Enterprise data is a tremendous asset, but did you know it could also cause great data privacy-related financial risks? The need for sturdy enterprise data protection cannot be emphasized enough. With local data privacy laws such as GDPR being strictly enforced by countries worldwide, companies are seeing heftier fines for data breaches. Companies now need to be extremely cautious about how they manage privacy risks by carefully controlling access to personal and sensitive data.

When a computer is connected to a network (domain), it is given a machine account that represents that computer on the network. This account is used to authenticate the computer allowing it to access network resources and do tasks. Each machine account, also known as a domain member. has its own unique password for each network. Disable machine account password changes controls whether domain-joined machines automatically change their machine account passwords with the domain controller (DC).

Meet Georgia, a diligent website administrator at a growing e-commerce company. Every day, Georgia juggles multiple tasks, from managing server uptime to ensuring customer data security. One morning, Georgia receives an email from a security researcher who discovered a potential vulnerability on the website. The researcher struggled to find the right contact information, leading to delays in reporting the issue.

Our teams are always hard at work improving the TrustCloud platform. Here are this month’s biggest updates.

One of the most powerful weapons at an attacker’s disposal is the use of specialized tools designed to compromise network security. Mimikatz, BloodHound, and winPEAS are just a few examples of tools that can wreak havoc in your environment if left undetected. In this article, we’ll explore how malicious actors can exploit specialized tools to launch sophisticated attacks.

In today’s fast-paced global trade environment, the strategic value of a seaport is no longer determined solely by its geographical location or proximity to industrial hubs. Instead, the ability to leverage advanced technologies to boost operational efficiency and remain competitive is the defining factor. This shift in value is increasingly recognized across the maritime industry, as ports seek innovative digital solutions to manage complex logistics.

New research by Recorded Future provides insight into how advanced and sophisticated the threat group Marko Polo has become since launching in 2022. Marko Polo is of particular interest due to their rapid progress in advancing their operations.

As modern organizations grow in size and complexity, managing secure access to computing infrastructure becomes a top priority. Teleport has introduced new features in Teleport Policy 16 aimed at making this easier and more efficient. With these enhancements, organizations can take a more proactive approach to security, ensuring better oversight and reducing potential risks.

Since its debut in 2022, ChatGPT has radically reshaped the way we interact with technology. Generative AI (genAI) platforms like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Meta AI have rapidly gained in popularity, offering capabilities that range from rewriting text to generating creative content. While these tools have created new opportunities for enhanced productivity, they’ve also introduced new security risks — particularly when users unknowingly share sensitive information.