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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. Improving overall security posture: The insights gained from red team exercises can be used to enhance security policies, procedures, and technologies.

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Using Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) | Roadmap to Securing Your Infrastructure

Linux Academy

It also provides a handy browser plugin to fill in credentials for me, once I’ve authenticated to the plugin. Multi-factor authentication (MFA). Now, on to our second point for today: multi-factor authentication (MFA). Now, on to our second point for today: multi-factor authentication (MFA). Where to use MFA.

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Passwords and Policies | Roadmap to Securing Your Infrastructure

Linux Academy

Last week, we discussed the use of password managers and multi-factor authentication (MFA). This week, we’re going to continue chipping away at these problems with additional layers of protection, including a password policy. Policies are our foundation. Consequences for not following the policy.

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Zero Trust in the Real World: Practical Implementation and Challenges

SecureWorld News

Verify, don't trust This principle emphasizes continuous authentication and authorization based on all available data points. This structure enables more effective monitoring and enforcement of security policies. Continuous monitoring and maintenance are critical to ensure that the policies remain effective.

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How to Protect WordPress Sites from Exploitation

SecureWorld News

Fundamentally, across the site, strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) must be enabled. Backing this up with MFA—via a third-party authenticator app—will ensure all login attempts are valid and verified, which will help if multiple users are trying to access a WordPress back-end.

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Don’t fall behind when it comes to migrating to the cloud

CTOvision

Off-site backups, 24/7 monitoring, and enterprise-grade security audits are typically out of the price range of smaller organizations. Review your cloud strategy and determine if you should consider a full, or partial migration policy. One important security consideration is password and authentication management.

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Cybersecurity strategies for protecting data against ransomware and other threats

CIO Business Intelligence

I think you must validate your assumptions, your technology, your policies, your people, and your processes.” And while organizations have made great strides in implementing multi-factor authentication, recent data breaches have shown that threat actors are adapting to new cybersecurity capabilities and finding ways to bypass MFA.

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