IT security

Redrawing the line of perimeter protection

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Redrawing the line of perimeter protection

The concept of creating a barrier or ring around an environment for safeguarding can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where they had to protect themselves from marauding armies or spies infiltrating their settlements. Today, organizations are facing ever-evolving threats from outside and within their boundaries from terrorism, state-sponsored cyber-attacks, industrial espionage, politically driven activism — the list goes on. What’s more, the tools at the disposal of bad actors are more powerful than ever,…

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Modernizing patch management in an evolving IT security landscape

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Modernizing patch management in an evolving IT security landscape

Today’s IT security landscape is more complex than ever before, and will only continue to evolve. The rapid adoption of new technologies, the shift to hybrid work environments, and the proliferation of third-party applications have introduced new risks and expanded attack surfaces for organizations worldwide. The increased use of these third-party applications, particularly on dispersed endpoints (i.e. laptops), can expose an organization to significant vulnerabilities. For example, dispersed endpoints leave a risk of a bad…

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The global lessons learned from the July 19 Crowdstrike event

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The global lessons learned from the July 19 Crowdstrike event

Friday, July 19th, 2024, was an unforgettable day, albeit for all the wrong reasons.  A global technical outage linked to the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike grounded flights, crashed enterprise Windows-based systems, and underscored the fact that the dependencies within the world’s IT infrastructure are so fragile and critical that a small bug can bring it to its knees.  Despite the fact that the event’s impacts echoed the effects of a widespread ransomware attack, Crowdstrike CEO George…

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Overcoming the IT skills gap and maintaining a secure business

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Overcoming the IT skills gap and maintaining a secure business

Technology continues evolving and advancing at a rapid speed, ringing in unparalleled opportunities, but also creating new vulnerabilities. With this comes the demand for a workforce equipped with up-to-date skills to counter emerging threats. However, the pace of skill acquisition often lags the evolving threat landscape – opening organizations to increased risks.  According to a Statista report looking at global talent shortages, 54% of organizations experienced a skills shortage in tech in 2023. Yet this skills gap…

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Security leaders are facing a new wave of identity risks

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Security leaders are facing a new wave of identity risks

A study has found that increased technological and organizational complexity is contributing to new identity risks that security leaders must manage. The study, done by ConductorOne, surveyed more than 500 IT security leaders in the United States and found that increased complexity is driving new identity risks.  On the subject of technology complexity, the report found that hybrid IT environments are common. 76% of respondents reported that their company has a hybrid IT environment. 18%…

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Using SSPM to navigate SaaS security breaches

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Using SSPM to navigate SaaS security breaches

Using SSPM to navigate SaaS security breaches | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses…

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29% of SMBs admit to tossing IT hardware into landfills

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29% of SMBs admit to tossing IT hardware into landfills

29% of SMBs admit to tossing IT hardware into landfills | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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Rushing into generative AI is risky: How to protect data

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Rushing into generative AI is risky: How to protect data

Rushing into generative AI is risky: How to protect data | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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Improving IT security through cross-department collaboration

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Improving IT security through cross-department collaboration

Improving IT security through cross-department collaboration | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy…

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5 minutes with Duncan Greatwood — Securing remote access in critical infrastructure

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5 minutes with Duncan Greatwood — Securing remote access in critical infrastructure

5 minutes with Duncan Greatwood — Securing remote access in critical infrastructure | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn…

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