In the past decade, social engineering, ransomware and advanced persistent threats (APTs) are on the rise. These are threats that are difficult to defend against and can cause catastrophic damage to an organiza
Below are the most common and dangerous types of threats you must account for when creating a database security strategy. SQL Injections SQL injections are atype of cyberattackin which a threat actor inserts malicious code into a Structured Query Language (SQL) statement through an input field. ...
There are many ways to use the cloud; some, such as e-commerce, are familiar, while others are more niche and meet demanding technical and industry-specific needs. Here are some use cases that are common across organizations, regardless of their business segment. Disaster Recovery and Business...
Secure data on remote cloud systems DLP: Preventing data loss from various sources Causes of Data Leaks Three common causes of data leaks are: Insider threats— a malicious insider, or an attacker who has compromised a privileged user account, abuses their permissions and attempts to move data ...
‘selective endorsement,’ where known users verify the transactions. The advantage of this for businesses is that only participants with the appropriate access and permissions can maintain the transaction ledger. There are still a few issues with this method, including threats from insiders, but ...
The following are common functions that a DBMS performs: Administration tasks.A DBMS supports many typical database administration tasks, includingchange management, performance monitoring and tuning, security, and backup and recovery. Most database management systems are also responsible for automated roll...
Types of Data Security Data risk stems from the applications that data passes through and is used in. Because of this, there are several subtypes of data security that organizations must be aware of. Whether you employ a piecemeal or comprehensive approach to applying security solutions, it is ...
ERP systems are designed around a single, defined data structure (schema) that typically has a common database. This helps ensure that the information used across the enterprise is normalized and based on common definitions and user experiences. These core constructs are then interconnected with busi...
The best way to achieve this is through end-user education — teaching the people who use technology to defend computer systems, networks, and the information therein. At a minimum, cybersecurity awareness training ensures users can recognize and respond to common threats, like phishing, malware,...
Phishing:A phishing email, one of the most common cyber attack types, gets sent to an employee telling them they need to update their bank account password. They are led to a fake site, and a hacker collects all the information they put in. ...