Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

When we think about cybersecurity, we think of malicious actors constantly devising new ways to breach our defenses. While this is critical, it's equally important to understand that another menace can be sitting down the hall. The risk of insider attacks is significant and should not be overlooked. These attacks have floored businesses of all sizes and in various industries, frequently with dire consequences.

The demands on security teams have never been greater and practitioners need tools that can keep pace with evolving threats. Yet, many are still tied to legacy SOAR platforms whose limitations - outdated integration methods, clunky usability, and lengthy deployment timelines - hold teams back from achieving their automation goals. Recognizing when it’s time to pivot is critical. For many teams, next-gen SOAR platforms can also fall short.

As application development and deployment evolve, traditional tools alone can no longer handle the dynamic, ephemeral nature of cloud and cloud-native environments. This article explores how cloud-native application protection platforms (CNAPPs) are addressing these challenges to enhance coverage and streamline prioritization.

Imagine, for a moment, that your IT environment is the Death Star. You know the rebels will try to rescue Princess Leia. If you’re Darth Vader, you need systems that detect Luke and Chewbacca when they gain unauthorized access and systems that prevent them from accessing the Death Star. As a security analyst, you have varied technologies that detect and prevent malicious actors from gaining unauthorized access to your networks.

As 2025 approaches, cybersecurity leaders are bracing for a year of intensifying challenges. Regulations are tightening, nation-state attackers are refining their strategies, and CISOs are under growing pressure. Aleksandr Yampolskiy, Co-Founder and CEO, Jeff Le, VP of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy, and Steve Cobb, CISO, all from SecurityScorecard, bring sharp focus to what lies ahead. What worked in 2024 may not protect you in 2025.

The EU’s Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS2) for cybersecurity resilience entered full enforcement in October 2024, and compliance with its requirements presents major challenges for many companies, particularly those in the financial services sector. And while most IT leaders are confident of achieving NIS2 compliance, they also acknowledge that this cybersecurity directive has exacerbated existing challenges such as resource constraints and skills gaps.

Finding the exact price of any product is now easier than ever. A quick check with your favorite online retailer will show that a GE Profile Dryer goes for $989, a 10-pack of Play-Doh can be had for $7.99, and a loaf of Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White Sliced Bread is $3.59. Unfortunately, a glance at certain less legitimate online sites on the Dark Web is just as easy.

Every year, more and more companies are confronted with website and email spoofing worldwide. Cyber criminals use fake websites and fake email accounts for phishing, spear phishing and social engineering attacks to commit fraud, redirect web traffic, or manipulate search engine rankings. The disarming, or takedown, of these fake domains is a real challenge for more and more security teams. This is because cyber criminals are becoming increasingly professional in their spoofing activities.

As organisations increasingly rely on IoT devices for operational efficiency and data collection, managing each device securely throughout its lifecycle becomes crucial. IoT Device Lifecycle Management (DLM) is a structured approach to securing IoT devices from their initial setup through to decommissioning. By implementing best practices for each stage, organisations can reduce security risks, ensure data protection, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.