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Strong toolsets and a focus on risk makes security a business enabler

SC Magazine

The security team at bp built a risk barometer that put the company more in touch with its security performance. Today’s columnist, Monzy Merza of Databricks, says by combining a focus on risk with strong tools companies can make security a business enabler. JeepersMedia CreativeCommons Credit: CC BY 2.0.

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Navigating the Web of Romance Scams: A Guide for Businesses and Consumers

Webroot

These scams don’t just harm individuals financially and emotionally; they can also pose significant risks to businesses. This trend underscores the evolving threat landscape and the importance of continuous awareness and education on cybersecurity threats, including those that initially appear to be personal in nature.

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Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Security Affairs

Targeted Sector Vulnerabilities: Financial Services, IT, Healthcare, Education, and Government sectors have emerged as primary targets, with attackers fine-tuning their strategies to exploit specific vulnerabilities within these industries.

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When Accounts are "Hacked" Due to Poor Passwords, Victims Must Share the Blame

Troy Hunt

In fact, the FTC in the US has been very clear about this: if customer data was put at risk by credential stuffing, then being the innocent corporate victim is no defence to an enforcement case. They made a decision of their own free volition which put them at risk and now they're suffering as a result.

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Be Wary of Scammers in the Holiday Season

Security Through Education

we could run the risk of being targeted by a malicious actor. Or even worse, plan out when you will be away so as to gain access to your personal estate. Though these may be useful, they may be more of a security risk if they are not worded properly. One instance to be careful of is when posting on social media.

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – What it Really Means for WordPress Users

SiteLock

Creating a culture of security within your large, medium, and small business is critical to avoiding data breaches. This includes employee education and training by putting the focus on risk management, prevention, and how to stay calm if the worst does happen. Simple Security Steps to Implement Today. Week 3 – Oct.

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12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools for 2023

eSecurity Planet

Run the industry’s fastest scans to discover all risks. • with TruRisk is an enterprise-grade cyber risk management solution. Powered by the Qualys Cloud Platform, the vulnerability management tool enables you to prioritize assets, groups of assets, and vulnerabilities based on business risk. Qualys VMDR 2.0 Key Differentiators.

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