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Four Attack Vectors for Web Applications Being Targeted by Ransomware

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Do you have an audit trail for who is accessing what when? Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations have used VPN for providing access to internally hosted applications. Do you have multifactor authentication enabled for network access? Do you have visibility into all the users and devices on the network?

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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

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Sextortion scams surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, with attackers sending emails claiming to have hacked webcams or email accounts, demanding Bitcoin to delete the alleged footage. Lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA): Systems without MFA are more vulnerable to unauthorized logins.

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Top Threats to University Security and How to Prepare

BCP Builder

Preparation Strategies : Cybersecurity Measures : Implement robust cybersecurity measures, such as firewalls, encryption, and multi-factor authentication, to protect sensitive data and systems. Regular Audits : Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and address potential weaknesses.

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Top Threats to University Security and How to Prepare

BCP Builder

Preparation Strategies : Cybersecurity Measures : Implement robust cybersecurity measures, such as firewalls, encryption, and multi-factor authentication, to protect sensitive data and systems. Regular Audits : Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and address potential weaknesses.

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The Colonial Pipeline Hack: Failure in Risk Management

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This is especially important when considering the additional scrutiny and cost of SOC II and regulatory audits that are based largely on the strength of an organization’s ERM program. Having multi-factor authentication also limits unauthorized users to access data. Risk Assessments & User Access Reviews. Asset Management.

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3 Steps to Prepare for 2024 and Beyond with the Risk Maturity Model

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Execute a risk assessment and provide your Audit group with the RMM Auditor's guide to verify the program's effectiveness. In a more recent example, during the peak of the pandemic crisis, banks had the opportunity to offer PPP loans but had to manage the associated risks. Think about how many technology systems they have.

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3 Steps to Prepare for 2024 and Beyond with the Risk Maturity Model

LogisManager

Execute a risk assessment and provide your Audit group with the RMM Auditor's guide to verify the program's effectiveness. In a more recent example, during the peak of the pandemic crisis, banks had the opportunity to offer PPP loans but had to manage the associated risks. Think about how many technology systems they have.