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4 Steps to a More Mature Identity Program
Security has evolved to evaluate an identity's attributes, access, and behavior to determine appropriate access.
Back to Basics with Cloud Permissions Management
By using the AAA permissions management framework for cloud operations, organizations can address authentication, authorization, and auditing.
5 Steps for Implementing Multicloud Identity
Why embracing, not fighting, decentralization will pave the way to smoother cloud migrations.
The Bigger the News, the Bigger the Cyber Threats
Criminals use disasters, wars, and now pandemics as air cover to focus collective anxiety and fear into highly targeted, malicious messaging.
CISO Dialogue: How to Optimize Your Security Budget
CISOs are never going to have all the finances they want. Hard choices must be made. The CISO of Amazon Prime Video discusses his approaches to a slimmed-down budget.
The Telehealth Attack Surface
Amid the surge in digital healthcare stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, security is taking a backseat to usability.
CSO's Guide to 'Employee-First' Security Operations During COVID-19 & Beyond
As the work-at-home environment continues to inform new ways of doing business, it's important that security teams remain flexible and ready for change.
Thycotic Buys Onion ID to Extend PAM Portfolio
The acquisition brings three new products into Thycotic's privileged access management lineup.
79% of Companies Report Identity-Related Breach in Past Two Years
Two-thirds of organizations surveyed say phishing is the most common cause of identity-related breaches, the IDSA reports.
CyberArk Acquires Idaptive for Identity-as-a-Service Tech
The $70 million deal is intended to help CyberArk strengthen its portfolio with secure and SaaS-based identity management.
Microsoft Identity VP Shares How and Why to Ditch Passwords
Passwords are on their way out, says Joy Chik, who offers guidance for businesses hoping to shift away from them.
Zoom Acquires Keybase, Plans for End-to-End Encrypted Chats
The company's first acquisition to date is part of a 90-day plan to improve security in its video communications platform.
Breach Hits GoDaddy SSH Customers
The October 2019 breach left some customer data open to hacking eyes.
Apple Makes It Easier to Unlock iPhone While Wearing a Mask
The beta release of iOS 13.5 brings an updated FaceID so that users wearing masks can bypass facial recognition and unlock their phone with a code.
Industrial Networks' Newest Threat: Remote Users
We know remote working isn't going away anytime soon, so it's crucial we be extra vigilant about security for industrial networks and critical infrastructure.
7 Secure Remote Access Services for Today's Enterprise Needs
Secure remote access is a "must" for enterprise computing today, and there are options for you to explore in the dynamic current environment.
Increased Credential Threats in the Age of Uncertainty
Three things your company should do to protect credentials during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Evolving Threat of Credential Stuffing
Bots' swerve to focus on APIs means businesses must take the threat seriously and take effective action.
Terahash Buys L0phtCrack in Password Merger
The acquisition brings password cracking and password auditing capabilities together in a single company.
Remote Access Makes a Comeback: 4 Security Challenges in the Wake of COVID-19
As companies continue to support increasing numbers of work-from-home employees, the pressure to secure access and reduce risk has never been greater.
Post Pandemic, Technologists Pose Secure Certification for Immunity
Going digital with immunity passports could speed rollout and allow for better warnings of potential hot spots. But security and privacy issues remain.
BEC, Domain Jacking Help Criminals Disrupt Cash Transfers
The two hacking methods occur independently but are being used in concert to steal funds that are part of online payments and transactions.
Securing Your Remote Workforce: A Coronavirus Guide for Businesses
Often the hardest part in creating an effective awareness program is deciding what NOT to teach.
The Wild, Wild West(world) of Cybersecurity
Though set in the future, HBO's "Westworld" works as an allegory for the present moment in cybersecurity.
Introducing Zero-Trust Access
It's too early to tell whether ZTA will be a VPN killer or not, but major players are ramping up products in this new class of security technology that focuses on the cloud.
How Microsoft Disabled Legacy Authentication Across the Company
The process was not smooth or straightforward, employees say in a discussion of challenges and lessons learned during the multi-year project.
Avoiding the Perils of Electronic Communications
Twitter, Slack, etc., have become undeniably important for business today, but they can cause a lot of damage. That's why an agile communications strategy is so important.
Users Have Risky Security Habits, but Security Pros Aren't Much Better
Researchers spot gaps in users' and IT practitioners' security habits, and between security tools and user preferences.
8 Things Users Do That Make Security Pros Miserable
When a user interacts with an enterprise system, the result can be productivity or disaster. Here are eight opportunities for the disaster side to win out over the productive.
Companies Pursue Zero Trust, but Implementers Are Hesitant
Almost three-quarters of enterprises plan to have a zero-trust access model by the end of the year, but nearly half of cybersecurity professionals lack the knowledge to implement the right technologies, experts say.
How Device-Aware 2FA Can Defeat Social Engineering Attacks
While device-aware two-factor authentication is no panacea, it is more secure than conventional SMS-based 2FA. Here's why.
Businesses Improve Their Data Security, But Privacy — Not So Much
While the California Consumer Privacy Act will force companies to provide a modicum of meaningful privacy, World Privacy Day still mainly celebrates data security.
ADP Users Hit with Phishing Scam Ahead of Tax Season
Fraudulent emails tell recipients their W-2 forms are ready and prompt them to click malicious links.
Phishing Today, Deepfakes Tomorrow: Training Employees to Spot This Emerging Threat
Cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, and the security community anticipates voice and video fraud to play a role in one of the next big data breaches -- so start protecting your business now.
Google Lets iPhone Users Turn Device into Security Key
The iPhone can now be used in lieu of a physical security key as a means of protecting Google accounts.
Client-Side JavaScript Risks & the CCPA
How California's new privacy law increases the liability for securing Web-facing user data, and what enterprises can do to mitigate their risk.
CCPA Kickoff: What Businesses Need to Know
The California Consumer Privacy Act is in full effect, prompting organizations to think about how they'll remain compliant.
'Honoring' CCPA's Binding Principles Nationally Won't Be Easy
Even companies with the reach, capital, and innovative capacity of Microsoft or Google will struggle to adhere to the tenets of California's new consumer privacy law.
The Night Before 'Breachmas'
What does identity management have to do with Charles Dickens' classic 'A Christmas Carol'? A lot more than you think.
IoT Security: How Far We've Come, How Far We Have to Go
As organizations fear the proliferations of connected devices on enterprise networks, the private and public sector come together to address IoT vulnerabilities.
Google Cloud External Key Manager Now in Beta
Cloud EKM is designed to separate data at rest from encryption keys stored in a third-party management system.
How a Password-Free World Could Have Prevented the Biggest Breaches of 2019
If history has taught us anything, it's that hackers can (and will) compromise passwords. Innovation in authentication technology is poised to change that in the coming year.
5 Security Resolutions to Prevent a Ransomware Attack in 2020
Proactively consider tools to detect anomalous behavior, automatically remediate, and segment threats from moving across the network.
7 Tips to Keep Your Family Safe Online Over the Holidays
Security experts offer key cyber advice for family members.
Younger Generations Drive Bulk of 2FA Adoption
Use of two-factor authentication has nearly doubled in the past two years , pointing to a new wave of acceptance.
Only 53% of Security Pros Have Ownership of Workforce IAM
Most practitioners report an increase in identities, but many don't have control over how those identities are protected from a range of attacks.
Password-Cracking Teams Up in CrackQ Release
The open source platform aims to make password-cracking more manageable and efficient for red teams.
Navigating Security in the Cloud
Underestimating the security changes that need to accompany a shift to the cloud could be fatal to a business. Here's why.
A Security Strategy That Centers on Humans, Not Bugs
The industry's fixation on complex exploits has come at the expense of making fundamentals easy and intuitive for end users.
5 Cybersecurity CISO Priorities for the Future
Seven chief information security officers share their pain points and two-year spending plans.
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