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Ensuring Safety: Best Practices for Two-Way Secure File Sharing

In today's digital age, sharing files securely is crucial for protecting sensitive information. Whether you're transferring documents within a company or exchanging data with external partners, secure file sharing ensures that your data remains confidential and intact. This article explores the best practices for two-way secure file sharing to safeguard your information from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

Feature Friday #18: Augments - def.json

Ever want to get some data into CFEngine? Have you heard about the def.json Augments file?1 Augments are JSON data files that allow you to define classes and variables very early during agent initialization, before policy. Augments are practical in a variety of ways. Perhaps most notably for overriding policy defaults. Let’s look at a simple example.

Supply Chain Monitoring with MetricFire

Business monitoring is a necessary process, no matter what. It is crucial in supply chain management, too. Monitoring your supply chain can ensure fresh products, speedy deliveries, and sustainable production. This article will explore supply chain monitoring, critical metrics for various supply chain use cases, and how to monitor your supply chain with MetricFire.

How often do you apply security patches on Linux?

Regular patching is essential for maintaining a secure environment, but there is no one-size fits all approach for keeping your Linux estate safe. So how do you balance the frequency of updates with operational stability? There are strategies for enabling security patching automations in a compliant and safe way, for even the most restrictive and regulated environments.

Strengthening Cybersecurity with SOC as a Service and Cloud Security Consulting

In an era where digital transformation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, businesses are increasingly reliant on cloud computing to drive innovation and efficiency. However, this shift also brings about significant cybersecurity challenges. To navigate these complexities, two critical services have emerged: SOC as a Service (SOCaaS) and Cloud Security Consulting. These services not only enhance an organization's security posture but also provide strategic insights to effectively mitigate risks.

Data Optimization Technique: Route Data to Specialized Processing Chains

In most situations, you will have several sources of telemetry data that you want to send to multiple destinations, such as storage locations and observability tools. In turn, the data that you are sending needs to be optimized for its specific destination. If your data contains Personally Identifying Information (PII) for example, this data will need to be redacted or encrypted before reaching its destination.

Find Out if Your Mobile Workforce Security is a Liability (and Fix It)

The modern workforce thrives on mobility. Employees access data, collaborate with colleagues, and connect with clients — often all from the palm of their hand. But as Uncle Ben taught us, with great power comes great responsibility, there’s a lot of danger in the form of mobile security vulnerabilities. Lost phones, phishing attacks, and app-borne malware can expose your organization’s sensitive data. So, how do you know if our mobile workforce is a security asset or a vulnerability?

Integrating AI into Legal Workflows: Benefits and Challenges

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries across the globe, and the legal sector is no exception. The integration of AI into legal workflows presents both opportunities and challenges for legal professionals. By automating routine tasks, improving decision-making processes, and enhancing efficiency, AI can significantly benefit legal teams. However, the adoption of AI also brings about challenges that must be carefully navigated. In this article, we will explore the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into legal workflows.

The NIS2 Directive: What You Need to Know

The last few decades have seen a remarkable evolution in the technology landscape. Widespread growth has led to a spike in cybersecurity crime, translating into increased regulations globally. In 2016, the EU established the Network and Information Security (NIS) directive as its first comprehensive cybersecurity directive. Now, the EU is updating the directive in response to evolving cybersecurity challenges.