Category: Security
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How to Implement a Strong COVID-19 Cybersecurity Plan
As COVID-19 forces more employees to work from home, companies are reevaluating their cybersecurity plans to place an increased emphasis on securing remote access, as well as phishing and ransomware prevention. Here are some of the most important security basics to include in your COVID-19 cybersecurity plan. Secure Remote Access Employees working […]
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Introduction to Database Security: Security Basics You Need to Know
Database security is essential to keep your business’s data and files security from others that do not need access. Whether you are a small business owner or are a database administrator for a medium or large company, you need to have a solid understanding of data security basics. Why Is Database Security Necessary? Database security […]
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How to Determine What Data Privacy Security Controls Your Business Needs
Data breaches and ransomware are two of the biggest concerns businesses have about data security management and control. Data security is implementing the right procedures to protect your data, files, and user information on your network whether it is running locally or in the cloud. When deciding what types of data privacy security controls your […]
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7 Tips to Prevent Ransomware
Ransomware is a malicious type of software that’s used to extort money from victims. It almost always promises to restore the data it encrypts or the operating system it locks, in exchange for a large sum of money. Networks seem to face threats from all directions, but there are ways to prevent malware attacks. Specialized […]
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Data Loss Prevention and Security Basics You Need to Know
Cyberattacks are the “buzz word” that you hear when a company’s data has been breached. Sometimes the breach results in data being released on the internet. Other times, the hacker holds the data ransom in exchange for a large monetary payout. Data loss prevention and protection should be at the top of your list. […]
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Data Security Management and Control 101: What Is Data Loss Prevention?
Companies and businesses of all sizes collect and save all types of data. This data can be valuable to others if it were to be leaked outside the business. Data businesses collect can include: Customer Information: The names, addresses, and phone numbers of customers. Purchasing/Ordering Information: The purchase and order history of customers is often […]
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VPN vs. Remote Desktop – Gateway Security Concerns
VPNs and Remote Desktop Gateways are two different tools used to achieve similar goals. That is: access content or software remotely and securely, and improve the overall freedom of the user – whether that’s from prying eyes or the need to have physical access to their business network. But while each option can be […]
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5 Cybersecurity Trends for 2020
The world of cybersecurity is fast-paced and constantly changing. Where certain strategies once worked perfectly, new threats eventually emerge. Keeping up with a growing number of malicious influences and implementing effective security strategies to combat them involves staying up to date on yearly shifts in cybersecurity practices across industries. Here, we have put […]
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Hardening Your Windows Server in 2020
Introduction Security is vital for protecting company assets and data subjects. Evolving data protection regulations, like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), have thrown light on security breaches and the security architecture of those compromised. In 2019, the global average cost for a data breach was $3.9 million, […]
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Blocking USB Drives For Work From Home Employees
With so many people working from home, the perimeter of corporate data safety has suddenly grown very large, in many cases encompassing employee home computers. Data loss prevention (DLP) was challenging enough already, but now it takes on even more importance. One way that data can escape the corporate network is by […]