Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

SOC 2 compliance is no longer a “nice to have” – it’s an essential requirement for SaaS providers and service organizations handling sensitive client data. Whether you’re a startup looking to build credibility or an established firm entering enterprise deals, SOC 2 offers a structured framework to demonstrate your commitment to security, privacy, and operational integrity.

How to get HITRUST certified has become a strategic move for organizations handling sensitive health and financial data. It demonstrates a serious commitment to information security, privacy, and regulatory compliance. However, the path to certification is often viewed as daunting – requiring time, budget, internal effort, and cross-functional coordination. Many organizations struggle with cost concerns, internal resource limitations, and uncertainty about the actual return on investment.

If you’ve ever been burned by a late-stage security patch—hours before a release, in production, or during a holiday—you know patch management isn’t just an IT checkbox. It’s a make-or-break part of modern software delivery. Yet too often, it’s reactive, fragmented, and bolted on after the fact. This guide breaks down how to make patch management a proactive, automated, and developer-aligned process—without slowing you down.

The Trustwave’s SpiderLabs’ 2025 Risk Radar Report: Technology Sector highlights a persistent and evolving threat landscape, emphasizing that while the tech industry leads in digital offerings, it often lags in information security. Transitioning from a reactive to a proactive cybersecurity posture is no longer an option, but a necessity.

Traditional asset inventories list what exists—they don’t reveal why an asset is critical or how it might be attacked. With threats constantly evolving, teams need context: Which assets hold sensitive data? Which are actively targeted? Without this, efforts like patching or monitoring are unfocused and inefficient. Context-driven asset profiling aligns defenses with real risk—saving time, money, and reputation.

Legislative, regulatory, and advisory bodies the world over are waking up to the importance of API security. Most recently, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published detailed guidance on best practices for building and maintaining secure APIs. In this blog, we’ll break down that guidance and explore how Wallarm’s platform can help you align with each one.

IT teams face increasing pressure to onboard new employees and offboard departing ones quickly and without compromising security. Granting users access to necessary tools is crucial for business productivity, but without strong access controls, organizations risk suffering from data breaches, compliance issues and privilege misuse. In fact, Keeper Security’s The Future of Defense Report found that 40% of respondents have experienced a cyber attack caused by an employee.

As we enter a new era of cybersecurity threats, which has prompted the evolution of new vulnerabilities, organisations are challenged on how to best respond to these evolving attacks. The threat landscape is more complex than ever causing organisations to grapple with new tactics to safeguard their critical data.

It is no secret that the financial industry is a serious target for cyber criminals, driving the need for more stringent regulations to help protect these institutions and their employee and customer data. Recent research undertaken by Security Scorecard indicates that in 2023, 78% of European financial institutions experienced a data breach involving a third party. Also, 84% of financial organisations have been affected by a breach involving a fourth party.

Choosing a privileged access management (PAM) solution isn’t just a technical decision — it’s a strategic one. Selecting the right PAM platform is essential for securing your IT infrastructure, ensuring audit readiness, and minimizing business risks. But with so many tools claiming to offer comprehensive protection, how do you separate the truly effective ones from the rest? This article breaks down the nine most important factors to consider when choosing a PAM solution.