Security

The Principle of Least Privilege: The Whats, the Whys, and the Hows

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Ameera Azeez, Product Specialist, ManageEngine

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According to a recent infographic, in 2020 more than 70% of cybersecurity breaches happened due to the misuse of privileges. This emphasizes the need for the enterprise-wide elimination of unnecessary privileges, which is exactly what the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) advocates. Here is a detailed breakdown of what this principle means for organizations and … Read more

Implementing Application Control and Eliminating Productivity Dips

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Ameera Azeez, Product Specialist, ManageEngine

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Application control, an integral step in achieving comprehensive endpoint security, often comes with implementation difficulties. Many organizations prioritize productivity issues over security issues, and tend to postpone taking the required measures to ensure their infrastructure is continually secure. However, if effectively executed, application control is a valuable addition to any organization’s security framework.  Here are … Read more

Cybersecurity Acronyms – A Practical Glossary

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Lauren Abshire, Director of Content Strategy, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

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Whether you are a cybersecurity professional, an end-user, just starting in cybersecurity or interested in the field, this cybersecurity acronym practical glossary is for everyone. Cybersecurity acronyms can be confusing, especially with some acronyms having dual meanings – think IP address and IP for Intellectual Property – and some acronyms having very slight differences. Here, … Read more

5 Factors for Evaluating an RMM Tool for the Modern MSP

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Nisha Balajee, Product Marketer, ManageEngine

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Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are becoming increasingly important in the IT management industry. The role of an MSP does not just stop with monitoring, managing, and maintaining the IT services of their clients; it extends to keeping a close watch on everyday IT developments and proactively securing clients’ IT networks against cyberthreats. To balance all … Read more

Brand Protection is Essential for Cybersecurity

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Karolina Kazlauskaite, Copywriter, Oxylabs

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When we mention brand protection, we are referring to protecting your product, service, and brand image from plagiarism. Business owners invest time, effort, and money to brand and grow their company to then be victimized by cybercriminals who counterfeit their brand and their products. In turn, they steal a part of their revenue and, more often than … Read more

Overcoming Work-From-Home (WFH) Challenges are the Secret to Cybersecurity Success This Year

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Stefan Maraj, Staff Writer, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

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2020 was a mixed year as far as the cybersecurity community was concerned. On one hand, the raw figures are hard to argue with – a new Cloud Security Report 2021 from Wandera found 52% of organizations dealt with a malware incident in 2020, up from 37% in 2019. Cyber threats are growing across the … Read more

OnePlus Reveals Second Data Breach in Two Years

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Caleb Townsend, Staff Writer, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

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Smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has been the victim of a data breach in which an unauthorized party gained access to customer’s order information. One Plus has released a statement revealing that customer names, contact numbers, emails, and shipping addresses might have been susceptible to theft. However, they have revealed that customer’s payment information, passwords, and accounts … Read more

What Bitcoin Needs to Become a True Global Currency

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Frankie Wallace, ,

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The popularity of bitcoin is connected with being able to purchase things across the world without changing currency, as well as being able to stay anonymous and do business without interference from government agencies. Even though its popularity is growing rapidly, there are issues preventing the global adoption of bitcoin. Before cryptocurrencies can become a … Read more

Balancing Automation With Security

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Kayla Matthews, ,

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Adding automation to your workflow can streamline tasks and boost productivity. Indeed, with advances in technology, more companies are jumping on the trend and reaping the benefits. However, adoption will undoubtedly impact your company’s security. Here are five things you should know to reduce security risks caused by automation. Prioritize Security in Automation One issue … Read more