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The best protection against ransomware attacks is a 3-2-1-1 data protection strategy. 3 copies of data, 2 copies on 2 different types of media, 1 copy offsite, and 1 copy offline or air-gapped copy. (Good old fashioned Tape Storage). #HPE #hpestorage

Passwords shouldn’t be kept in a browser. At least not at work. It’s rather simple. An attacker awaits these mistakes and exploits them. #IT administrators should employ counter measures to prevent attackers from moving freely in the network, thus mitigating the threat. Better to prevent it altogether by enforcing MFA or passwordless solutions.

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I often get questions on how to protect Active Directory, here is a great detailed write up to assist you.

This is the reason I have always pushed back on single Sign-On being integrated into everything. You are off loading your primary security to a third party. Enterprises are putting too much faith in Single Sign-On, which is making breaches worse https://lnkd.in/enmWktd4

Puppies123. Password987. . Just how secure are your important passwords? The longer a breach goes undetected, the higher the costs. According to the IBM's 2024 Cost of a Data Breach report, breaches involving stolen credentials took an average of 292 days to identify and contain, the longest among all attack vectors. Read more in our blog post below: https://hubs.ly/Q02Y73v80

Engel enhances its collaboration with Cisco to bolster global network security amidst the surge of cyber threats in the era of digital transformation. The partnership focuses on optimizing threat response, safeguarding intellectual property sharing, and alleviating the operational load on internal InfoSec teams. Cisco's managed security service integrates cybersecurity proficiency with a range of products and Talos Threat Intelligence, including Cisco Identity Services Engine, Secure Firewall, AnyConnect, Umbrella Secure Web Gateway, and Secure Endpoint with Talos Threat Hunting. This comprehensive solution not only enforces policies, manages endpoints, and ensures secure access but also provides intelligent threat control, dynamic policies, and enhanced visibility. The outcomes of this partnership are remarkable: it streamlines InfoSec operations by handling over 80% of threats, deciphers evolving threat landscapes through in-depth analysis, and fortifies network availability without disruptions to production or the global supply chain in the past year. #Engel #Cisco #CyberSecurity #DigitalTransformation #InfoSec #NetworkSecurity #ManagedServices

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“SMBs are one breach/threat away from compromise as they so often have one service/software application per function — and when that is attacked, things get very real, very quickly, for SMBs,” says Christopher B., director of Sophos X-Ops. Small businesses face no shortage of threats, and the sophistication of those threats is often on par with those used to attack large enterprises and governments. Staff education, #MFA, and consistent network updates enable SMBs to enhance their resilience and mitigate damages. Get the report to learn more: https://gag.gl/nyJSsx

Staying ahead of the game in IT security is more important than ever.