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The Critical Role of Safe and Secure Backup System Storage

Solutions Review

In this feature, SANS Institute Dean of Research Dr. Johannes Ullrich explains the critical role of safe and secure backup system storage. Due to poor password hygiene or the absence of two-factor authentication, these backup systems can be easy targets for threat actors to utilize as attack vectors against protected systems.

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How to Counter AI-Driven Cybersecurity Threats to Physical Security Products

Security Industry Association

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. IoT malware : IoT malware is malicious software that is designed to target IoT devices.

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A remote worker’s guide to enhanced device security

Online Computers

Remote work gives employees the freedom to work wherever and however they like, but this arrangement also invites security risks. Keeping your device safe is therefore crucial to safeguarding your digital workspace and ensuring a seamless and secure remote work experience. Your bank account is frozen, call us now).

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Cyber Risk & Your Supply Chain: Managing the Growing Threat

NexusTek

What this means is that your company’s own internal security practices are now only partial protection; a comprehensive security program must now include cyber risk management strategies that cover your supply chain. The malicious code redirects users to a compromised website that hosts the threat actor’s malware.

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Take this cybersecurity preparedness quiz to test your IT security smarts

Online Computers

An organization’s readiness to respond to or recover from any IT security incident determines whether it will survive or shut down after a cyberattack. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of distributed work environments and expanding their targets, making it tough for IT teams and business owners to secure all potential vulnerabilities.

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5 Ways to Address Data Security Gaps Before an Attack

Pure Storage

With any ransomware attack or security event, there’s going to be a before, a during, and an after. 5 Ways to Close Security Gaps Before an Attack. Unsupported operating systems and unpatched software open the door for malware infections and other attacker exploits. It’s not just enough to maintain security logs.

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5 Ways Your DR and Backup Solutions May Be Weakening Your Cyber Resilience

Zerto

Slow or No Capabilities for Detection of a Cyberattack Most data protection solutions have some kind of malware or anomaly detection mechanism to determine if you may be experiencing a cyberattack or if your recovery data has been compromised. Unless of course, you recover in an isolated (and preferably air-gapped) clean room environment.