Expert analysis
Why data travel is healthcare’s next big cybersecurity challenge
Do you know where your patients’ data lives once it’s in the cloud? Unfortunately, for many healthcare organizations, the answer is no – or, at least, it’s not a definitive …
Trends in ransomware-as-a-service and cryptocurrency to monitor
In January, law enforcement officials disrupted the operations of the Hive cybercriminal group, which profited off a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) business model. Hive is …
Combatting data governance risks of public generative AI tools
When companies utilize public generative AI tools, the models are refined on input data provided by the company. Regarding data security, unauthorized use of sensitive data or …
Staying ahead of the “professionals”: The service-oriented ransomware crime industry
Ransomware has been a hugely profitable industry for criminal gangs for the last few years. The total amount of ransom paid since 2020 is estimated to be at least $2 billion, …
Overcoming user resistance to passwordless authentication
Many organizations agree in theory that passwordless authentication is the future, but getting there represents a significant change management challenge. The migration to …
July 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: A month of instability and uncertainty
We’re halfway through 2023 already and moving into our seventh Patch Tuesday of the year next week. There’s been a lot of activity with Microsoft this month which may impact …
How to cultivate a culture of continuous cybersecurity improvement
Regulatory compliance and cybersecurity improvement are not two sides of the same coin: they are distinct pillars that demand specialized attention. Achieving compliance does …
Operationalizing zero trust in the cloud
Some organizations have bought into the idea that workloads in the cloud are inherently more secure than those on premises. This idea is reinforced by the concept that the …
Cloud-native security hinges on open source
Technologies like Kubernetes and K3S are synonymous with the success of cloud native computing and the power of open source. It is no accident they have steamrolled the …
How to create SBOMs for container images
The importance of software bills of materials (SBOMs) has grown substantially in recent years as organizations recognize the need for greater transparency in the software …
The significance of CIS Control mapping in the 2023 Verizon DBIR
Verizon’s recently released 2023 Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR) provides organizations with a comprehensive analysis of the evolving threat landscape and …
Goodbyes are difficult, IT offboarding processes make them harder
When employees, contractors and service providers leave an organization, they take with them knowledge, capabilities, and professional achievements. They should leave behind …