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Improve your AWS security posture, Step 3: Encrypt AWS data in transit and at rest

CyberSecurity Insiders

In the first two blogs in this series, we discussed properly setting up IAM and avoiding direct internet access to AWS resources. In this blog, we’ll tackle encrypting AWS in transit and at rest. Fortunately, with adequate encryption measures in place, data exposures such as these can be nullified. coffee shop WiFi).

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Encrypting files and emails: A beginner’s guide to securing sensitive information

CyberSecurity Insiders

One of the most effective ways to do this is through encryption. Encryption is the process of converting plain text or data into an unreadable format using an encryption algorithm, which can only be deciphered or decrypted by those who have the decryption key. Why encrypt files and Emails?

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Future Focused: Encryption and Visibility Can Co-Exist

Cisco Security

Hiding internet activity strengthens privacy—but also makes it easier for bad actors to infiltrate the network. In fact, 63% of threats detected by Cisco Stealthwatch in 2019 were in encrypted traffic. Privacy suffers when people can snoop on your internet activity and sell your data.

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Quantum computing brings new security risks: How to protect yourself

CyberSecurity Insiders

With quantum computing looming in the not-so-distant future, the way that we think about encryption will need to evolve. However, the complex math behind creating encryption keys is no match for the power of quantum computers. The global internet economy relies on cryptography as the foundation for a secure network.

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How Secure Is Cloud Storage? Features, Risks, & Protection

eSecurity Planet

Cloud storage is a cloud computing model that allows data storage on remote servers operated by a service provider, accessible via internet connections. Local storage prioritizes direct access, potential cost savings, and reduced reliance on the internet, yet lacks the scalability and security of the cloud.

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What Lies Ahead for Cybersecurity in the Era of Generative AI?

IT Security Guru

Start by protecting yourself by removing your information from the internet. Still, with GenAI, there are increased threats to consider. Proactive threat detection is one of GenAI’s primary benefits. It can generate complex and unique passwords and boost your encryption software.

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The Internet of Things: Security Risks Concerns

Spinone

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe the network of interconnected electronic devices with “smart” technology. billion “things” connected to the Internet , a 30% increase from 2015. There are several reasons why the Internet of Things is such a threat to our digital security.