The ability to authenticate securely over an unsecure network is paramount in safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining trust in digital interactions. In an era where communication often occurs over public networks like the internet, ensuring the authenticity of users and data is critical to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. Kerberos is a Windows security network authentication protocol that allows users and services to securely authenticate over a non-secure network.

In May 2024, Vodafone Idea (Vi) became the first Indian telecommunications company to achieve the SOC2 (Service Organization Control 2) Type II Attestation. This accomplishment not only underscores the company’s commitment to stringent security standards but also sets a benchmark for the entire industry.

As AI adoptions become increasingly integral to all aspects of society worldwide, there is a heightened global race to establish artificial intelligence governance frameworks that ensure their safe, private, and ethical use. Nations and regions are actively developing policies and guidelines to manage AI’s expansive influence and mitigate associated risks. This global effort reflects a recognition of the profound impact that AI has on everything from consumer rights to national security.

Something about the springtime sunshine and blooming flowers inspires many of us to start cleaning. For some, it might be tackling the backyard shed that accumulated cobwebs over the winter or that overflowing junk drawer in the corner of the kitchen. As you survey your home and yard and decide where to start cleaning, it’s also a great time to look at your application security program and see if any of your existing processes need some tidying up. Here are a few great places to start.

Threat actors have responded to better protections in the operating system and improved endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities by moving down the stack to find entry points with full visibility and privileges into the stack above.

System hardening is the process of configuring a system to a more secure state. Many technology solutions are not securely configured by default, so system administrators must harden systems while retaining their desired functionality. Thankfully, system administrators do not have to figure out system hardening on their own. Instead, they can reference security benchmarks which describe recommended secure configurations for a system.

Everywhere we look, organizations are harnessing the power of large language models (LLMs) to develop cutting-edge AI applications like chatbots, virtual assistants, and more. Yet even amidst the fast pace of innovation, it’s crucial for security teams and developers to take a moment to ensure that proper safeguards are in place to protect company and customer data.

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) 2023 Business Impact Report, 73% of small business owners in the US reported a cyber-attack within the previous year, underlining the growing popularity of small businesses as a target among malicious actors. Given this recent wave of cyberattacks, all small businesses must do their part to secure their Point of Sale (POS) systems from unauthorized parties.

Banks are one of the most heavily regulated business sectors, with stiff regulatory compliance obligations and close scrutiny from regulators. As such, managing regulatory compliance has become challenging for banks in recent years. Compliance failures can result in significant fines, reputational damage, bad publicity, and even lawsuits. It’s vital for banks to conduct regular compliance risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate emerging risks.

Network hardening involves implementing measures such as configuring firewalls, securing remote access points, blocking unused network ports, removing unnecessary protocols, implementing access lists, and encrypting network traffic to mitigate unauthorized access and bolster the security of a network’s infrastructure. This process involves identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in device management and configurations to prevent exploitation by malicious actors aiming to infiltrate the network.