Blog Posts Tagged with "Privileges"
Managing the Social Impact of Least Privilege
December 10, 2012 Added by:Paul Kenyon
In organizations where IT policy hasn’t been enforced or where users expect to have full autonomy over PCs, the transition to least privilege desktops must be carefully planned, so the IT department doesn’t face a user revolt. Make sure to set users’ expectations accordingly...
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Top Five Fundamentals of Network Security
June 14, 2012 Added by:Megan Berry
There are many factors that can bring down your networks and compromise data, including criminals, carelessness and disgruntled employees. The hardware, software, and policies that make up the layers of network security defend your company’s systems from these threats. What are the most common threats?
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How Mobile Apps are Invading Your Privacy: An Infographic
June 08, 2012 Added by:Fergal Glynn
With millions of mobile apps receiving billions of downloads, it is important that users are aware of the risks they face when downloading and using apps. This infographic uses real world cases to outline the threat to user privacy posed by mobile apps...
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Apple's Crystal Prison and the Future of Open Platforms
June 06, 2012 Added by:Electronic Frontier Foundation
Apps that require administrative privileges are impossible to install on an iOS device without jailbreaking it. This includes apps that let you firewall your device and secure your internet traffic with OpenVPN. Jailbreaking also helps security and privacy researchers to see if apps are leaking data...
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Keeping Technology Staff Honest
June 05, 2012 Added by:Jayson Wylie
Technology staff, on occasion, have had an all-access pass to all data on Window’s networks. This creates an environment where the support staff has exposure in having access to sensitive and confidential stuff stored in the most private parts of the organization’s data stores...
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Why Do You Need Privileged Identity Management?
April 30, 2012 Added by:DHANANJAY ROKDE
Most access provided is typically role-based. However, many forget to consider factors like data classification and ownership. Network, system and database managers get access to what they are responsible for, but there are five questions that need to be asked...
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CISSP Reloaded Domain Six: Operations Security
April 18, 2012 Added by:Javvad Malik
Some argue that operations security is primarily focused around IT and bring up the old argument of IT vs infosec and the baggage that comes along with that. It’s an argument as old as whether PC’s are better than Macs, Ninja’s could beat Pirates or Cagney was better than Lacey...
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Ten Ways to Handle Insider Threats
April 18, 2012 Added by:Brent Huston
Tough economic times make it tempting for an employee to switch his white hat to a black one for financial gain. Insider threats also include contractors, auditors, and anyone who has authorized access to systems. How can you minimize the risk? Here are a few tips...
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CISSP Reloaded - Domain Two: Access Controls
March 07, 2012 Added by:Javvad Malik
Understand who’s trying to get access and choose the control that will really protect you. Or rather, I should say, the control should protect you long enough for you to do something about it. Otherwise you might find yourself as the person holding a knife in a gunfight...
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Database Security TLAs Make Me LOL
February 15, 2012 Added by:Josh Shaul
I can only imagine what folks go through when they’re shopping for solutions to improve databases security. Do you want DAM? DAP? DAMP? DSP? DLP? WAF? To improve the security of your databases, you’re probably going to need some or all of the following capabilities...
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It's Time to Evolve How We Protect Our Data
January 24, 2012 Added by:Josh Shaul
Advanced systems for protecting databases have been available for several years now, and have become mature and reliable technology. Databases can be locked down with secure configurations, strong access controls, and effective patch management strategies...
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Data Loss Prevention: Step 2 - Manage Privileges
December 13, 2011 Added by:Rafal Los
Getting back to basics is critical, and one of the most basic of basics is managing the rights to your data, your systems, and your critical operations. Let's take a critical, step-by-step look at how managing privileges can greatly decrease your likelihood of leaking data...
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