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What Is Edge Security? Overcoming Edge Computing Risks

eSecurity Planet

Edge security provides protection for resources beyond the edge of the traditional network. The fastest growing need stems from edge computing for the Internet of Things (IoT) such as fitness bands, self-driving cars, and retail point-of-sale (POS) registers.

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2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Key regulations include the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards, which require energy providers to implement security measures, conduct risk assessments, and ensure the resilience of their systems against cyber threats.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

Defense can be further improved using: DDoS protection service : Provides turnkey and often automated defense of infrastructure through cloud-scalable infrastructure and targeted expertise. > 54% of all data breaches come from ransomware attacks in manufacturing, healthcare, government, financial, retail, and technology industries.

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What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? VPN Security Explained

eSecurity Planet

4 Types of VPN Connection Firewall-based VPN These networks layer the security features of a firewall – including packet filtering, user-based access control, proxy service, and SSL inspection – over VPN functionality. Reputable VPNs charge license fees for infrastructure, maintenance, and operating costs. Do not use them.

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State of ransomware in 2025

SecureList

Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver attacks continue Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) is an increasingly prevalent technique used in ransomware attacks to bypass security defenses and gain kernel-level access on Windows systems. The region’s growing digital adoption is increasing exposure.