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

eSecurity Planet

Determine whether there are enough financial and technology resources to adopt and sustain effective DLP initiatives. 12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices A data loss prevention policy lays the groundwork, but the effectiveness of data security hinges on adopting globally accepted best practices.

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How Secure Is Cloud Storage? Features, Risks, & Protection

eSecurity Planet

Adoption of NVMe Over Fabrics The use of NVMe over fabrics improves the security of cloud storage by boosting data retrieval procedures. NVMe over fabrics starts to become an important technology in cloud storage. Insecure Interfaces/APIs Attackers can use interface and API flaws to modify or circumvent security protections.

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5 Linux malware families SMBs should protect themselves against

Malwarebytes

There’s no shortage of reasons why an SMB might use Linux to run their business: There are plenty of distros to choose from, it’s (generally) free, and perhaps above all — it’s secure. But unfortunately, there’s more to Linux security than just leaning back in your chair and sipping piña coladas. 024BTC (~$720 USD as of June 2022).

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People are the new perimeter: how to protect the human layer

SC Magazine

With the right security protocols and technology, employees can become the company’s greatest security defense. Phishing attacks continue to rise, with cybercriminals employing highly convincing tactics and social engineering tools to target individuals and organizations. People get hacked.

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Types of Encryption, Methods & Use Cases

eSecurity Planet

Encryption scrambles data to make it unreadable to those without decryption keys. Proper use of encryption preserves secrecy and radically lowers the potential damage of a successful cybersecurity attack. Encryption algorithm types will provide an overview of the mathematical algorithms used to encrypt data (AES, RSA, etc.),

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Defining Good: A Strategic Approach to API Risk Reduction

Security Boulevard

Organizations first looked to augment their existing web application security tools and processes to “address” API security. Unfortunately, the security challenges associated with APIs can't be solved by simply updating existing testing tools and edge security defenses to check-the-box technologies that claim to provide "API security."

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Volt Typhoon Disrupts US Organizations, CISA Issues Alerts

eSecurity Planet

Despite initial suspicions, encrypted communications with specific keys linked the attacks to the previous ones, indicating an organized effort. With increased network access and control , they have the capacity to alter operational technology (OT) assets and disrupt critical services.

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