Building software continues to look like an assembly line, with developers pulling resources from across the web to create applications. Although third-party resources have played an essential role in developing software for many years, the way that development teams use these external components looks different today.

The business mantra "employees are our number one asset" is true for many reasons. Including helping protect an organization from cyber threats. An organization can have the finest security technology stack available, employ offensive security measures such as penetration tests, and have a cybersecurity vendor on speed dial in case an incident occurs. However, if its workers are not cybersecurity conscious, all that effort and financial outlay will be wasted.

DNS policies play a critical role in managing and securing workload communication for cloud-native applications running on Kubernetes clusters. Two popular options for implementing DNS policies are Calico and Cilium. While both have their merits, Calico’s approach offers several distinct advantages over Cilium’s, particularly in terms of flexibility, scalability, and overall operational simplicity.

In today's data-driven world, protecting critical business information is paramount. We're excited to announce that Rubrik support for Oracle Databases on Windows is now available. This added support enables customers to bring Rubrik Security Cloud to even more of their mission-critical Oracle environments, providing a comprehensive, efficient, and reliable data protection solution for enterprises of all sizes.

Security remains a thorny issue for small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), consistently topping the list of challenges for IT professionals in JumpCloud’s biannual SME IT Trends survey. In our latest edition, IT pros shared their real-world experiences and strategies around security, among other pressing topics. This blog will dive into those insights to reveal how SMEs are tackling the security landscape today.

The “Three Pillars” (people, process, and technology) management framework requires a delicate balance in order to achieve successful operations outcomes. Despite the technology pillar dominating the conversation as of late, cybersecurity practitioners are the backbone of your organization's defense against cyber threats.

In the summer of 2022, a few Twilio employees received an odd text message. Appearing to be from the internal IT department, these messages suggested employees need to reset expiring passwords through a specific URL. However, neither the URL or the message was legitimate, and the threat actors controlled the URL. They essentially tricked employees into giving away credentials, resulting in the compromise of over 130 connected organizations.

The managed service provider (MSP) landscape is experiencing rapid evolution as businesses increasingly rely on external IT support. To gain valuable insights into the industry’s current state, we interviewed Bill Hammelman of CCP Tech and Bill Hughes of Weehooey as part of the JumpCloud Partner Success Interview series. This blog post delves into common trends and challenges faced by MSPs based on their expertise.

Every day, headlines scream about data breaches and cyberattacks. Could your organization be next? If you’re not using Mandatory Access Control (MAC), you’re leaving your sensitive information vulnerable to unauthorized access. The fear is real – 52% of data breaches expose customer information, wreaking havoc on reputations and bottom lines. But what if you could drastically reduce this risk?

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, organisations must stay ahead of emerging threats and vulnerabilities to remain competitive. Two critical approaches to bolster security are Red Teaming and Penetration Testing. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they serve different purposes and employ distinct methodologies. Understanding the differences between Red Teaming and Penetration Testing is essential for implementing an effective cybersecurity strategy.