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Remote Work Business Continuity: Best Practices

VISTA InfoSec

This article will discuss the best practices when it comes to business continuity in the remote work era. The aftermath of a data security concern could change the landscape of your business, depending on the incident. Also, training employees in the appropriate handling of data will significantly improve security.

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Data Breaches 101: What They Are And How To Prevent Them

VISTA InfoSec

Best Practices For Prevention Ultimately, consistent vigilance and proactive security safeguards offer the best breach protections. Secure Passwords Enforce complex password requirements, password manager usage, frequent rotation policies, and supporting infrastructure across all accounts with access to sensitive data.

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Advanced Data Security: Safeguarding Your Business In The Digital Age  

VISTA InfoSec

Ultimately, encrypting sensitive data, whether stored or transmitted, is a critical safeguard. Implement comprehensive data encryption practices to strengthen your defenses against data theft and exposure. Implement Strong Access Controls Keeping prying eyes away from sensitive data is crucial.

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How To Prevent Data Breaches: 15 Best Practices

EBizCharge

According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report , 74% of all breaches involve a human element, whether it’s due to error, misuse of privileges, the use of stolen credentials, or through social engineering. With roughly 30,000 data breach attacks happening daily, these threats may seem unavoidable.

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Securing Financial Transactions: Best Practices Amidst Cyberattacks on Payment Processors

Segpay

In this post, we’ll discuss the best practices for businesses and customers to secure online payment against cyber attacks. 340,000 people lost personal and financial data. Best Practices for Securing Financial Transactions What can businesses and consumers do to ensure secure payment processing in this digital Wild West?

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Essential Guide to Seamless CCaaS Implementation 

VISTA InfoSec

CCaaS platforms deal with large amounts of sensitive customer data, making them a target for cyberattacks. Some best practices to ensure robust cybersecurity include: Data Encryption: All sensitive data should be encrypted both in transit and at rest to prevent unauthorized access and ensure efficient data security measures.

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New York Proposes Major Changes to Cybersecurity Regulation

FICO

At first blush, the NYDFS proposal appears to establish foundational cybersecurity requirements that are consistent with existing guidelines and industry best practices. Data encryption. The NYDFS requires data encryption not just for data in-transit but also for data at-rest.