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Zero Trust

Phil Windley

My new book Learning Digital Identity from O'Reilly Media covers many of the topics in this post such as multi-factor authentication, authorization and access control, and identity policy development in depth. User Authentication: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Requiring users to provide multiple forms of verification (e.g.,

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Four questions for a casino InfoSec director

CIO Business Intelligence

Recent cyberattacks at MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have put the spotlight on cybersecurity practices at casinos – and the importance of educating employees on social engineering tactics. As learned from recent cyberattacks, user education has become a critical component to protecting against these threats as well.

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How to minimize remote access cyber security threats in 2024

CIO Business Intelligence

Some of the most at-risk industries include several critical infrastructure sectors such as: Healthcare Utilities and energy Manufacturing Education State/national governments The growing trend of targeting critical infrastructure is concerning, as we’ve seen attacks like SolarWinds have devastating impacts.

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How Small Businesses Can Protect Their Data

Galido

Passwords & Authentication. Additionally, you can add another layer of protection with two-factor authentication. Similarly, a firewall is another effective layer of protection which all small business owners should use. provide advanced firewalls which can greatly enhance your business security. Educate Staff.

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The Small Business Guide to Information Security

Galido

One of the best and first things that you should do to ensure information security in your business is to install a firewall. A firewall acts as the first line of defense and will alert you of intrusions. The FCC recommends that all small businesses have some sort of firewall that will set a barrier between crucial data and attackers.

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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

SecureWorld News

Some of the most effective ones you can implement include: Employing employee training and awareness With human error often being the weakest link in any company’s operations, it's vital for nonprofits to educate their staff and volunteers, which includes safe internet practices and recognizing potential threats that exist.

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The internet of trusted things

Dataconomy

IoT protocols 101: The essential guide to choosing the right option Types of security risks in IoT devices The following are some of the security risks associated with IoT devices: Weak authentication and authorization mechanisms: Many IoT devices use weak or default passwords, making them easy targets for cyber-attacks.