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How to Respond to a Cybersecurity Event

LAN Infotech

How to Respond to a Cybersecurity Event. In recent years, the size and magnitude of cybersecurity events have increased. That said, even with strong cybersecurity measures in place, your business may still become a victim of a data loss event. 5 Steps for Responding to Cybersecurity Events.

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Getting Ahead of Cybercriminals: 5 Essential Cybersecurity Practices

NexusTek

If you’re finding the prospect of staying ahead of cybercriminals overwhelming, you’re in good company: 88% of SMB leaders view their businesses as vulnerable to cybercrime 3. Patches and updates are routinely required to address known vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can target. Vulnerability Scanning. Why Is This Important?

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How to Create a Data Breach Response Team

Pure Storage

Before a breach, it’s critical to already have an emergency response plan, including a team of key players and the tools they need to get you back online fast. . A key part of preparing for a security event is ensuring you have the people and the technology you need to help you recover as quickly as possible.

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Cyber Recovery vs. Disaster Recovery

Pure Storage

This means having the right technology and response plans in place to minimize data loss and downtime from any type of event—cyberattack, natural disaster, or otherwise. Disaster recovery is how an organization regains operational status after a disaster event. In general, disaster recovery is business continuity.

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Security Posture: Definition and Assessments

Reciprocity

Identifying your risks and possible vulnerabilities helps the executive team to decide which control activities should be performed first because those steps will have the most effect on improving your cybersecurity posture. Focus on the following areas when establishing a solid cybersecurity posture. Establish a Cybersecurity Team.

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Guest Post: POV of Two Companies During and After a Cyberattack

Security Industry Association

Although the day is starting out like many others, it will take a turn of events that will bring a mix of concern, frustration, and outright fear to many who work at this publicly traded company. Company Beta A communication line back to the attacker was then established with additional malware being downloaded.

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5 Ransomware Recovery Steps to Take After a Breach

Pure Storage

With any ransomware attack or security event, there’s going to be a before, a during, and an after. Once an Attack Has Run Its Course… After an attack or security event has occurred—outlined in this post—you can expect a few things to happen: If files are encrypted, you’ve likely found the note with the attacker’s demands.