Cyber With Debra!
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A Year-End Reflection from Cyber With Debra. As the year comes to a close, I have shared many stories through Cyber With Debra. Stories about preparation, protection, response, and restoration. But Christmas reminds us that long before cybersecurity existed, God was already teaching humanity these same principles through redemption. The story of Christmas did not…
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When people think about backups, they often picture a safety net. Something you set up once and hope you never need. But in the real world, backups and recovery are not the same thing, and understanding the difference matters more than most people realize. In this comic, Joe walks into Debra’s office with a real…
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Software updates appear often, but many people click remind me later without a second thought. What seems like a small delay can create a real security risk. Updates exist for a reason, and one of the most important reasons is patching vulnerabilities before attackers find them. Patch management is the process of keeping systems updated…
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When a new device is unboxed, most people assume it is ready to use. The truth is that many laptops and systems come with default settings that are far more open than they seem. Features that are rarely needed may be turned on, extra apps may be installed, and unnecessary services may be running in…
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There are certain accounts in a system that hold more power than others. They can install software, change settings, view sensitive information, or even shut things down if needed. These are called privileged accounts, and when they are misused or left unmanaged the impact can spread very quickly. In this week’s comic, Brittany asks why…
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Passwords have been around for a long time, but they are no longer enough to keep accounts safe. They can be guessed, shared, reused, or stolen without anyone noticing. That is why many apps and systems now use Multi Factor Authentication, or MFA. It adds another step to confirm identity before access is granted. In…
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Every organization runs on access. Employees need to reach files, systems, and tools to get their work done. But if everyone can access everything, sensitive data quickly becomes exposed. That is where Identity and Access Management, or IAM, comes in. IAM controls who can do what within a system. It makes sure the right people…
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It does not always take a hacker to cause a data breach. Sometimes, information leaves an organization by accident, such as a file emailed to the wrong person, a report uploaded to a public folder, or sensitive data saved on an unsecured drive. That is where Data Loss Prevention, or DLP, comes in. DLP is…
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Security teams today face more alerts than they can count. Each one might represent a potential threat, but reviewing them all takes time. The longer it takes to respond, the greater the risk. That is where SOAR comes in. SOAR stands for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response. It helps organizations manage alerts by connecting tools,…
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In cybersecurity, trust without verification is a risk few organizations can afford. The idea that everyone inside a network is automatically safe no longer holds up. That is why more industries, including banking, are turning to a Zero Trust approach. Zero Trust means no one is trusted automatically. Every user, device, and connection must verify…
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