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Cybersecurity & Compliance
News and guidance on cybersecurity, regulation, and compliance for regulated businesses.
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Cybersecurity ·Jan 2025
Russian hacker group Star Blizzard launch spear phishing attack via WhatsApp
The Russian hacker group Star Blizzard posed as U.S. government officials in fraudulent emails, urging recipients to join a WhatsApp group supposedly dedicated to showcasing "the most recent non-governmental initiatives supporting Ukrainian NGOs."
Cybersecurity ·Jan 2025
Biden executive order imposes new cybersecurity standards for companies that do business with the U.S. government
The Biden administration aims to enhance digital security for both the government and private sector in the United States through the implementation of this executive order.
Cybersecurity ·Apr 2024
Establish two emergency access accounts for critical situations, ensuring continuity and security in your system - Microsoft 365
Secure your Microsoft 365 environment by ensuring administrative accounts are distinct and solely cloud-based, enhancing control and minimizing risks.
Cybersecurity ·Feb 2024
4 Stages of Containing a Data Breach
Data breaches have become increasingly common, leading many organizations to establish comprehensive policies for handling them. In 2015, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, a prominent US health insurance provider, disclosed a significant breach, revealing that approximately 78.8 million Social Security records and other sensitive personal data had been compromised. We look at four stages of containing a data breach.
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Cybersecurity ·Feb 2021
5 Open-source Cybersecurity Tools Every Company Needs
Using free and open-source software (FOSS) to meet your cybersecurity needs is a great way to improve your organization’s cybersecurity posture without emptying your wallet. Here are 5 open source cybersecurity tools your company can leverage.
Cybersecurity ·Oct 2020
What is the difference between "Separation of Duties" and "Least Privilege"
Separating the duties of employees and implementing the principle of least privilege is vital to any cybersecurity program but what is the difference between the two?
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