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Business continuity planning: A proactive approach to threat management

CIO Business Intelligence

Events like this highlight the importance of developing contingency plans based on events in the world that can impact businesses. Business continuity is an essential part of the planning process for CIOs and CTOs. Black swan events can impact businesses in significant ways. How could we prevent that from happening?”

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

Network World

Cybersecurity has become a boardroom priority with far-reaching implications for business continuity and reputation. It requires a new mindset that acknowledges the decentralized nature of our digital world and emphasizes continuous verification and adaptation for security.

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

CIO Business Intelligence

Security: Protecting your backups is the last line of defense As ransomware and malware evolve, attackers increasingly target backup systems traditionally considered the last line of defense. After malware has encrypted critical data, no one wants to discover that recoverable backups dont exist.

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AI and cybersecurity: A double-edged sword

CIO Business Intelligence

It can even create custom malware that can adapt and evolve to evade detection. As the Global CISO at Synechron, a leading global digital transformation consulting firm, Aaron Momin is accountable and responsible for cyber risk management, information security, crisis management and business continuity planning.

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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. The focus now shifts to ensuring business continuity. A well-structured BCP ensures that critical operations can continue or resume swiftly. ISO 22301:2019 is a leading framework here.

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Document Security is More than Just Password-Protection

CIO Business Intelligence

From embedding malware or a phishing link in a document to manipulated or outright forged documents and other types of cyber fraud, the increase in document-related attacks cannot be ignored, especially if your company handles tax forms, business filings, or bank statements–the three types of most frequently manipulated documents.

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Connecting the dots of smart manufacturing and networking

CIO Business Intelligence

A good networking solution should have the following features: Zero downtime as a necessity to maximize benefits; an always-on network means greater output, more data, and business continuity in the face of unknown circumstances. To learn more about how Allied Telesis can work for your business, click here.

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