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World Backup Day: Four Data Protection Best Practices to Know

Pure Storage

It has been republished with permission from the author. They will often try to discover cybersecurity insurance limits, critical operations your organization is running, and where and to whom services are provided, all in an effort to understand where an attack can do the worst damage.

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SIA New Member Profile: Veridas

Security Industry Association

This is the case for Mexican retirees using our voice authentication tool to make the proof of life on a monthly basis, travelers crossing the Zambian border using our patented biometric QR code and the multitude of U.S. Every second, someone authenticates and gets through a Veridas facial recognition terminal worldwide.

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Do Cyber Risks Lurk in Your Business Ecosystem?

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Experts recommend the following: Multifactor authentication (MFA): This requires at least two forms of identity verification for login, which effectively stymies unauthorized logins using compromised credentials. Patch management: This practice ensures that any identified vulnerabilities in software are addressed in a timely manner.

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Data Privacy Week 2024: The Definitive Roundup of Expert Quotes

Solutions Review

This is likely to impact industries where transparency matters, such as healthcare, financial services, and insurance. Embrace Access Control: Implement strong authentication and authorization protocols to ensure only authorized applications and users can access data. Transparency Matters: Open communication is vital.

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DHS Announces New Grants to Bolster Cybersecurity Under Infrastructure Law

Security Industry Association

Last week the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a joint effort between the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide new cybersecurity grants authorized and funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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The Colonial Pipeline Hack: Failure in Risk Management

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For example, a forensic finding made during an evaluation of Colonial Pipeline noted numerous known and preventable vulnerabilities, such as unpatched and outdated systems, that likely led to the security breach. Having multi-factor authentication also limits unauthorized users to access data. About the Author: Steven Minksy.

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You’ve Been Hit by Ransomware. Now What?

Pure Storage

Authorities say paying the ransom can indicate vulnerabilities, making you an easy target. Whether you choose to pay or not, you could incur additional costs such as shareholder lawsuits, regulatory compliance suits, increased insurance premiums, loss of intellectual property, and other investigations.

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