Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what’s trending in the tech world and list ways to explore these trends. This week, we explore four ways organizations can secure their OT environment. Operational technology (OT) has evolved from largely manual processes to digital, automated, and data-driven processes in recent years. As more industrial processes go digital, organizations in this sector now face a vastly expanded attack surface.

ManageEngine DDI Central now facilitates Open Authorization (OAuth), which can be configured with your organization’s SMTP servers for implementing secure, reliable mail authentication for clients. OAuth provides credential-less authentication for accessing SMTP servers to send emails efficiently. It benefits users in a safe, secure approach to permitting third-party applications to access users’ SMTP servers without using their credentials.

In a world where security incidents and cyber threats are escalating, achieving and maintaining compliance with ISO 27001, the international standard for information security management, is more crucial than ever.

Thousands of organizations globally rely on the Bitsight Security Rating to prioritize their internal security efforts and ensure that third-party vendors meet their security commitments. While this is a highly strategic activity, progress is often measured in incremental steps as individual security findings are remediated over time.

Let’s catch up on the more interesting vulnerability disclosures and cyber security news gathered from articles across the web this week. This is what we have been reading about on our coffee break! Say that again, $7K per month!? OK…

Protected Health Information (PHI) is a critical aspect of healthcare, encompassing any data that can identify an individual and is used in the context of medical care. Examples of PHI include personal identifiers (name, address, Social Security number), medical records, health insurance information, and even communications containing health details.

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In today’s fast-paced business environment, IT teams are under increasing pressure to keep networks running smoothly and securely. The burden of managing a growing number of endpoints, networks, and cloud services—combined with constant threats of cyberattacks—can lead to IT burnout. Burnout affects the well-being of IT professionals and increases the likelihood of human error, such as misconfigurations, missed patches, and slow response times to incidents.

To create a secure username, you must ensure your username is random, does not use any of your personal information and is unique from your other usernames across all other websites. A secure username should contain a combination of random numbers and symbols, prioritizing safety and privacy by not revealing personal details.

Since 2015, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced several cybersecurity and cyber resilience frameworks to address evolving cybersecurity risks and strengthen the resilience of regulated entities (REs). Additionally, SEBI has issued multiple advisories on best practices to guide REs in enhancing their cybersecurity posture.