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Optimizing PCI compliance in financial institutions

CIO

Having segmentation between infrastructure providing data processing and data storage is an example of a broad IT security architectural pattern. All other needs, for example, authentication, encryption, log management, system configuration, would be treated the same—by using the architectural patterns available.

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11 Tips to Keep Your Company’s IT Systems Safe

Invid Group

Encourage the use of password managers for secure generation and storage of complex passwords. Consider implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible to enhance security. Use encryption protocols such as HTTPS for web traffic and encryption tools for data storage.

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Cloud Computing in Banking: All You Need to Know Before Moving to the Cloud

KitelyTech

The scalability of cloud services allows banks to increase or decrease their storage and processing capacity based on changing demand levels. The costs associated with cloud computing can also be prohibitive for some banks, as they may have to pay for hardware and software upgrades or additional storage space.

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CVE-2020-2040: Critical Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in PAN-OS Devices Disclosed

Tenable

PAN-OS devices that have enabled the captive portal or multi-factor authentication features are vulnerable to a critical buffer overflow flaw. On September 9, Palo Alto Networks (PAN) published nine security advisories for a series of vulnerabilities affecting PAN-OS , a custom operating system (OS) found in PAN’s next-generation firewalls.

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Be a Cyber Defender and Protect Your Mobile Devices!

Ivanti

Turn on your mobile device’s screen lock with biometric authentication such as iOS’ Face ID or Android’s fingerprint or Face Unlock, or Samsung’s Iris unlock. Never share your credentials with anyone and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your online accounts and remote access services such as Virtual Private Networks (VPN).

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What Is cloud security?

Lacework

The 1990s also saw the rise of firewalls and antivirus programs, as organizations (and individuals) began storing and sharing more personal information online. You’ll have limited ability to configure the servers, storage, and networking devices. Use Multi-Factor Authentication. Secure Endpoints. Access Management.

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Telehealth and Cybersecurity: 3 Best practices to ensure data security in remote patient care

Trigent

Three best practices to ensure data security in remote patient care are: Multi-factor authentication of identity. Simple user/password authentication and authorization will not suffice in such scenarios. It could be a 2F authentication or token from a verified phone number associated with the account and a strong password.