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  "timestamp": "2025-02-05T23:43:32.013265",
  "content": "Search Free Trial Get Demo Resilient Network Systems Announces Series A Extension Round to Secure Connected Organizations February 9, 2017 RESILIENT NETWORK SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES SERIES A EXTENSION ROUND TO SECURE CONNECTED ORGANIZATIONS 1.2 Million in Additional Funding Led by HRK Investments February 09, 2017 0900 AM Eastern Standard Time SAN FRANCISCO BUSINESS WIRE  Resilient Network Systems , the contextual access control company, today announced a Series A extension round totaling 1.2 million led by HRK Investments, LLP, following the companys 4 million raised in late 2014. This extension comes on the heels of the companys recent announcement of Resilient Access 3.0 , a groundbreaking contextual access solution designed for the connected organization. The new administration will continue to invest heavily in innovative approaches to cybersecurity and access management technologies. Resilient is well positioned to continue to demonstrate how its neutral network approach supports meeting these needs. To compete, organizations need to connect and collaborate in more ways than ever, and at an increasing pace, said Ethan Ayer, CEO of Resilient Network Systems. We have rethought traditional identity access management to give our customers scalable solutions for their toughest external sharing problems. With this extension, we will further fund our sales and marketing initiatives in government and healthcare, and enhance our platform partnerships. Resilient Access 3.0 extends access capabilities to automatically discover, organize and resolve information or attributes needed to make smarter access decisions at scale and connect organizations by going beyond identity to understand the complete context of any access request. Resilient Access 3.0 includes traditional features like single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, but also incorporates a flexible policy workflow engine that enables organizations to quickly and easily safeguard files, apps, documents and data with their own custom access rules. The U.S. government has many missions that depend on information and resources being shared, but with only the right people and under the right conditions, said Richard Spires, Chairman of the Board at Resilient Network Systems and former CIO of DHS. The new administration will continue to invest heavily in innovative approaches to cybersecurity and access management technologies. Resilient is well positioned to continue to demonstrate how its neutral network approach supports meeting these needs. About Resilient Network Systems Resilient Access is a policy-driven contextual access control solution for securely sharing data and connecting organizations. Resilient Network Systems policy workflow engine discovers, organizes and resolves the information or attributes required to provide the context to make smarter access decisions. Resilients unique network-based architecture scales quickly to extend an organizations reach across its entire ecosystem. Resilient Network Systems has customers in the U.S. government, law enforcement and healthcare, and is a privately held, venture-backed company based in San Francisco. For more information, please visit  Contacts Treble Michael Kellner, 512-960-8222  Try it for Free Instant Data Classification Cyren URL Category Chacker Prev GovTech  Adventures and Observations in IAM Contextual Access Control Demo at DHS IAM Concept of the Week Authentication versus Authorization Next Company Partners Resources Investor Relations Products Freeware Demo Solutions Contact Us Privacy Management Service by Data443",
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  "analysis": "### Security Advisory: Best Practices for Data Protection and Secure Access\n\n#### 1. **Security Best Practices**\n   - **Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):** Require MFA for all users accessing sensitive systems or data. This adds an extra layer of security beyond just a password.\n   - **Use Contextual Access Control:** Implement solutions like Resilient Access to ensure that access decisions are based on user context, such as location, device, and time of access.\n   - **Regularly Update Software:** Keep all systems, applications, and security tools up to date with the latest patches to protect against known vulnerabilities.\n   - **Monitor Access Logs:** Regularly review access logs to detect and respond to unusual activity that may indicate a security breach.\n\n#### 2. **Data Protection Recommendations**\n   - **Encrypt Sensitive Data:** Use encryption for data both at rest and in transit to protect it from unauthorized access.\n   - **Use Secure Sharing Practices:** When sharing data externally, use secure channels and ensure that access is granted only to authorized individuals under the right conditions.\n   - **Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP):** Use DLP tools to identify and prevent sensitive data from being exfiltrated or misused.\n   - **Backup Critical Data:** Regularly backup important data and ensure that backups are stored securely, both onsite and offsite.\n\n#### 3. **Safe Usage Guidelines**\n   - **Educate Users on Security Awareness:** Provide training to employees on phishing, social engineering, and other common attack vectors to help them recognize and avoid threats.\n   - **Use Strong Passwords:** Encourage the use of strong, unique passwords for all accounts, and consider implementing a password management tool.\n   - **Limit Device Access:** Ensure that personal devices used for work are secure and comply with organizational security policies.\n   - **Avoid Public Wi-Fi for Sensitive Tasks:**Warn users about the risks of using public Wi-Fi for accessing sensitive systems or data.\n\n#### 4. **Common Security Risks and Prevention**\n   - **Phishing Attacks:** Educate users to be cautious of suspicious emails, links, and attachments. Implement email filtering solutions to reduce the risk of phishing.\n   - **Insider Threats:** Monitor user activity for unusual behavior and implement access controls to limit the potential damage from insider threats.\n   - **Malware and Ransomware:** Use antivirus software and ensure that systems are regularly updated. Implement network segmentation to limit the spread of malware.\n   - **Weak Access Controls:** Regularly review and update access permissions to ensure that users only have access to the resources they need.\n\n#### 5. **Privacy Protection Measures**\n   - **Data Minimization:** Collect and store only the minimum amount of data necessary for your operations to reduce the risk of data breaches.\n   - **Access Control:** Implement strict access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive data.\n   - **Compliance with Regulations:** Ensure that your organization complies with relevant data protection regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or CCPA.\n   - **Use Privacy-Enhancing Technologies:** Consider using tools that anonymize or pseudonymize data to protect user privacy.\n\n#### 6. **When to Seek Additional Security Support**\n   - **Incident Response:** If you suspect or confirm a security breach, engage incident response professionals to contain and mitigate the damage.\n   - **Complex Security Setups:** If your organization is dealing with complex security requirements, such as integrating multiple systems or ensuring compliance with multiple regulations, consider consulting with a security expert.\n   - **Security Awareness Training:** Periodically engage security awareness trainers to educate your users on the latest threats and best practices.\n   - **Vulnerability Assessments:** Regularly conduct vulnerability assessments to identify and address potential security weaknesses.\n\nBy following these guidelines, organizations can significantly enhance their security posture, protect sensitive data, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations."
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