The modern Security Operations Center (SOC) has morphed and matured since its infancy in the early 1990s. The primary responsibility of monitoring for any indication of intrusion or compromise has… The post Strategies for Building an Effective, Resilient Security Operations…
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The Identity Security Mirage: Unveiling the Hidden Risks in Your Digital Infrastructure
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations are increasingly reliant on complex networks of identities to power their operations. From human users to non-human accounts, such as service accounts, APIs,… The post The Identity Security Mirage: Unveiling the Hidden Risks…
70% of Enterprises Established SaaS Security Teams, Cloud Security Alliance Survey Finds
More than 70 percent of enterprises have prioritized SaaS security by establishing dedicated teams to secure SaaS applications, a trend identified for the first time in the fourth Annual SaaS Security… The post 70% of Enterprises Established SaaS Security Teams, Cloud…
Transforming Security Testing With AI: Benefits and Challenges
Security testing plays a critical role in ensuring that applications are protected against vulnerabilities and attacks. In times when cyber attacks like data breaches and ransomware are rising, security testing… The post Transforming Security Testing With AI: Benefits and Challenges…
RegreSSHion, Critical RCE Vulnerabilities, and When Should You Be Scared?
On July 1st, 2024, the cybersecurity community was rocked by the discovery of a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in OpenSSH, aptly named regreSSHion. This revelation triggered a frenzy… The post RegreSSHion, Critical RCE Vulnerabilities, and When Should You…
NextGen Identity Management
Federal agencies face a pivotal cybersecurity challenge: prevent unauthorized entities from accessing systems and facilities, while granting authorized federal employees and contractors access commensurate with verified need. Two factors complicate… The post NextGen Identity Management appeared first on Cyber Defense…
Strengthening Security
Integrated Governance, Risk, and Compliance Is Critical Business executives in all sectors place a high premium on security in the quickly changing digital landscape of today. Security is no longer… The post Strengthening Security appeared first on Cyber Defense Magazine.…
Innovator Spotlight: Cyberseconomics
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, fear, uncertainty, and doubt have become the dominant emotions for many organizations grappling with cybersecurity. The constant reports of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and… The post Innovator Spotlight: Cyberseconomics appeared first on Cyber Defense…
How AI-Driven Cybersecurity Offers Both Promise and Peril for Enterprises
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming multiple sectors, driving innovation and enhancing productivity and cybersecurity. The AI market is projected to rise from an estimated $86.9 billion in revenue in 2022… The post How AI-Driven Cybersecurity Offers Both Promise and Peril…
Innovator Spotlight: Zendata
In today’s digital landscape, data security and privacy have become top priorities for organizations of all sizes. According to a 2023 report by IBM, the average cost of a data… The post Innovator Spotlight: Zendata appeared first on Cyber Defense…
Worried about Insider Risk? Pay More Attention to Offboarding
Discussions of insider risk inevitably conjure images of disgruntled IT employees stealing sensitive data from the comfort of an air-conditioned office. However, insider risk is significantly more complex, and any… The post Worried about Insider Risk? Pay More Attention to…
The Role of Intelligence in Cyber Threat Response
1) The Reality of Cybersecurity Threats and Response As technology develops and digitalization progresses, cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly diverse and sophisticated. As a result, responding to these cybersecurity threats… The post The Role of Intelligence in Cyber Threat Response…
Innovator Spotlight: Concentric AI
It’s not enough for companies to just discover and monitor sensitive data. They need tools that can proactively fix any security issues to prevent data loss and meet compliance standards…. The post Innovator Spotlight: Concentric AI appeared first on Cyber…
How Automation Can Help Security Policy Optimization
One of the recurring questions we hear from network security leaders is “why aren’t our security policies optimized?” The answer, however, is far from simple. The truth is that a… The post How Automation Can Help Security Policy Optimization appeared…
Unmasking Shadow Apps to Secure Your SaaS Stack
It is a tale almost as old as time: users click download, install, and accept as they adopt new software applications without considering the security implications, or getting approval from… The post Unmasking Shadow Apps to Secure Your SaaS Stack…
Beyond Fines: The Real Value of Achieving Cybersecurity Compliance
Achieving cybersecurity compliance is often seen as a regulatory necessity, primary to avoid hefty fines and legal repercussions. However, the true value of compliance extends far beyond financial penalties. It… The post Beyond Fines: The Real Value of Achieving Cybersecurity…
It’s Time to Sound the Alarm on SMB Cyber Threats
There’s an unnerving secret many of us in cybersecurity have noticed. And if you think your company is “too small” to be worried about a potential attack, think again. As… The post It’s Time to Sound the Alarm on SMB…
Escalating Cyberattacks in the Healthcare Sector
The healthcare sector has become a prime target for cyberattacks, with the frequency and sophistication of these attacks increasing rapidly over the last several months. More than 124 million records were compromised… The post Escalating Cyberattacks in the Healthcare Sector appeared first…
SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules – Are CISOs Ready to Go Beyond the Tip of the Iceberg?
It’s been more than six months since the SEC’s updated Cybersecurity Disclosure rules came into force. These rules represent a sea change for CISOs; both in terms of the burden… The post SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules – Are CISOs Ready…
The First 10 Days of a vCISO’S Journey with a New Client
“In a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and dense forests, a young apprentice named Eli was learning to throw pottery from a master potter. On the first day by… The post The First 10 Days of a vCISO’S Journey…