Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

June 2023

5 security and administrative challenges for hybrid IT organizations

Ever since the adage “identities are the new perimeter” came into being, companies have started to expand their capabilities and operations beyond on-premises, office-based infrastructure. The adoption of cloud-native technologies means that organizations are looking to scale up their conventional workflows without having to invest time and resources on setting up physical data centers and other hardware infrastructure.

Top tips: How to protect your privacy online

You open Instagram and the first post is an ad for a smart refrigerator. What a happy coincidence; you and your partner were just discussing getting one for your new home! After you get over the initial excitement of having experienced such an unlikely event, it slowly dawns on you that there’s more at play than coincidence. In the present age, data is akin to gold, and seemingly everyone is trying to get their grubby little hands on yours.

MOVEit mayhem: Attackers found, patch released, but no end in sight

The entire cybersecurity realm is buzzing over zero-day vulnerabilities and SQL injection attacks owing to the MOVEit Transfer MFT breach. In case you missed it, here’s the back story, timeline of events, and latest updates. On May 31, 2023, Progress Software rolled out security patches for the recently discovered SQL injection vulnerability in their file sharing application, MOVEit Transfer.

Top tips: 8 ways to secure your mobile phones from cyberthreats

Mobile phones have become an indispensable tool in all our lives. Ensuring their security and protecting sensitive information becomes paramount, especially when you have all your work-related apps and data synced. Every 39 seconds, a new assault occurs on the internet, and 24,000 malicious mobile apps are typically blocked everyday.

The dark web unmasked: A primer on its perils

Ever wondered what lurks in the mysterious corners of the internet? Welcome to the dark web: an uncharted digital territory that’s inaccessible through regular search engines and is notorious for its association with illegal activities, like drug trafficking, firearm sales, and stolen data trading. How did this underworld come to be, and what risks does it pose to you and your business? Step into the shadows of the dark web, where anonymity reigns and practically anything is for sale.

Leading the way in the Authentication and Identity category: AD360 wins the Fortress Award 2023

The Business Intelligence Group announced the winners of the Fortress Award 2023 on May 31. We are thrilled to share that ManageEngine AD360 stood out amongst the competition, earning recognition in the Authentication and Identity category. The Fortress Award is a prestigious accolade in the cybersecurity space, and it recognizes outstanding achievements and innovations in the fight against cyberthreats.

ManageEngine AD360 stands tall with wins at the 11th Global InfoSec Awards

The 11th annual Global InfoSec Awards, held at the RSA Conference 2023 in San Francisco, brought together over 4,300 companies vying for recognition in various categories. Among the standout performers, ManageEngine’s AD360 won prestigious accolades in four categories. Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM) hosted the Global InfoSec Awards, recognizing the most innovative and effective cybersecurity companies and products in the industry.

Top tips: Principles for building a strong Zero Trust architecture

It’s safe to say that we are at a juncture where Zero Trust architecture is being heralded as the gold standard when it comes to cybersecurity. This architecture gives top priority to user behavior and assets as the primary line of defense from cyber threats. Even though the vast majority of companies worldwide have adopted Zero Trust, only 1% actually meet the requirements.