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The most important cybersecurity lessons of 2021

Online Computers

The previous year saw many significant cybersecurity events. Here are some of the biggest and most important cybersecurity lessons we have learned from 2021: Remote endpoints need to be secured. It’s therefore critical that your security team has an effective response plan in place if the company’s defenses fail.

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Cybersecurity Tips: Risk and Vulnerability Management

Security Industry Association

Managing cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities is a critical activity for any robust security program. These tips were developed by the SIA CAB during Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 as part of SIA’s efforts to promote responsible connectivity and encourage SIA members to strengthen their cybersecurity postures.

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Do Cyber Risks Lurk in Your Business Ecosystem?

NexusTek

Similarly, if other parties in your ecosystem have lax security, they place your business at risk—even if your own cybersecurity is excellent. Managing Cyber Risk in Your Business Ecosystem To effectively manage cyber risk in our digital world, you need to evaluate not only your own cybersecurity posture but third parties’ as well.

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The Best Risk Management Courses on Udemy to Consider for 2021

Solutions Review

The 6 Best Risk Management Courses on Coursera for 2021 … March 16, 2021 Best Practices. TITLE: Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers. Dion guides his students through the foundations of risk management, particularly with regard to cybersecurity and information technology. You May Also Like.

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Ransomware + Cryptocurrency = Costly for Your Business

NexusTek

August 18, 2021. In less than two years, the average ransomware payment went from $12,000 in Q4 2019 to $54,000 in Q1 2021. Here are a few ways to protect your business against ransomware threat actors: Enable a multilayered cybersecurity plan. Backup data and develop a disaster recovery plan.

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25 Data Protection Predictions from 14 Experts for 2022

Solutions Review

“Simple backup of data storage is no longer sufficient. ” Containers Will Become Mainstream to Support the Cloud Explosion of 2021. “Businesses wrongly predicted that employees would return to the office, as normal, in 2021. The ability to recover should be a focal point of any security plan.

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Understanding Ransomware

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 79: Understanding Ransomware Vanessa is joined by Brian Kirk, director of cybersecurity for Elliott Davis, LLC, a Southeast-based accounting and consulting firm. Small businesses are strongly advised to set up offsite data backups, implement audit logging, purchase cyber insurance, and devise an incident response plan.