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Computer Security Day: How to tackle ever advancing cyber threats

Editors Desk November 30, 2022November 29, 2022api, apt, attacks, backup, basics, cloud, Cyberattack, cybersecurity, expert, focus, identity, mfa, Multi-factor authentication, network, OT, password, Password manager, remote work, risk, security awareness, zero trust

When Computer Security Day was started in 1988, few could have imagined just how vital cybersecurity would become.
Cyber Protection Magazine spoke to nine industry experts, to learn about the most important cybersecurity practices.

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Seven key principles behind a robust cybersecurity practice

Gregg Lalle November 28, 2022November 28, 2022attacks, backup, byod, certification, Cyberattack, cybersecurity, Multi-factor authentication, network, OT, password, review, risk, risk assessment, Security information and event management, siem, XDR

Cybersecurity remains a top priority for SMBs worldwide. Which can be good news for technology service providers, as a strong cybersecurity practice can distinguish them from their competition. But how do TSPs improve their cybersecurity offers?

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Black Friday – Deals, Hacks and Scams Aplenty

Editors Desk November 25, 2022November 24, 2022api, apt, attacks, compliance, Continuous data protection, cyber attack, cybersecurity, development, focus, GDPR, network, OT, phishing, quantum, ransom, Ransomware, risk, SAST

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday fast approaching, this weekend is gearing up to be the biggest e-commerce event of the year. But, with this popularity comes the increased interest of cybercrimminals who seek to take advantage of retail’s busiest time of the year.

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The future of democracy

Editors Desk November 22, 2022November 22, 2022OT

A few weeks ago our Chief Editor Lou Covey joined a panel at San Jose State about the future of democracy and how it intersects with technology and media.

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Scam Bucket: Beware the ‘Unsubscribe’ button

Lou Covey November 18, 2022November 18, 2022Facebook, identity, insurance, marketing, OT

Spam emails are annoying and most of us just ignore them, but every once in a while some might be willing to look for the

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The most important security standard received an update

Patrick Boch and Alexander Häußler November 18, 2022November 18, 2022api, apt, attacks, certification, cloud, compliance, cybersecurity, data privacy, expert, focus, GDPR, Microsoft Teams, OT, privacy, review, risk

Cyber-attacks, disrupted supply chains, cloud usage––in an increasingly volatile environment, the demands that must be met by IT security are growing rapidly. One of the leading cybersecurity standards, ISO 27001, has now updated their versions to reflect the dynamics in the cybersecurity industry.

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Zero Trust in Practice – Adopting and Sustaining it in Your Real-World Environment

Chris Cooper November 15, 2022November 17, 2022apt, CISO, cloud, compliance, cybersecurity, expert, identity, Identity management, Malware, Multi-factor authentication, OT, password, review, risk, zero trust

Zero trust is a heavily used buzzword. It inspires confidence when it’s used by cyber security and technology experts to imply a completely secure technology environment that protects people, devices and applications – all of the time.

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The Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals : What You need to Know

Tyler Reguly November 8, 2022November 8, 2022apt, backup, basics, certification, cybersecurity, encryption, expert, focus, governance, mfa, network, OT, password, risk, Vulnerability management

The recent US national security community memorandum on Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) addresses risks to the nation and individual entities. This is a starting point to ensure organizations are all starting on the same footing. CISA spells this out on the same page when they describe what the CPGs are.

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Raising Awareness – a continuous challenge

Editors Desk November 4, 2022November 4, 2022awareness month, cloud, compliance, cybersecurity, focus, network, OT, recruiting, risk, security awareness

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is officially over. But that doesn’t mean that cybersecurity awareness has become less important. Here’s our final article on Cybersecurity Awareness Month.