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Top Cloud Security Issues: Threats, Risks, Challenges & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Cloud security issues refer to the threats, risks, and challenges in the cloud environment. Risks include potential damage from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Challenges are gaps and barriers to attaining good security. Threats are active attacks that target system weaknesses.

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BrandPost: Protecting Children from Online Cybersecurity Risks

CSO Magazine

Cybercriminals have honed in on the influx of new devices connected to the home network as an opportunity to execute ransomware attacks, steal information, or compromise public school district’s security defenses.

Risk 114
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Defining Good: A Strategic Approach to API Risk Reduction

Security Boulevard

How do we gauge how risky it is and how do we ensure that future APIs are not putting the enterprise at risk? In recent years, as APIs proliferated the enterprise, their existence gave cause to some major security concerns. At Salt, we created the API security space and have analyzed trillions of API calls in the wild.

Risk 59
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What Is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)? Types, Risks & Prevention

eSecurity Planet

3 Common Types of Cross-Site Scripting Attacks Top 5 Risks Associated with XSS Attacks How to Tell if You’re Vulnerable to XSS Attacks Can You Prevent Cross-Site Scripting? XSS attacks have multiple security and business risks, including credential theft and damaged company reputation. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Risk 103
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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

Implement automated alerts for crucial events and keep logs in a secure location that is easily accessible. Analyze logs on a regular basis to discover unusual behaviors, potential risks, and places for improvement. For in-depth log data analysis, explore using a security information and event management (SIEM) tool.

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People are the new perimeter: how to protect the human layer

SC Magazine

When organizations adapted to long-term remote work, the spotlight was cast on insider risk. Because it’s subject to individual’s behavior, insider risk has become every organization’s most complex security issue. With the right security protocols and technology, employees can become the company’s greatest security defense.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

Cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM): Manages compliance, risk, and security with controlled user, system, and app cloud resource access. Cloud native application protection (CNAP) platforms: Secure applications and cloud resources with cloud-native and integrated security.