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Cyber criminals are getting smarter and strive to find new ways to sneak into a company’s information systems. In order to minimize cybercrimes, companies in the space are putting their best efforts in combating those threats thanks to innovative solutions.

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@CISAgov shared
On Feb 22, 2021
RT @DHSgov: Today we announced steps to advance the President’s commitment to elevate cybersecurity: https://t.co/fErga6NCbr #CyberSecurity #infosec #infosecurity
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DHS Announces Steps to Advance President’s Commitment to Elevate Cybersecurity

DHS Announces Steps to Advance President’s Commitment to Elevate Cybersecurity

Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the many ways the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will carry out President Biden’s vision to elevate cybersecurity across the government. ...

@SCMagazine shared
On Feb 20, 2021
How much of Biden's promised funding for cyber will support small and medium businesses? @tugboatlogic CEO Ray Kruck says to manage expectations. https://t.co/zulNXa7fy9
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‘If you wait for government, you’re going to be waiting a long time’: A look at Biden’s cyber funding

‘If you wait for government, you’re going to be waiting a long time’: A look at Biden’s cyber funding

How will Biden's promised funding for cyber support small and medium businesses? Tugboat Logic CEO Ray Kruck says to manage expectations.

@ISC2 shared
On Feb 22, 2021
How to Secure Your Cloud Investment 1 in 4 organizations confirmed a cloud security incident in the past 12 months, demonstrating the need for all businesses to have an effective cloud security strategy in place. Read more: https://t.co/IckthENGxn @securityblvd
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How to Secure Your Cloud Investment

How to Secure Your Cloud Investment

Many legacy security tools are not cloud compatible, so it's necessary to have a solid grasp on cloud security best practices as well.

@SCMagazine shared
On Feb 19, 2021
the flurry of M&A activity continues... @CrowdStrike looks to tackle a shifting threat landscape https://t.co/MXbPlYXtUg
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CrowdStrike $400M buy addresses ‘drastically different attack surface’

CrowdStrike $400M buy addresses ‘drastically different attack surface’

The acquisition accounts for changes in IT management over the last decade, particularly reliance on multiple cloud services.

@SCMagazine shared
On Feb 18, 2021
What once was standard, is slowly losing favor among businesses. Interesting research from @zscaler https://t.co/fxFb3J5SSZ
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Most businesses plan to move away from VPNs, adopt a zero-trust access model

Most businesses plan to move away from VPNs, adopt a zero-trust access model

Seventy-two percent or organizations plan to ditch VPNs, and 67 percent are considering remote access alternatives.

@morphisec shared
On Feb 19, 2021
Windows Defender Is an Underutilized Endpoint Security Resource https://t.co/l1vtWdxVi7 #infosec #microsoft
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Windows Defender Is an Underutilized Endpoint Security Resource

Windows Defender Is an Underutilized Endpoint Security Resource

Microsoft Defender has evolved into one of the leading endpoint security platform backed by one of the world’s largest companies. Organizations need to seriously consider using it.

@WeldPond shared
On Feb 17, 2021
Jones Day has been informed that Accellion’s FTA file transfer platform, which is a platform that Jones Day—like many law firms, companies and organizations—used was recently compromised and information taken https://t.co/cj8xZx6CMt
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Jones Day Hit by Data Breach as Vendor Accellion Hack Widens

Jones Day Hit by Data Breach as Vendor Accellion Hack Widens

Law firm Jones Day says hackers got their hands on confidential client data and firm communications when an outside vendor’s file transfer system was breached.

@SCMagazine shared
On Feb 17, 2021
Exclusive: @Quad9DNS's decision to move to Switzerland to prove a point, and whether other companies could consider relocations in the name of (or to avoid) data privacy regulations. https://t.co/2e2K3A9mxt
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Quad9 to move offices to Switzerland, invites other privacy-focused firms to follow

Quad9 to move offices to Switzerland, invites other privacy-focused firms to follow

The Switzerland move will place the company under a European Union-like privacy regime, with laws that apply to all global users.

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