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SolarWinds Cyber Attack Update 12/17/2020

Scott R. Davis

Intelligence from the SolarWinds Cyberattack, which is being called Sunburst, continues to come to light as security professionals around the globe are trying to understand what happened and what the risk is to them and their clients. Department of Homeland Security. Department of Health’s National Institutes of Health.

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From Seed to Sale: Securing a Cannabis Operation Poses Unique Challenges

Security Industry Association

billion over 2019 to $18.3 Whether already operating a facility or planning to open a dispensary, processing or grow operation, there are many regulations to keep in mind – some of which prescribe electronic and physical security requirements. Licensing Requires a Security Plan. billion – a 71 percent increase.

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Drones – A New Business Continuity threat

Plan B Consulting

CCTV may alert you to an attack, but it is the physical barrier that slows or stops the attacker, at least until the security response can reach the breach location. The use of kamikaze or drone-dropped munitions changes the security dynamic. The Saudi attack led to approximately 5.7

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ChatOps and Mobile Adoption: The Power of Teams Working Where They Are by Anat Hazanchuk

PagerDuty

We analyzed our own platform data and compared how teams handled urgent work in 2019 and 2020. In a report created from our own platform data, we took a look at how teams fared in 2020 compared to 2019. PagerDuty gives teams an extra leg up when responding to alerts.

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Getting Ahead of Cybercriminals: 5 Essential Cybersecurity Practices

NexusTek

Although you might assume this would make SMBs less attractive targets for cybercrime, consider the following 2 : SMBs often have less sophisticated security practices, making them easier targets for cybercriminals. The first step in cultivating a security strategy is to understand your sources of risk. link] Gafni, R., & Pavel, T.

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Understanding What Dark Web Scans Are & How They Can Protect You

Erwood Group

With the rise of cybercrime and identity theft, it’s more important than ever to secure your data and protect yourself against the dark web. A Dark Web Scan allows you to monitor how your information is being shared or used, giving you peace of mind that your personal data is secure. What is the Dark Web? What is the Dark Web?

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Why Crisis Management Preparedness Matters

everbridge

Almost 70 percent of leaders have dealt with a corporate crisis in the last five years, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) found in its 2019 Global Crisis Survey. The university uses the platform at least once a month just for severe weather alerts alone and plans to take greater advantage of its many features in the years ahead. “It