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Four Attack Vectors for Web Applications Being Targeted by Ransomware

Solutions Review

The shift to remote work has pushed even more applications out of the data center and onto the internet. Sometimes the rush to keep business services functioning meant that security was overlooked, and cybercriminals are ready to exploit these vulnerabilities. Application access. Application access. Infrastructure access.

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How Keeping Track of Microsoft’s Product Plans Can Keep Your Network Secure

LAN Infotech

Key Points in This Article: CIOs and IT administrators must ensure that their networks remain free and clear of outdated software applications, which can pose a tremendous security risk. Outdated applications can provide a backdoor for ransomware attacks, malware, and viruses. Why You Need to Retire Outdated Software Applications.

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How CISOs Can Reduce Third-party Attack Vectors

Pure Storage

But they also know that these organizations likely have relationships with dozens or even hundreds of SaaS applications and other IT providers. Tame SaaS sprawl Every additional application is a potential attack vector. Perhaps certain applications lack the benefits to justify newly emergent risks.

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How to Implement Threat Modeling in Your DevSecOps Process

Pure Storage

Threat modeling is the process of identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities in a system and determining the likelihood and impact of each threat. Assets that are vulnerable to spoofing include usernames, passwords, and digital certificates. This can be a serious threat to audit trails and other compliance controls.

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4 Questions IT Managers Can Ask to Strengthen Data Backup and Resiliency

Solutions Review

The landscape of evolving digital threats, coupled with the pandemic-induced surge in remote and hybrid work, has exposed organizations to an increasing number of vulnerabilities. Audits also help to ID what’s being stored and what is no longer needed.

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4 Questions IT Managers Can Ask to Strengthen Data Backup and Resiliency

Solutions Review

The landscape of evolving digital threats, coupled with the pandemic-induced surge in remote and hybrid work, has exposed organizations to an increasing number of vulnerabilities. Audits also help to ID what’s being stored and what is no longer needed.

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A Data Privacy Officer Job Description by Solutions Review

Solutions Review

They work closely with the IT and legal departments to ensure that the organization’s data privacy practices comply with all applicable laws and regulations. They analyze the organization’s data privacy risks and vulnerabilities and identify areas that require improvement.

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