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Why Cybercriminals Are Targeting Your Backups and How to Be Prepared

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They can potentially see which administrators have access to which systems, monitor backup software configurations, and identify potential vulnerabilities in the backup chain. Backup Software Vulnerabilities : Exploiting security weaknesses in backup tools 4. How easy it is to identify your backup storage locations.

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How Can Blockchain Be Used in Data Storage and Auditing?

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How Can Blockchain Be Used in Data Storage and Auditing? by Pure Storage Blog Summary Blockchain has the potential to transform how we think about data storage and auditing thanks to its decentralized approach and cryptographic principles that make tampering virtually impossible.

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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

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Data breaches often exploit vulnerabilities in software, weak passwords, or insider threats to gain access to critical systems and exfiltrate data. Cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in outdated systems or through advanced persistent threats (APTs). To fix these vulnerabilities: 1.

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Data Protection Predictions from Experts for 2025

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Tim Golden, Compliance Scorecard Intensified Regulatory Enforcement and Fines Regulatory bodies are expected to increase enforcement of cybersecurity laws, such as CMMC and FTC 3.14, with a focus on stricter audits and leveraging mechanisms like whistleblowing. Cyber Liability insurance will increasingly require a privacy audit.

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Cybersecurity Leadership: The Complete Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Security Team

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CISOs and others responsible for guarding a company’s data and infrastructure are now prioritizing things like cyber resilience and tiered architectures to better align with new guidelines, such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 , that have been developed to help cybersecurity leaders navigate this dangerous new world.

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How to Implement Threat Modeling in Your DevSecOps Process

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Threat modeling is the process of identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities in a system and determining the likelihood and impact of each threat. Assets that are vulnerable to spoofing include usernames, passwords, and digital certificates. This can be a serious threat to audit trails and other compliance controls.

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World Backup Day Quotes from Experts for 2025

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” Corey Nachreiner – CISO at WatchGuard Technologies “In a digital environment where 80 percent of organizations are vulnerable to ransomware attacks, implementing regular data backups across your organizations critical components is key to your cybersecurity strategy.

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