Shadow IT is one of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity today. As more employees use unsanctioned browser extensions, productivity plugins, and generative AI tools, organizations are exposed to more risk. When these tools enter the environment without IT’s knowledge,…
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Preventing the Preventable: Tackling Internal Cloud Security Risks
Once the frontier of innovation, the cloud has become the battleground of operational discipline. As cloud complexity rises, the most common and costly security threats aren’t advanced nation-state attacks. They’re internal errors. According to the CSA’s Top Threats to Cloud…
From Data Overload to Action: Why Modern Vulnerability Management Must Be Workflow-Driven
We all know where vulnerability management fits into an overall security strategy; it provides the raw data that analysts use to figure out what’s wrong and what needs to be fixed. The problem is, traditional VM stops there – leaving…
Building a Cyber-Aware Workforce: Mexico’s Push for Security Training
Last year, Mexico was hit with 324 billion attempted cyberattacks, lending credence to the World Economic Forum’s report that the country is the recipient of more than half of all cyber threats in Latin America. This does not bode well…
Time for an IoT Audit?
IoT is everywhere, quietly powering everything from smart thermostats in homes to complex systems in industrial networks. While these devices bring incredible convenience and innovation, they also open the door to significant cybersecurity risks, especially in manufacturing and similarly sensitive…
Japan’s Active Cyberdefense Law: A New Era in Cybersecurity Strategy
On May 16 th, 2025, the Japanese Parliament enacted a landmark piece of cybersecurity legislation: the Japan Active Cyberdefense Law. It was a historic moment for the country’s digital defense, empowering law enforcement and military agencies to conduct pre-emptive cyber…
A New Era of Global Privacy Complexity
It’s no longer enough for CIOs to check boxes and tick off compliance milestones. The world has changed — and with it, the data privacy landscape. From the GDPR in Europe to California’s CCPA, and now Brazil’s LGPD and India’s…
A New Era of Global Privacy Complexity
It’s no longer enough for CIOs to check boxes and tick off compliance milestones. The world has changed — and with it, the data privacy landscape. From the GDPR in Europe to California’s CCPA, and now Brazil’s LGPD and India’s…
The Bullseye on Banks: Why Financial Services Remain a Prime Target for Cyberattacks
The frontlines of cybersecurity have long included the financial services sector, but today’s battlefield is increasingly asymmetric. Threat actors aren’t just going after the big-name banks with sprawling infrastructure and billion-dollar balance sheets. They’re targeting credit unions, wealth management firms,…
SaaS Security in 2025: Why Visibility, Integrity, and Configuration Control Matter More Than Ever
Software-as-a-Service adoption is exploding, but security teams are struggling to keep up. The Cloud Security Alliance’s 2025 SaaS Security Survey has revealed that while investment in and attention to SaaS security are on the rise, genuine control remains elusive, especially…
Why Agentic Security Doesn’t Mean Letting Go of Control
Autonomous agents are changing the way we think about security. Not in the distant future, right now. These systems (intelligent, self-directed, and capable of making decisions) are starting to play an active role in the SOC. They’re not only collecting…
Out-of-Band Update: Tripwire Enterprise 9.3.1
Tripwire Enterprise 9.3.1 is now available for download in the Tripwire Customer Center. This is an out-of-band update initiated to address two issues discovered in our recent 9.3 release that we felt should be resolved before the next scheduled release…
Does Your Organization Need Deepfake Defenses?
Picture this: you’re scrolling through your company’s social media feed, and suddenly a video shows your CEO endorsing a competitor’s product. It looks real. The voice, the gestures, the background—it’s all perfect. Or that same CEO calling you to urgently…
Securing Against Phishing Beyond Email
Phishing is no longer just an email problem. Reports state that 40% of phishing campaigns now span channels beyond email, hitting collaboration tools like Slack and Teams, plus SMS, and social media platforms. Voice phishing (“vishing”) in particular is on…
Why Financial Websites Should Treat Web Application Firewalls Like Insurance
Most financial sites don’t think twice about WAFs until a bot army drains their API or a misstep leaks trading data. That’s when panic sets in and puts the target service in the eye of a perfect storm. That’s why…
Aligning Software Security Practices with the EU CRA Requirements
As the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)’s enforcement date approaches (October 2026), cybersecurity requirements on manufacturers, developers, and service providers responsible for software and hardware connected to the internet will need to start thinking – if they haven’t already -about…
Why Financial Websites Should Treat Web Application Firewalls Like Insurance
Most financial sites don’t think twice about WAFs until a bot army drains their API or a misstep leaks trading data. That’s when panic sets in and puts the target service in the eye of a perfect storm. That’s why…
5 Critical Security Risks Facing COBOL Mainframes
COBOL remains deeply embedded in the infrastructure of global enterprises, powering critical systems in banking, insurance, government, and beyond. While its stability and processing efficiency are unmatched, legacy environments running COBOL face a growing challenge: Security. As cyber threats evolve…
Essential Features to Look for in a VM Solution
Why Choosing the Right VM Tool Matters Your vulnerability management solution is the fuel that powers the rest of your strategic cybersecurity objectives. Put good in, get good out. That’s why the vulnerability management tool you choose matters. And there…
Outdated Routers: The Hidden Threat to Network Security, FBI Warns
When was the last time you updated your router? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone, and this uncertainty could pose a serious risk to your business. The FBI recently warned that malicious actors are targeting end-of-life (EOL) routers (network…