datasecurity - Security World Trend Now

The Evolving Landscape: Navigating Defense-In-Depth and Data Security in the Cloud Era

Morgan Sarah2 years ago012 mins

Adapting Defense-in-Depth for Data Security in the Cloud The Concept of Defense-in-Depth in Cybersecurity Defense-in-depth is a longstanding concept in cybersecurity, derived from military strategy and employed by the National Security Agency to protect systems against a variety of attacks. It involves implementing multiple layers of independent protective measures to safeguard digital assets and information….

TransUnion Defends Data Security Following Hacker’s Data Leak

Nguyen Michael2 years ago09 mins

Data Breaches: TransUnion Denies Breach After Hacker Publishes Allegedly Stolen Data Introduction TransUnion, a leading credit reporting firm, has denied suffering a data breach after a hacker published approximately 3GB of allegedly stolen data from the company’s systems. The hacker, operating under the pseudonym ‘USDoD,’ claims to have obtained the information of around 58,000 individuals,…

GitLab Users Beware: Update Now to Secure Your Data

Morgan Sarah2 years ago010 mins

GitLab Users Urgently Advised to Update Servers to Protect Against Critical Flaw Date: August 25, 2023 Author: Introduction GitLab, the popular web-based Git repository management platform, has issued a critical security advisory urging its users to update their servers promptly. The advisory addresses a newly discovered flaw, CVE-2023-5009, which poses a significant threat to the…

Striking the Balance: Safeguarding Privacy in Open Government Data

Patel Maya2 years ago010 mins

De-Identifying Government Datasets: Techniques and Governance Introduction The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently released a comprehensive guide titled “De-Identifying Government Datasets: Techniques and Governance.” This publication aims to provide government agencies with specific guidance on how to effectively remove identifying information from datasets, reducing privacy risks associated with the collection, processing,…

Striking the Balance: Unlocking the Potential of De-Identifying Government Datasets

Patel Maya2 years ago08 mins

De-Identifying Government Datasets: Techniques and Governance Introduction The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently published Special Publication (SP) 800-188, titled “De-Identifying Government Datasets: Techniques and Governance.” This publication aims to provide guidance to government agencies on the proper use of de-identification techniques to reduce privacy risks associated with collecting, processing, archiving, distributing,…

Navigating the Complexities: Protecting Data in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Patel Maya2 years ago09 mins

The Evolving Role of Cybersecurity Compliance Officers in the Age of AI Introduction The depiction of hackers in movies has long focused on the solitary figure typing furiously in a dark basement. However, the reality of cybersecurity in the digital age is far different. Enter the cybersecurity compliance officer, a key player responsible for ensuring…

Ransomware on the Rise: Unveiling the New 3AM Weapon

Reynolds Alex2 years ago08 mins

# New Ransomware Attack Deploys 3AM as Backup Plan *By * A LockBit affiliate recently launched a new ransomware family called 3AM in a recent attack after LockBit’s execution was blocked. According to Broadcom’s Symantec Threat Hunter Team, the 3AM ransomware attempts to disable multiple security and backup tools and delete volume shadow copies to…

The Growing Threat: Exploring the Alarming Rise of Ransomware Attacks on the Healthcare Sector

Reynolds Alex2 years ago010 mins

The growing threat of Rhysida ransomware to healthcare organizations Healthcare organizations in the United States are facing an alarming rise in ransomware attacks, with the Rhysida ransomware group emerging as a significant threat. The group, which gained prominence earlier this year, has recently claimed responsibility for an attack on Singing River Health System in Mississippi,…

IBM’s New Data Security Broker Enhances Multicloud Encryption

Reynolds Alex2 years ago012 mins

IBM Introduces Cloud Security Compliance Center Data Security Broker for Multicloud Environments IBM has unveiled its new Cloud Security Compliance Center Data Security Broker, designed to simplify the encryption of personally identifiable information (PII) in distributed multicloud environments. The upgraded security center offers format-preserving encryption (FPE) capabilities at the database field and file levels, providing…

The Data Dilemma: Understanding Rwanda’s New Privacy Landscape

Patel Maya2 years ago014 mins

Report: Rwanda Enacts Personal Data and Privacy Protection Law The Importance of Data Protection and Privacy Laws Data protection and privacy laws are crucial in safeguarding citizens’ personal information, preventing unauthorized use of data, and establishing accountability for organizations that handle sensitive information. These laws enable individuals to retain control over their personal data while…