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

LAN Infotech

Outdated applications can provide a backdoor for ransomware attacks, malware, and viruses. Performing regular network audits, keeping software up-to-date, and keeping abreast of planned software retirements can help businesses and organizations eliminate this source of risk. Planning to Retire Older Software Applications.

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Managing Cyberthreats to Combat Ransomware Part 3: Cybersecurity Frameworks

Zerto

As we continue with our third and final blog in this series on managing cyberthreats, we’ll explore frameworks from the National Institute of Standards & Technology and Center for Internet Security, which together provide time-tested knowledge and best practices used to combat ransomware. Account management. Audit log management.

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Compliance vs. Security: Are They Mutually Exclusive?

Pure Storage

In other words, compliance is based on periodically generated reports and audits, and as such, is only representative of a single point in time. In short, data hygiene includes auditing, governance, and compliance best practices to ensure databases or file shares are accurate, up to date, and error-free.

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The 15 Best Business Continuity Software and Tools for 2024

Solutions Review

The platform offers incident management capabilities, which gives users the ability to quickly evaluate the criticality of an incident, determine the appropriate response procedures, and assign response team members based on factors such as business impact and regulatory requirements.

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Protecting Your Corporate Website as an Enterprise Risk Management Strategy

Reciprocity

Protecting your corporate website as an enterprise risk management strategy can keep your data, customers, sensitive information, and reputation safe. Whether an organization is large or small, the client-facing website offers hackers easily exploitable vulnerabilities for ransomware or malware infections. Tighten Network Security.

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5 Ways partnering with an MSP improves your cybersecurity posture

Online Computers

A managed IT services provider (MSP) offers a wide range of outsourced IT solutions, from network and server administration to help desk support to data backup. Performs regular security audits. MSPs can make security audits more accessible by integrating them into your subscription plan for little or no additional costs.

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Cybersecurity tips for retail companies

Online Computers

To this end, retailers should ensure that their payments systems and customer databases are securely managed at all times. Audit your system. If you're a brick-and-mortar retail business, it's critical that you regularly audit payment terminals, especially self-checkout counters.

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