Authentication is the process that verifies the user's identity to control access to resources, prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to the system, and record user activities (to hold them accountable for their activities). It is used to authenticate users who log on to a server, ensure that software comes from a reputable source, and ensure that the person sending the message is who he says he is.

Continuous vulnerability management is not just a best practice—it's a necessity. With so many open-source dependencies to choose from (almost 3 million on the npm registry!), it’s no wonder supply chain security incidents are the focus of malicious actors. Let’s not forget the rise of ChatGPT, LLM chatbots, and AI-assisted code generation.

With the rise of data breaches and hacking attempts, a strong cybersecurity posture is the most significant need today. Given the scale of cybercrime growth, you need to carefully consider several key factors that will ultimately impact the cybersecurity solution you pick. Businesses have realized the value of their data; now they must invest in tools to easily detect and respond to security issues.

A black hat hacker is a cybercriminal who accesses your computer systems and network without your knowledge to steal data, disrupt systems and extort money. Black hat hackers try to take advantage of an organization’s security vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to software, systems and networks. Once they gain access to an organization’s data, black hat hackers may hold the data for ransom or sell it to other businesses or cybercriminals.

Cybersecurity in 2024 has seen a shift toward open, collaborative intelligence sharing across industries. This shift is promising but not yet complete; significant gaps remain in intelligence sharing, especially following cyber incidents. Victim organizations are often hesitant to share attack details due to fears of reputational damage and stigmatization.

New age verification laws are popping up around the world. Learn what these laws are and how to stay compliant. Kerwell is a product marketing manager focused on Persona’s identity verification solutions. He enjoys watching basketball and exploring the world with his German Shepherd. Kerwell is a product marketing manager focused on Persona’s identity verification solutions. He enjoys watching basketball and exploring the world with his German Shepherd.

Developers are expected to write new and more complex code to create leading-edge features in new software releases at a relenting pace. To do this they are looking for help from AI assistants like GitHub Copilot to help write better code, faster. They want to write, debug, and secure their code simultaneously, driving the need for leading-edge products like Copilot Autofix.

In recent years, the security of the United States' critical infrastructure has become a pressing concern, particularly in the oil and gas sector, due to its pivotal role in the nation's economy and energy supply. Recognizing this, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) implements several new directives in July each year aimed at enhancing the security and resilience of vital energy infrastructure against various threats, including cyber-attacks and physical disruptions.

7 hours. That’s how long, on average, a developer takes to remediate a security issue in their code. Vulnerability detection is improving rapidly and scaling, but remediating security risks is still a tedious, time-consuming process that takes developers away from their core work. And now, with AI-generated code introducing vulnerabilities at greater speed and volume than ever before, remediation is taking even more time.

Active Directory (AD) is the most prolific identity platform in the world. Like many companies already using AD on-premises, you may now be considering extending your identity environment to the cloud to create a hybrid landscape. There are many reasons behind this: resource constraints, strategy evolution, merger, acquisition or otherwise.