A firewall is your first line of defense or your computer network gatekeepers. Contrary to antivirus software, which requires a very small effort to set up, firewalls usually require special knowledge. A firewall detects all possible exploits in your network and shields them.

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

Critical Security Control 5: Account Management This control talks about the need to protect privileged user and administrative accounts. Automatic scanning tools will automatically identify potential access control vulnerabilities, including expired or weak passwords and outdated lockout policies.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Data breaches have surged globally this year. They’ve broken it down simply and curated a selection of free learning resources – training videos, email templates, virtual backgrounds, and sharable images – all from their security awareness content library.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

Also read: Best DevOps, Website, and Application Vulnerability Scanning Tools Top Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Network Vulnerability Scans Network vulnerability scanners detect vulnerabilities by scanning for known flaws, incorrect settings, and out-of-date software versions.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Real-life examples of depth of defense Network Perimeter: Organizations often deploy firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring tools at the network perimeter to prevent unauthorized access. decrease in successful breaches.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

To train your employees and protect company data from human mistakes and, therefore, costly data breaches; 3. 3 Basic Cyber Security Training Courses For Everybody The best cyber security courses online listed below contain the information everybody must know to keep their data safe in the high-risk online environment.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Consider applying these methods for checking your security controls: Ensure physical security: Verify the data center’s security measures, such as surveillance, access controls, and the presence of security officers, to prevent unwanted access. Ensure that security measures stay effective and compliant.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. Most network security vendors focus on providing hardware and software solutions to deliver technical controls that use applications to authorize, authenticate, facilitate, protect, and monitor networking traffic.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

A single breach can cost a company millions or billions of dollars as a result of stolen information, infrastructural damage, and fines due to losing customers' private information. Legislation such as the GDPR and CCPA impose heavy penalties on companies that are victimized by data breaches.

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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. Security breaches have a lower impact when they are detected and responded to on time.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

These infections make sites vulnerable to takeovers, defacement and data breaches from bad actors looking to tarnish site reputations and turn a profit – and the costs can be devastating for businesses. In fact, the average data breach now costs businesses $1.9 million websites globally.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

API security protects data and back-end systems while preserving fluid communication between software components through strict protocols and access controls. Broken authentication happens because of poor password creation, compromised password storage systems, and vulnerabilities in the encrypted authentication framework.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Phishing-borne threats IBM’s 2022 Data Breach report highlighted how effective phishing-based attacks have become, being the second leading cause of cybersecurity incidents globally, by using a sample instance that affected hundreds of international entities. The tool will shine in spear-phishing exercises aimed at 100 users or less.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Also, implementing a web application firewall can help you stop the attacks from malicious bots that lead to ransomware infections. Finally, using a password manager for logins will reduce the likelihood of passwords being stored in vulnerable formats. According to Ponemon, 60% of data breaches can be linked to negligence.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

This includes the need for responsible password policies, including the use of longer and stronger passwords, never using the same password more than once, and the use of password managers, according to Kelvin Coleman, executive director of the NCSA. “A The days of password spreadsheets in a drawer should be over.”.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

“The PCI SSC standards have continually improved and strive to keep up with the changing threat landscape, but it is always incumbent on the merchant to understand the risks relevant to their environment and implement appropriate security measures,” Reynolds said. Three steps to an ideal POS security solution. .

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The technology approach should be viewed as “layers of an onion” where there are multiple mechanisms at play that ensure many levels and types of security protection. Sadly, there may not be a second chance for a business after a data breach. It only takes one cybersecurity event to devastate an organization.

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