Implementing zero-trust is not straightforward — security teams can overlook critical items that impact zero-trust initiatives and limit their effectiveness.

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For many experts, the verdict is that RBAC remains a big deal because it delivers on two crucial fronts: It keeps organizations secure while enabling them to remain agile and innovative. In an era of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, that’s a combination that’s hard to beat.

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The hard truth is that security breaches often happen because of human mistakes from simple, everyday actions. It's not just employees unknowingly using unsecured Wi-Fi – it's phishing, weak passwords and a lack of awareness that open the door to attackers.

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Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure — essential systems like energy, water, transportation and finance. In 2023 alone, over 40% of attacks hit these sectors, according to the FBI. Meanwhile, agencies like CISA and the UK’s NCSC warn infrastructure companies of mounting threats from state-sponsored adversaries or other malicious actors. The recent American Water..

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Microsoft this week launched a raft of cybersecurity initiatives that address everything from making Windows platforms more secure to adding platforms that are more secure by design.

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By developing robust, adaptive security strategies, organizations can effectively safeguard their cloud environments against evolving threats and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Security leaders must leverage the best of both to truly protect an organization in today's complex digital environment — blending the old with the new.

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There has been a sharp decline in ransomware payouts, with only 11% of companies admitting to paying demands, which has been attributed to increased investment in backup and recovery technologies.

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CA/B testing: Ludicrous proposal draws ire from “furious” systems administrators.

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FMR FAIL: Huge investment firm won’t say how it was hacked.

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