Effective identity and access management (IAM) is crucial to both data security and regulatory compliance. Closely governing identities and their access rights is vital to ensuring that each individual has access to only the business systems, applications and data that they need to perform their roles. IAM reduces the risk of accidental data exposure or deletion by account owners, while also limiting the damage that could be done by a malicious actor who compromises a user account.

A vital component of any cybersecurity strategy is robust identity and access management (commonly known by the IAM acronym). This article explains the core elements of an effective IAM implementation and their benefits. Then, it takes a deeper dive into one of those components, role-based access control (RBAC). Finally, it offers a modern IAM tool to consider that can support your organization in adopting a Zero Trust security model.

Jay Jacobs and I recently delivered an RSA presentation called Quantifying the Probability of Flaws in Open Source. Since many people didn’t get a chance to see it, I thought I’d summarize some of the findings here for posterity. The question we investigated was simple, at least conceptually: what are the red flags of an open-source repository? Are there characteristics of a given open source library that would reliably indicate it was safer than others?

Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) was founded in 1982 as Federal Bond Collection Services and currently has over 100 employees. Based in Pennsylvania, the name was later changed in 2014. The company is a licensed debt collection agency offering specialized solutions for creditors across various product verticals to meet their diverse needs. Such creditors include those playing in healthcare, consumer credit, utilities, auto, and education services.

Today, the Splunk Threat Research Team is thrilled to introduce ShellSweepPlus, an advancement in our ongoing mission to combat the persistent threat of web shells. Building upon the solid foundation of its predecessor ShellSweep, ShellSweepPlus is an enhanced version that takes web shell detection to new heights, incorporating cutting-edge techniques and a multifaceted approach to safeguard your web environments.

The digital landscape is wild--and getting wilder. Research from Rubrik Zero Labs shows that cyber attacks are on the rise, with 94% of organizations reporting a significant attack in the last year. And the attacks are effectively disrupting business, with 62% of those reporting an attack revealing that their systems were compromised. So security teams need to use all of the tools in their toolkits to protect the enterprise.

Cybersecurity is no longer optional but essential for UK businesses of all sizes. Cyber Essentials, a government-backed scheme run by the IASME consortium, offers a robust framework to protect your organisation from the growing threat of cyber attacks. But what exactly is the cost of Cyber Essentials certification, and how can you budget for this crucial investment?

Amazon S3 buckets have become a cornerstone of cloud storage for businesses worldwide. AWS services, including S3, are integral to cloud storage and security. Their scalability and cost-effectiveness make them attractive, but this popularity comes with heightened security risks.

The landscape of DDoS attacks is constantly evolving. Gone are the days of simple bandwidth floods. Today’s attackers employ sophisticated tactics, making DDoS protection a complex yet crucial undertaking.

The rise of cryptocurrencies has introduced a new frontier for criminals, presenting unique challenges for investigators. Unlike traditional financial transactions, cryptocurrency transactions are pseudonymous, meaning identities are obscured by cryptographic addresses. This, coupled with the decentralized nature of blockchain technology, necessitates specialized techniques and tools for digital forensics in the age of cryptocurrency.