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Enhance Your Security Posture: Doing Four Things Can Reduce Unauthorized Penetrations by 85%

CTOvision

By Bob Gourley We often highlight the importance of applying security controls to your enterprise. As a review, they are: 20 Critical Security Controls – Version 4.1. Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers. Application Software Security.

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What Is Patch Management and Why Is It Important?

SecureWorld News

IT administrators and operations managers are responsible for overseeing much of any given organization's incumbent security practices. Upholding best cyber defense practices and maintaining a robust posture across systems and networks is a constant balancing act, especially given the evolving threat landscape of today.

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Incident Response Plan | Roadmap to Securing Your Infrastructure

Linux Academy

We have incident response plans so we can quickly address security incidents and eliminate the threat as quickly as possible. We need the ability to respond to security incidents like a well-oiled machine to protect three things: Our data and our clients’ data, such as PHI, PII, and PCI. The server is to remain powered on.

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Microsoft secures your place in the world of business

Dataconomy

The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert certifications cover a wide range of topics related to Microsoft’s technology suite, including Windows operating systems, Azure cloud computing, Office productivity software, Visual Studio programming tools, and SQL Server databases.

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Lessons from the Synergy Forum: Affordability of Cybersecurity & Risk Management

CTOvision

For example, if an organization uses an outdated operating system in an effort to cut costs, it is highly unlikely that the same organization will utilize cybersecurity professionals to bolster its information security – it is not even exercising basic cybersecurity hygiene by using outdated software.

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Today’s best CIOs are strategy wranglers

CIO Business Intelligence

You need a security strategy. Strategy today cannot be the top-down, C-suite exclusive exercise it has been in the past. Strategy is the operating system for “what is that.” Twenty-plus years in, CIOs have discovered that, when it comes to IT, everything is going to need a strategy. As CIO, you need a data strategy.

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Are Bad Bots Unleashing Havoc in the Digital Realm?

SecureWorld News

Data breaches: Bots can be exploited to breach security systems and pilfer valuable data. Personal information, such as credit card details, passwords, and social security numbers, can be harvested and employed for identity theft, fraud, or other malicious endeavors. Avoid using common phrases or quickly guessable information.

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