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Balancing security risks and innovation potential of shadow IT teams
Shadow IT teams, also known as rogue IT teams, have grown in popularity in recent years due to the rise of cloud-based apps and remote work. However, this has led to …

Known unknowns: Refining your approach to uncategorized web traffic
Cybersecurity is such a complex field that even the best-trained, best-equipped, and most experienced security managers will sometimes struggle to decide which of several …

Prioritizing data security amid workforce disruptions
Businesses have faced massive disruptions in their workforce – many are requesting employees return to the office, and layoffs are rattling several industries. This disruption …

Understanding adversaries through dark web intelligence
93 percent of CISOs are concerned about dark web threats, and almost 72 percent of CISOs believe that intelligence on cybercriminals is “critical” to defend their organization …

The era of passive cybersecurity awareness training is over
Despite increased emphasis on cybersecurity from authorities and high-profile breaches, critical gaps in vulnerability management within organizations are being overlooked by …

Week in review: Manage the risk of ChatGPT use, know the danger of failed Okta logins
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: These 15 European startups are set to take the cybersecurity world by storm …

New infosec products of the week: March 24, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from ForgeRock, Vectra, Verosint, Vumetric, and Waterfall Security Solutions. Waterfall …

Top ways attackers are targeting your endpoints
Over the last several years, endpoints have played a crucial role in cyberattacks. While there are several steps organizations can take to help mitigate endpoint threats – …

Why organizations shouldn’t fold to cybercriminal requests
Organizations worldwide pay ransomware fees instead of implementing solutions to protect themselves. The ransom is just the tip of the iceberg regarding the damage a …

In uncertain times, organizations prioritize tech skills development
Amid economic uncertainty and downturn, organizations are leaning on their technologists to continue to innovate and drive business value, according to Pluralsight. Though 65% …

A closer look at TSA’s new cybersecurity requirements for aviation
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently issued new cybersecurity requirements for the aviation industry, which follows last year’s announcement for …

Best practices to secure digital identities
With cybersecurity incidents involving compromised credentials continually the most common cause of a data breach for enterprises – and account takeover for individuals, …
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