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Cybersecurity Compliance in the Education Industry: How to Protect Students' Personal Data

The education industry is facing a growing threat from malicious cyberattackers, both external and internal. According to the Cyber Attack Trends report by Check Point Research, the education and research industry suffered from 44% more cyberattacks in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Therefore, cybersecurity in the academic industry is of paramount importance now.

Ekran System Announces Integration with Venn to Enhance Remote Work Security

Ekran System announces its partnership with Venn, a provider of innovative solutions that secure remote work on any unmanaged or BYOD computer. Like Ekran System, Venn is recognized by many cybersecurity experts. It has also been named a Sample Vendor by Gartner. We hope this strategic partnership will mark a significant advancement in fortifying remote work environments against emerging cybersecurity threats.

How to Build an Insider Threat Program [10-step Checklist]

An effective insider threat program is a core part of any modern cybersecurity strategy. Having controls in place to detect, deter, and respond to insider attacks is necessary for your organization to protect its sensitive data. It’s also required by many IT regulations, standards, and laws: NISPOM, NIST SP 800-53, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and others. In this article, we’ll shed light on the main insider threat program requirements and share the best tips on how to build an insider risk program.

How to Prepare for a PCI DSS Audit: 7 Key Steps You Should Follow

In the modern world, where financial transactions are increasingly conducted online, ensuring the security of sensitive financial information has become paramount. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) guides businesses worldwide towards the secure handling of payment card data. Compliance with PCI DSS not only protects your customers from potential data leaks but also safeguards your organization’s reputation and credibility.

Insights at Your Fingertips: Ekran System's Dashboards Update

Our team is constantly working on improving the experience for our customers and their end users. We are happy to announce that Ekran System has updated its Management Tool dashboards to make them even more well-structured and user-friendly. Read this five-minute post to discover our new dashboards.

Major Supply Chain Cybersecurity Concerns and 7 Best Practices to Address Them

In today’s complex and interdependent world, it’s incredibly difficult to deliver a product or service without a supply chain. But this dependency creates additional risks – from reputational losses to major business disruptions. And with 62% of organizations being impacted by supply chain cyberattacks in 2021, mitigating risks created by third parties is extremely important.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Systems: Types, Key Features, Pros and Cons

As the number and severity of cybersecurity attacks rise each year, organizations are compelled to look for measures to protect sensitive data. The abundance of cybersecurity solutions on the market may create confusion and pressure, as choosing the wrong one may lead to security gaps. Many companies turn to data loss prevention (DLP) systems, since they have been on the market for years. But is a DLP system enough to protect your data?

How to Effectively Communicate IT Security to the Executive Board: 7 Best Practices

Regular communication with CISOs may not be enough for the board to fully understand and adequately invest in cybersecurity. According to a survey conducted by Neustar International Security Council in November 2022, only 49% of organizations have the requisite budget to meet their cybersecurity needs. Thus, only half of all CISOs receive enough resources to enforce effective cybersecurity strategies.