Citrix goes shopping in Europe and returns with gifts for security-conscious customers

December 12, 2024 at 12:09AM Citrix has acquired two European companies, deviceTRUST and Strong Network, enhancing its security and cloud development capabilities. deviceTRUST focuses on secure device context management, while Strong Network offers customizable cloud development environments. Both will integrate into Citrix’s platform to enhance its zero trust tools and developer support. Pricing details remain … Read more

The Road to Agentic AI: Exposed Foundations

December 4, 2024 at 10:19AM The report discusses the potential of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) in creating efficient applications from private data. However, it highlights significant security risks, including exposed servers and vulnerabilities, especially in quickly developed RAG components. Enterprises are urged to enhance security measures like authentication and encryption to prevent data manipulation and … Read more

7 PAM Best Practices to Secure Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments

December 4, 2024 at 07:42AM The text discusses the challenges and risks associated with multi-cloud and hybrid environments, emphasizing the importance of privileged access management (PAM). It highlights best practices for PAM, including centralized access controls, limiting resource access, implementing role-based access, adopting zero trust principles, and ensuring proper credential management to enhance security and … Read more

Embracing a Risk-Based Cybersecurity Approach With ASRM

November 25, 2024 at 05:27PM The text emphasizes the need for a strategic, risk-based approach to cybersecurity, moving beyond traditional methods. Organizations should identify and prioritize assets and threats, enhance situational awareness, and shift towards proactive measures. Implementing attack surface risk management (ASRM) and zero-trust principles is crucial for effective digital defense against evolving threats. … Read more

Microsoft Launches Windows Resiliency Initiative to Boost Security and System Integrity

November 20, 2024 at 07:34AM Microsoft has announced a Windows Resiliency Initiative to enhance security and reliability, introducing features like Quick Machine Recovery and user-mode security tools. Updates include a hardware-backed security baseline, administrator protection, personal data encryption, and a bug bounty expansion. These developments align with the Secure Future Initiative launched in November 2023. … Read more

RIIG Launches With Risk Intelligence Solutions

November 20, 2024 at 12:25AM RIIG, a Charlottesville-based cybersecurity provider, leverages AI and machine learning for advanced threat detection. With partnerships among 17 intelligence agencies, it offers risk intelligence and cybersecurity solutions, including vulnerability assessments. Recently emerging from stealth, RIIG raised $3 million in seed funding to enhance product development and client support. ### Meeting … Read more

The Biggest Inhibitor of Cybersecurity: The Human Element

November 7, 2024 at 10:40AM Organizations can enhance cybersecurity by implementing essential measures like security awareness training, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and Zero Trust identity management, which help mitigate the risks posed by the human element. The article emphasizes the importance of these strategies in staying proactive against cybersecurity threats. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Key Cybersecurity Strategies:** … Read more

How to Win at Cyber by Influencing People

November 5, 2024 at 10:14AM Implementing zero trust is a complex, ongoing process focused on validating every connection in IT and security. Key steps include fostering organizational partnerships, aligning stakeholders, communicating risk effectively to boards, planning phased deployments, ensuring pragmatic technical deliverables, and addressing basic cybersecurity practices to strengthen security culture. ### Meeting Takeaways on … Read more

Leveraging Wazuh for Zero Trust security

November 5, 2024 at 06:07AM Zero Trust security enhances organizational security by eliminating implicit trust and continuously validating user access. It addresses limitations of traditional models by mitigating insider threats and improving compliance. Wazuh aids this approach through real-time monitoring, incident response, and visibility, thereby protecting against evolving cyber threats and data breaches. ### Meeting … Read more

IT Security Centralization Makes the Use of Industrial Spies More Profitable

November 1, 2024 at 01:06PM Organizations are realizing the importance of IT security due to recent financial and reputational damages. Centralized IT security controls pose significant risks, enabling espionage and potential abuse. To combat these threats, systems should prioritize decentralization, promote a zero-trust culture, and address personal device access concerns. ### Meeting Takeaways #### Key … Read more