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MY TAKE: The no. 1 reason ransomware attacks persist: companies overlook ‘unstructured data’

The Last Watchdog

All too many companies lack a full appreciation of how vital it has become to proactively manage and keep secure “unstructured data.”. One reason for the enduring waves of ransomware is that unstructured data is easy for hackers to locate and simple for them to encrypt. Ransomware target.

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RSAC insights: Malware is now spreading via weaponized files circulating in data lakes, file shares

The Last Watchdog

At RSA Conference 2022 , which takes place next week in San Francisco, advanced technologies to help companies implement zero trust principals will be in the spotlight. Votiro has established itself as a leading supplier of advanced technology to cleanse weaponized files. This is a very good thing.

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How Generative AI Will Remake Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

The software giant built the technology on cutting-edge generative AI – such as large language models (LLMs) – that power applications like ChatGPT. He noted that the technology will improve detection and prevention, allow for better ease-of-use for customers, and help provide more efficiencies. Or consider Palo Alto Networks.

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The Impacts of Data Loss on Your Organization

Security Affairs

Examples: Customer Personal Identifiable Information, transactional data, inventory records, and financial statements. Unstructured Data: Unstructured data, on the other hand, is characterized by its lack of organization and predefined format.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Blog Series: Using Technology to Safeguard the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

If we focus primarily on perimeter defense, we will continue to see data breaches and exposure to our critical infrastructure. Perimeter defense, while necessary, is not enough to protect our sensitive data. With the Vormetric Data Security Platform, agencies can establish strong safeguards around sensitive data.

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SentinelOne forks over $155 million for log management company

SC Magazine

Its core event database feature, according to the company’s website , is designed to pull data from a wide variety of sources, including an agent installed directly onto customer servers to collect logs and server metrics, Scalyr’s own monitors that can probe servers or import Amazon cloud metrics and an SSL-based Application Programming Interface.

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Best 5 Privacy Management Tools for 2024

Centraleyes

TrustArc’s all-in-one privacy management solution lets businesses access and manage data effectively while complying with worldwide privacy laws. This comprehensive platform combines expert guidance, governance, operations, and technology to automate compliance and build customer trust.