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RSAC insights: SolarWinds hack illustrates why software builds need scrutiny — at deployment

The Last Watchdog

We talked about how the capacity to, in essence, rapidly reverse engineer new software and software updates — without unduly hindering agility — could make a big difference. Think of what we do as an automated reverse engineering process. For a full drill down, please give the accompanying podcast a listen. Acohido.

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Data Loss Prevention for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

IT Security Guru

Regularly backing up data to secure off-site locations or cloud storage ensures its availability and recoverability in case of data loss. Data security and monitoring : SMBs shall deploy robust firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software to safeguard their networks from external threats.

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Insider threats: If it can happen to the FBI, it can happen to you

Malwarebytes

There’s lots of ways this kind of data collection and retention could go wrong. What about social engineers? The IT department should know their way around firewall configuration. What happens if the person hoarding the documents decides to sell to the highest bidder? How many physical security experts do people know?

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What is website security?

SiteLock

Short for “malicious software,” malware is a very common threat used to steal sensitive customer data, distribute spam, allow cybercriminals to access your site, and more. Your site may be removed from search engine results and flagged with a warning that turns visitors away if search engines find malware. Blacklisting.

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What’s in the NIST Privacy Framework 1.1?

Centraleyes

Dylan Gilbert, a privacy policy advisor with the Privacy Engineering Program at NIST, emphasized the framework’s dynamic nature, stating, “The Privacy Framework is a ‘living’ tool meant to evolve to meet stakeholder needs, and the time has come to update to Version 1.1.” NIST seeks to bring the framework up to speed.

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Rapid7 InsightIDR Review: Features & Benefits

eSecurity Planet

Rapid7 combines threat intelligence , security research, data collection, and analytics in its comprehensive Insight platform, but how does its detection and response solution – InsightIDR – compare to other cybersecurity solutions? How Does InsightIDR Work? Rapid7 Competitors.

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DTEX to Host Insider Risk Management Virtual Conference with the SANS Institute

CyberSecurity Insiders

The workforce is the new firewall. Every human is a source of intelligence whose activities, behavior, intent, location, data usage, communications patterns and more tell a story. “Workforce Cyber Intelligence & Security is something every organization and enterprise must embrace,” said Jonathan W.

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