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Introducing the Mend AppSec Platform

According to Dimension Market Research, the global Application Security Market size is projected to “reach USD $9.6 billion by 2024 and is further anticipated to reach USD $47.3 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 19.4%.” However, companies confront extensive barriers when developing reliable application security programs.

Top 10 data governance tools for 2024

While artificial intelligence and big data steal the spotlight, a less glamorous but equally crucial discipline is quietly shaping the future of business: data governance. With European regulators imposing fines of up to 17.29 million pounds for data mismanagement, it’s clear that data governance is not just a compliance checkbox. It’s a strategic investment that can empower your organization with a tangible return on investment.

The Human Factor in Cybersecurity: Behavioral Insights and Mitigation Strategies

Whether it's clicking on a malicious link or being duped by social engineering tactics, people can unintentionally open the door to significant security breaches for organizations of all sizes. These mistakes aren’t inevitable or limited to any one role—they can happen to anyone, from top executives to customer service reps—but they are preventable with the right knowledge and constant vigilance in place.

The Role of Deception in Securing Active Directory

90% of businesses around the world use Active Directory as their primary Directory Service. It plays an essential role in the identity and access management of large enterprises. In the past few years, attacks on Active Directory have soared. This is because it is a central platform where all the identities and accesses of employees are hosted, making it the keys to your enterprise.

A look into Web Application Security

In today's digital age, web applications are the backbone of many businesses, supporting and managing a vast array of sensitive information, from personal details and financial records to critical business data. When we think about any company that we want to know more about, the most common question is: “what is their website”? But web applications are not just about traditional websites, they encompass far more than just the pages you go to when browsing the Internet.

Using Honey Tokens for Threat Detection with Netwrix Threat Manager

Today, cyberattacks are no longer a matter of if, but when. Spotting malicious actors before they can do damage requires a proactive approach. One effective strategy is to use honey tokens. This article explains what honey tokens are and how Netwrix Threat Manager enables organizations to easily create and use them to gain the threat intelligence they need to shut down attacks and improve their security posture.

CMMC 2.0: A New Era of Cybersecurity for the Defense Industrial Base

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of CMMC 2.0. This revamped approach aims to streamline compliance, reduce costs, and enhance the overall security posture of the defense industrial base (DIB). CMMC is a framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to assess and certify the cybersecurity posture of its contractors and subcontractors.

Splunk SOAR Has Attained FedRAMP Moderate Authorization

Splunk is proud to announce that Splunk SOAR has received Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Agency Authorization at the Moderate impact level. Splunk SOAR is ready to help public sector teams work smarter by automating repetitive tasks, responding to security incidents in seconds, and increasing analyst productivity and accuracy to better protect their organizations and the missions they serve.

TrustedInstaller - with great power comes great responsibility

TrustedInstaller is a Windows system account with special high-level permissions allowing it to modify certain system files, folders, and registry settings. It also prevents any account including administrator accounts from modifying these files and folders. Trustedinstaller.exe is a Windows Module Installer service, a part of Windows Resource Protection (WRP), which restricts access to core system files and folders preventing them from being modified or replaced.