An insider threat is someone inside an organization – including current and former employees, partners, and contractors – who, intentionally or otherwise, put their organization at risk. They typically abuse their access to private information and privileged accounts to steal or sabotage sensitive data, often for financial gain or even revenge. Organizations today must have effective security solutions in place to identify and respond to insider threats.

In the age of software subscriptions, it is expected for over the air updates and bug fixes to happen instantaneously. To fix bugs and improve the user experience the software must be able to contact the creator to inform them of what is in need of optimization.

Vulnerability management and patch management are often confused. However, it's crucial to recognize that, while complementary, they are distinct processes. Understanding the differences between vulnerability management and patch management is essential for a solid security posture. Let's delve into the concepts to understand better what they are, how they differ, and how they work together.

A notable statistic has appeared in the cybersecurity research landscape: Phishing and pre-texting accounted for 73% of breaches in 2023. That’s according to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, and the alarming use of humans as a vector for initial access is mirrored elsewhere.

From entering passwords with getpass to using secret managers like AWS Secrets Manager, this guide covers best practices for protecting sensitive information in your notebooks.

San Francisco, CA - Protecto, a leading innovator in data privacy and security solutions, is proud to announce the release of new capabilities designed to identify and cleanse Protected Health Information (PHI) data from structured and unstructured datasets, facilitating the creation of safe and compliant data for Generative AI (GenAI) applications. This advancement underscores Protecto's commitment to data security and compliance while empowering organizations to harness the full potential of GenAI.

In navigating the complex landscape of regulatory compliance and risk management, India's banking sector faces unique challenges, particularly in meeting directives outlined by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). As organizations strive to adhere to these stringent requirements, Elastic Observability emerges as a powerful ally, offering advanced log analytics capabilities tailored to address regulatory mandates and mitigate operational risks.

Many organizations struggle with handling BYOD and mobile devices. Permitting those devices to access resources poses a larger challenge for governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). Questions of how to deploy approved apps and updates remain unresolved. It’s an even greater struggle when legacy Active Directory infrastructure is added to the mix. The temptation to piece together a strategy with point solutions can be met with resistance from IT directors who favor consolidation.