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How to Prevent Data Breaches: Data Breach Prevention Tips

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With the ever-present threat of data breaches, organizations need to adopt best practices to help prevent breaches and to respond to them when they occur to limit any damage. And breaches will occur – because bad guys make a living by figuring out ways to circumvent security best practices.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

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The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

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Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Also read: What is Network Security?

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IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS Security: Which Is Most Secure?

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IaaS involves virtualized computing resources over the internet, with users responsible for securing the operating system, applications, data, and networks. Security concerns include data protection, network security, identity and access management, and physical security.

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2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

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For more information on network security threats and how to address them, visit Network Security Threats. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) is designed to protect the privacy and security of consumer financial information.

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Chinese Hackers Breach US Wiretapping Data, Expose Vulnerabilities

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Unpatched vulnerabilities: In addition, the hackers may have exploited unpatched software or vulnerabilities in network configurations, which are common weak points in large-scale telecom systems. Regular security audits: Regularly assessing network security measures can help identify and address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

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12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices (+ Real Success Stories)

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Categorize this data according to its sensitivity level, taking into mind factors such as confidentiality and regulatory compliance. Then, evaluate current network security measures to discover any gaps or redundancy that should be corrected. Well-informed employees can better identify and respond to security threats.

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