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Are Your Firewalls and VPNs the Weakest Link in Your Security Stack?

Network World

It’s the opposite of a firewall and VPN architecture, where once on the corporate network everyone and everything is trusted. The traditional reliance on firewalls and VPNs for cybersecurity is proving inadequate in the face of mounting cyberthreats and changes to network designs due to the cloud.

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How cybersecurity red teams can boost backup protections

Network World

Exploiting technical vulnerabilities: Red teams search for and exploit technical vulnerabilities in systems, applications, and networks. Lateral movement: Once initial access is gained, red teams attempt to move laterally within the network, escalating privileges and accessing sensitive data.

Backup 475
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How DPDP Act will define data privacy in the digital-first world

CIO Business Intelligence

A Multi-Layered Security Strategy and ML algorithms enhance protection by utilizing AI-driven threat detection to monitor network anomalies and identify potential risks in real time. Using Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), we rely on continuous authentication, least privilege access, and micro-segmentation to limit data exposure.

Data 147
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How to implement zero trust device security

CIO Business Intelligence

The added demand for remote access to corporate applications driven by business continuity, customer reach, and newfound employee satisfaction comes with a heightened concern over data security. In fact, internal networks no longer offer implicit trust either. That is where Zero Trust comes in.

Security 238
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Protecting Oil and Gas Industry Infrastructure: Strategies for Resilience

SecureWorld News

Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk. Multi-factor authentication (MFA): MFA ensures that access to critical systems is granted only after verifying user credentials through multiple channels.

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Critical Actions Post Data Breach

SecureWorld News

If malware is detected on workplace computers, these devices must be promptly disconnected from the network to prevent further spread. This includes physically unplugging Ethernet cables and disabling Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections to ensure complete network isolation. The focus now shifts to ensuring business continuity.

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Cybersecurity strategies for protecting data against ransomware and other threats

CIO Business Intelligence

Cybersecurity strategies need to evolve from data protection to a more holistic business continuity approach. … 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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