by Rebeca | Sep 13, 2023 | Cliente, cybersecurity, News
Personal data protection is an immensely relevant topic today as businesses confront a growing number of cyber threats and heightened scrutiny from regulators and the general public. The significance of safeguarding personal data cannot be underestimated; it extends beyond compliance with privacy regulations and encompasses preserving customer trust and the integrity of the company in an increasingly interconnected world.
Corporate Responsibility in the Digital Era
In the current digital age, where data flows through global networks at a breakneck pace, businesses bear a significant responsibility to protect the personal information of their customers, employees, and business partners. Personal data protection is not merely a legal obligation; it is an ethical commitment and a fundamental asset for the reputation and continuity of the business. Companies that handle and store personal data must grasp the importance of proactively preserving the privacy of these individuals.
Compliance with privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States is essential. Compliance with these regulations involves respecting individuals’ privacy rights, obtaining informed consent for data processing, and ensuring the security of information. However, personal data protection goes beyond rule-following; it involves establishing a data security culture that engages the entire organization and strives to minimize the risk of exposing confidential information.
Building Trust through Data Privacy
Data privacy is not solely a matter of legal compliance; it is a way to build and maintain trust with customers and business partners. Companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to personal data protection not only avoid fines and penalties but also position themselves as industry leaders in terms of reliability and business ethics.
To achieve this level of trust, companies must adopt a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. This includes implementing technical measures such as data encryption and multifactor authentication, as well as providing ongoing training to employees on secure practices. Establishing an incident response team and preparing for potential data breaches are additional steps to ensure that, in the event of an incident, the company can take swift and effective measures to mitigate the impact.
Personal data protection is a fundamental pillar of cybersecurity within companies. Businesses that understand the importance of this commitment protect themselves from cyber threats while strengthening their position in the market.
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by Rebeca | Sep 11, 2023 | Partner, soffid
DIRECTV deploys Soffid to implement it’s IAM strategy in LATAM Markets
State of the art identity management and operational efficiency.
Buenos Aires and Palma, September 11st 2023
On 15th of May 2023, DIRECTV, completed Soffid implementation and production cut-over for Argentina, United States, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and the Caribbean subsidiaries. The successful go live follows the signing of a multi-year agreement between DIRECTV and Soffid, giving both parties a solid foundation to continue collaborating and innovating in the identity and access management processes. After the cut-over, Soffid IAM provides Access Management and Identity Governance and Administration (AM & IGA) to DIRECTV’s 30,000+ employee and external users identities.
Mariano Silvestrini, Senior Manager Security, of DIRECTV Latin America, comments: “DIRECTV and Soffid teams achieved a friction less implementation and cut-over in record time, allowing DIRECTV to unify identity management across LATAM markets and all our software platform. Having a solution able to integrate to any existing application and also able to federate to any third party identity provider, allows us to achieve the required standardization and flexibility.”
“Soffid is very proud of this successful implementation due to the added complexity of having a significant delivery scope and multiple locations in different countries. DIRECTV highly skilled team alongside Soffid’s best-in-class integration and provisioning capabilities have been key to achieve a fast and successful implementation.” said Miquel Simó, COO of Soffid. “From now on, Soffid IAM protects DIRECTV digital assets with state-of-the-art IAM technology including multi-factor authentication, adaptative security, behavioral rules and patterns, enforced business workflows, etc.”
About DIRECTV
Since its launch in 1994, DIRECTV has continually evolved its product, best-in-class content, service, and user experience to provide customers with an industry-leading video offering. DIRECTV offers the industry’s best picture format and exciting content in 4K HDR. It is the undisputed leader in sports, bringing NFL Sunday Ticket customers every live out-of-market NFL game, every Sunday during the NFL season. DIRECTV also gives customers the choice of watching movies and TV shows from virtually anywhere – on their TVs at home or their favorite mobile devices via the DIRECTV app. DIRECTV STREAM, the streaming video service, is designed for the household that wants the best of live TV and on-demand, compelling live TV packages, sports and, when using a DIRECTV STREAM device, access to more than 7,000 apps on Google Play.
America’s commercial video industry leader, DIRECTV for BUSINESS already serves more than 300,000 sports bars, restaurants, hotel lounges, barbershops and salons, quick-serve restaurants, and other places where fans may gather to watch games. It enables travelers on airplanes and trains, watching live in stadium suites and casinos, and others on remote locations including offshore oil rigs the opportunity to always remain connected with their favorite teams.
About Soffid IAM
Soffid IAM delivers the most comprehensive list of IAM features and products covering all IAM lifecycle (AM, IGA, IRC and PAM). Headquartered in Palma, Mallorca, Spain, Soffid’s hyperconverged IAM suite serves customers in more than 30 countries worldwide, protecting public institutions and private companies sensible information. For more information visit www.soffid.com or send an email to mkt@soffid.com
by Rebeca | Sep 6, 2023 | Cliente, cloud, cybersecurity, News
The key to meeting cybersecurity challenges.
Cyber resilience is the ability of an organization to recover from an attack, minimize the impact and continue to operate efficiently.
Cybersecurity is a topic that never loses relevance, as cyber threats continue to evolve and increase in sophistication. In this context, cyber resilience has become a fundamental pillar for organizations. It is not only about preventing attacks, but also about being prepared to respond appropriately when security incidents occur.
Cyber resilience is the ability of an organization to recover from an attack, minimize the impact and continue to operate efficiently.
Anticipate and prepare
Cyber resilience involves two crucial aspects: anticipating potential threats and preparing for them.
First, organizations should conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in their systems and networks. This allows them to anticipate potential threat scenarios and develop mitigation strategies. In addition, it is essential to stay abreast of cybersecurity trends and the latest threats to constantly adapt security measures.
Second, preparedness is critical. This includes creating a robust incident response plan that specifies clear roles and responsibilities for team members in the event of an attack. It also involves conducting incident simulation exercises to train staff in effective response. The more prepared an organization is, the lesser the impact of an incident and the quicker its recovery.
The importance of collaboration and continuous adaptation
Cyber resilience is not just an internal affair; it also involves external collaboration. Organizations should establish relationships with cybersecurity experts, government agencies and other companies to share threat information and best practices. Collaboration can help identify threats early and mitigate the impact of attacks.
Continuous adaptation is essential in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Organizations must regularly review and update their security policies and measures to keep up with emerging threats. Investment in cutting-edge technology and ongoing staff training are key components of this continuous adaptation.
Cyber resilience is the ability of an organization to recover from an attack, minimize the impact and continue operating efficiently.
At Soffid we help you to be prepared and cope with possible attacks on the network.
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by Rebeca | Aug 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
In today’s fast-paced world of business technology, where digitisation and innovation are imperative, data security emerges as a fundamental pillar for long-term success. More than just a precaution, it should be considered a priority from the very moment business projects are conceived. Approaching cyber security as an afterthought rather than an integral component of the process can have devastating consequences, putting business continuity and customer confidence at risk.
Anticipating risks, avoiding disasters
One of the key aspects of integrating data security from the outset is that it allows you to anticipate and mitigate potential risks before they can manifest themselves. If security is neglected in the early stages of a project, systems and applications could be left vulnerable to cyber attacks and data breaches. This could not only cause financial damage, but also damage the company’s reputation and erode customer confidence.
Tools for comprehensive cyber security
In contrast, companies that incorporate data security from the outset can reap competitive advantages. Implementing secure development practices and adopting appropriate tools can not only protect the enterprise from threats, but also improve operational efficiency and customer confidence.
Some of the essential tools in this context include:
Advanced Firewalls: Next generation firewalls can detect and block advanced threats before they enter the network.
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS): these tools constantly monitor the network for suspicious activity and can take automatic action to stop attacks.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): requiring multiple forms of authentication, such as passwords and verification codes, significantly increases account security.
The adoption of these tools, along with the implementation of secure development practices, ensures that data security is not an afterthought. In addition, compliance with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becomes easier when security is built in from the start.
Companies that prioritise cyber security from the outset are better positioned to mitigate risk, build trust with customers and leverage competitive advantage in an increasingly complex and connected digital world. Learning from past mistakes and adopting a proactive mindset can be the difference between success and vulnerability in the digital age.
Soffid wants to help you implement the tools you need to protect your business.
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by Rebeca | Aug 23, 2023 | cybersecurity, Definitions, News
Among the most disruptive tactics is Denial of Service Attacks (DDoS), a form of cyber aggression that can wreak havoc on online infrastructure.
What are DDoS attacks, what are their devastating consequences, and what strategies can be applied to prevent and mitigate these incidents?
Let’s take a closer look.
What is involved in a Denial of Service Attack (DDoS)?
DDoS attacks have a clear objective: to flood a system or online service with a massive torrent of malicious traffic. This planned overload is intended to exhaust the resources of the target server, leaving it unable to respond to legitimate user requests. These attacks are often orchestrated via botnets, networks of devices controlled by an attacker.
The Devastating Consequences of DDoS Attacks
Severe service disruption: affected websites or online services become inaccessible, frustrating users, and generating losses.
Impact on revenue: for organizations that rely on online presence, DDoS attacks can significantly decrease revenue.
Reputational damage: frequent outages can erode customer confidence, damaging reputation and brand credibility.
High operational costs: addressing and mitigating DDoS attacks can require substantial investments in terms of human and technological resources.
Strategies to prevent and mitigate DDoS Attacks
Firewalls and traffic filters: implement security systems that filter and block malicious traffic.
Infrastructure Redundancy: distribute resources across multiple servers or data centers to reduce the impact of attacks.
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): use cdns to distribute traffic load, minimizing the impact on the primary server.
Limit traffic: set limits on incoming traffic to avoid damaging overload.
Active surveillance: constantly monitor network traffic to detect anomalous patterns and suspicious activity.
Specialized mitigation services: use DDoS mitigation service providers with technical expertise and technology.
Security updates: keep systems and software up to date to avoid known vulnerabilities.
DDoS attacks represent a critical threat in today’s cyber landscape. It is possible to mitigate the impact mitigated through the implementation of proactive defence strategies and collaboration between cybersecurity experts.
At Soffid we care about staying abreast of new cyber-attack forms and work to provide solutions that keep individuals and organizations safe.
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