Dealing with insider threats to cyber-security

Cyber-security is usually thought of as a technical field, with highly-skilled defenders seeking to outwit attackers in a contest of intellect and will. While there is some truth to this characterization, it misses what is perhaps the most important aspect of security: the human element. People have a tendency to trust people they know, leading them to share passwords or other information that they shouldn’t.

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Ambient.ai is a computer vision intelligence company transforming enterprise security operations to prevent security incidents before they happen. The Ambient.ai platform applies AI and computer vision intelligence to existing sensor and camera infrastructure to deliver continuous physical security monitoring and automate the immediate dispatch of human resources. Ambient.ai is the first platform that goes beyond basic motion detection and image recognition to achieve near-human perception with automated situational context.

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The Ethics and Security of Cloud Computing

whitePaper | October 17, 2022

Nearly four thousand years ago, Hammurabi engraved the laws of Babylon onto a stone plinth and revolutionized the codication of law. Today, lawyers of all walks of life are engaged in a new revolution, with the ability to practice law armed with nothing more than a tablet device and an internet browser—a revolution brought about, in large part, by the rise of cloud computing.

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Dashlane’s Security Principles & Architecture

whitePaper | May 16, 2023

Dashlane Business supports login with single sign-on (SSO), using any SAML 2.0 enabled IdP. In a single-sign-on setup, the user doesn’t have to input UserMP . Instead, a random key is generated at account creation. This key (the data encryption key) is delivered to the Dashlane app after the user successfully logs in to the IdP, and it is used as a symmetric encryption key to encrypt and decrypt the user data.

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File Upload Security: The Missing Category for a Comprehensive Security Posture

whitePaper | December 15, 2022

Applications are the backbone of modern business and must be protected. Yet, most organizations have an underserved attack vector — malicious files uploaded to their custom business applications. If internal, external, or third-party files contain malware, they pose a large risk as they traverse through an organization and are stored in local or cloud repositories. Public file sharing platforms are another area where malicious file uploads can cause widespread damage.

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22 Cybersecurity Tips for 2022

whitePaper | June 13, 2022

Many cyber-attacks involve ransomware, a form of malicious software or malware, designed to deny access to a computer system or data until a ransom is paid and a decryption key (commonly called a decryptor) is given to the victim. The encryption is virtually unbreakable without the decryption key, and you should not spend valuable time seeking a way around the encryption if you are attacked with it. Ransomware can spread in multiple ways, but most typically, through phishing emails or by unknowingly visiting an infected website. Ransomware can be catastrophic to healthcare and other organizations, preventing critical information and systems for patient care from being accessed, for example.

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Proven Ways to Prevent Ransomware Attacks

whitePaper | September 22, 2022

Ransomware is one of the fastest-growing and most costly cyber threats. According to a recent Perimeter 81 survey of over 500 IT professionals, 76% of respondents reported that their company experienced an attack within their organization.

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Securing Today's Convenience Stores with Fortinet

whitePaper | June 14, 2023

Today’s convenience stores (C-Stores) rely on a variety of digital tools to support an evolving retail engagement model that includes everything within the store interior and the forecourt. This can involve point-of-sale (POS) infrastructure, self-service kiosks, intelligent building systems, digital signage, fuel dispensers, guest Wi-Fi, security cameras, loyalty system integration, and store-in-store services. Plus, today’s stores contain a wide array of Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, such as walk-in cooler sensors and occupancy sensors. Protecting these critical systems against cyberthreats is paramount for compliance and maintenaning brand value.

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Ambient.ai

Ambient.ai is a computer vision intelligence company transforming enterprise security operations to prevent security incidents before they happen. The Ambient.ai platform applies AI and computer vision intelligence to existing sensor and camera infrastructure to deliver continuous physical security monitoring and automate the immediate dispatch of human resources. Ambient.ai is the first platform that goes beyond basic motion detection and image recognition to achieve near-human perception with automated situational context.

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