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    Collaborate with third parties to ensure enterprise security

    Third-party risk is a major threat today, as evidenced in numerous recent breaches. Organizations must work with partners to ensure their data is protected properly.

    Jack Poller • Oct. 31, 2023
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    Cloud-native app security? Ignore acronyms, solve problems

    When building a cloud-native application security strategy, avoid new acronym and product category confusion. Look for products that effectively address top challenges instead.

    Melinda Marks • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Cloud-native firewalls are the next step in network security

    The network security challenges associated with cloud provider and virtual firewalls are leading to third parties introducing cloud-native firewalls.

    John Grady • Oct. 19, 2023
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    SailPoint extends identity security platform with data security

    With DAS, privilege access management, AI and other features, SailPoint moves Atlas from an identity governance platform to an identity security platform.

    Jack Poller • Oct. 18, 2023
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    Takeaways from Oktane23: Okta AI, universal logout and more

    New game-changing security features from Okta speed threat detection and response times, enabling IT pros to log all users out of applications during a cyber attack.

    Jack Poller • Oct. 11, 2023
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    Transitioning to single-vendor SASE will take time

    New Enterprise Strategy Group research reveals enterprises are interested in single-vendor SASE -- but with multiple tools on hand, the transition will take planning and time.

    John Grady • Oct. 2, 2023
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    CrowdStrike makes a breakout move

    CrowdStrike's annual user conference emphasized the company's future vision for AI, automation and an integrated security IT approach.

    Dave Gruber • Sept. 26, 2023
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    6 reasons Cisco acquired Splunk

    A treasure trove of Cisco and Splunk data, AI and analytics can improve cyber-resilience, accelerate threat detection and response, and enable more intelligent networks.

    Jon Oltsik • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Google and Mandiant flex cybersecurity muscle at mWISE

    End-to-end cybersecurity coverage and generative AI could accentuate Google and Mandiant's combined cybersecurity opportunities -- with the right execution.

    Jon Oltsik • Sept. 22, 2023
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    Strong identity security could’ve saved MGM, Caesars, Retool

    Three cyber attacks that featured vishing led to compromised identities, data loss and the interruption of operations. Passwordless authentication could have prevented all three.

    Jack Poller • Sept. 21, 2023
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    What to consider when creating a SaaS security strategy

    Securing SaaS applications is more important and confusing than ever. Consider visibility, UX and workflow when creating a SaaS security strategy and adopting tools.

    John Grady • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Google Cloud Next focuses on generative AI for security

    Google discussed its vision for applying generative AI to cybersecurity at its Google Cloud Next conference in August, with announcements about new features and capabilities.

    Melinda Marks • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Time for an identity security revolution

    Identity needs to be the foundational component of the cybersecurity stack, because attackers are primarily after an organization's data.

    Jack Poller • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Identity needs a seat at the cybersecurity table

    The shift to the cloud and remote work, combined with the rise of phishing and other identity-related attacks, puts identity security at the forefront of cybersecurity concerns.

    Jack Poller • Sept. 6, 2023
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    SEC cyber attack regulations prompt 10 questions for CISOs

    New SEC regulations governing the disclosure of cyber attacks by public companies lead to 10 questions board members should ask their CISOs about managing cyber-risk.

    Frank Kim • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Intersection of generative AI, cybersecurity and digital trust

    The popularity of generative AI has skyrocketed in recent months. Its benefits, however, are being met with cybersecurity, digital trust and legal challenges.

    Goh Ser Yoong • July 28, 2023
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    Security hygiene and posture management: A work in progress

    Security hygiene and posture management may be the bedrock of cybersecurity, but new research shows it is still decentralized and complex in most organizations.

    Jon Oltsik • July 26, 2023
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    Using defense in depth to secure cloud-stored data

    To better secure cloud-resident data, organizations are deploying cloud-native tools from CSPs and third-party tools from MSPs to achieve a defense-in-depth strategy.

    Jack Poller • July 19, 2023
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    For stronger public cloud data security, use defense in depth

    The amount of cloud-resident data is increasing -- and so are the number of challenges to sufficiently secure it, especially within multi-cloud environments.

    Jack Poller • July 11, 2023
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    AI helps humans speed app modernization, improve security

    Enterprises are looking at AI-driven approaches to help human teams modernize and accelerate application development to refactor or build new apps and beef up cybersecurity.

    Paul Nashawaty, Melinda Marks • June 29, 2023
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    How AI benefits network detection and response

    Interest in security tools with AI is growing as security leaders uncover AI's potential. One area that could especially benefit from AI is network detection and response.

    John Grady • June 21, 2023
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    App development trends and their security implications

    Enterprise Strategy Group analysts look at how organizations are modernizing software development processes and how security teams can support the growth and scale.

    Paul Nashawaty, Melinda Marks • June 19, 2023
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    New AWS security tools, updates help IT protect cloud apps

    AWS released a slew of updates to improve security as IT pros develop and deploy more enterprise applications via public cloud services.

    Melinda Marks • June 19, 2023
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    Cisco releases new security offerings at Cisco Live 2023

    At Cisco Live 2023, Cisco emphasized its plans to emphasize security, rolling out a host of new initiatives from secure access to AI-aided security to cloud-native app security.

    Melinda Marks • June 14, 2023
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    Follow a 6-phase roadmap to secure cyber-physical systems

    Cyber-physical systems help bridge the digital world with the physical world, but they introduce cybersecurity risks that must be addressed.

    Katell Thielemann • May 22, 2023