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How Vulnerable Are Supply Chains to Hacking?

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One of the first high-profile incidents of this occurring happened to Target in 2013. It’s also important for anyone involved in the supply chain to be regularly trained on best cybersecurity practices. Supply chains are also naturally enticing targets for cyber criminals — particularly cyber terrorists. Ongoing Training.

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5 Data Security Strategies Businesses Should Implement

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Smaller companies can’t afford to be lax with their cybersecurity. It has ranked #1 since 2013. While large corporations like these will continue to be targets for data breaches, small businesses are also at risk. It’s hard to overstate the importance of data security.

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The Complex Reality of Personal Data In The Credit Card Industry

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MasterCard announced the use of big data to help consumers more back in 2013. While banks have very robust security and cybersecurity, it’s important to hold them accountable as a provider of a service to you and to request clarification if you need it in any area. The answer is a little scarier than you might want to think.

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Online Traders Need to Take the Threats of Data Breaches Seriously

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Cybersecurity is an important factor to consider when engaging in online trading. This article will discuss the various cybersecurity risks associated with online trading and provide strategies for reducing these risks. It is essential for traders to be aware of the potential risks and take steps to mitigate them.

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7 Advantages of Using Encryption Technology for Data Protection

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That same year, as well as in 2013, there were two separate instances of more data loss via misplaced USB drives. The cybersecurity researcher who discovered it pointed out that the information likely came from many individual data breaches rather than one gigantic compromise. The devices containing the data were not encrypted.

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What Cyber Criminals Can Do With Your Metadata

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Target experienced one of the largest attacks in the history of retail America on or before Black Friday of 2013. Then they will start culling the data from multiple sources to produce a clear picture of that person’s vulnerabilities. The thieves installed data-stealing code onto card-swipe machines at every store.

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150+ Top Global Cloud Thought Leaders and Next Generation Leaders of 2021

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Mark Lynd – Cloud Thought Leader and Keynote Speaker for Cybersecurity, AI & IoT, Head of Digital Business CISSP, ISSAP & ISSMP. Jason is the author or coauthor of four books – The Agile Architecture Revolution (Wiley, 2013), Service Orient or Be Doomed! Follow Mark Lynd on Twitter and LinkedIn.