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Computer Security and Data Privacy, the perfect alliance

Security Affairs

Computer security and data privacy are often poorly considered issues, experts urge more awareness of cyber threats. In this regard, both standards, the NIS Directive (EU) 2016/1148 and the GDPR Regulation (EU) 2016/679 define the correct protocol to be followed in the management of information in a complementary way.

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GUEST ESSAY: A guide to implementing best security practices — before the inevitable breach

The Last Watchdog

The headlines immediately attempted to lay the blame, in large part, on the fact that Equifax’s chief information security officer was a music major and did not have a background in technology. The FTC considers that ‘reasonable security’ doesn’t mean ‘perfect security.’ Equifax was not special in this regard.

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Most Common Causes of Data Breach and How to Prevent It

Security Affairs

Now, this data can end up in the hands of people who can use it in any possible manner, legal or otherwise. Thus, the only way to prevent such unwanted data breaches is to ramp up internal network security and carry out network security audits from time to time. SecurityAffairs – hacking, data breach).

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NEW TECH: How a ‘bio digital twin’ that helps stop fatal heart attacks could revolutionize medicine

The Last Watchdog

And it would dovetail with major advances in quantum computing and advanced cryptography expected to spin out of the basic research NTT Research has jumped into via its Physics and Informatics Lab and its Cryptography and Information Security Lab — in roughly the same time frame. I’ll keep watch and keep reporting.

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How to Write Spotless Job Description to Attract Cybersecurity Pros to Your Business

CyberSecurity Insiders

Cybersecurity training and up-to-date information for your staff from a professional. Better compliance with data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Improved brand reputation and trust of your B2B network associates with their data. Information Security Officer. IT Security Specialist.

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The Essential Guide to Radio Frequency Penetration Testing

Pen Test

Journal of Information Security Research, 25(1), 78-91. IoT Security Techniques and Implementation. International Journal of Network Security & Its Applications, 12(3), 33-48. Spectrum Trading in Wireless Networks: A Comprehensive Review. A survey of network security, attacks, and defenses.

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New SEC Cybersecurity Rules Could Affect Private Companies Too

eSecurity Planet

Also read: Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations. Some of these organizations won’t even have a chief information officer (CIO) or chief information security officer (CISO) that participates in the executive suite and that would count as a participating manager. SOX: A Template of Success.