#IdentitySecurity

Wherever There’s Ransomware, There’s Service Account Compromise. Are You Protected?

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September 19, 2024 at 02:33PM Service accounts have emerged as prime targets for attackers, with over 70% of ransomware attacks leveraging compromised service accounts for lateral movement. They possess high access privileges, low visibility, and lack adequate security controls. However, a unified identity security platform like Silverfort provides automated discovery, behavioral analysis, and virtual fencing … Read more

Hydden Raises $4.4M in Seed Funding for Identity Security Platform

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September 17, 2024 at 09:15AM Hydden, an identity security management company, raised $4.4 million in a seed funding round led by Access Venture Partners. Other contributors include Lockstep, Service Provider Capital, and angel investors. The company’s platform offers complete visibility into identities, accounts, and privileges, connecting to IAM tools and cloud applications while providing intelligent … Read more

P0 Security Banks $15M for Security Cloud Access

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September 10, 2024 at 10:27AM P0 Security, an early-stage startup, secures $15 million in Series A funding from SYN Ventures, Zscaler, and Lightspeed Venture Partners, totaling $20 million. SYN Ventures’ Ryan Permeh joins its board. It offers cloud access technology to enhance corporate security and addresses challenges posed by the cloud’s expansion. CEO Shashwat Sehgal … Read more

Why Identity Teams Need to Start Reporting to the CISO

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August 30, 2024 at 10:09AM CISOs face growing pressure as data breaches dominate headlines. The SEC’s new disclosure requirements put more accountability on them, recognizing identity management as crucial. IAM should report to CISOs and separate from IT to ensure effective governance. Implementing identity protection and micro-segmentation can mitigate breaches. CISOs need more organizational power … Read more

Identity Threat Detection and Response Solution Guide

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August 15, 2024 at 07:33AM Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) is vital for detecting and responding to identity-based attacks, covering both human and non-human identities in various environments. Core capabilities include developing universal identity profiles, tracking access paths, and orchestrating multi-environment detection. An effective ITDR solution should address questions regarding identity inventory, risk assessment, … Read more

Linx Security Raises $33M to Tackle Digital Identity Threats

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July 22, 2024 at 02:18PM Linx Security, a New York startup with roots in Israel, has secured a hefty $33 million in funding from Index Ventures and Cyberstarts. Their technology aims to reduce attack surfaces tied to digital identities, eliminating blind spots and gaps, achieving compliance, and streamlining operations. One use-case showcased how Linx detected … Read more

Identity: the new security perimeter

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July 12, 2024 at 10:31AM Join the Cisco webinar on July 17, 2024, at 5pm BST/12pm ET/9am PT to explore emerging frameworks like Shared Signals and the use of machine learning in identity threat detection. Learn about digital credentials and how they contribute to enhanced identity security. Cisco’s experts will review their solution, including Identity … Read more

True Protection or False Promise? The Ultimate ITDR Shortlisting Guide

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July 10, 2024 at 08:09AM Endpoint security has become increasingly important in the age of identity protection due to the rise in ransomware attacks. Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) has emerged to address this gap, with capabilities such as coverage across all users and access methods, real-time detection, anomaly detection, chain detection with MFA … Read more

Unlock the future of security

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June 28, 2024 at 11:05AM Join the exclusive webinar “The New Meaning of Identity Security” by industry experts on July 17 at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5 pm BST. Discover innovative strategies, best practices, and real-world case studies to enhance your organization’s security posture. Register now to stay ahead of the curve and … Read more

CyberArk Goes All In on Machine Identity with Venafi Deal

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May 24, 2024 at 08:25AM CyberArk is acquiring Venafi for $1.54 billion to bolster machine identity security. The move reflects the increasing importance of protecting machine identities, which have become targets in cyberattacks. This acquisition will allow CyberArk to enhance its machine identity management capabilities and provide an end-to-end machine identity security platform. Numerous other … Read more