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Proactive Measures to Prevent Data Theft

As the world becomes more and more digitally intertwined, the significance of data security cannot be overstated. Data theft, a critical threat to organizations worldwide, poses severe challenges, jeopardizing both reputational integrity and financial health. This blog post aims to dissect the concept of data theft, understand its impacts on organizations, and outline proactive measures to safeguard against such threats.

What is Fraud Monitoring, and 5 Ways to Tell if You Need It

Best-selling writer Maria Konnikova once wrote, “Fraud thrives in moments of great social change and transition.” These words ring truer than ever as additional aspects of business and everyday life move swiftly online. Whether you think about eCommerce, remote work, online banking, or digital government services, the opportunities for fraudsters continue to multiply. The online world currently creates such a fertile ground for fraudulent activity that U.S.

What Is the RSA Algorithm and How Does It Work?

In today’s digital landscape, cryptography plays a vital role in keeping information secure. Encryption is one of the primary techniques used in cryptography to ensure that data transmission online is secure and that sensitive information stays protected from unauthorized access. Through encryption, organizations and individuals can mitigate the risk of data breaches and ensure that their confidential information remains that way.

The Cybersecurity of the S&P 500: An in-depth analysis from SecurityScorecard

In fall 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted landmark cybersecurity regulations, requiring public companies to disclose “material” cybersecurity incidents within four days. Prior to this, there were very few breach reporting requirements, leaving business leaders, government officials, policymakers, and investors without key information on cybersecurity incidents.

3 observability best practices for improved security in cloud-native applications

Observability, especially in the context of cloud-native applications, is important for several reasons. First and foremost is security. By design, cloud-native applications rely on multiple, dynamic, distributed, and highly ephemeral components or microservices, with each microservice operating and scaling independently to deliver the application functionality.

Freeing the UK Public Sector from Legacy IT debt

As the UK cybersecurity sector prepares to meet at CyberUK next month, I have been reflecting on the conference’s theme–Securing an open and resilient digital future–and what might be the barriers to such a vision. One of the biggest challenges is doubtless the hefty legacy IT in the UK’s public sector.

The 2024 Guide to User & Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) is a long-term that essentially refers to a security process that utilizes analytics to identify abnormal network behavior. UEBA takes a proactive approach by scanning the actions of users and entities within a network. It doesn’t just react to threats but also establishes a baseline from which it learns to be more precise and timely, empowering you to stay ahead of potential security breaches!