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

SC Magazine

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. But it doesn’t have to be the case. People get hacked. How to protect the human layer.

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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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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – November 6, 2023 – Windows Drivers and Exchange Flaws

eSecurity Planet

Enhanced Security Measures: End users and organizations should ensure that their systems are equipped with up-to-date security software and methods that can identify and neutralize efforts to exploit these vulnerabilities. Regular system upgrades and security audits are essential for maintaining strong defenses.

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Security Awareness Training across an SMB Organization

Spinone

This is especially true in the world of security. The best security defenses can be totally compromised by a single individual making the wrong decision, either accidentally or knowingly. In this article, we will take a look at cyber security awareness across an SMB organization.

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Spear Phishing Prevention: 10 Ways to Protect Your Organization

eSecurity Planet

Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. Leverage security weaknesses , including weak passwords, out-of-date software, and a lack of staff security awareness.

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What Is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? Definition & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Additionally, educating stakeholders and conducting regular security testing enhance overall data protection while reducing the likelihood of breaches. Automate and use anomaly detection: Use automation and machine learning to quickly identify and respond to potential security breaches.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

By offering insights into previous traffic, this technique improves threat detection, troubleshooting, and overall security by enabling for educated decision-making and proactive optimization of firewall configurations. For in-depth log data analysis, explore using a security information and event management (SIEM) tool.

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