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If You’re Only Doing WAF, You’re Doing API Security Wrong

ForAllSecure

Some organizations have begun using Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to protect their APIs, but this isn’t a true solution to API security. An application programming interface (API) allows various computer programs to work together by sharing data. What do APIs do? Unfortunately, that’s already happened.

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Advisory: Malicious North Korean Cyber Activity

SecureWorld News

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Restrict users' ability (permissions) to install and run unwanted software applications. Exercise caution when opening e-mail attachments even if the attachment is expected and the sender appears to be known.

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Cyber Best Practices for Overseas Asset Security

SecureWorld News

When preparing for your cross-border expansion, it's unsurprising if you have explored additional cloud and SaaS applications and solutions which can power your global operations. If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit.

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Optimizing PCI compliance in financial institutions

CIO Business Intelligence

The CCA allows overarching enterprise functions and IT shared services to be assessed separately from the business unit’s products/applications that require PCI security compliance. Some of them not only can provide strong authentication, but also have the ability to be used as a secret repository.

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Government Agencies Discover New Chinese Malware Strain

SecureWorld News

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Restrict users' ability (permissions) to install and run unwanted software applications. Exercise caution when opening e-mail attachments even if the attachment is expected and the sender appears to be known.

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Alert: Malicious Cyber Actor Spoofs COVID-19 Relief

SecureWorld News

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Restrict users' permissions to install and run unwanted software applications. Exercise caution when opening email attachments, even if the attachment is expected and the sender appears to be known. Enforce a strong password policy.

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How To Stay Safe When Gaming Online

Galido

Also when we play online we must exercise caution. If we are starting to play new online game, we must always verify that the server we are using has the correct encryption and authentication before starting to play. You may want to consider installing firewall. Whether browsing, downloading any file, sending an e-mail.

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