Your computer network is under constant attack. The hard reality is that one of those cyberattacks will succeed, and you had better be prepared. This quick glossary from TechRepublic Premium explains the terminology used by security experts as they attempt to reduce the damage caused by a successful attack. From the glossary: EVIDENCE COLLECTION POLICY …
The EU General Data Protection Regulation is a comprehensive set of rules designed to keep the personal data of all EU citizens collected by any organization, enterprise or business safe from unauthorized access or use. The GDPR went into effect on May 25, 2018, and the provisions in the law greatly affected the manner in …
Encryption is vital for securing data, whether in transit or stored on devices. It can provide peace of mind that communications will not be intercepted and that sensitive information stored on devices can’t be exfiltrated in the event of loss or theft. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for adopting encryption technologies for organizational …
It’s important to maintain accurate infrastructure inventories to assist secure and effective network administration. A checklist, like the accompanying file from TechRepublic Premium, is an easy and efficient way to begin the process of maintaining accurate infrastructure inventories. From the checklist: DON’T FORGET ABOUT FORGOTTEN SYSTEMS It’s common for technical network audits to surface forgotten …
The Data Encryption Policy’s purpose is to define for employees, computer users and IT department staff the encryption requirements to be used on all computer, device, desktop, laptop, server, network storage and storage area network disks, and drives that access or store organization information to prevent unauthorized access to organization communications, email, records, files, databases, …
Digital information is generally the lifeblood of any given organization, containing essential company data needed to run the business. Paperless offices have become the norm across industries and remote work depends on the ability to share electronic information for communication, announcements and collaboration. This checklist from TechRepublic Premium provides a strategy for implementing the maximum …
All modern enterprises must accept the fact that at some point their systems or networks will very likely experience an unauthorized intrusion of some kind. This is the state of the world’s current security environment and for the most part enterprises, especially well-managed ones, have come to terms with this fate while also doing their …
Developing and implementing both preventive security protocols and effective response plans is complicated and requires a security architect with a clear vision. This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium provides a workable framework you can use to find the best candidate for your organization. From the hiring kit: DETERMINING FACTORS, DESIRABLE PERSONALITY TRAITS AND SKILLSETS Depending …
It’s essential that cybersecurity professionals understand the risks associated with brute force attacks. Read this guide from TechRepublic Premium to find out what you need to know about this classic form of cybersecurity attack, how safe you may (or may not) be and how to defend your systems against brute force attacks. From the guide: …
In general, security analysts are tasked with identifying weaknesses in current security systems and developing solutions to close security vulnerabilities. To perform this task well, ideal candidates will have highly advanced technical skills, a proven ability to communicate with all levels of an organization and experience applying both skill sets to solve real problems. This …
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