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Let’s be blunt: the mindset that “our data isn’t that sensitive” is a dangerous delusion. It’s a blind spot that leaves organizations vulnerable and undermines the very purpose of collecting and storing information in the first place. We need to shift the paradigm. All data is sensitive. It’s not just about Social Security numbers, credit…
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As security professionals, we are constantly bombarded with threats. The news cycles are filled with tales of sophisticated phishing campaigns, novel malware strains, and the ever-evolving tactics of network intruders. We diligently patch our endpoints, implement robust firewalls, and train our users to be wary of social engineering ploys. These are vital defenses, the frontline…
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For years, the mantra of cybersecurity echoed the “perimeter.” Firewalls stood tall like digital Hadrian’s Walls, antivirus software patrolled the gates, and email filters acted as vigilant sentries. This approach focused on keeping the “bad guys” out and offered a tangible sense of security. We could see the defenses, watch them in action, and feel a semblance…
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A survey from Rubrik Zero Labs reveals that 90% of IT and security leaders experienced cyberattacks in the past year, and 20% reported an attack every other week on average. Those are merely attacks, but attacks have consequences. 30% reported on-premise data breaches, 28% a cloud or SaaS breach, and 26% reported ransomware. And the…
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What is a Database? A database is a software solution that stores, manipulates, and retrieves data. Think of an Excel spreadsheet, but a database operates on a much larger scale. A database is like thousands of Excel spreadsheets, some with millions of rows, accessed simultaneously by thousands of individuals. To be accurate, that is a…
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Tracking data changes is a cornerstone of good recordkeeping and data integrity. In the highly regulated world of banking and financial institutions, the ability to accurately track and reconstruct changes to data is not merely a best practice but a fundamental regulatory requirement. Financial institutions handle customer information and transactional data, where even a minor,…
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We live in an era of relentless cyber threats. Headlines scream about ransomware attacks, data breaches, and sophisticated phishing campaigns. In response, organizations often scramble to bolster their perimeter defenses, upgrade endpoint security, and implement the latest network monitoring tools. While these measures are undoubtedly important, there’s a silent crisis brewing within the digital heart…
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As security professionals, we are wired to look outward. The flashing red lights, the ominous port scans, the whispers of sophisticated APTs – these are the narratives that grab our attention. We build digital fortresses, moats of firewalls, and sentry towers of intrusion detection systems, all pointing toward a faceless external adversary. And why wouldn’t…
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Why is Database Security So Critical? A serious data breach means someone got into your database and stole data. Databases are the gatekeepers of your data, and anyone who wants to get it must get it from the database. While you should protect all infrastructure components, none is more important than the database. Regardless of…
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Let’s be honest. For many outside the dedicated database teams, those servers humming away in the data center feel like mysterious black boxes. They hold critical information, the lifeblood of your organization, yet their inner workings often remain shrouded in inexplicable technical jargon. This lack of visibility can breed a dangerous assumption: a belief that…
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We, as security professionals, operate in a realm of logic, risk assessment, and proactive defense. We preach the layered security model, the principle of least privilege, and the importance of defense in depth. Yet, there’s a persistent, almost baffling, undercurrent in our field: the belief that application-level security is the ultimate bastion, a shield sufficient…
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Introduction PCI-DSS is a security standard published by credit card companies (PCI is the Payment Card Industry, and DSS stands for Data Security Standard). It is a mandatory requirement for anyone processing credit cards. PCI-DSS version 4.0.1 is an almost 400-page document, so this article isn’t replacing it. But we help translate PCI-DSS to practical…
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A reactive forensic investigation is the IT equivalent of a detective analyzing a crime scene. Just as Sherlock Holmes reconstructed the events of a crime through clues, traces, and deductive methods, reactive forensics seeks to answer essential questions like who did it, when, how, etc.? Basically – what happened? Evidence Collection Holmes analyzes every detail…
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When people hear auditing and monitoring, they can easily assume they refer to the same thing. After all, both involve keeping an eye on IT systems, right? While both terms have multiple meanings, without qualifiers, they relate to functions that serve different purposes and leverage unrelated tools and technologies. Understanding these differences is fundamental to…
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Introduction Oracle auditing is a large, complex, and confusing subject with many technology options. We aim to demystify those and help you make educated technology choices, guiding you to a solution that works for you. From capturing data to getting value from it and from a DIY to high-end solutions, let’s explore Oracle auditing. Capture…
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Introduction SQL Server auditing is a large and complex subject with many technology options. We aim to demystify those and help you make educated technology choices, guiding you to a solution that works for you. From capturing data to getting value from it and from a DIY to high-end solutions, let’s explore the world of…
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Introduction In today’s data-driven world, privacy and security are more crucial than ever before. Data masking solutions help protect personal, financial, and business-critical information. Selecting the right solution is essential to a successful masking project and effective protection of your sensitive information. Misleading Terminology Many vendors use terms like Anonymization, Pseudonymization, Tokenization, Hashing, Encryption, Reduction,…
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Introduction Modern businesses run on data. From customer data to financial information and beyond, databases store plenty of sensitive information. This data enables company operations and drives decision-making. However, this reliance on data exposes organizations to significant risks. Cyberattacks and data breaches can compromise sensitive information, leading to financial loss, regulatory penalties, lawsuits, and irreparable…
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Cybersecurity Underinvestment Data breaches are at an all-time high. Different studies show different figures about which countries are most under attack, but it’s pretty obvious that nowhere is safe. It seems as though the whole world is under attack and there are many successful data breaches. At the same time, investment in cybersecurity is insufficient…
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Significance Data masking is not a daily task, so why is performance a vital subject to consider? While it’s of minor significance whether a data masking process takes 5 seconds or 5 minutes, it’s critical if it takes five days or will never finish. Impossibly long run times are not unusual and render the product…