Brent Deterding, CISO at Afni, explained why simple security measures, such as YubiKeys and domain joins, can effectively neutralize sophisticated AI-driven attacks. He also discussed leadership in cybersecurity and the role CISOs play in determining materiality for SEC reporting.
Despite the acknowledgement that protecting identities is the key to securing data, identity-related breaches continue to make headlines. Crystal Trawny of Optiv and Barak Feldman of CyberArk discuss a new way to approach privileged access management.
Cybercrime is not just a threat; it's a trillion-dollar industry that's outpacing the global trade of illegal drugs.
This infographic breaks down the economics of cybercrime and underscores the critical need for an identity-first security strategy, including:
Percentage of recent attacks involving AI;
The...
The world is digital. It’s how we work now. That workforce is no longer just human users – employees, contractors, and vendors – but also bots or service accounts, each having their own set of access requirements, restrictions, and locations.
Additionally, there are applications and data spanning cloud,...
Non-employee access poses a significant security risk, with 51% of organizations admitting to inappropriate access assignments.
This infographic outlines the challenges and solutions for managing third-party identities, including:
An Automated Approach to Onboarding;
Verifying and Terminating Access for...
The proliferation of identities, combined with cloud migration and the growing sophistication of attacks, has created the perfect storm for security teams who are facing a surge in identity-based cyberattacks. But as the number of identities grows, “you can do more with less,” experts advise.
In this eBook, we...
Cisco remained atop Forrester's OT security rankings, Palo Alto Networks climbed into the leader space, and Claroty and Tenable fell to strong performer. The transition from a network-centric to an asset- and data-centric security model has introduced challenges, especially with legacy equipment.
The traditional perimeter-based approach to security depends on firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), and web gateways to separate trusted users from untrusted users. Despite spending an estimated $143 billion on these types of security technologies in 2021, two out of three enterprises are still breached — at...
The vetting and purchase of appropriate cyber insurance can appear to be an overwhelming task for even the most accomplished executive. Understanding that "cyber insurance" is not a legal term, nor even a standard insurance industry term, this conundrum can seem even more onerous. However, with a little background...
As cyberattacks continue unabated and the cost of ransomware increases, insurance claim payouts exceed insurance premiums. The insurance industry can’t sustain these conditions and is working to right the ship.
In this paper, we explore the state of cyber risk insurance and how insurers react to the current...
Privileged accounts are everywhere in the IT environment. They give IT the building blocks for managing vast networks of hardware and software that power the information-driven world. Yet for most people, they’re invisible. This chapter gives you the basics of Privileged Access Management (PAM) — understanding...
Securing thin edge locations, such as very small offices, isn’t commonly discussed as part of campus or branch security. Yet a thin edge location can be an entry point to the corporate network for malware or ransomware. With the rise of the hybrid workforce, many users work from thin edge locations like satellite...
As cyberthreats increase and evolve, the security of sensitive data and critical operations is paramount. There is a pressing need for government agencies and critical infrastructure to choose a FedRAMP-authorized identity security, also known as identity governance, solution.
Identity startup Semperis has secured $125 million in growth financing to expand its engineering team and develop new product extensions to meet market demands. Strategic partnerships with J.P. Morgan and Hercules Capital also pave the way for potential future acquisitions.
With $150 million of Series D funding led by Kleiner Perkins, Meritech Capital and Sapphire Ventures, Huntress is set to build or buy posture and recovery capabilities for endpoint and identity protection and enhance educational initiatives to counter the accelerating pace of cyberthreats.
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