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At a time when digital connectivity is the lifeblood of all business operations, the specter of network attacks is greater than ever. As entities depend on complex network infrastructures, malefactors exploit vulnerabilities with growing sophistication and frequency. Understanding the diverse nature of these threats—from DoS and DDoS attacks to reconnaissance exploits—is crucial for devising effective defense strategies.

First coined by Gartner in 2021 (subscription required), the term continuous adaptive trust is gaining popularity. This new authentication model might be the solution to constantly evolving threats, strict regulatory requirements, and cloud vulnerabilities. Continuous adaptive trust represents a shift in cybersecurity, moving beyond traditional static access management models to a dynamic, real-time approach that continuously evaluates trust levels based on changing risk factors.

We’re thrilled to announce the availability of User Intelligence on Rubrik Security Cloud - Government. Rubrik User Intelligence empowers Fed and SLED organizations with visibility into user activities, access patterns, and potential risks. This level of insight is critical for enforcing least-privilege access to sensitive data, before it results in breaches.

The SIEM market is in flux. Mergers, acquisitions, and vendors leaving the space are creating uncertainty for organizations that rely on SIEMs as the cornerstone of their security operations. If your organization is feeling the ripple effects of this consolidation, it’s time for a SIEM checkup. This means critically examining your current SIEM stack and vendor relationship to ensure they’re still serving your evolving security needs.

Earlier this month, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) posted a cybersecurity advisory highlighting the recent cybersecurity risks of third parties impacting its members and financial services organizations. The recently released Trustwave SpiderLabs 2024 Trustwave Risk Radar Report: Financial Services Sector underscores FINRA's concern about the escalating threat landscape facing the financial industry.

Employees come and go, and so do their identities within their organizations. On the surface, it seems a linear lifecycle, starting with onboarding and ending with offboarding, with a whole lot of access to resources in between. But it’s the “in between” where things are more complex – whether related to migration from one business unit to the next or integrating an acquisition.

Are you confident that your security tools are foolproof? Think again. BlackSuit ransomware is exploiting overlooked vulnerabilities, slipping through defenses even in 53 well-protected organizations. This isn’t just another cyber threat—it’s a sophisticated adversary that rewrites the rules. Your firewalls, antivirus, and strict protocols might not be enough to stop it. BlackSuit is engineered to find gaps you didn’t know existed, bypassing even advanced security postures.

For assessing and reporting on the risks associated with your applications, you know you need Application Security Posture Management (ASPM). However, this quickly evolving space has many variables that security leaders may not realize. Here’s how you can elevate your security strategy by optimizing ASPM tools in a way that minimizes risks, enhances operational efficiency, and builds a robust security-aware culture in your organization.

The expansion of your attack surface is inevitable. As your business grows, so does the need to leverage API integrations and third-party tooling to ensure your product remains competitive. But what about ensuring that your product remains secure? The proportion of breaches involving supply chain interconnection increased by 68% between 2023 and 2024. Attackers are not just interested in your data – they are after the weak links in your interconnected systems.