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Identity and access management (IAM) is a field of cybersecurity focused on managing user identities and developing access controls to protect critical computer networks. The specifics of an IAM policy will vary across organizations and industries. However, the main goal of all IAM initiatives remains the same: guaranteeing only approved users and devices access resources for appropriate reasons at proper times.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is a framework that holistically assesses the sustainability of a business or investment. Investment groups, business continuity planners, enterprise risk management personnel, and third-party risk management (TPRM) programs utilize ESG to manage sustainability risks.

Forming partnerships with new vendors can be a complicated and risk-intensive process for any organization. The best way to manage the risks associated with new partnerships and establish successful vendor management practices is to create an effective vendor onboarding policy. Organizations create vendor onboarding policies to standardize the onboarding process, streamline vendor evaluation, and manage vendor risk and vendor compliance.

LDAP, which stands for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, provides an open-source, vendor-neutral application protocol for distributed directory services and user authentication. This article provides a brief overview of LDAP uses, followed by a description of LDAP exposure risks and cybersecurity protection strategies.

One of the most common industries to face high-profile cybersecurity incidents is healthcare. The healthcare industry is a prime target for cybercriminals due to the vast amount of healthcare data, critical services provided, and the large scale of hospitals, private practices, and clinics. The healthcare sector can significantly enhance its cyber resilience and avoid potentially damaging cybersecurity incidents by implementing a reliable cybersecurity software solution.

When you collect and store information in a logical manner, you have a database. In modern uses of the word, a database often refers to the database management system (DBMS), which is a computer program that manages digital data. You use a database management system to interact with your stored data, so it's critical to implement security features that protect the DBMS and any data involved.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore's central bank and financial regulatory authority. Along with regulating monetary policies, banking, and currency issuance, MAS sets standards for financial institutions' operational practices. MAS’ third-party risk management guidelines provide structure for financial institutions to ensure resilience against third-party outsourcing arrangements risks, including supply chain vulnerabilities and information security.

43% of all websites are built in WordPress (W3Techs). Custom WordPress sites rely on plugins, themes, and other components determined by the website administrators. Because these extensible components are often created by third-parties, each custom addition is a potential attack vector that needs to be monitored and updated to maintain a secure website. Website security is a critical aspect of your cybersecurity posture.

Organizations focus on building resilience in their global supply chain through effective supply chain risk management strategies. The planning process involves identifying potential high-risk factors, analyzing their impact, and developing strategic measures for mitigating risk. In addition, organizations perform due diligence when creating incident response and recovery plans to ensure business continuity and avoid supply chain disruptions.

SysAid on-premises software faces a zero-day vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-47246. SysAid recommends that all customers immediately upgrade to version 23.3.36, which has a security patch for the path traversal vulnerability.