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Risk Assessment vs Risk Analysis

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In security, risk assessments identify and analyze external and internal threats to enterprise data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. A risk analysis is conducted for each identified risk, and security controls are pinpointed to mitigate or avoid these threats. Assess the risk probability and criticality.

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Why Zerto Cyber Resilience Vault?

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A recent study by IDC found most disaster recovery incidents in the last 12 months were triggered by ransomware and malware. The cost of executing an attack continues to fall thanks to the rise of ransomware as a service, and successful ransom payments are fuelling the development of next-gen malware.

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Why Containers are Susceptible to Ransomware (& How Zerto Can Help!)

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This study uncovered a demand for data that has never been greater, and yet the vulnerability and risks to data integrity are escalating, with ransomware attacks growing in both severity and scale. In 2022, IDC conducted a study to understand the evolving requirements for ransomware and disaster recovery preparation.

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How to Implement Threat Modeling in Your DevSecOps Process

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Threat modeling is an essential tool for developers and security professionals to identify and mitigate potential security risks in software systems proactively. Tampering: Tampering refers to the ability of an attacker to modify data or software without detection. This can be a serious threat to data integrity and confidentiality.

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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

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Ransomware Attacks Ransomware involves malicious software that encrypts a victims data, rendering it inaccessible until a ransom is paid to obtain the decryption key. Once installed, the malware locks critical files and displays a ransom note demanding payment, often in cryptocurrency. million paid to cybercriminals.

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Unlocking Business Growth through Data Storage Maturity

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For starters, moving large amounts of data is a time-consuming and complex process. Data integrity, security, and accessibility could be compromised during the migration. If budgets don’t allow for a new investment, then the business is hamstrung by its limited data capabilities and capacity.

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How to Prevent Third-Party Vendor Data Breaches

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Here are a few instances of third-party violations from recent history: Customers of Click Studios’ business password manager Passwordstate received a breach notification in 2021 after hackers used the app’s update mechanism to spread malware to users. Hold quarterly reviews to evaluate your vendor’s performance metrics and security posture.

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