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How to use data detection and response (DDR) to gain early warning into data leakage from insider threats

Laminar Security

According to a report by Verizon, insider threats accounted for 30% of data breaches in 2020. Another report by the Ponemon Institute found that the average cost of an insider threat incident had increased from $15.4 DDR detects anomalous or suspicious data behavior that may indicate insider threats or other data security risks.

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How to handle a ransomware attack 

IBM Big Data Hub

The photo will expedite the recovery process and help when filing a police report or a possible claim with your insurance company. Notifying authorities Because ransomware is extortion and a crime, you should always report ransomware attacks to law enforcement officials or the FBI.

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What is a phishing simulation?

IBM Big Data Hub

Since 2019, the number of phishing attacks has grown by 150% percent per year— with the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) reporting an all-time high for phishing in 2022 , logging more than 4.7 Why phishing simulations are important Recent statistics show phishing threats continue to rise. million phishing sites.

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The FireEye Attack and 4 Security Moves to Make Right Now

CDW Research Hub

They also reported that their investigations into the tactics and methods used to wage the attack were sophisticated and seemed to indicate the involvement of a nation-state. Initial discovery by FireEye. This information made the theft of those items puzzling to the security industry. HF 1 to address the security vulnerability.

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4 Reasons Authentication and Threat Detection Are Better Together

CDW Research Hub

Gartner reports that 82% of business leaders plan to maintain some version of a work-from-home policy for the long run, with 47% planning on allowing it permanently. This helps to apply the level of assurance appropriate to the risk presented. This saves analysts from losing time and focus on low-level risks.

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Research shows extensive use of AI contains data breaches faster and saves significant costs

IBM Big Data Hub

Under-deployed tools and solutions that do the minimal that’s “good enough” or that face other barriers like the risk aversion to fully automating processes that could have unintended consequences. Budget constraints for cybersecurity and perception that their organization is sufficiently protected.

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Dwell Time, Agent Smith and Modernizing Your SIEM

CDW Research Hub

The more data, users and devices there are, the more points of vulnerability and risks of cyberattack there are. BYOD, IoT and the mobilization of the workforce make it essential to move your protection closer to the point of risk. So why are so many IT departments relying on out-of-date cybersecurity technologies?