5 Security Steps to Protect Users from Ransomware
|
 |
|
Proactive Ransomware Security Measures
Click through for five steps organizations can take to protect users and data from ransomware attacks, as identified by WinMagic COO Mark Hickman.
Advanced security hacking techniques known as ”ransomware attacks” are on the rise, especially in the health care industry. Ransomware occurs when a cyber criminal encrypts an unsuspecting user’s data and demands payment in return for access. In most cases, there is not much to be done if data is stolen by a cyber criminal, and while it’s difficult to say whether any of these attacks could have been prevented, it is important to know about the proactive security measures organizations can take against acts such as ransomware. In this slideshow, WinMagic COO Mark Hickman offers five tips for protecting against ransomware.
Related Topics : Unisys, Stimulus Package, Security Breaches, Symantec, Electronic Surveillance
PAM Solutions: Critical to Securing Privileged Access
To protect the company from those insiders who abuse their privileged access and from hackers with stolen credentials, many companies are turning to a privileged access management (PAM) solution. ... More >>
How Can We Fix the Fake News Problem?
Is fake news a security issue? Some say yes, as it can be used as a social engineering tool to spread disinformation and conceivably to get unsuspecting users to click on malicious links. ... More >>
The World According to Blockchain
Blockchain comes with many costs and is surrounded by confusion. Here, we examine realistic use cases, drawbacks and the potential of blockchain. ... More >>
