Seven Bolt-Ons to Make Your Entra ID More Secure for Critical Sessions

December 9, 2024 at 07:07AM The article emphasizes the importance of enhancing identity security with additional layers for privileged users, particularly for high-impact IDs. It outlines several strategies, including privilege elevation management, passwordless access, and securing automated machine connections, while highlighting the need for comprehensive monitoring and governance to prevent security bypasses. ### Key Takeaways … Read more

Microsoft Identifies Storm-0501 as Major Threat in Hybrid Cloud Ransomware Attacks

September 27, 2024 at 07:30AM Storm-0501, a financially motivated threat actor, has targeted government, manufacturing, transportation, and law enforcement sectors in the U.S. with ransomware attacks. They use weak credentials, remote code execution vulnerabilities, and various tools for lateral movements and data exfiltration. The group is also linked to the deployment of Embargo ransomware in … Read more

Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023: Insights, Mitigators and Best Practices

December 21, 2023 at 06:27AM The IBM Security’s Cost of a Data Breach Report analyzes 553 breaches across 16 countries and 17 industries. Key findings include record high breach costs in 2023, emphasizing the need for strategic security investments. Recommendations urge organizations to integrate DevSecOps, secure data in hybrid cloud environments, utilize AI and automation, … Read more