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5 steps to ensure a successful access management strategy
Access management is top of mind for organizations, especially in the hybrid workspace. Follow these five steps to create an access management strategy that benefits all users.
Michael Kelley • May 17, 2022 -
How cryptocurrencies enable attackers and defenders
Threat actors use cryptocurrencies for their anonymity, but they're not as impenetrable as once thought. Discover how cryptocurrencies can help attackers and defenders alike.
Josh Davies • May 16, 2022 -
Data security requires DLP platform convergence
Cloud adoption, combined with an anytime, anyplace, any device workforce requires a converged data loss prevention platform to secure data -- not point products with DLP features.
Jack Poller • April 26, 2022 -
Making sense of conflicting third-party security assessments
Third-party security assessments from different sources may not always agree, but that doesn't mean they can be ignored. Learn how Mitre ATT&CK can provide perspective.
Dave Gruber • April 14, 2022 -
The benefits and challenges of SBOMs
While software bills of material present new challenges for security teams, they offer the benefits of improved visibility, transparency and security.
Manjunath Bhat • March 28, 2022 -
How to build a security champions program
Security champions are key to promoting and creating a security-first company. Learn how to build a security champions program using these four steps.
Nabil Hannan • March 11, 2022 -
4 tips for selecting cybersecurity insurance
Choosing a cybersecurity insurance provider can be a daunting and complex task. Follow this advice to select the best policy -- and provider -- for your business.
Nate Smolenski • Feb. 25, 2022 -
Shifting security left requires a GitOps approach
Shifting security left improves efficiency and minimizes risk in software development. Before successfully implementing this approach, however, key challenges must be addressed.
Melinda Marks • Feb. 17, 2022 -
How automated certificate management helps retain IT talent
Organizations shouldn't waste their IT pros' time on unnecessary tasks -- especially during a skills shortage. Learn about the benefits of automated digital certificate management.
Tim Callan • Feb. 9, 2022 -
The importance of a policy-driven threat modeling approach
An expanding threat landscape, combined with increasing cloud use and a cybersecurity skill shortage, is driving the need for a policy-driven threat modeling approach.
Altaz Valani • Feb. 3, 2022 -
IaC security options help reduce software development risk
The use of infrastructure as code is increasing among developers, but security teams can take advantage of a growing number of tools to make sure IaC doesn't increase risk.
Melinda Marks • Jan. 31, 2022 -
How AI can help security teams detect threats
AI and machine learning are reshaping modern threat detection. Learn how they help security teams efficiently and accurately detect malicious actors.
Rohit Dhamankar • Jan. 27, 2022 -
5 infosec predictions for 2022
If the predictions are correct, 2022 will be another groundbreaking year for information security. Have a look at the security forecast for the next 12 months.
Kevin Hanes • Jan. 21, 2022 -
Is ransomware as a service going out of style?
Increased government pressure has backed many ransomware gangs into a corner, in turn forcing attackers to replace the ransomware-as-a-service model with a smash-and-grab approach.
Mike Behrmann • Jan. 13, 2022 -
Endpoint security is nothing without human operators
The growing threat landscape has made endpoint security more important than ever. Deploying an endpoint security platform without the proper staff, however, is simply not enough.
Kevin Hanes • Jan. 11, 2022 -
How to make security accessible to developers
Apps are too often released with flaws and vulnerabilities. Learn how to make security accessible to developers by integrating best practices into the development lifecycle.
Aakash Shah, Om Vyas • Dec. 28, 2021 -
The importance of automated certificate management
Managing the plethora of digital certificates can no longer be done in a spreadsheet by hand. Discover the importance of automated certificate management here.
Tim Callan • Dec. 15, 2021 -
The business benefits of data compliance
Beyond appeasing auditors and avoiding fines, data compliance offers several business benefits. Discover how data compliance can build trust and improve publicity.
Mitesh Athwani • Dec. 10, 2021 -
Cloud application developers need built-in security
Enterprises plan to increase cloud application security spending in 2022. Find out how security vendors and cloud application developers can meet their needs.
Melinda Marks • Dec. 9, 2021 -
Why image-based phishing emails are difficult to detect
Image-based phishing emails are becoming increasingly popular with attackers. Learn how these hard-to-detect scams bypass email filters to infiltrate victims' systems.
Sébastien Goutal • Dec. 7, 2021 -
Enterprise password security guidelines in a nutshell
In this concise guide to passwords, experts at Cyber Tec outline the security problems that put enterprises at risk and offer answers on how to solve them.
Cyber Tec Security • Nov. 30, 2021 -
How to talk about cybersecurity risks, colloquially
The cybersecurity field is riddled with confusion and complexity. Knowing how to talk about risk and how to manage it is key to building resilience.
Todd Inskeep • Nov. 23, 2021 -
How to create security metrics business leaders care about
Security metrics must be clear, actionable and resonate with business leadership. Learn how to create metrics that business leaders care about and will act upon.
Jeffrey Wheatman • Nov. 16, 2021 -
3 ways to balance app innovation with app security
New innovations come with an onslaught of risks and vulnerabilities. Use these three concepts to promote innovation, while ensuring web application security.
Mark Ralls • Nov. 16, 2021 -
Reduce the risk of cyber attacks with frameworks, assessments
Don't rely on a compliance mandate to reduce the risk of cyber attacks or on a cyber insurer to cover an attack's aftermath. Assessments and frameworks are key to staying safe.
Kayne McGladrey • Nov. 15, 2021