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World Backup Day is heading our way

Network World

World Backup Day is March 31 a day that has been recognized every year since it was first set up in 2011. Initially, it was meant to be a simple reminder of the importance of backups and a time to reflect on how well were all doing with this important task whether were protecting our family photos or safe-guarding critical business data.

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How cybersecurity red teams can boost backup protections

Network World

Let’s look at the tactics, strategies, and importance of red teams and the role they can play in enhancing the security of your backup system. Red teams may attempt to compromise backup systems to demonstrate the potential impact of such an attack. Nowhere is this more true than inside the backup system.

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Palo Alto expands secure private 5G network partnerships

Network World

It also supports SIM-based authentication to identify 5G users and devices, enabling granular policy enforcement and utilizes artificial intelligence technology to detect and prevent sophisticated AI threats, according to Palo Alto.

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The 5 S’s of cyber resilience: How to rethink enterprise data security and management

CIO Business Intelligence

To address these challenges, organizations need to implement a unified data security and management system that delivers consistent backup and recovery performance. Such systems should include global search capabilities for quick resource identification and automated verification of backup recoverability.

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Google Authenticator gets cloud 2FA code backups, doesn't yet provide end-to-end encryption

TechSpot

While cloud backups of OTP codes were one major piece of feedback from Google Authenticator users over the years, security researchers are asking said users to avoid enabling the new feature. At least for now, as the option is still lacking the additional protection layer that end-to-end encryption can provide. Read Entire Article

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How to transfer your Google Authenticator 2FA to a new phone

The Verge

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is one of the best and easiest ways to keep your online accounts secure. They work by issuing an authentication code on your phone when somebody tries to access the account; if that person doesn’t have the code, they (or you) don’t get in. Different authentication apps handle this in different ways.

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Protecting Oil and Gas Industry Infrastructure: Strategies for Resilience

SecureWorld News

Multi-factor authentication (MFA): MFA ensures that access to critical systems is granted only after verifying user credentials through multiple channels. Develop backup and recovery plans: Data recovery plans are essential to mitigate the impact of cyber incidents. This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access.

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