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

Network World

Zero Trust architecture was created to solve the limitations of legacy security architectures. Recent critical vulnerabilities in VPNs and firewalls have exposed the risks associated with perimeter-based security measures. Security requires an adaptive model that understands the fluidity and dynamism of the modern digital landscape.

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How cybersecurity red teams can boost backup protections

Network World

Cybersecurity red teams are known for taking a more adversarial approach to security by pretending to be an enemy that’s attacking an organization’s IT systems. 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.

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Document Security is More than Just Password-Protection

CIO Business Intelligence

No matter what types of documents your business works with, securing those documents against adversarial attacks should be a top priority. The best software and tools are built with security in mind from the bottom up, not bolted on as an afterthought. Look into application protection. Provide access control.

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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. Most vendor offerings typically seek to address siloed segments, such as network or endpoint security, identity, or data security.

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Seattle Public Library recovers from ransomware attack, makes moves to strengthen tech security

GeekWire

“Since Memorial Day weekend, the library expedited migration to SharePoint Online , as well as implementation of multi-factor authentication on staff systems — which took place over the course of three days, rather than the weeks-long process we had planned.” “This is why business continuity planning is so crucial.

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Federal Government Signals Interest In Several Key Leading Edge Technologies

CTOvision

In information technology, biometrics usually refers to technologies for measuring and analyzing human body characteristics such as fingerprints, eye retinas and irises, voice patterns, facial patterns, and hand measurements, especially for authentication purposes. In a computing context, the term security implies cybersecurity.

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The crucial role of data security management in the digital age

Dataconomy

However, given the increasing reliance on technology and the growing number of cyber threats, ensuring data security has become crucial. In this post, we will explore the role of managing data security in the landscape. The importance of data security Data security is not just an option but a necessity for businesses.