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vanta

Cyber Essentials vs. Cyber Essentials Plus: Key differences

Oct 4, 2024 By Vanta In Vanta
If you wish to fortify your organization’s cybersecurity posture, obtaining a Cyber Essentials certification is a good idea. It enables IT managers to be more aware of the cybersecurity risks in their environment and take actionable steps to mitigate them. Before you pursue it, though, you should decide between two certification levels: Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. ‍ While both are cybersecurity assurance schemes, Cyber Essentials Plus offers a greater level of assurance.
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vanta

How to get your Cyber Essentials certification: A process guide

Oct 4, 2024 By Vanta In Vanta
Most organizations today are heavily reliant on technology, regardless of the product or service they provide. This expands their data exposure points and potential attack surface, which is why there is a significant need to monitor the risks and vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity landscape. ‍ Cyber Essentials certification is a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy involving vigilance over various scattered technologies, policies, and controls.
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graylog

Assessing and Prioritizing Risk in Your Infrastructure

Oct 4, 2024 By The Graylog Product Team In Graylog
There are lots of hurdles to jump when trying to set up and maintain a SIEM. Preparing infrastructure and installing the software components, getting logs ingested into the system, parsing and normalizing those log messages properly, configuring alerts for detection, etc. These are all large tasks that require thoughtful planning and a lot of work to get right. But let’s say you’ve managed to clear all those hurdles…in that case, great job!!
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miniorange

ZTNA vs VPN - Whats the Best Security Solution?

Oct 4, 2024 By miniOrange In miniOrange
Work from home (WFH) remains a common practice for many businesses worldwide. This working model has enabled companies to hire top talent across borders, boost revenue, and improve employees work-life balance. A new report by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) claims that, by 2025, 40% of employees around the world will work from home. However, this growing trend also brings about a range of cybersecurity risks that could impact businesses significantly.
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jumpsec

The critical risk in DORA financial regulations

Oct 4, 2024 By [email protected] In JUMPSEC
Supply chain attacks are a growing concern, particularly within the financial sector, with attackers increasingly using key technology suppliers as a ‘jumpbox’ to pivot into their intended target organisation. Last year’s MOVEit breach for instance saw a single ICT supplier ultimately cause ~2,356 organisations to be compromised, with primary victims predominantly in the financial sector.
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idstrong

What Are Pretexting Attacks: Scam Types and Security Tips?

Oct 4, 2024 By Steven In IDStrong
Have you ever received a text from someone you do not know? Did you become alarmed by the message? Did the message contain information about you and the people you know? Pretexting continues to become part of the global hacker's arsenal of tricks to manipulate their victims. This hack includes clicking on malicious links that can lead to identity threats, financial fraud, and extortion. Preventing pretexting starts security awareness training for users.
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obrela

Vulnerability Assessment VS Penetration Testing: What's the difference?

Oct 4, 2024 By Obrela In Obrela
In cybersecurity, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing are often discussed together, but they serve distinct purposes in securing a network. Organizations looking to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses must understand the differences between the two, as well as when and how to use each. This blog explores the difference between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, and why a combined approach can be essential in achieving the most robust security strategy.
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protecto

Transforming the Future of Healthcare Privacy & Research with Patient Data Tokenization

Oct 4, 2024 By Anwita Dhar In Protecto
Healthcare frontline workers and medical service providers access, process, and transmit sensitive medical data also known as PHI (protected health information), to conduct their daily activities. Facilitating seamless flow of PHI is critical to ensure patients get high quality services. Despite being tightly regulated, the healthcare industry has consistently topped the list of most targeted for breaches.
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securitysenses

Securing QR Codes: Protect Against Cyber Threats

Oct 4, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
QR codes have become part of daily life, enabling quick access to websites and services with a single scan. However, this convenience also makes them a major target for cybercriminals who exploit their popularity. The hidden nature of QR data can easily redirect users to malicious content or phishing sites without their knowledge. With the growing risks tied to this technology, businesses need to implement more advanced security measures. Simple practices like regularly checking code destinations and verifying source authenticity can help reduce vulnerabilities.
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