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Five steps to password policy compliance

IT Security Guru

Recent guidance from regulatory bodies like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has organizations considering throwing away password expiry rules. Customizable and informative end-user client messaging at failed password change, provided in real time. Don’t throw away password expiry.

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Forging the Path to Continuous Audit Readiness

CyberSecurity Insiders

Technology oversight is a common mandate across IT and security frameworks and compliance specifications, but achieving that oversight is difficult. each year on compliance activities [2]. Asset/Technology Intelligence incorporates endpoints, applications, and network and cloud infrastructure.

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IaaS Security: Top 8 Issues & Prevention Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

IaaS security refers to the procedures, technologies, and safeguards put in place by IaaS providers to protect their computer infrastructure. By seamlessly integrating these technologies, you not only strengthen your defenses but also create a dynamic and resilient security ecosystem capable of reacting to emerging threats in the cloud world.

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10 Reasons to Celebrate 2020

McAfee

During RSA 2020, Cyber Defense Magazine, the industry’s leading electronic information security magazine, named McAfee the Most Innovative Company in its Cloud Security category for McAfee MVISION Cloud. Most Innovative and Scalable Cloud and Endpoint Security Company. CASB Category Winner.

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Implementing Effective Compliance Testing: A Comprehensive Guide

Centraleyes

This program encompasses the strategies, tools, and methodologies employed to conduct rigorous testing and maintain compliance over time. Automated Compliance Testing: Efficiency and Accuracy In an era defined by digital transformation, automation is a game-changer. FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act): U.S.

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What Is Cloud Security Management? Types & Strategies

eSecurity Planet

This empowers enterprises to effectively use their cloud technology capabilities while maintaining a safe and efficient infrastructure — a crucial practice as cloud adoption expands. Access control : Set user rights to restrict access to sensitive information and update them as needed.

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11 Key Steps of the Patch Management Process

eSecurity Planet

It enables companies to check that patches were successfully installed, guarantee system operation, assess policy compliance, find new patches that need applying, and keep a consistent patching schedule. Maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information requires minimizing security risks.