It's no exaggeration to say that, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we now have the largest-ever global remote workforce. And with it comes an expanded attack surface that requires extra attention. Phil Reitinger of the Global Cyber Alliance shares five tips for securing the remote workforce.
Zero trust is not a product or a destination, but rather a journey requiring organizations to practice good security hygiene, continuous monitoring and detection, as well as rapid incident response backed by high levels of automation, says Shehzad Merchant, chief technology officer of Gigamon.
Two-Factor Authentication is one the most common security methods used by small organizations. But not every method is created equal. Although it may feel like your well secured by a traditional method, your company might be the titanic trying to avoid the iceberg, with no idea what costs are lurking below the...
Improvements in behavioral biometrics and analytics are changing the way many financial services firms approach authentication. And more companies also are taking a "zero trust" approach to improve identity and access management, according to two security experts interviewed at RSA 2020.
Amazon's Ring is mandating the use of two-factor authentication for all users, a move designed to help stop creepy takeovers of the web-connected home security cameras. A passcode will be sent to a user's email address or by SMS.
Dell Technologies has agreed to sell its RSA security division to private equity firm Symphony Technology Group in an all cash deal worth more than $2 billion, the companies announced Tuesday. The news comes on the eve of the annual RSA Conference in San Francisco, which starts Monday.
Managing today's hybrid work environment is challenging, but securing that environment is equally important - and difficult. Ultimately, you need to connect your users to the right technology at the right time, in a secure way. To know that you're giving the right people access, you first need to have a way to know...
As an IT and security professional at an SMB, you likely manage more responsibilities than ever. You may be juggling many competing priorities, from the helpdesk to network maintenance to managing user access and securing employee identities. But what exactly is an identity, and what do you need to know to maximize...
This report analyzes the current state of password security, access, and authentication globally and steps companies are taking to increase their security scores. Organizations are making notable strides in password and access security - but there is still a lot of work to be done.
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Twitter says it has fixed an API problem that would have allowed someone to match phone numbers en masse to corresponding accounts, which could potentially unmask anonymous users. The flaw could have been found and exploited by state-sponsored actors, the social media firm warns.
State and local government networks contain sensitive data from millions of people and businesses, making them an attractive target for attackers. With the increasing sophistication of cyber attacks and the lack of resources at their disposal, IT departments across these agencies must quickly secure a variety of...
Apple previously scuttled plans to add end-to-end encryption to iCloud backups, Reuters reports, noting that such a move would have complicated law enforcement investigations. But the apparent olive branch hasn't caused the U.S. government to stop vilifying strong encryption and the technology giants that provide it.
Proof-of-concept code has been released to exploit a severe Citrix vulnerability present in tens of thousands of enterprises. Citrix says it's developing permanent patches but that enterprises should use its mitigation guidance. In the meantime, attackers are hunting for vulnerable machines.
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