0mega ransomware gang changes tactics
A number of ransomware gangs have stopped using malware to encrypt targets’ files and have switched to a data theft/extortion approach to get paid; 0mega – a …
Current SaaS security strategies don’t go far enough
Many recent breaches and data leaks have been tied back to SaaS apps, according to Adaptive Shield. “We wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the incidents within SaaS …
CISO-level tips for securing corporate data in the cloud
The presence of each third-party application increases the potential for attacks, particularly when end users install them without proper oversight or approval. IT security …
Most SaaS adopters exposed to browser-borne attacks
Even though the adoption of SaaS apps started more than ten years ago, CISOs are still finding it challenging to tackle the accumulated security debt. Significant deficiencies …
The staying power of shadow IT, and how to combat risks related to it
There was a time, not too long ago, when most IT leaders believed shadow IT was a negligible element in their companies. They felt their IT organizations were so in control of …
Security teams have no control over risky SaaS-to-SaaS connections
Employees are providing hundreds to thousands of third-party apps with access to the two most dominant workspaces, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, according to Adaptive …
Four steps SMBs can take to close SaaS security gaps
Despite economic volatility and tighter budgets, adoption of software as a service (SaaS) continues to increase. Gartner forecasts a 16.8% growth for SaaS in 2023 as companies …
Reimagining zero trust for modern SaaS
The concept of zero trust – as a way to improve the security of and access to an organization’s network, systems, and data – has gained traction in recent …
The impact of inadequate SaaS management
In this Help Net Security video, Uri Haramati, CEO at Torii, talks about how it’s impossible for IT to take full ownership or responsibility for managing cloud apps today. …
Cloud data protection trends you need to be aware of
Veeam Software released the findings of the company’s Cloud Protection Trends Report 2023, covering four key “as a Service” scenarios: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), …
Average company with data in the cloud faces $28 million in data-breach risk
Hard-to-control collaboration, complex SaaS permissions, and risky misconfigurations — such as admin accounts without multi-factor authentication (MFA) — have left a dangerous …
Companies underestimate number of SaaS applications in their environment
A new research study focused on SaaS usage among enterprises across the USA, UK, and Europe, highlights a striking difference between consumption and security of SaaS …