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The chief information security officer (CISO) role explained

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Information security is a top concern for business organizations, as research finds that cyber-attacks are launched 2,244 times a day—that’s every 39 seconds. The role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is gaining popularity to protect against information security risks. The average cost of a data breach is $3.9

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How Can Blockchain Be Used in Data Storage and Auditing?

Pure Storage

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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A Guide to Completing an Internal Audit for Compliance Management

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Learn the best way to complete an internal audit for your compliance management program. The Basics of Internal Audits. Internal audits assess a company’s internal controls, including its governance, compliance, security, and accounting processes. What Is the Purpose of an Internal Audit?

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Cybersecurity Audit Checklist

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The security system to protect those environments can easily have hundreds of individual parts, and all of those parts need to be looked at individually and as a whole. To assure that all those parts are working as intended, you should perform a cybersecurity audit. That said, the steps for a cybersecurity audit can be long.

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

Pure Storage

Cybersecurity Leadership: The Complete Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Security Team by Pure Storage Blog Summary Strong leadership in cybersecurity has never been more critical. With a solid team and a culture of security, leaders can reduce risk and protect their organizations from cyber threats.

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Assessing Ransomware Risk with the Pure Storage Security Assessment

Pure Storage

Assessing Ransomware Risk with the Pure Storage Security Assessment by Pure Storage Blog Summary The Pure Storage Security Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation tool that helps organizations identify and address vulnerabilities in their storage environment and offers actionable steps to help them reduce exposure to threats.

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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

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Tips for Securing Your Data by Pure Storage Blog Summary Cyber extortion is a type of cybercrime thats surging. Publicized breaches erode confidence, particularly in industries like finance and healthcare, where data security is paramount. These tools check for known vulnerabilities and compliance with security standards.