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By gaining access to an employee’s credentials, a bad actor also gains access to their account privileges, especially if the same credentials are used across multiple accounts.

Access & Identity

Strategies for reducing the dangers of credential theft

Jan. 29, 2025

If credentials are compromised, spotting the breach quickly, the damage can be contained.

A platform-agnostic Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution refers to a service provider that offers MDR services independently of any specific cybersecurity platform or technology stack, becoming a “platform” in and of itself, along with advisory services that help select the best-of-breed tooling.

Platforms vs best-of-breed solutions: why not both?

Jan. 29, 2025

Sectigo acquires Entrust public certificate business

Encryption Solutions

Sectigo acquires Entrust public certificate business

Jan. 29, 2025

In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, now is the time to consider partnering with an LSP to take advantage of the many benefits of TMS and integration technology.

Critical Infrastructure

How transportation management systems mitigate supply chain risks for manufacturers

Jan. 18, 2025

Information Security

As the global financial system becomes more interconnected, it's apparent that regulatory frameworks like DORA are not isolated to one region. U.S. companies, especially those in the information and communication technology (ICT) sectors, need to pay close attention to DORA’s implementation.

DORA compliance is a strategic necessity for U.S. companies serving EU financial institutions

Jan. 17, 2025

The Pentagon is expected to release a new assessment to evaluate and approve zero trust standards in early 2025.

Information Security

How the DOD is enabling its Zero Trust mission

Felipe Fernandez

Jan. 10, 2025

In an era where cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, U.S. utility companies face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding critical infrastructure.

Utilities and data centers strive to mitigate growing threats

Dec. 18, 2024

As the threat of cyberattacks has increased, so too have the costs of data breaches. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of Data Breach Report, the global average total data breach cost is $4.88 million.

Security Executives

How organizations can respond fast to data breaches and avoid investigations

B. Stephanie Siegmann

Dec. 16, 2024

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When we think about cybersecurity, we often focus on blocking bad actors and avoiding attacks like phishing and ransomware. However, data is constantly shared without people's knowledge or consent, and until relatively recently, this practice was legal and there were very few barriers to doing so.

Breach Detection

Why it’s not just about hackers anymore

Dec. 10, 2024

The growing privacy crisis requires proactive auditing, reducing unnecessary tracking, limiting third-party data sharing and prioritizing consent.

Access & Identity

AI and Access Control, Perfect Together?

Dec. 9, 2024

Rob Rowe, the head of the HID AI Lab, shares his valuable insights and cautious perspectives as the security industry continues to harness AI's potential

Your security network isn't your average IT setup. It needs to be purpose-built for resilience and responsiveness.

Networking Equipment and Cabling

How to Choose a Network Provider That Mirrors Your Needs

Dec. 9, 2024

Designing and implementing a physical security network takes strategic thinking and planning.

The CRA is the first European regulation to uphold legislation horizontally across the entire market of products with digital elements (PDEs) – securing products, components, and subcomponents in the whole supply chain instead of simply the final usage stage.

Information Security

What Does CRA Compliance Look Like in the Smart Physical Security Industry?

Eystein Stenberg

Dec. 9, 2024

With the implementation period commenced, OEMs in the smart physical security industry must take immediate, proactive action to ensure compliance.

Former Microsoft CSO Mike Howard is a seasoned writer of industry leadership topics and spy novels. He is a regular contributor to STE.

Security Executives

It’s the Policy, Stupid

Dec. 9, 2024

We have just completed an intense and partisan election cycle. What else is new? Well, plenty. We are in unprecedented times when a former President, Donald Trump, ran again after...

Every company needs to follow defined planning cadences to set a rhythm for the business, such as the fiscal year, financial audits, board meetings, and other activities that may trigger related planning activities.

Security Executives

How to plan for strategic cyber risk management

Dec. 6, 2024

CISOs can optimize their cybersecurity programs and budgets by quantifying cyber risks in monetary terms and prioritizing risk mitigation based on impact and ROI.

Salt Typhoon’s operations are characterized by sophisticated tactics aimed at persistent access to their targets. They exploit vulnerabilities in public-facing systems, including routers and firewalls, and leverage compromised credentials to escalate privileges and move laterally within networks.

Breach Detection

Chinese hackers continue to torment U.S. telecommunication companies

Dec. 4, 2024

These continued Salt Typhoon attacks threaten the nation’s critical infrastructure and national security.

Cloud detection and response (CDR) is a security approach specifically designed for cloud environments that focuses on threat detection, immediate incident response and service integrations.

Cloud Security Solutions

Why visibility alone isn't enough in cloud security

Dec. 4, 2024

To truly protect cloud environments, businesses must move beyond fragmented solutions.

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From cockpits to code: Aviation’s lessons for enhancing cybersecurity

Marcin Kleczynski

Dec. 4, 2024

There is a real tailwind across the industry with security executives and technology providers leaning into a measured cybersecurity approach.

Cybercriminals are no longer limited to sending malicious emails and texts. They’re making direct, human-to-human contact, catching even the most cautious off-guard.

How callback phishing threatens our online safety

Dec. 2, 2024

The new face of phishing continues to shift and grow; awareness remains our best defense.

As cyber threats become more targeted and sophisticated, finance departments face many new security challenges, beginning with financial processes.

Security Executives

It’s time for CFOs to saddle up to the cybersecurity table

Dec. 2, 2024

Today’s cyber threats landscape cannot be mitigated with technological innovations alone.