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Axis awarded Cyber Essentials accreditation

1 Axis awarded Cyber Essentials accreditation

Axis Communications, the network video technology solutions provider, has recently received Cyber Essentials accreditation in the UK.

Tackle GDPR now or risk business failure, warns Canonical

2 Tackle GDPR now or risk business failure, warns Canonical

With less than two months until GDPR becomes mandatory, Canonical is warning companies are risking business failure by leaving compliance until the last minute.

Compromised Magento sites delivering malware

3 Compromised Magento sites delivering malware

By Amina Bashir, Paul Burbage, and Vitali Kremez or business risk analyst firm Flashpoint.

The Chargeback Company adds Enriched Alerts Service to its chargeback management platform

4 The Chargeback Company adds Enriched Alerts Service to its chargeback management platform

Up to 86% of chargebacks are likely caused by fraudulent actions from consumers, and claims have increased 41% over the last two years.

Parents slam video sharing sites for allowing children to view inappropriate content

5 Parents slam video sharing sites for allowing children to view inappropriate content

Over half of UK parents have condemned video sharing platforms, like Snapchat and YouTube, for failing to protect children from viewing unsuitable content online, according to new research.

RedSeal formalises channel partner programme to address growing global demand to model, measure and manage hybrid data centres

6 RedSeal formalises channel partner programme to address growing global demand to model, measure and manage hybrid data centres

RedSeal, the network modeling and cyber risk scoring solutions provider, has announced enhancements to its RedSeal Partner Program - providing partners with additional support, enablement and profit opportunities.

New research from SolarWinds MSP, with the Ponemon Institute, shows cybersecurity awareness doesn't fuel better preparation

7 New research from SolarWinds MSP, with the Ponemon Institute, shows cybersecurity awareness doesn't fuel better preparation

SolarWinds MSP, provider of scalable IT service management solutions to IT solution providers and MSPs, has released new research on senior security executives' awareness of and readiness for increased malware and ransomware threats.

Tintri and Commvault automate data protection for customer applications

8 Tintri and Commvault automate data protection for customer applications

Tintri, Inc., provider of enterprise cloud platforms, has announced its integration with Commvault software to allow joint customers to automate more aspects of their data protection processes for virtual machines (VMs).

Macro-less Word document attacks on the rise, Zero Day Malware variants jump 167 per cent

9 Macro-less Word document attacks on the rise, Zero Day Malware variants jump 167 per cent

WatchGuard Technologies, a leader in advanced network security solutions, has announced new research findings from its Internet Security Report for Q4 2017.

Atmosera Enterprise cloud security and compliance adoption increases as market favours cloud-based solutions

10 Atmosera Enterprise cloud security and compliance adoption increases as market favours cloud-based solutions

Atmosera has announced increasing adoption of its cloud security and compliance solutions as companies gravitate toward cloud-based environments for their mission critical applications.

Computer Security

Computer security is the protection of computer systems and information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It is a broad field that encompasses a wide range of topics, including:

  • Network security: This is the protection of computer networks from unauthorized access or attack. It includes things like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security policies.
  • Application security: This is the protection of software applications from vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. It includes things like code review, penetration testing, and security testing.
  • Data security: This is the protection of sensitive data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. It includes things like encryption, access control, and data backups.
  • Operational security: This is the protection of computer systems from threats that arise from human error or negligence. It includes things like user training, incident response procedures, and security awareness.

Cybersecurity

Cyber security is the practice of protecting computer systems and networks from digital attacks. These cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users via ransomware; or interrupting normal business processes.

There are many different types of cyber security threats, but some of the most common include:

  • Malware: Malware is software that is designed to harm a computer system. Malware can take many forms, including viruses, worms, trojans, and ransomware.
  • Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack that involves sending emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source. The goal of phishing is to trick the recipient into clicking on a malicious link or providing personal information.
  • Data breaches: A data breach is an incident in which sensitive data is exposed to unauthorized individuals. Data breaches can occur due to a variety of factors, including hacking, human error, and system vulnerabilities.

Cyber security is a critical issue for businesses of all sizes. In today's digital world, businesses rely on their computer systems and networks to operate. A cyber attack can have a devastating impact on a business, including financial losses, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust.

Cyber security is an ongoing challenge, but by taking steps to protect themselves, businesses can help to mitigate the risks of cyber attacks.

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