Data security and privacy

Secure data storage, data loss prevention and encryption are must-have components of any enterprise security strategy, especially as data threats and breaches become increasingly common. Get advice on these topics, along with the latest data security strategies, data backup and recovery info, and more.

December 06, 2021 06 Dec'21
BitMart the latest crypto exchange to suffer cyber attack

BitMart, which describes itself as the 'most trusted crypto trading platform,' confirmed it was the victim of an attack where $150 million in assets were stolen.
December 02, 2021 02 Dec'21
Former Ubiquiti engineer arrested for inside threat attack

Nickolas Sharp is accused of attacking his former employer, stealing confidential data and attempting to extort the company into paying him approximately $2 million.
November 23, 2021 23 Nov'21
Apple files lawsuit against spyware vendor NSO Group

Apple sued the Israeli technology vendor, whose Pegasus spyware has been implicated in several malicious attacks on journalists, activists and government officials.
November 22, 2021 22 Nov'21
GoDaddy discloses breach of 1.2M customer account details

Web hosting provider GoDaddy said an attacker broke into its Managed WordPress service and accessed the account details and SSL keys of 1.2 million customers.

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Top 3 information security strategy essentials CIOs need

Cybersecurity is more important than ever before as hackers get more aggressive and vulnerabilities grow. Learn how to approach it in the right way and why getting alignment is so key. Continue Reading
Twofish

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How to create a company password policy, with template

Use these guidelines and our free template to ensure your company's password policy sets the ground rules for strong and effective password creation and use. Continue Reading

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Top blockchain security attacks, hacks and issues

These five factors have created issues for the blockchain security landscape. Learn more about blockchain hacks and attacks and how they will affect the future of Web3. Continue Reading
The components and objectives of privacy engineering

Privacy engineering helps organizations balance business and privacy needs, while mitigating the impact of data breaches. Learn about its components and objectives. Continue Reading
The intersection of privacy by design and privacy engineering

Data privacy concerns are widespread. Privacy by design and privacy engineering help organizations balance privacy with utility and usability. Learn how. Continue Reading

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Top 5 password hygiene tips and best practices

Passwords enable users to access important accounts and data -- making them attractive targets to attackers, too. Follow these password hygiene tips to keep your organization safe. Continue Reading
4 healthcare risk management tips for secure cloud migration

From improving the security posture and updating threat modeling to securing cloud data, learn about four risk management tips for healthcare organizations migrating to cloud. Continue Reading
Cybersecurity key to protect brands in the digital landscape

The digital transformation disrupted the relationship between brand value and risk. Vishal Salvi explains how the right cybersecurity strategy protects both brands and customers. Continue Reading

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Is bitcoin safe? How to secure your bitcoin wallet

As bitcoin use increases, so too have the number of cyber attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets. Learn how to keep bitcoin use secure. Continue Reading
3 ways CISOs can align cybersecurity to business goals

To work effectively with the C-suite, CISOs can take three steps to align business goals with cybersecurity needs to reduce risk, guest contributor Mike McGlynn advises. Continue Reading
5 cybersecurity lessons from the SolarWinds breach

Ransomware attack simulations, accessing enterprise logs and pen testing software code are among the best practices cybersecurity pros suggest following the SolarWinds breach. Continue Reading