Effective identity and access management (IAM) is crucial to both data security and regulatory compliance. Closely governing identities and their access rights is vital to ensuring that each individual has access to only the business systems, applications and data that they need to perform their roles. IAM reduces the risk of accidental data exposure or deletion by account owners, while also limiting the damage that could be done by a malicious actor who compromises a user account.

The rise of cryptocurrencies has introduced a new frontier for criminals, presenting unique challenges for investigators. Unlike traditional financial transactions, cryptocurrency transactions are pseudonymous, meaning identities are obscured by cryptographic addresses. This, coupled with the decentralized nature of blockchain technology, necessitates specialized techniques and tools for digital forensics in the age of cryptocurrency.

A vital component of any cybersecurity strategy is robust identity and access management (commonly known by the IAM acronym). This article explains the core elements of an effective IAM implementation and their benefits. Then, it takes a deeper dive into one of those components, role-based access control (RBAC). Finally, it offers a modern IAM tool to consider that can support your organization in adopting a Zero Trust security model.

IDC’s Business Value Solution Brief validates the impressive value delivered by the Forward Networks platform. According to the paper, the average user reaps $14.2M in value annually. This is achieved through improved efficiency, improved productivity, reduced downtime, and additional operational benefits (automated compliance validation, ability to achieve more without hiring, overall improvement to business operations, and additional revenue).

Unauthorized access continues to be one of the biggest cybersecurity problems for organizations of all sizes. Its consequences can be severe, ranging from data breaches and financial losses to reputational damage and lawsuits. Therefore, it’s critical for organizations to establish a robust cybersecurity strategy and implement best practices to effectively detect and respond to unauthorized access.

On July 8th, the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the United States National Security Agency (NSA), the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) along with several international partners issued an urgent advisory outlining a People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber group targeting Australian and U.S. enterprises.

RedTail is a sophisticated malware designed for unauthorized cryptocurrency mining with a focus on Monero. It was first identified in January 2024, but it has been circulating since at least December 2023. Its latest iterations show improvements in evasion and persistence mechanisms, underscoring the significant expertise and resources driving its development.