How can service providers address security concerns in today’s world?
Data breaches continue to make the headlines with the cost of breaches reaching a record high in 2021. According to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021, the average cost of a stolen data record now stands at $161, and the average overall cost of data breach incident stands at $4.24 million. Not only are the costs of …
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SimpliSafe vs Ring which is the best security system for your business?
By protecting premises and assets, the best business security systems provide business owners with peace of mind. The DIY security systems offered by SimpliSafe and Ring are excellent options for those looking for cost-effective ways to keep their premises safe. In this SimpliSafe vs Ring comparison, we’ll compare the features, performance, support, and pricing plans of these two leading providers …
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Data aggregation could be your biggest insider security threat
When insiders attack a company, with the intent of stealing sensitive data, there are a few steps they (usually) take. With this pattern of behavior being similar for most attackers, companies could be able to spot an imminent attack, if they could spot some of these patterns. However, in most cases, they’re not really good at it. This is according …
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Identity-first security redefined | ITProPortal
While the concept of identity as the new security perimeter has been around for some years, it has now switched from an authorization-based strategy to one with a broader remit, including credential theft, misuse, and privilege escalation in its security coverage. Indeed, Gartner recently categorized identity-first security as one of the Top Security and Risk Management Trends for 2021. …
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What IT security teams can learn from the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack
In May, news broke of a DarkSide ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, a major U.S. fuel pipeline that supplies roughly 45 percent of the East Coast’s diesel, gasoline and jet fuel. In response to the attack, the company shut down its pipeline for several days, causing mass disruption in America. Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount’s testimony at a House Homeland …
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Shadow IT and security threats as holidays take off
It has been several weeks since “Freedom Day”. Nearly all remaining Covid laws came to an end after a long 18 months; restrictions around overseas travel have eased, and fully vaccinated adults returning to England from amber list countries will no longer need to self-isolate. With these changes, we can certainly expect more holidays abroad – and so more employees …
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Most security worries are the same as they’ve always been
The technology industry may be moving at breakneck speeds, but when it comes to cybersecurity – professionals have been trying to deal with the same issues for almost half a decade. This is according to a new report from pentesting service providers Cobalt, which claims that the same five vulnerabilities have been taking the top spots as the biggest woes …
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Many businesses are over- and under-spending on security
All businesses should spend money and resources on cybersecurity, to protect their operations and ensure a profitable future. But how much should they actually spend? According to a new report from analysts at Nucleus Research, most organizations either overspend or underspend on cybersecurity solutions. The report proposes a formula businesses can use to determine exactly how much money they should …
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Zero friction security | ITProPortal
As digital transformation accelerates and more businesses switch to a work-from-anywhere model, robust security strategies are needed to protect increasingly complex IT environments. Today, 80 percent of cybersecurity breaches include identity compromise, so securing workforce identities is becoming a critical way organizations can reduce their risk and at reduced cost. However, CISOs are challenged with legacy systems that have been …
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How hosting impacts web security
Though you might not realize it, web hosting can have a significant impact on your web security, and website performance. Choosing the wrong hosting provider can, at the worst, expose you to both downtime and exploitation by malicious parties. The best web hosting services provide comprehensive security features that prevent the worst from happening, so be careful about which platform …
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