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Eliminate cyber friction with smarter technology
In modern organizations, it’s natural for there to be some friction between cybersecurity teams and employees. While the cybersecurity teams defends the …
Humanizing hackers: Entering the minds of those behind the attacks
Have you ever wondered what are hackers like, where they are based, and what are they thinking? They are human like everyone else – you wouldn’t be able to tell a hacker from …
The role of visibility and analytics in zero trust architectures
Zero trust architecture (ZTA) is not a new concept, but with the White House Executive Order published earlier this year, many in the networking space have started to ask …
The cyber insurance dilemma: The risks of a safety net
Cybercriminals have become the modern mafia and ransomware attacks are the new shake-downs. Not only has the ask of the ransoms skyrocketed, but the average ransomware payment …
Why are we still asking KBA questions to authenticate identity?
Do you remember the name of your second-grade teacher? How about your maternal grandfather’s middle name? If you’ve ever forgotten a password, you’ve no doubt experienced the …
November 2021 Patch Tuesday forecast: More mandates in the United States
The global holiday season is upon us with Diwali happening now, Thanksgiving the end of the month, and then on to Christmas and New Years! But before we all start celebrating, …
Why integrating SIEM tools is crucial to managing threats
Maintaining cybersecurity for organizations has never been more complex; now that remote and hybrid work has become the norm, access to a company’s network is no longer …
Unseen gatekeepers: Industrial software providers’ role securing global infrastructure
National infrastructure in almost every Western country has come under attack by threat actors in the last few years. These attacks have grabbed the attention of businesses, …
Software development: Why security and constant vigilance are everyone’s responsibilities
An report from May 2021 has found that 81% of developers admit to knowingly releasing vulnerable apps, and 76% experienced pressure to sacrifice mobile security for …
Lean security: How small cybersecurity teams perform at Fortune 2000 levels
There’s a widespread misconception that small IT security teams, or “lean sec teams”, cannot protect their organizations as comprehensively as bigger security teams who enjoy …
How to ease password pains while maintaining security
As much as any industry, healthcare must deal with a security landscape that is fraught with challenges and tensions. Health delivery organizations (HDOs) operate under …
A ransomware reality check for CISOs
The rising tide of ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure sectors has reached unprecedented heights. Now at the top of many CISOs’ agendas, a confluence of …