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9 Ways to Prevent Third-Party Data Breaches in 2021
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Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
August 26, 2021
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A Pie Chart of the Biggest Data Breaches [Revised for 2021]
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A Pie Chart of the Biggest Data Breaches [Revised for 2021]

Below is a pie chart representing the percentage contribution of each data breach victim to the 57 largest data breaches of all time.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
August 19, 2021
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What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)?
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What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)?

This is a complete overview of data loss prevention (DLP). Learn about DLP best practices in this in-depth post.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
August 20, 2021
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The Amex Partner Data Breach and Downstream Liability
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The Amex Partner Data Breach and Downstream Liability

Learn more about the recent American Express data breach notification and what it means for cardholders worldwide.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
August 26, 2021
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How to Prevent Data Breaches in 2021
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How to Prevent Data Breaches in 2021

Data breaches occur when information security and data security are compromised, resulting in sensitive information being exposed, copied, or stolen.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
August 26, 2021
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What are Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)?
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What are Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)?

Indicators of compromise (IOCs) are pieces of forensic data, such as system log entries, system files or network traffic that identify malicious activity.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
August 27, 2021
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What is Sensitive Data?
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What is Sensitive Data?

Sensitive data is information that must be protected against unauthorized access.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
August 27, 2021
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What is Defense in Depth?
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What is Defense in Depth?

Defense in depth is a cyber security strategy that uses a series of layered, redundant defensive measures to protect sensitive data, PII and other assets.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
August 20, 2021
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What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?
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What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Protected health information (PHI) is any information about health status, provision of health care or payment for health care that is created or collected
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
August 26, 2021
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What is Data Security?
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What is Data Security?

Data security is the process of protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access and corruption throughout its lifecycle.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
August 25, 2021
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9 Ways to Prevent Third-Party Data Breaches in 2021
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9 Ways to Prevent Third-Party Data Breaches in 2021

This is a complete guide to preventing third-party data breaches. Learn about how organizations like yours are keeping themselves and their customers safe.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
August 26, 2021
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What is a Data Leak? Stop Giving Cybercriminals Free Access
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What is a Data Leak? Stop Giving Cybercriminals Free Access

A data leak is when sensitive data is accidentally exposed physically, on the Internet or any other form including lost hard drives or laptops.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
September 14, 2021
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Don’t Use Production Data In Your Test Environment: The Impact Of Leaked Test Credentials
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Don’t Use Production Data In Your Test Environment: The Impact Of Leaked Test Credentials

Read about why your third-party vendors and test environments should not contain production data, and how to protect your customers by taking a few steps.
Kaushik Sen
Kaushik Sen
August 24, 2021
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Spotify Resets User Passwords to Protect Against Third Party Data Breaches
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Spotify Resets User Passwords to Protect Against Third Party Data Breaches

The LinkedIn data breach compromised hundreds of thousands of passwords, leaving accounts wide open across numerous sites. Spotify took action.
UpGuard Team
UpGuard Team
August 26, 2021
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116 Must-Know Data Breach Statistics for 2021
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116 Must-Know Data Breach Statistics for 2021

116 data breach statistics that cover risk, cost, prevention, industry trends, and more. Assess and analyze these stats and learn to prevent data breaches.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
August 27, 2021
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What is a Data Breach?
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What is a Data Breach?

A data breach is the intentional or unintentional release of secure or private/confidential information to an untrusted environment.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
August 25, 2021
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The LastPass Vulnerability and the Future of Password Security
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The LastPass Vulnerability and the Future of Password Security

Password managers are convenient but easily compromised. Read more to learn what the future has in store for password security.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
August 26, 2021
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