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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Calls for Stamping Out Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, as Europol Tells Banks To Prep For Quantum Threat

Security Boulevard

And get the latest on ransomware trends and on cybercrime legislation and prevention! 6 - Report: Global ransomware attacks up in 2024 Ransomware attacks grew 15% worldwide last year, compared with 2023, as ransomware gangs show a growing interest not just in encrypting data but in stealing it to further monetize it.

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GUEST ESSAY: Top cybersecurity developments that can be expected to fully play out in 2019

The Last Watchdog

Still, Ransomware, zero-day exploits, and phishing attacks, were among the biggest threats facing IT security teams this year. In 2017, roughly 63% of organizations experienced an attempted ransomware attack, with 22% reporting these incidents occurred on a weekly basis. Related: WannaCry signals worse things to come.

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Best Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)

eSecurity Planet

As threats mount from ransomware gangs , Russian-backed hacker groups , and other nation-sponsored attackers and as the growth in remote work makes security management increasingly complicated, many companies are finding it makes sense to turn to a managed security service provider (MSSP) for help with handling an extremely complex threat landscape.

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How to Create & Implement a Cloud Security Policy

eSecurity Planet

Each function is assigned specific data protection, access management, and policy compliance responsibilities. This policy’s execution will be overseen by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Supplier agreements must include data protection, policy compliance, and audit rights provisions.

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Types of Cloud Security Controls & Their Uses

eSecurity Planet

Gain a Comprehensive View of Cloud Configurations, Users & Policies Cloud security controls give enterprises complete visibility across cloud environments, allowing them to monitor user activity, analyze configurations, and verify policy compliance.

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What is Vulnerability Scanning & How Does It Work?

eSecurity Planet

The consequences of breaches can be devastating, from data exfiltration to leaks, ransomware extortion, legal suits, fines, loss of reputation, and even shutdown of operations. Some SCM tools can scan devices and networks for vulnerabilities, track remediation actions, and generate reports on security policy compliance.

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Top 5 Application Security Tools & Software for 2023

eSecurity Planet

It helps organizations ensure the security and compliance of their cloud-based applications, protecting sensitive data, preventing unauthorized access, and defending against threats. Perhaps more comprehensive than some organizations are looking for, Qualys’ security coverage is as complete as it gets.

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