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

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.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

This trend is particularly vital for core workloads, as enterprises seek faster data access and lower latency. Data Breaches Data breaches frequently occur due to exploited vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure or applications. Provide ongoing training for individuals involved in setup and maintenance.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Speakers at last week’s MITRE ResilienCyCon conference had a surprisingly candid message for attendees: You will likely be breached at some point so focus on the controls and response capabilities your organization needs to survive a cyber attack. Patching Is Hard.

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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.

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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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Top 7 Public Cloud Security Risks Here are seven of the top public cloud security risks — and steps you can take to prevent them. Data Breaches When unauthorized persons or entities get access to sensitive or secret data stored in the public cloud, a data breach occurs.

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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. To avoid intrusions, CWP technologies prioritize encryption, access control, and data monitoring. As a result, attackers may get access to sensitive information.

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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

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

APRIL 29, 2024

For example, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulates personal health information and imposes fines for data breach or data inaccessibility. IRM accounts for HIPAA data by tracking associated repositories, transmissions, and systems, as well as increasing risks with HIPAA fine estimates.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

By limiting employee access to resources that are necessary for their jobs, this strategic approach lowers the likelihood of data breaches. Secure File Sharing and Collaboration Tools: Secure file-sharing platforms are necessary for collaborative work.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Encryption policy enforcement assures protection of data in transit and at rest while also resolving confidentiality concerns and adhering to security best practices. It improves security posture. Identifying and correcting misconfigurations minimizes vulnerability to security flaws, assaults, and data breaches.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals know this, which is why phishing attacks account for more than 80% of reported security incidents and why 54% of companies say their data breaches were caused by “negligent employees. ”. Remember, cybercriminals target employees because they expect them to be the weakest link in a company’s security defenses.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Left unchecked, compromised identities potentially lead to data breaches, service interruptions, or the misuse of computing resources. In addition, PaaS security entails preventing unauthorized access, data breaches, and other cyber dangers to these apps and data.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

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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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

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Enforces email content restrictions to guarantee regulatory compliance and safeguard against data breaches. Its data loss prevention (DLP) feature aids in the prevention of data leaks by detecting and stopping illegal email transmissions of sensitive information. Can email security systems really protect your emails?

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

These attacks have proliferated to such a degree that there were 493 million ransomware attacks in 2022 alone, and 19% of all data breaches were the result of stolen or compromised login credentials. In turn, this has left organizations and individuals far behind in the race to secure defenses appropriately.

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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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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Without it, overprivileged users may unwittingly undermine network security, resulting in illegal access or data breaches. Implement Network Segmentation Implementing network segmentation means isolating various network segments to improve security.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2021

Almost every week we see new examples of highly sophisticated organizations and enterprises falling victim to another nation-state cyberattack or other security breach. Breaches continue to happen at an increasing rate, with more severe consequences.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Read next: How to Prevent Data Breaches: Data Breach Prevention Tips ICP Plugin - body horizontal - Category: Count: 3 Country: US --> Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Detecting and Fixing Vulnerabilities: Penetration testing services assist in identifying security flaws in your systems, applications, and networks. This proactive strategy allows you to resolve vulnerabilities and improve security measures before hackers can exploit weaknesses. Here are some of the benefits of pentesting services.

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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. Also read: What Is Hybrid Cloud Security?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The first is data encrypted throughout the lifecycle of use, which is currently more of a goal than a common practice. The second is data encrypted throughout a transmission from one device to another. All types of encryption protect an organization against data breaches stemming from cyberattacks or even a lost laptop.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 16, 2024

AI Data Needs Encryption Attackers easily detect and locate unencrypted sensitive information, especially the data Oligo researchers describe as the “models or datasets [that] are the unique, private intellectual property that differentiates a company from its competitors.”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Encrypt all your data: Protect all your data, whether stored or transmitted. In the event of a data breach, the encrypted data will be of little value to the attackers.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

CSPM assists businesses in reducing the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access by identifying possible security risks and vulnerabilities inside cloud infrastructures. To achieve a solid security posture in the cloud, organizations should pick the CSPM solution that best meets their specific objectives and expectations.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Apache Superset Security Vulnerabilities Resolved Type of attack: Two vulnerabilities in Apache Superset were disclosed by Horizon3.ai The flaws can expose systems to remote code execution, credential theft, and data breaches. ai researchers and patched by the metadata database project the same day.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By confirming user identities and implementing access rules, ALGs prevent illegal access and secure sensitive resources. This guarantees that only authorized users may access network resources, lowering the risk of data breaches and illegal activities.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Data Privacy Concerns The use of third-party cloud servers for routing network traffic raises concerns about data privacy and compliance. Organizations handling sensitive data might hesitate due to potential exposure to data breaches. This updates a Dec.

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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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

API security protects data and back-end systems while preserving fluid communication between software components through strict protocols and access controls. Discord In March 2023, over 760,000 users were impacted by a data breach at Discord.io, a customized invite service for Discord.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

It also helps organizations to organize and assess data for vulnerabilities and determine an appropriate response plan in the case of a data breach. In worst-case scenarios, these firms should cover your business if you’re impacted by a data breach that leaks sensitive information and leads to fines and legal fees.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

They provide you visibility and control over data that is transmitted to and from cloud apps. CASBs aid in the enforcement of security policies, the monitoring of user behavior, and the prevention of data breaches, addressing issues about shadow IT, illegal access, and data leaking.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Keeping backup storage separate from the original data source reduces the chance of a single point of failure and speeds up remediation operations. Secure Endpoints Endpoint security solutions, such as EDR and multi-factor authentication, prevent illegal access and data breaches by securing endpoints such as devices and user access points.

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