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What you need to know about Okta’s security breach

CIO Business Intelligence

On October 20, 2023, Okta Security identified adversarial activity that used a stolen credential to gain access to the company’s support case management system. Identity attacks use social engineering, prompt-bombing, bribing employees for 2FA codes, and session hijacking (among many techniques) to get privileged access.

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Malware Response Checklist

Tech Republic Security

Whether an infection is the result of a disgruntled employee, hardware vulnerability, software-based threat, social engineering penetration, robotic attack or human error, all organizations must be prepared to immediately respond effectively to such an issue if the corresponding damage is to be minimized.

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10 essential tips for bolstering cloud security in your business

CIO Business Intelligence

This makes it more critical than ever to adopt strong security measures to protect sensitive information and infrastructure. However, while cloud computing offers benefits like improved efficiency, scalability, and accessibility, it poses new security challenges.

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

SecureWorld News

However, many end-users do not recognize their home networks as extensions of their company's security boundaries. They often feel that using a company-provided laptop linked to the corporate security system is sufficient. As a result, they might not take enough measures to secure their other home devices.

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Common workplace security breaches and how to prevent them

Dataconomy

According to the Data Breach Investigations Report, the human component of cyber security breaches comprises 82% of all confirmed data breaches. Viewed differently, this presents the ideal framework to implement sweeping security protocols designed to limit malfeasance, mitigate human error, and beef up workplace security.

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Why endpoint security will be a renewed priority for businesses of all sizes in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

A recent spate of high-profile security breaches at some of the largest enterprises in Australia has reminded everyone of the importance of security. The biggest challenge when it comes to cyber crime is that there are so many different security risks to manage. vPro also boosts security for virtualised environments.

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New White Paper, “The Public Sector Improves Security and Efficiency with Hadoop”, Available in Research Library

CTOvision

A white paper has been added to the CTOVision Research Library which showcases several use cases for improving security and efficiency for government agencies using Hadoop. Good Government includes preventing fraud, waste, and abuse; delivering timely and accurate public reporting; analyzing citizen engagement with social media.