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Content originally published in Cybersecurity Insiders.

The best way to gauge the current state of an organization’s security posture is often with a blunt lesson, and a Red Team exercise might be the bluntest way to rip off the band-aid to see what security problems exist. That concept is the genesis behind the Trustwave SpiderLabs report Healthcare Sector Deep Dive: Unmasking Security Gaps.

The latest data leaks site (DLS) CYJAX has identified is titled RALord, which constitutes one of 14 new DLSs identified in March 2025 alone. This Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group appears to be sophisticated and professional, providing services including affiliates, data ransoms, and dark web advertisements. It has been reported that the group is active on at least one cybercriminal forum under the username ‘ForLord’.

Organizations handling payment data face a critical deadline: achieving PCI DSS 4.0 certification by March 31, 2025. The solution is simple: use automated security tools like Feroot PaymentGuard. This helps meet regulations, reduce risks, and protect payment environments.

It’s not really a surprise that as the weather begins to slowly change from winter to spring that dreams of summer start to creep into our consciousness. Out of all of the things that come along with summer, one of my all-time favorite things I look forward to are summer blockbuster movies.

As cyber threats continue to evolve, addressing cybersecurity challenges is more urgent than ever. Traditional passwords, long considered foundational to digital security, are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated attacks like phishing and credential stuffing. With cybercriminals becoming more adept, businesses need more secure and reliable authentication methods. Enter passkeys – an innovative step forward in authentication technology.

When deciding between an on-premises or cloud-based Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution, a cloud-based PAM solution is recommended because it is easier to manage, highly scalable and cost-effective. Continue reading to learn more about the differences between on-prem and cloud PAM, the pros and cons of each and the important factors to consider when choosing the right solution for your organization.

As of the end of last year, DoD contractors have to start paying attention to CMMC, as the Final Rule for CMMC 2.0 is now in force. While the timelines for full CMMC 2.0 compliance have just started, the full compliance process will inevitably take time. There will be mistakes, gaps, and missed items along the way. The accepted way to handle these gaps is through the use of POA&Ms. What are POA&Ms, how do you use them, and what do you need to know for 2025 and beyond?