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6 Best File Integrity Monitoring Software in 2020

September 21, 2020

With the unrelenting news about security breaches, file integrity monitoring (FIM) software has become an indispensable tool for any organization. It helps improve data security, which is important for any company and shouldn’t be ignored. What Is File Integrity Monitoring? As opposed to other security measures, FIM solutions are specifically designed to monitor changes in … Read more 6 Best File Integrity Monitoring Software in 2020

Oracle Audit Trail Best Practices for 2020

September 18, 2020

Depending on the success of your database audit trail program, creating an audit trail for your data log can either be a benign part of company protocol or a major nuisance. Several industries, from health care to finance to public works, require detailed reporting of data logs through an audit trail. When your company’s data … Read more Oracle Audit Trail Best Practices for 2020

SQL Server Security Best Practices for 2020

September 15, 2020

Whether you’re running an instance of open-source MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server, you need to be certain you have robust, high-quality security measures in place. This is extremely important for preventing malicious access to your database, particularly if sensitive or personal data is stored on your servers. In this article, I cover the essential SQL … Read more SQL Server Security Best Practices for 2020

7 Best Ransomware Protection in 2020

September 6, 2020

There are countless tools out there to help you monitor and manage the users and programs within your system, so you can prevent ransomeware attackers from striking. I’ve rounded up some of the best anti-ransomware tools out there to help you avoid sifting through the noise. My favorites are Security Event Manager or Patch Manager—each … Read more 7 Best Ransomware Protection in 2020

Have I Been Pwned?

August 27, 2020

If your email or password has been “pwned,” it means that your account security has been compromised. If you’re using the same password for multiple accounts and applications, then it is possible that several of your accounts have been compromised.

What is a Data Breach? Ultimate Guide to Cyber Security Breaches in 2020

August 23, 2020

As organizations invest more heavily in their digital infrastructure, the consequences of data breaches and cybersecurity attacks have increased in turn. Indeed, research from the Ponemon Institute indicates that the average cost of a data breach in 2018 rose by 6.4% compared with the previous year to a total of $3.86 million. Related to that, … Read more What is a Data Breach? Ultimate Guide to Cyber Security Breaches in 2020

What Is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)?

August 22, 2020

Definition of Data Loss Prevention Data loss prevention (DLP) refers to the process of safeguarding data to protect it against thefts and leaks. This is typically done through software identifying and monitoring sensitive data to ensure only authorized users are accessing it. DLP tools also help ensure those authorized users aren’t putting the data at … Read more What Is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)?

What Is User Provisioning?

August 21, 2020

In any enterprise there are a large number of users, including employees, managers, and clients. All these users need to have appropriate access to resources on the network, so they can do their jobs effectively and not be held back by needing to request access each time they need something. On the flipside, enterprises need to take care to protect private or personal data, sensitive resources, and vital security information—both from internal threats and from cyberhackers.

10 Best Data Loss Prevention Software in 2020

August 20, 2020

You have numerous options when it comes to data loss prevention (DLP) solutions. Investing in the right one for your company will help you to strengthen the security of your business and better ensure the trust your customers place in you is justified. In this article, I review the best DLP software available on the market today designed to help mitigate data breach risks.

Best NTFS Permissions Reporting Tools 2020

August 13, 2020

For most IT teams, selecting the right permissions reporting tools is a high priority. Understanding access rights across an organization’s network is crucial when striving to protect sensitive or confidential information and having proof of permissions management is a fundamental tenet of compliance with internal controls regulations.