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• Why identity is the new perimeter – and how to defend it

  Identity has replaced network boundaries as today's security perimeter. Organizations must focus on protecting digital identities to safeguard their assets. Continue Reading

• Account lockout policy: Setup and best practices explained

  Organizations must carefully balance security and UX when implementing account lockout policies. Continue Reading

• The DOGE effect on cybersecurity: Efficiency vs. risk

  The DOGE effect on security is a complex issue. Pursuit of efficiency might be a legitimate goal, but experts caution it can conflict with cybersecurity defenses. Continue Reading

• The DOGE effect on cyber: What's happened and what's next?

  In this webinar, part of 'CISO Insights' series, cybersecurity experts debate the pros and cons of the Department of Government Efficiency's actions and the impact on their field. Continue Reading

• Security risks of AI-generated code and how to manage them

  Application security teams are understandably worried about how developers use GenAI and LLMs to create code. But it's not all doom and gloom; GenAI can help secure code, too. Continue Reading

• What is data risk management? Key risks and best practices

  Data risk management identifies, assesses and mitigates threats to organizational data, safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access.Continue Reading

• Best practices for board-level cybersecurity oversight

  Corporate boards must play an increasingly active role in overseeing cybersecurity strategies. Here's what they need to know, from SEC disclosure requirements to best practices.Continue Reading

• AI model theft: Risk and mitigation in the digital era

  Enterprises are spending big bucks on developing and training proprietary AI models. But cybercriminals are also eyeing this valuable intellectual property.Continue Reading

• RSAC 2025 Conference: Identity security highlights

  RSAC 2025 Conference was abuzz with talk about agentic AI and tool convergence. Analyst Todd Thiemann shares how these trends affect identity security.Continue Reading

• How payment tokenization works and why it's important

  Payment tokenization benefits merchants and customers alike. It not only helps protect financial transaction data, but also improves UX.Continue Reading

• DLP vs. DSPM: What's the difference?

  Data loss prevention and data security posture management tools give organizations powerful features to protect data in the cloud and on-premises.Continue Reading

• Change is in the wind for SecOps: Are you ready?

  Attackers have historically had time on their side, outpacing defenders who have struggled to keep up. Agentic AI appears poised to change the game.Continue Reading

• How to create a CBOM for quantum readiness

  Quantum is on the horizon -- is your organization ready to migrate to post-quantum cryptographic algorithms? Make a CBOM to understand where risky encryption algorithms are used.Continue Reading

• Tips to find cyber insurance coverage in 2025

  Most businesses have a form of cyber insurance, either through cyber liability and data breach endorsements in traditional business policies or through standalone cyber policies.Continue Reading

• How to effectively respond to a ransomware attack

  Does your organization know what to do if its systems are suddenly struck by a ransomware attack? To be ready, prepare your ransomware response well ahead of time.Continue Reading

• How to ensure OT secure remote access and prevent attacks

  OT systems face threats from attackers targeting their remote access capabilities. Segmenting networks is one important step. Learn other ways to safeguard your OT systems.Continue Reading

• How to conduct ransomware awareness training for employees

  As your organization's first line of defense, hold regular employee training on how to prevent, detect and respond to ransomware attacks.Continue Reading

• Data security and identity security themes at RSAC 2025

  Check out what Enterprise Strategy Group analyst Todd Thiemann has on his agenda for RSA Conference 2025.Continue Reading

• IAM compliance: Know the system controls at your disposal

  IAM is critical to an organization's data security posture, and its role in regulatory compliance is just as crucial.Continue Reading

• How to prevent a data breach: 11 best practices and tactics

  When it comes to data breach prevention, the stakes are high. While it's impossible to eliminate the risk, organizations can minimize it by following these best practices.Continue Reading

• How to create a strong passphrase, with examples

  Passphrases have emerged as an effective way to protect networks from brute-force attacks. But users still need to know how to create a passphrase that's effective.Continue Reading

• Benefits and challenges of zero standing privileges

  Zero standing privileges combines the zero-trust model with the principle of least privilege to strengthen privileged access management and reduce enterprise attack surfaces.Continue Reading

• Making a case for the cybersecurity data fabric

  When it comes to data, context is everything. Learn how a cybersecurity data fabric can supercharge a security team's ability to see the big picture.Continue Reading

• 3 types of deepfake detection technology and how they work

  Think you're talking to your boss on Zoom? You might want to think again. Deepfake technology has already cost enterprises millions of dollars. Here's how to fight fire with fire.Continue Reading

• How to calculate the cost of a data breach

  An effective risk management policy can help companies determine the best ways to offset the costs associated with a data breach and avoid reputational damage.Continue Reading

• How to secure AI infrastructure: Best practices

  AI tools are creating an even greater attack surface for malicious hackers to penetrate. But there are steps you can take to ensure your organization's AI foundation remains safe.Continue Reading

• How to build an application security program

  A well-defined application security program that includes multilayer software testing, SBOMs, and documentation and standards is vital to protect apps from threat actors.Continue Reading

• Incident response for web application attacks

  Web app security is like learning to ride a bike -- expect to struggle before getting it right. But don't be disheartened; learn from prior incidents to improve controls.Continue Reading

• What is federated identity management (FIM)? How does it work?

  Federated identity management (FIM) is an arrangement between multiple enterprises or domains that enables their users to use the same identification data (digital identity) to access all their networks.Continue Reading

• How to build an effective IAM architecture

  Identity and access management is changing and so must strategies for managing it. Read up on IAM architecture approaches and how to select the best for your organization.Continue Reading

• 9 tips for migrating between managed SOC providers

  Switching between managed SOCs can be daunting, but with proper planning, organizations can successfully navigate it. One important tip: Document everything.Continue Reading

• What is challenge-response authentication?

  In computer security, challenge-response authentication is a set of protocols used to protect digital assets and services from unauthorized users, programs and activities.Continue Reading

• 7 key identity and access management benefits

  Identity and access management benefits users, security and IT admins, and it also improves an organization's security posture. Read up on seven key advantages of IAM.Continue Reading

• How to build an effective purple team playbook

  Enterprises across a wide variety of vertical industries can benefit from purple team exercises that harness red and blue teams toward a common goal: reducing vulnerabilities.Continue Reading

• Adopt passkeys over passwords to improve UX, drive revenue

  Password use leads to higher UX friction and lost sales because customers want a smoother sign-in experience. Passkeys can simplify authentication and improve UX.Continue Reading

• Top 12 online cybersecurity courses for 2025

  Our panel of experts picked the best free and paid online cybersecurity courses for professionals looking to advance their careers and for newbies breaking into the field.Continue Reading

• Top 15 email security best practices for 2025

  Attackers exploit email every day to break into corporate networks, but the risk can be reduced by adhering to these 15 email security best practices.Continue Reading

• Add gamification learning to your pen testing training playbook

  Organizations that embrace gamification in their pen testing training are better positioned to build and maintain the skilled security teams needed to address evolving threats.Continue Reading

• 7 DevSecOps tools to secure each step of the SDLC

  DevSecOps tools come in many shapes and sizes, helping organizations do everything from discovering software vulnerabilities to preventing software supply chain data breaches.Continue Reading

• How to mitigate wiper malware

  A wiperware cyberattack can change the game for organizations because it causes complete destruction of data and systems. Find out how to protect your organization.Continue Reading

• 8 best practices for a bulletproof IAM strategy

  IAM systems help to enable secure access to applications and resources. But to benefit from IAM -- and avoid a security failure -- teams must be ready to meet the challenges.Continue Reading

• How to build an effective third-party risk assessment framework

  Don't overlook the threats associated with connecting vendors and partners to internal systems. Do your due diligence and use third-party risk assessments to prevent supply chain attacks.Continue Reading

• What CISOs need to know to build an OT cybersecurity program

  More companies are tasking CISOs with operational technology security. But this oversight means a new strategy for those unfamiliar with building an effective OT security program.Continue Reading

• How to create an enterprise cloud security budget

  As companies migrate more sensitive data and resources into the cloud, it's important to deploy relevant security tools and processes, while staying within budget.Continue Reading

• API security testing checklist: 7 key steps

  APIs are a common attack vector for malicious actors. Use our API security testing checklist and best practices to protect your organization and its data.Continue Reading

• Insider threat hunting best practices and tools

  Detecting threats coming from inside the organization presents unique challenges. Insider threat hunting helps identify potential threat actors and proactively deal with them.Continue Reading

• EDR vs. SIEM: Key differences, benefits and use cases

  Endpoint detection and response and security information and event management tools offer organizations benefits, but each plays a specific role, so it's worth having both.Continue Reading

• How to prevent DDoS attacks

  Organizations have many methods they can use to prevent DDoS attacks, including increasing bandwidth and server scalability, rate limiting and using a web application firewall.Continue Reading

• How to build an incident response plan, with examples, template

  With cyberthreats and security incidents growing by the day, every organization needs a solid incident response plan. Learn how to create one for your company.Continue Reading

• API security maturity model to assess API security posture

  As API use proliferates, attackers are targeting them to exploit networks and data. This six-domain API security maturity model can assess weaknesses and vulnerabilities.Continue Reading

• 5 online payment security best practices for enterprises

  Ensuring the security of your company's online payment systems is key to preventing costly attacks, meeting compliance requirements and maintaining customer trust.Continue Reading

• How to prepare a system security plan, with template

  To help keep your systems and applications secure, a system security plan is essential. Learn how to create a plan and keep it up to date.Continue Reading

• 6 cybersecurity soft skills to elevate your career

  Cybersecurity professionals have the technical skills to protect their corporate networks, but they also need to master certain soft skills if they truly want to be effective.Continue Reading

• Explaining cybersecurity tabletop vs. live-fire exercises

  Tabletop games and live-fire exercises are two ways to test the effectiveness of enterprise security controls and defenses. Discover how each works and how they differ.Continue Reading

• How to create an AI acceptable use policy, plus template

  With great power comes -- in the case of generative AI -- great security and compliance risks. Learn how an AI acceptable use policy can help ensure safe use of the technology.Continue Reading

• How AI will transform vulnerability management for the better

  Artificial intelligence is improving how enterprises address security vulnerabilities, resulting in stronger security postures and smaller attack surfaces. Learn more.Continue Reading

• How to use the NIST CSF and AI RMF to address AI risks

  Companies are increasingly focused on how they can use AI but are also worried about their exposure to AI-fueled cybersecurity risks. Two NIST frameworks can help.Continue Reading

• How blockchain can support third-party risk management

  Third-party risk is of significant and growing concern to today's businesses. Explore how blockchain technology could transform third-party risk management for the better.Continue Reading

• How to implement an attack surface management program

  Keeping attackers away from corporate assets means keeping constant vigilance over the organization's attack surface. An attack surface management program can help.Continue Reading

• Where to place a firewall in an enterprise network

  Firewalls are a foundational element of a strong security posture, and their positioning affects both enterprise performance and cyberdefense.Continue Reading

• Use these 6 user authentication types to secure networks

  One layer of security that all networks and applications need is authentication. Read up on six authentication types, from 2FA to biometrics to certificates.Continue Reading

• EDR vs. antivirus: What's the difference?

  Endpoint detection and response and antivirus tools both protect enterprise networks, and both have distinct advantages. Which is better for your organization?Continue Reading

• How deepfakes threaten biometric security controls

  Biometric security controls are under attack by deepfakes -- convincing images, videos and audio created by generative AI. But all is not lost. Learn how to mitigate the risk.Continue Reading

• 8 SaaS security best practices for 2024

  SaaS has become ubiquitous. To secure it, take steps to inventory SaaS usage, securely authenticate usage, encrypt data, adopt single sign-on and more.Continue Reading

• How to conduct an API risk assessment and improve security

  APIs are essential, but hackers find them attractive targets. A comprehensive API risk assessment strategy helps you identify potential vulnerabilities.Continue Reading

• What is a cloud security framework? A complete guide

  With so many apps and data residing in cloud, employing a security framework to help protect cloud infrastructure is an essential move for an organization.Continue Reading

• How to write a useful cybersecurity incident report

  Reacting to a cybersecurity event is just half the battle. An incident report can help companies understand why the attack occurred and how to avoid future security issues.Continue Reading

• ChatGPT plugin flaws introduce enterprise security risks

  Insecure plugin design -- one of the top 10 LLM vulnerabilities, according to OWASP -- opens enterprises to attacks. Explore ChatGPT plugin security risks and how to mitigate them.Continue Reading

• How to converge networking and security teams: Key steps

  Companies can reap a lot of benefits by merging their networking and security teams. But it takes careful planning to make it work.Continue Reading

• Lessons learned from high-profile data breaches

  Equifax. Colonial Pipeline. Sony. Target. All are high-profile data breaches, and all offer key lessons to learn that prevent your organization from falling victim to an attack.Continue Reading

• VM security in cloud computing explained

  Cloud computing allows an organization to reduce its risks by having to secure fewer resources. The tradeoff is that cloud creates more attack vectors. Don't let VMs trip you up.Continue Reading

• How to configure sudo privilege and access control settings

  Learn how to use the sudo command for access control configurations, from granting full administrative privileges to delegating roles.Continue Reading

• What is a cloud security engineer, and how do I become one?

  A cloud security engineer has specific responsibilities for helping to secure cloud infrastructure, applications and IT assets.Continue Reading

• SSPM vs. CSPM: What's the difference?

  Posture management in the cloud is key, but evaluating different tools, such as SaaS security posture management and cloud security posture management platforms, can be confusing.Continue Reading

• How remote work is changing patch management

  The work-from-home revolution is putting new demands on remote patch management. Here's how to tackle the challenges and make sure your remote workforce is protected.Continue Reading

• Navigating cloud patch management: Benefits, best practices

  Bad actors use malicious code to exploit vulnerabilities, targeting on-demand systems and applications. Having an efficient mechanism to deploy patches in the cloud is critical.Continue Reading

• Automated patch management: 9 best practices for success

  Automating the patching process is almost a necessity, especially in large organizations. Here's why, plus pros and cons, tips and best practices for keeping systems up to date.Continue Reading

• Key software patch testing best practices

  Every company has to update and patch its software, but without careful testing, serious problems can occur. Here's how to make sure you're following the right steps.Continue Reading

• identity management (ID management)

  Identity management (ID management) is the organizational process for ensuring individuals have the appropriate access to technology resources.Continue Reading

• Cloud database security: Best practices, challenges and threats

  If your company is using a cloud database, it's critical to stay on top of security. Review the security features offered by top cloud providers, plus some best practices.Continue Reading

• 5 top OT threats and security challenges

  Securing operational technology is particularly critical but also especially challenging. Consider these top OT threats and how to manage them.Continue Reading

• 10 enterprise patch management best practices

  It might not be the most exciting responsibility, but the value of a well-executed patch management strategy can't be denied. Use these best practices to build a smooth process.Continue Reading

• Cloud computing forensics techniques for evidence acquisition

  With the proper tools and methodologies, security teams can provide analysts with the critical pieces required to complete cloud computing forensics investigations.Continue Reading

• 5 tips for building a cybersecurity culture at your company

  As a company's cyber-risks evolve, so must its culture. Here are five tips for creating a cybersecurity culture that protects the business and is meaningful for employees.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Teams phishing attacks and how to prevent them

  Users who think phishing happens only over email should think again. Learn about recent Microsoft Teams phishing attacks and how to defend against them.Continue Reading

• Use sudo insults to add spice to incorrect password attempts

  The life of an admin doesn't have to be dry. When a user enters a wrong password, for example, why not respond with a message that says, 'You're fired!' With sudo insults, you can.Continue Reading

• Agent vs. agentless security: Learn the differences

  Enterprises can either use an agent or agentless approach to monitor and secure their networks. Each approach has benefits and drawbacks.Continue Reading

• 10 remote work cybersecurity risks and how to prevent them

  Larger attack surfaces, limited oversight of data use and more vulnerable technologies are among the security risks faced in remote work environments.Continue Reading

• How to manage third-party risk in the cloud

  Third parties, including CSPs, remain a weak point in the supply chain. Adding CSPs into your organization's third-party risk management processes is crucial.Continue Reading

• How to craft a generative AI security policy that works

  The advent of generative AI threatens to poke additional holes in your cybersecurity strategy. Compiling a GenAI-based security policy to guide your responses can help.Continue Reading

• 4 types of prompt injection attacks and how they work

  Compromised LLMs can expose sensitive corporate data and put organizations' reputations at risk. Learn about four types of prompt injection attacks and how they work.Continue Reading

• 5 PaaS security best practices to safeguard the app layer

  Underlying APIs, language choice and cybersecurity features can vary widely across PaaS providers. These five security best practices can help in almost any PaaS scenario.Continue Reading

• 5-step IaaS security checklist for cloud customers

  Get expert advice on patching, data encryption, and identity and access management responsibilities in this enterprise IaaS security checklist.Continue Reading

• How dynamic malware analysis works

  Security teams use dynamic malware analysis to uncover how malware works -- and thereby improve threat hunting and incident detection capabilities.Continue Reading

• Multi-cloud security challenges and best practices

  Where multi-cloud goes, security complexity follows. From configuration to visibility, organizations must be aware of these main challenges and how to overcome them.Continue Reading

• How to use a jump server to link security zones

  Jump servers are a perfect example of less is more. By using these slimmed-down boxes, administrators can connect to multiple resources securely.Continue Reading

• Use cloud threat intelligence to protect critical data and assets

  Cloud threat intelligence helps identify and analyze cloud-based threats, enabling security teams to better understand attacks and more proactively defend against them.Continue Reading

• How to craft cyber-risk statements that work, with examples

  A cyber-risk statement should be clear, concise and simple -- but that doesn't mean it's easy to write. Get tips and read our cyber-risk statement examples.Continue Reading

• Ransomware preparedness kicks off 2024 summit series

  BrightTALK commenced the new year with ransomware readiness, giving viewers workable tips to prevent and recover from a devastating attack. Check out some highlights here.Continue Reading

• Understand the pros and cons of enterprise password managers

  Almost half of breaches occur because of compromised credentials. Using a password manager to control how users create their IDs may be a good step to protect enterprise assets.Continue Reading