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15 Cybersecurity Measures for the Cloud Era

Security Affairs

Data encryption. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever. Hackers are constantly finding new ways to access data, and encrypting your data makes it much more difficult for them to do so. It is also important to make sure that your data is encrypted both in motion and at rest.

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Automating Security Risk Assessments for Better Protection

eSecurity Planet

Your security assessment should include audits of things like: Access to systems and data. Encryption strength. Data backups. Compliance assessment : A compliance assessment checks to see if your security and data controls meet regulations like GDPR , CCPA , HIPAA and PCI-DSS. Open ports and other vulnerabilities.

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The Impacts of Data Loss on Your Organization

Security Affairs

They pose a significant threat to data security. These cyberattacks can gain unauthorized access to systems, steal or encrypt data, or delete valuable information. When natural disasters affect physical data storage devices, it can lead to data loss especially if backups and disaster recovery plans are not in place.

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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

Byron: It’s gone from simple file encryption to multifaceted, multi-staged attacks that leverage Dark Web services, such as initial access brokers (IABs,) as well as make use of Living off the Land (LotL) embedded tools. Regular training and simulations can help reduce risks associated with human errors.

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How can small businesses ensure Cybersecurity?

CyberSecurity Insiders

Statistics also reveal that only 17% of small businesses encrypt their data, which is alarming. Legal ramifications Small organizations are also subject to various industry legal and regulatory regulations like GDPR , HIPAA , and CCPA to maintain data privacy.

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Encryption: How It Works, Types, and the Quantum Future

eSecurity Planet

Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. While cryptology is thousands of years old, modern cryptography took off in the 1970s with the help of the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle and RSA encryption algorithms.

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Application Security: Complete Definition, Types & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Web application scanners test your websites and web-facing apps for vulnerabilities. These tests typically use vulnerability scanners. Penetration testing is a similar approach, but typically involves teams of security pros attempting to simulate a cyber attack to identify weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers.

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