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Healthcare | Free Full-Text | Manifestation and Progression of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease in a Predominately African American Population at a Multi-Specialty Healthcare Organization
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Songs for NPR Segues (2021 EP), by Hallelujah The Hills
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The World Is Most Certainly Haunted And I Am One Of Its Best Ghosts, by Hallelujah The Hills
Congratulations, you've made it to October 2020! We made a mix-tape, I think that's what you call this. It's October/Halloween themed. Some of this is new, some is old, some has never been released, and some were released in small easily ignorable ways. But here they are all together, 10 golden harvest tracks. It's also just about precisely 15 years since our first ever rehearsal as a band, which of course stirs the nostalgia, which is how the Slo-Mo demo reared its head, for instance.
Human Girl, by Guerilla Toss
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President Trump Visits Colorado as his Policies Wreak Havoc on Public Lands
Greater Sage-Grouse. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon President Donald Trump is visiting Colorado Springs today. He arrives as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), as part of his federal Department of the Interior, takes aim at regulations in place protecting millions of acres of public land cherished by millions of Coloradans, westerners, and an adaptable, dancing bird, which, like me, calls sagebrush country home.
Invisible aka Fileless Malware — Malware of the Month, June 2019 - Security Boulevard
Malware of the Month – Spanning Spotlight Series: June 2019 Our Malware of the Month series highlights one devastating malware after another. Last month, we profiled the Emotet malware and this month, we discuss Invisible aka Fileless Malware. What is Invisible Malware? Invisible Malware is the type of malware responsible for the increasing number of endpoint or zero-day attacks.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) — Web-based Application Security, Part 3 - Security Boulevard
With digital being the new normal, an attack on your organization’s web app, means a damaging attack on your brand, reputation and customer base – one that can be difficult to recover from. In this series on Web-based Application Security, we analyze critical vulnerabilities in web-based application security with practical ways to secure your organization (Read Part 1: Open Redirection Vulnerability and Part 2: Cross-Site Forgery). Let’s do a deep dive into Cross Site Scripting.
The Year of GDPR
It has almost been a year since the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on May 25, 2018. It was a watershed moment in the realm of data privacy – it made data protection a top priority for organization’s worldwide, put the spotlight on customer privacy and spawned stricter laws in California, Brazil, New Zealand and other states and countries.
Emotet: The Banking Trojan — Malware of the Month, May 2019 - Security Boulevard
Malware of the Month – Spanning Spotlight Series: May 2019 Year-on-year the number, intensity and “smartness” of malware attacks is rapidly increasing, which is why it is no surprise that a Gallup poll found that people are more worried about cybercrime than violent physical crimes. For organizations too, recovery from a cyberattack is expensive – as per a report by IBM and Ponemon, the average data breach costs $3.86 million.
Security Boulevard
It has almost been a year since the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on May 25, 2018. It was a watershed moment in the realm of data privacy – it made data protection a top priority for organization’s worldwide, put the spotlight on customer privacy and spawned stricter laws in California, Brazil, New Zealand and other states and countries.
Security Boulevard
With the pervasiveness of an organization, large or small, having a digital presence, web-based application security has been gaining importance. edgescan’s Vulnerability Stats Report 2019 finds that even though application vulnerabilities form 19% of vulnerabilities in enterprise IT systems (network vulnerabilities account for the remaining 81%), application vulnerabilities are either high or critical risk, compared to just 2% of network vulnerabilities.
Web-based Application Security Part 1: Open Redirection Vulnerability
Web application security, which applies specifically to the security of websites, web applications and web services, is increasingly becoming a top priority for organizations worldwide. To understand why, consider that one in four organizations has experienced a web app breach in the past 12 months. In fact, a 2018 software security report noted that more than 85% of web apps have at least one security vulnerability.
Security Boulevard
Web application security, which applies specifically to the security of websites, web applications and web services, is increasingly becoming a top priority for organizations worldwide. To understand why, consider that one in four organizations has experienced a web app breach in the past 12 months. In fact, a 2018 software security report noted that more than 85% of web apps have at least one security vulnerability.
Security Boulevard
Across the world, cybersecurity has moved from the shadows to center stage, due to increasing malware attacks and the soaring cost of resultant damages [predicted to rise to $6 trillion annually by 2021].
Spear-Phishing: The Smart Malware
Protecting your organization from phishing has never been more important. In this blog, I examine a particularly smart phishing mechanism called spear-phishing, which is increasingly becoming popular, mainly because it’s irresistibly clickable. And that is because it is expertly fine-tuned to target “you.” Rationale Behind Spear-Phishing Using sophisticated background research, hackers craft the phishing email to hone in on (or spear) specific individuals within an organization.
Security Boulevard
Protecting your organization from phishing has never been more important. In this blog, I examine a particularly smart phishing mechanism called spear-phishing, which is increasingly becoming popular, mainly because it’s irresistibly clickable.
Gov. Gordon should hold Washington to its sage grouse deal
Two Greater sage grouse males strut on a snow-covered Sublette County lek. (photo by Elizabeth Boehm courtesy of The National Audubon Society) January 11, 2019 by Brian Rutledge Wyoming has repeatedly had to stand up and be a leader in the West, bringing people together to find solutions to difficult challenges. The sage grouse issue is no exception. Since 2007, guided by then-Governors Freudenthal and Mead, Wyoming has been the stalwart voice of reason.
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Your Organization’s Safety Plan
From natural disasters, errant employees, malware to even a rodent with an appetite for cables — the likelihood of an organization suffering a data disaster has never been greater. An organization’s best defense is to plan for business continuity and disaster recovery by using best practices that guide organizations to possibly prevent and/or better manage an (unpredictable) disruptive event. An organization cannot risk the catastrophic damage to data and reputation that a breach can cost.
Security Boulevard
Home » Cybersecurity » Data Security » Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Your Organization’s Safety Plan Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Your Organization’s Safety Plan From natural disasters, errant employees, malware to even a rodent with an appetite for cables — the likelihood of an organization suffering a data disaster has never been greater.
Gone Phishing: Everything You Need to Know About the Ever Present Threat to Your Data
Phishing is fast becoming malware’s favorite vector, proving to be incredibly pervasive with 76 percent of businesses having reported to being a victim of a phishing attack in the last year. The scams are all-encompassing. Numerous instances, like the case of the hacking of Clinton’s campaign chair and tech giants Facebook and Google losing $100M to a supplier impersonator, show that even the most tech-savvy and sophisticated can be phished too.
Security Boulevard
Phishing is fast becoming malware’s favorite vector, proving to be incredibly pervasive with 76 percent of businesses having reported to being a victim of a phishing attack in the last year. The scams are all-encompassing. Numerous instances, like the case of the hacking of Clinton’s campaign chair and tech giants Facebook and Google losing $100M to a supplier impersonator, show that even the most tech-savvy and sophisticated can be phished too.
From Reactive to Proactive: Security as the Bedrock of the SDLC
From Reactive to Proactive: Security as the Bedrock of the SDLC Secure code development should be a priority, not an afterthought, and adopting the software development life cycle process is a great way to start. The increasing dependence on software in every aspect of our lives makes us more vulnerable to cybercrime. Not only are breaches getting more ingenious and frequent, but they are also getting more expensive in terms of cost and damage to reputation.
Pinpointing risky employee behaviors enables IT leaders to reduce risk
In the first half of 2018, more than 4.5 billion digital records were compromised in data breaches, according to research from Gemalto’s “2018: Data Privacy and New Regulations Take Center Stage” report. With the value of each lost or stolen record set at roughly $148, the financial and operational impact of data loss has never been so costly.
How to combat departing employee-induced data loss
Employee-induced data loss — whether intentional or not — can wreak havoc on businesses and has become an increasingly common occurrence thanks to high employee turnover rates.
Security Boulevard
This October is the 15th annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), an initiative to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity that grows stronger by the year in significance and scope. This is no surprise given that breaches and malware attacks are getting more frequent, and they don’t discriminate against industry.
SaaS adoption is on the rise, but so is data loss
The mass adoption of cloud-based applications is no longer exclusive to private enterprises. Education, health care and government agencies are rapidly adopting software-as-a-service solutions to cut costs and improve productivity and efficiency. More than 70 percent of state government CIOs are “cloud first,” and both state and local government organizations are continuing to embrace SaaS offerings such as G Suite or Office 365.
As cloud adoption increases, so does data loss
The mass adoption of cloud-based applications is no longer exclusive to private enterprises. Education, health care and government agencies are rapidly adopting software-as-a-service solutions to cut costs and improve productivity and efficiency. More than 70 percent of state government CIOs are “cloud first,” and both state and local government organizations are continuing to embrace SaaS offerings such as G Suite or Office 365.
Learning Held Hostage – How to Prepare for and Prevent Data Loss Due to Ransomware - Security Boulevard
At the beginning of 2018, the FBI and the Department of Education Inspector General revealed that hackers had tried to sell over 100 million private records from almost 100 schools and businesses as of the end of last year.
Achieving compliance: GDPR, CCPA and beyond
AB 375, or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018, was signed into law by California Governor, Jerry Brown, on June 28, 2018 and is recognized as one of the toughest privacy laws in the U.S. The statute requires companies to disclose to California residents what information is being collected on them and how it will be used. Companies have 18-months to prepare for this new law to go into effect; it’s set to begin in January 2020.
Tips to Prevent Office 365 Data Loss as a Result of Ransomware
Over the past year, the rise in number and sophistication of ransomware attacks has skyrocketed. According to a Global Ransomware Study from SentinelOne, more than half (56%) of businesses surveyed suffered ransomware attacks in the last 12 months. Companies experienced, on average, five ransomware attacks during the same period of time. Ransomware attacks are not cheap. The report revealed that these kinds of attacks are costing individual businesses an average of $833,716.53, per annum.
Tips to Prevent Office 365 Data Loss as a Result of Ransomware
Over the past year, the rise in number and sophistication of ransomware attacks has skyrocketed. According to a Global Ransomware Study from SentinelOne, more than half (56%) of businesses surveyed suffered ransomware attacks in the last 12 months. Companies experienced, on average, five ransomware attacks during the same period of time. Ransomware attacks are not cheap. The report revealed that these kinds of attacks are costing individual businesses an average of $833,716.53, per annum.
Security Boulevard
On June 28 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB 375, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018. The statute, seen as one of the toughest privacy laws in the United States, will require companies to tell California residents what information is being collected and how it’s used. You have 18 months to get ready.
GDPR 2.0 Comes to the United States
On June 28 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB 375, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018. The statute, seen as one of the toughest privacy laws in the United States, will require companies to tell California residents what information is being collected and how it’s used. You have 18 months to get ready.
Security Boulevard
You need no convincing — report after report confirms the same — as do the headlines. Ransomware attacks are increasing, getting more sophisticated and sparing no industry. The latest Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report says ransomware doubled from last year and is the more prevalent variety of malicious software, found in 39 percent of malware-related cases.
Security Boulevard
We’ve made it all the way to number 10 in our blog series, and just in in time for Friday, May 25, 2018, the date the GDPR will become enforceable. But relax, we’re here to provide you with peace of mind in the last blog of our GDPR series with tips and pointers to keep you GDPR compliant — on May 25, and beyond. As we have reiterated before, GDPR compliance is an ongoing journey and in many ways the interpretation of its articles will significantly evolve after it takes effect.
Security Boulevard
In the last three blogs of our GDPR series, we examine the impact of the GDPR on your organization, Spanning and SaaS providers in general. In this blog we take a look at our journey to GDPR compliance and provide you with tips for your own organization. As of February 2018, all Spanning products and services are compliant with the GDPR. The privacy and security of the data we protect with our SaaS backup solutions for G Suite, Office 365, and Salesforce is of paramount importance to us.
Countdown to GDPR #8: What is the GDPR Impact on SaaS Providers?
In our GDPR series to date we’ve analyzed the important directives and ways for you to be compliant with them. In our final three blogs, we examine the impact of GDPR on your organization, Spanning and SaaS providers in general. One of the key changes in GDPR, from its predecessor — the Data Protection Directive — is that the onus of accountability for data protection is shared between controller (direct service providers) and processor (third-party service providers like SaaS companies).
Countdown to GDPR #8: What is the GDPR Impact on SaaS Providers?
In our GDPR series to date we’ve analyzed the important directives and ways for you to be compliant with them. In our final three blogs, we examine the impact of GDPR on your organization, Spanning and SaaS providers in general. One of the key changes in GDPR, from its predecessor — the Data Protection Directive — is that the onus of accountability for data protection is shared between controller (direct service providers) and processor (third-party service providers like SaaS companies).
Countdown to GDPR #7: Data Protection Impact Assessment
We’ve made it to #7 in our 10-part GDPR blog series.
Security Boulevard
We’ve made it to #7 in our 10-part GDPR blog series. In this blog post, we tackle Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and what it may mean for your organization. GDPR’s Article 35 is all about the DPIA. Compliance will vary for each company. Two aspects of the DPIA, however, are pretty clear: assess high-risk projects with new applications of technology and consult your DPO. What are your concerns about the GDPR? Tweet me @scarabeetle using #CountdowntoGDPR, or add a comment below.
Security Boulevard
To prepare for the upcoming GDPR we’re doing a series of blogs about key regulations and ways to be compliant with them. GDPR is closing in, and we’re close at its heels having crossed the halfway mark on our GDPR Countdown. At #6 we examine the GDPR’s impact on Data Transfers. An entire GDPR chapter is devoted to Data Transfers to “third countries or international organisations” — those outside of the European Economic Area (EEA).
Countdown to GDPR #5: Data Security and Privacy Policies
To prepare for the upcoming GDPR we’re doing a series of blogs about key regulations and ways to be compliant with them. In Part 1 we discussed the Right to Be Forgotten in Part 2 we spoke about Privacy by Design and by Default, in Part 3 we understood why Designating Data a Protection Officer (DPO) may be the new norm and in Part 4 we detailed the impact GDPR will have on customer communication and experience.
Security Boulevard
To prepare for the upcoming GDPR we’re doing a series of blogs about key regulations and ways to be compliant with them. In Part 1 we discussed the Right to Be Forgotten in Part 2 we spoke about Privacy by Design and by Default , in Part 3 we understood why Designating Data a Protection Officer (DPO) may be the new norm and in Part 4 we detailed the impact GDPR will have on customer communication and experience.
Security Boulevard
Data privacy and security have moved to the forefront of boardroom visibility in 2018. Constant focus on how we manage personally identifiable information (PII) and personal health information (PHI) is moving in a new direction.
Countdown to GDPR #4: Impact on Customer Communication and Experience
To prepare for the upcoming GDPR we’re doing a series of blogs about key regulations and ways to be compliant with them. In Part 1 we discussed the Right to Be Forgotten, in Part 2 we spoke about Privacy by Design and by Default and in Part 3 we understood why Designating Data a Protection Officer (DPO) may be the new norm. In this blog, we analyze the all-important aspect of the customer. What changes will the GDPR have on customer communication and experience?
Security Boulevard
To prepare for the upcoming GDPR we’re doing a series of blogs about key regulations and ways to be compliant with them. In Part 1 we discussed the Right to Be Forgotten, in Part 2 we spoke about Privacy by Design and by Default and in Part 3 we understood why Designating Data a Protection Officer (DPO) may be the new norm. In this blog, we analyze the all-important aspect of the customer. What changes will GDPR have on customer communication and experience?
Ransomware Targets Education: How Do You Protect Your Data? - Security Boulevard
Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and not just in business and government — they also increasingly occur in education. In fact, in a warning issued on Jan. 31, 2018, the FBI and the Department of Education inspector General stated that hackers have tried to sell over 100 million private records from almost 100 schools and businesses as of the end of last year.
Countdown to GDPR #3: Do You Need a Data Protection Officer? - Security Boulevard
To prepare for the upcoming GDPR we’re doing a series of blogs about key regulations and ways to be compliant with them. In Part 1 we discussed the Right to Be Forgotten and in Part 2 we spoke about Privacy by Design and by Default. In this blog we analyze the emerging role of the Data Protection Officer. Is it all hype or a must-have?
HIPAA: Check your Backup and Restore Solution - Security Boulevard
Despite the huge damage of a data breach in terms of cost, reputation, and business losses, backup and recovery systems are currently in use at only 45% of surveyed healthcare organizations, and more than 38% are not planning to use backup and recovery systems at all. Why put yourself and your organization under the looming stress and liability of a PHI data breach?
Are Meltdown and Spectre Security Threats to SaaS Companies Like Spanning? - Security Boulevard
Everyone is talking about Meltdown and Spectre, and for good reason. Here’s what you need to know about your data protected by Spanning Backup, by our Principal Security Engineer Brian Rutledge. Meltdown breaks the most fundamental isolation between user applications and the operating system. This attack allows a program to access the memory, and thus also the secrets, of other programs and the operating system. Spectre breaks the isolation between different applications.
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