Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Third-party risk is everywhere and the cybersecurity posture of those third parties is more important now than ever before. With organizations using 130 SaaS solutions on average, onboarding the “wrong” vendor — one that doesn’t share the same cyber practices or hygiene as you do, or that sharing sensitive data with would be cause for concern — could land an organization in hot water.

The exponential rise of ransomware attacks in recent times has become a critical concern for organizations across various industries. Ransomware, a malicious software that encrypts data and demands a ransom for its release, can wreak havoc on an organization's operations, finances, and reputation. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricate landscape of ransomware, exploring sophisticated attack vectors, common vulnerabilities, and providing detailed strategies for prevention.

We live in a world that depends on embedded software. It’s in the cars we drive, the elevators we use and the planes we travel in. As these systems become increasingly complex, the security and functionality of embedded software systems is becoming integral to software development. However, due to the nature of embedded systems, many traditional testing methods fall short of providing adequate security for them.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States approved their cyber rules on July 2023, originally proposed in March 2022 for public comments (SEC, 2022; 2023). This has sparked many conversations about how the board of directors and executive management should think about cybersecurity and to what extent public disclosures should be made about cybersecurity incidents and risks. Most notable among them is the requirement that material cyber incidents be reported within four days.

Most organizations today rely on Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) for core business operations. But how secure are these vital platforms against ransomware? This article explores the key concern concerns in Entra ID and Microsoft 365 and details the key security controls they offer to block, detect and recover from ransomware. Then it offers a robust solution that can further safeguard your data and IT systems.

Each user in an IT ecosystem — including both employees and third parties like consultants, trainers, auditors and contractors — needs to be provisioned access to the data and systems they need to do their job. In most cases, these IT resources involve sensitive information and applications such as email, customer databases, and ERP or CRM systems.

Using Active Directory (AD) security groups and distribution groups is a best practice for simplifying IT administration, enhancing security and enabling effective communication. However, in many organizations, the membership of these groups is defined by an explicit list of specific users, computers and other entities.