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What is cyber security? What are the measures taken to counter it?

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  What Is Cyber Security? Cyber-security is an important tool to protect both an organization's IT infrastructure and an individual's personal data. In the digital age, more organizations need to strengthen their cyber-security to protect themselves against hackers and other cyber threats. As a result, governments have enacted data regulations to help organizations improve their cyber-security. MSSPs, or managed security service providers, offer tools and services to protect businesses and personal information. Cybersecuirty Consultant A Cybersecuirty Consultant is a professional who helps a business or an individual with cybersecurity. Whether physical attacks or hackers are the threat, a cybersecurity consultant can help you find a solution to your problem. They can explain the complexities of cybersecurity in digital terms. A cybersecurity consultant can also assist with on-board issues, prevent natural disasters, and provide immediate relief in the event of a breach. A bach...

What damages could one claim in a data breach?

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What damages could one claim in a data theft lawsuit? The answer depends on the circumstances of the case. For example, it may be possible to claim that the company was negligent in handling patient data or that the company had no idea that the information contained in the systems would be vulnerable to hackers.  In addition to the breach itself, there may also be other damages associated with the leak, such as the cost of forensic investigations after the data was stolen. Further, the victim may have to hire credit monitoring services and spend time recovering from the incident. Finally, if the defendant knew of the breach, it may have taken appropriate measures to prevent fraud or other losses.  In these cases, the plaintiff may claim that the company knew of the risk but failed to take action or was unaware of the breach. Medical Identity Theft As medical records are increasingly shared online, more people may be at risk for medical identity theft. In such a situation, the ...

Biggest Cybersecurity Challenges in 2022

The last couple of years has been far from ordinary, both for cybersecurity and business in general. The COVID-19 pandemic has permanently changed how business is done, and cybercriminals have adapted to these changes, tailoring their tactics to the new reality. While 2020 and 2021 have been exceptional years for cyberattacks, there is little indication that things will return to “normal” in 2022. Instead, cyber threat actors have tried new tactics and techniques, found them successful, and added them to their core arsenal. In 2021, several cyberattack campaigns and cyber threat actors became household names as the impacts of cyberattacks were felt far beyond their target companies. The modern threat landscape comprises more significant, flashier, and higher-impact attacks as cybercrime becomes increasingly professionalized and cyber threat actors look to extract maximum value or impact from their attacks. Below, we look at the significant challenges that businesses face through 2021 ...