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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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Advisory: Malicious North Korean Cyber Activity

SecureWorld News

Keep operating system patches up-to-date. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Restrict users' ability (permissions) to install and run unwanted software applications. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations, configured to deny unsolicited connection requests.

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All You Need to Know About VMI for Mobile Apps

Galido

VMI stands for Virtual Mobile Infrastructure and basically, it provides end users with a highly effective and an efficient way to have access to delicate mobile applications and information without much hassle. It creates virtual versions of mobile applications and sends them to a vast collection of devices.

Mobile 81
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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

Enable two-factor authentication Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts. Vulnerability scanners can identify weaknesses in your systems and applications, allowing you to address them promptly through patches and updates. Keeping your operating system up to date is critical.

Malware 68
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Government Agencies Discover New Chinese Malware Strain

SecureWorld News

Keep operating system patches up-to-date. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Restrict users' ability (permissions) to install and run unwanted software applications. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations, configured to deny unsolicited connection requests.

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Technology Short Take 136

Scott Lowe

This article by Joshua Fox outlines how and when to use each of the various types of firewalls offered by AWS. The popular open source cryptography library known as Bouncy Castle has uncovered a severe authentication bypass vulnerability. Cormac Hogan shares some lessons learned using a Kubernetes Operator to query vSphere resources.

Linux 60
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Stop Malware Attacks and Online Identity Theft

Galido

Malware means a malicious or intrusive software application that is coded for executing on the targeted device without notifying its user or the owner. Affecting a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, or a network server, malware interrupts computing operations, hijacks networks, or access systems. Update your browser.

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