The Accidental Successful CIO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Image Credit: Brian Klug Every CIO realizes that a key part of their job is to find ways to keep the bad guys out of the company’s networks. However, I think that we all have to agree that despite our best efforts there is always the possibility that the bad guys may find a way to get into our networks.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

These attackers have criminal intent, as they'll lure in victims by claiming to be a friend, family member, bank, or other well-known companies and websites. These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Even your bank likely has an API that you use when you check your balance or make a payment. This includes rigorous authentication procedures, regular vulnerability scanning, and refined access control for customer data. It may mean inventorying API endpoints within your private network. Or something else entirely.

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Galido

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Affecting a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, or a network server, malware interrupts computing operations, hijacks networks, or access systems. Acting as purposely malignant, malware is disguised as an authentic application available from an apparently trustworthy source. Guard/Seal Your Existing Vulnerabilities.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Also referred to as the "evil twin," the phony wireless network provides a would-be victim with an internet connection, possibly with a stronger signal than the original, with no heads-up visible to the naked eye. The most effective countermeasure for this style of attack is to avoid using public wireless networks altogether.

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Linux Academy

JUNE 26, 2019

Virtually every industry, from healthcare to banking and everything in between, has rules for how businesses handle data. While their requirements differ slightly—and may change annually—both PCI DSS and HIPAA require organizations to build and maintain a secure network and systems using the following security measures: System auditing.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

Protecting against external threats Cyber hygiene acts as a shield against external threats that aim to compromise the security of your devices and networks. Enable two-factor authentication Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts. How to counter the most risky cloud computing threats?

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