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Fixing Data Breaches Part 1: Education

Troy Hunt

We have a data breach problem. My full written testimony is in that link and it talks about many of the issue we face today and the impact data breaches have on identity verification. Data Breaches Occur Due to Human Error. Quite the opposite, in fact - things are going downhill in a hurry.

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Fixing Data Breaches Part 4: Bug Bounties

Troy Hunt

Over the course of this week, I've been writing about "Fixing Data Breaches" which focuses on actionable steps that can be taken to reduce the prevalence and the impact of these incidents. Let's move on and talk about why this makes a lot of sense when it comes to fixing data breaches. bug bounties.

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12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices (+ Real Success Stories)

eSecurity Planet

Data storage: Identify whether your organization’s data storage is on-premises or cloud-based. Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses. Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability.

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What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

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. Are firewalls configured and maintained to prevent unwanted access and data breaches?

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

Without it, overprivileged users may unwittingly undermine network security, resulting in illegal access or data breaches. Audit Firewall Performance Regularly The process of conducting firewall security assessments and penetration tests include carefully reviewing firewall configurations to detect weaknesses.

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Top Cloud Security Issues: Threats, Risks, Challenges & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Insecure APIs Insecure application programming interface (API) in cloud services allows unauthorized access and data breaches. Perform regular security tests and audits on APIs: Quickly detect and address problems using techniques like penetration testing, code reviews, and vulnerability assessments.

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