data protection

Security leaders discuss the National Public Data breach

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Security leaders discuss the National Public Data breach

National Public Data, a background checking organization, experienced a breach potentially affecting 2.9 billion individuals. The breach exposed personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, phone numbers, mailing addresses, email addresses and Social Security numbers.  “Organizations rely on the exchange of data for their vitality,” says Clyde Williamson, Product Management, Innovations at Protegrity. “Consumers share their personal identifiable information (PII) like Social Security numbers and emails with the expectation that businesses will protect this data…

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Small businesses need to secure data before tapping into AI

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Small businesses need to secure data before tapping into AI

AI is the acronym on everyone’s lips this summer. Generative AI tools have gone mainstream, and nearly everyone has heard an AI use case that piques their interest. But you’ve got questions about the cost, the security, and how to use your data because you’re a small business, not an enterprise with massive resources. AI is a growth tool that can be a game-changer for smaller businesses. Using existing AI tools to automate and streamline…

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Why Should You Pay for a Security Solution?

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Why Should You Pay for a Security Solution?

We all love free stuff. (Costco samples, anyone?) However, when it comes to your family’s security, do free online protection tools offer the coverage you truly need? Not always. In fact, they might invade the privacy you’re trying to protect. Here’s why. Free tools don’t offer the level of advanced protection that life on today’s internet needs. For starters, you’ll want malware and antivirus protection that’s as sophisticated as the threats they shut down. Ours includes AI technology and…

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Locking out ransomware: A new way to look at security strategy

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Locking out ransomware: A new way to look at security strategy

Ransomware attacks are accelerating at a record pace, becoming dramatically more frequent and more sophisticated. In fact, nearly 60% of companies experienced ransomware events in the last year, forcing desperate businesses to cough up a staggering $1 billion in ransom payments. That’s up from the $220 million that was paid to bad actors in 2019. Change Healthcare is just one recent example. The company was hit with one of the largest ransomware attacks within healthcare,…

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Embrace the data sprawl, securely

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Embrace the data sprawl, securely

Data is the lifeblood of every enterprise, so why does the task of managing and securing rapidly expanding volumes and types of data and new, modern threats continue to be a formidable challenge for most organizations? According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), 2023 set a new record for data breaches, with data compromises jumping 78% over 2022. Malicious actors obviously see the value of data — but without visibility and controls into where…

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Sharing Isn’t Always Caring: 3 Tips to Help Protect Your Online Privacy

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Sharing Isn’t Always Caring: 3 Tips to Help Protect Your Online Privacy

When it comes to protecting your privacy, take a close look at your social media use—because sharing can quickly turn into oversharing. The term “oversharing” carries several different definitions. Yet in our case here, oversharing means saying more than one should to more people than they should. Consider the audience you have across your social media profiles. Perhaps you have dozens, if not hundreds of friends and followers. All with various degrees of closeness and…

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3 ways hybrid workforces can benefit from a zero trust approach

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3 ways hybrid workforces can benefit from a zero trust approach

Hybrid workforces increase as a response to the demand for flexibility and adaptability. In fact, 77% of knowledge workers currently work in a hybrid model, highlighting just how many organizations have adopted a distributed workforce. As it becomes the dominant way of working, it also poses significant challenges for cybersecurity, as the traditional perimeter-based security model no longer will cut it. To ensure secure data access across various devices and networks, organizations need to adopt…

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Optimizing data resiliency strategies to improve business continuity

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Optimizing data resiliency strategies to improve business continuity

Organizations may overlook implementing a proper data protection strategy program because there is a misconception that SaaS providers can recover data when a problem occurs; however, organizations are responsible for backing up and restoring their own data. Because data resiliency and security remain real and present concerns for all companies leveraging cloud services, proactive cyber risk management strategies that use backup analytics to maintain business continuity are crucial. The need for timely recovery Organizations need…

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Beyond the breach: The ongoing fragility of healthcare cybersecurity

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Beyond the breach: The ongoing fragility of healthcare cybersecurity

A wave of ransomware attacks in the United States and United Kingdom that have disrupted clinical operations and forced hospitals in both regions to turn away patients is the latest reminder of the fragility of life-saving infrastructure and how lucrative it can be for attackers looking for a payday or an opportunity to sow discord into the lives of patients.  In May, St. Louis-based Ascension Healthcare, one of the largest private healthcare systems in the…

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What You Need to Know About Election Security | McAfee

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What You Need to Know About Election Security | McAfee

As election season approaches, the importance of safeguarding our democratic processes has never been more critical. Ensuring election security is not just the responsibility of government bodies but also of every individual voter. This blog post aims to provide valuable insights and practical tips for consumers to protect their votes and understand the mechanisms in place to secure elections. Understanding Election Security Election security encompasses a broad range of practices designed to ensure the integrity,…

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