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Defining Good: A Strategic Approach to API Risk Reduction

Security Boulevard

Organizations first looked to augment their existing web application security tools and processes to “address” API security. Unfortunately, the security challenges associated with APIs can't be solved by simply updating existing testing tools and edge security defenses to check-the-box technologies that claim to provide "API security."

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What Is Cloud Security Management? Types & Strategies

eSecurity Planet

Data governance: Supports the enforcement of data governance policies and cloud-specific regulatory requirements. By efficiently managing access and security policies, you reduce the risks associated with illegal access or compromised devices, delivering a strong and secure cloud environment.

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CSPM vs CWPP vs CIEM vs CNAPP: What’s the Difference?

eSecurity Planet

Key CWPP features Checks conformity with industry standards and regulatory requirements by carrying out security configuration evaluations, audits, reporting, and creating compliance reports. The performance of cloud workloads may be impacted by monitoring and real-time threat detection.

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

CyberSecurity Insiders

This can occur due to data leakage through faulty apps or systems, by laptops or portable storage devices being lost, by malicious actors breaking through security defenses, by social engineering attacks, or by data being intercepted in man-in-the-middle attacks. Sometimes, despite all efforts to the contrary, data can be compromised.

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7 Best Attack Surface Management Software for 2024

eSecurity Planet

This integrated strategy improves overall security by enabling more efficient threat detection, response, and repair operations. Yes, by delivering real-time threat intelligence and response capabilities, ASM software can be successful against zero-day vulnerabilities.

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6 Best Threat Intelligence Feeds to Use in 2023

eSecurity Planet

FBI InfraGard Best for critical infrastructure security InfraGard is a threat intelligence feed and network partnership between the FBI and other government agencies and interested private sector parties. Users with less IT infrastructure of their own can use agnostic threat feeds for additional threat detection support.

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

eSecurity Planet

DLP detects suspicious activity in real time by continuously monitoring data consumption and access, allowing for proactive risk reduction while also boosting network security posture and data governance procedures within businesses. Make sure that the appropriate features meet your security requirements within financial limits.