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Cryptography and network security: The quick and short guide

There is an old joke among cybersecurity professionals that the only way to truly secure your data is to keep it on a machine without connection to power or the internet… oh, and put it in a sealed cave. And even then, it is not 100% secure. In today’s world, it’s a pretty safe assumption that none of our data is truly secure.

Teleport Achieves ISO 27001, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Compliance Milestones

We're thrilled to announce that Teleport has recently achieved critical compliance milestones, marking another significant step forward in our commitment to providing highly secure and reliable cloud-based services. We are pleased to inform you that Teleport has successfully achieved ISO 27001 certification, is now HIPAA compliant, and has also expanded our SOC 2 report coverage with the addition of Confidentiality and Availability trust service criteria.

Security Measures to be Taken While Developing a Mobile Application

Today, mobile apps have become an integral part of our lives. So, ensuring adequate security measures are taken while developing them is important. App security is not a feature or a bonus but a basic requirement. Having inadequate security measures in place can prove to be disastrous, and one security breach can cost a business a lifetime of trust and millions of dollars. Critical security measures must be taken to ensure data security and privacy when developing mobile apps.

What is a Code Signing within the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)?

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a fundamental backbone, empowering the seamless use of cutting-edge technologies like digital signatures and encryption across vast user populations. It encompasses a comprehensive suite of hardware, software, policies, processes, and procedures, working harmoniously to create, manage, distribute, use, store, and revoke digital certificates and public keys.

Weekly Cybersecurity Recap August 11

New companies are hurt by significant data breaches every week, especially in the United States. This week insurance companies were the big target. Prudential, Progressive, and a range of insurance providers that work with PH Tech were all hit by data breaches. Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and the Colorado Department of Higher Education were also victims of their own data breaches. Millions of individuals were exposed to potential data losses between these different breaches.

Prudential Insurance Hit By MOVEit Breach Involving Over 320k Customers

Prudential Insurance Company of America is one of the largest financial services and insurance companies in the United States today. The organization is based in Newark, New Jersey, and manages over $1.377 trillion in assets for consumers in the US. The company employs over 39,000 workers and handles data for countless customers each year. Each of those customers was potentially damaged when Prudential suffered a serious data breach that released confidential information to attackers.

Image steganography: Concealing secrets within pixels

In the realm of information security and covert communication, image steganography serves as a powerful technique for hiding sensitive data within innocent-looking images. By embedding secret messages or files within the pixels of an image, steganography enables covert transmission without arousing suspicion. This article aims to delve into the world of image steganography, exploring its principles, techniques, and real-world applications.

The NIS Directive: Enhancing Cybersecurity in the Digital Era

In 2016, the European Commission adopted the EU Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive. The directive aims to establish regulations that improve the overall cybersecurity level across Europe and was recently updated in January 2023 to a new directive called NIS2. The NIS Directive is a multifaceted legislation that applies to various industry sectors, providing regulations that help EU member states build strong cybersecurity postures.

7 Third-Party Risk Management Trends to be Aware of in 2024

Whether your organization is prepared or not, the risks associated with third-party partnerships will continue to increase. In 2022, approximately 1,802 data breaches exposed the information of more than 422 million individuals in the United States alone. While those numbers are enough to frighten any organization, many reports expect them to continue to rise throughout 2024.