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12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices (+ Real Success Stories)

eSecurity Planet

This also protects sensitive data and minimizes legal and reputational issues. Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks.

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Home Depot Employee Data Exposed in Third-Party Vendor Misstep

SecureWorld News

The exposed information includes names, work email addresses, and user IDs for around 10,000 Home Depot employees. A data breach can wreak havoc on a company and the vendors that serve to protect their data, but humans make errors. Today, being a good business partner means being a secure teammate."

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GUEST ESSAY: The Top 10 cybersecurity shortfalls that put SMBs, enterprises at elevated risk

The Last Watchdog

Even the most well-protected companies can be susceptible to attacks if they are not careful about a proactive approach towards cyber security. Related: Why timely training is a must-have That’s why businesses of all sizes need to understand the biggest cybersecurity weaknesses and take steps to mitigate them. Spotty patching.

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GUEST ESSAY: The rise of ‘PhaaS’ — and a roadmap to mitigate ‘Phishing-as-a-Service’

The Last Watchdog

Why should companies be aware of this trend, and what can they do to protect themselves? Phishing-as-a-service, also called PhaaS, is the same as the SaaS business model, except the product for sale is designed to help users launch a phishing attack. Prioritize training. Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS). Rising popularity.

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GUEST ESSAY: An assessment of how ‘Gen-AI’ has begun to transform DevSecOps

The Last Watchdog

AI engineers can train the AI model on a dataset of historical code changes. The model will learn to identify potential problems in code, such as security vulnerabilities, performance issues, and compliance violations. Snyk offers protection against security flaws, and DeepArmor combats malware threats.

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Advice for manufacturers on the coming PSTI regulation

Pen Test Partners

Its detailed regulations were established in September 2023 and aim to improve the security standards of smart products. This is a pivotal moment for manufacturers, importers, and distributors, imposing new compliance measures to safeguard against cyber threats. What are ‘relevant connectable products’?

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Email Security Guide: Protecting Your Organization from Cyber Threats

CyberSecurity Insiders

Organizations must monitor for new phishing tactics, train employees to recognize them, and implement advanced email filtering solutions. Recognizing the prevalence of BEC scams helps organizations prioritize executive training and secure email practices to minimize the risk of financial loss and data breaches.