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Major Supply Chain Cybersecurity Concerns and 7 Best Practices to Address Them

In today’s interconnected world, supply chains are essential for nearly every product and service. Yet, this interconnectedness comes with vulnerabilities. In fact, 41% of organizations that suffered material impacts from a cyberattack in 2023 report that those cyberattacks originated from a third party, according to the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Outlook by the World Economic Forum. What supply chain security issues might your organization face?

Types of Insider Threats Risking Your Organization's Security

Modern businesses are facing a diverse range of cybersecurity threats, from phishing emails to unauthorized access to company data. While restricting access rights and maintaining strict security policies can help, potential insider threats are always a security risk. Organizations must effectively monitor for signs of insider threats to prevent financial loss or the compromise of critical assets.

The Real Costs of Insider Threats: An In-Depth Analysis

Insider threats continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, presenting organizations with increasingly complex security challenges. By examining findings from IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, Ponemon Institute’s 2023 Cost of Insider Risks Global Report, and Cybersecurity Insiders’ 2024 Insider Threat Report, we can paint a comprehensive picture of current insider threat trends and their implications.

Data Exfiltration: What It Is, Examples, and Prevention Tips

Data security is vital to your organization’s well-being. A single data breach costs $4.88 million on average, according to IMB’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024. Besides financial losses, data exfiltration may damage a brand’s reputation, cause operational disruptions, and result in legal actions. Therefore, giving maximum attention to your cybersecurity measures and constantly enhancing them is a must.

The 7 Best Internet Filtering Software of 2025 (Tech Review)

Want to block distracting websites, monitor internet use, and keep your network secure against web-based threats? This list of the best internet filtering software covers website blocking solutions that are suitable for businesses, parental control, Mac users, and more.

Detect Ghost Accounts: Syteca's Account Discovery Feature for Enhanced PAM Security

Unmanaged privileged accounts pose hidden risks to your organization. Discover Syteca's newest PAM feature that automatically detects and secures ghost accounts across your network. Key Features: Automated multi-domain discovery Flexible bulk account onboarding Smart password management Real-time email notifications Granular permissions & audit logs Learn how Syteca's Account Discovery helps: Enhance security & compliance Increase operational efficiency Improve privileged account visibility Reduce attack surface Enable secure growth.

Silent Heists: The Danger of Insider Threats

When thinking about cybersecurity, we envision malicious actors working in dark basements, honing their tools to invent cunning new ways to breach our defenses. While this is a clear and present danger, it's also important to understand that another hazard is lurking much closer to home - the insider threat. These attacks have devastated entities in all sectors, with severe repercussions. These incidents can vary from straightforward acts of fraud or theft to more elaborate sabotage attempts.

Zero Standing Privileges: Minimizing Attack Surfaces in Organizations

Restricting access to critical data and systems is the backbone of strong organizational cybersecurity. Zero standing privileges (ZSP) is an access management strategy that helps organizations limit access to resources as much as possible in order to minimize cybersecurity risks. In this article, we’ll explore the elements of a ZSP strategy, explain the risks related to standing privileges, and examine how to implement ZSP in your organization.

People Problem or Data Problem? Risks and Mitigation of Insider Threats

An insider is any person with authorized access to systems or data that gives them the ability to take potentially harmful actions. Insiders range from business partners or third party contractors to full- and part-time employees–essentially all valid users with access to resources that you'd rather keep out of the wrong hands. People are just people, but when they mishandle data, they fall into the category of being an insider threat–intentional or not.

Why User Activity Monitoring (UAM) is a Must for SMBs

The evolution of the professional work environment and digital transformation continues to challenge the boundaries of traditional workforce management systems and practices. With 28% of workers worldwide working from home at least one day a week, gaining visibility into the digital behavior of the workforce is paramount to effective and secure management.