October 15, 2024 at 10:01AM Security teams recognize large language models (LLMs) as essential business tools, but their manipulation risks call for heightened caution. Vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized actions, exposing sensitive data and causing significant breaches. Enterprises must adopt a proactive “assume breach” mindset, implementing strict access controls, data sanitization, and sandboxing to mitigate … Read more
October 4, 2024 at 03:49PM Organizations are experiencing a surge in insider cyberattacks, with remediation costs reaching as high as $2 million per incident. The rise in attacks is attributed to complex IT environments, evolving technology, and inadequate staff training. Remediation efforts are slow, costly, and often prolong recovery time, emphasizing the need for preventive … Read more
September 29, 2024 at 12:45PM Alethe Denis, a senior security consultant at Bishop Fox, specializes in physical security assessments and social engineering attacks. Denis and her team break into buildings by impersonating employees or vendors to access corporate networks and steal data. Despite AI and deepfake advancements, human interactions remain the most effective tactic for … Read more
September 10, 2024 at 10:47AM Summary: Endpoint privilege management (EPM) is crucial for cybersecurity, aiming to reduce attack surfaces and insider threats. EPM offers pros like enhanced compliance and improved incident response, but also brings cons such as operational overhead and user productivity impact. The debate over granting administrative rights to end users persists, emphasizing … Read more
August 27, 2024 at 10:06AM The report by Cracked Labs titled “Employees as Risks” delves into software designed for cyber security and compliance, such as Microsoft’s Sentinel and Purview and Forcepoint’s Behavioral Analytics (Everfox), which monitor and analyze employee behavior extensively. The report raises concerns about the intrusive nature of workplace surveillance and its potential … Read more
August 25, 2024 at 11:36PM Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure sectors are on the rise in India, with a significant increase in incidents against finance and government systems. The banking and financial sectors consider cybersecurity a top challenge, with concerns about financial stability, data breaches, and the speed of information flow. India is urged to strengthen … Read more
August 14, 2024 at 03:17PM Mimecast, a global Human Risk Management platform, has acquired Aware, an AI collaboration security platform. This acquisition aims to enhance Mimecast’s capabilities in managing human-centered security risks, especially in workplace collaboration tools. Aware’s AI models are designed to identify risks and improve compliance, complementing Mimecast’s existing investments in AI. Customers … Read more
August 6, 2024 at 08:06AM The text discusses the challenges of insider threats in SaaS security and the importance of detecting and responding to these threats. It introduces the concept of Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) and its role in monitoring and responding to suspicious behavior, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive SaaS security … Read more
July 17, 2024 at 07:18AM The text outlines the threat posed by accidental insiders in cybersecurity. It discusses how employees, through lack of awareness or pressure to perform, can compromise security. The text highlights the potential consequences of such breaches and proposes proactive measures to mitigate the risk, emphasizing the importance of training, organizational controls, … Read more
May 29, 2024 at 08:24AM Wing Security’s study highlights the risk of former employees retaining access to company data, emphasizing the importance of automating SaaS Security for effective offboarding. With organizations facing insider threats and compliance violations, manual offboarding proves time-consuming and error-prone. Automation emerges as a crucial tool for mitigating risks and safeguarding critical … Read more