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Why is Healthcare a Prime Target in Cyber Attacks

Why is Healthcare a prime target in cyber-attacks? Imagine an attack that halts emergency rooms, delays surgeries, or exposes private health data for extortion. This is the reality as cybercriminals target healthcare systems, exploiting the people who rely on them. Since 20121, healthcare has accounts for 17.8% of all breaches and 18.2% of ransomware attacks, […]

Real Time Proactive PAM Strategies are Vital

Real-time proactive PAM strategies are vital. Privileged accounts are frequent targets for attackers, yet many organizations focus on managing access rather than securing the accounts and users themselves. This gap often arises from the complexities of Privileged Access Management (PAM) deployments. As threats evolve, organizations must shift priorities to secure privileged access, preventing trust from […]

AI is transforming the landscape of Identity Access Management

AI is transforming the landscape of Identity Access Management (IAM). This is fundamentally changing how organizations manage digital identities and control access to data, systems, and resources. At its core, IAM ensures that access is granted only to those who need it—on a strictly need-to-know basis. AI leverages its advanced analytical capabilities to monitor access […]

The Urgency of Phishing-Resistant MFA

There is an urgency in phishing-resistant MFA. This year, ransomware payments skyrocketed, with the average payment jumping by an astonishing 500%. According to Sophos’ State of Ransomware 2024, the average ransom surged from $400,000 to $2 million, underscoring the urgent need for stronger security practices. A major vulnerability is outdated multifactor authentication (MFA), which fails […]

It’s Paramount to Take a Proactive Approach to Passwords

  It’s paramount to take a proactive approach to passwords. Passwords are meant to protect your organization’s data, but with so many required, users often take shortcuts. Instead of creating strong, unique passwords, many use easy-to-remember ones or, worse, reuse passwords across multiple accounts. Studies show 65% of users reuse their passwords, and 64% of […]

Staying Ahead of the Curve of Ransomware Attacks

  As ransomware threats become increasingly complex and aggressive, staying informed and prepared is more critical than ever. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the latest developments in ransomware attacks. We will highlight emerging threats and provide insights on how organizations can play defense against these sophisticated cyber criminals. Staying ahead of the curve […]

Why Anti-Virus Alone Isn’t Enough: Embracing a Holistic Cybersecurity Strategy

Anti-virus alone isn’t enough to bolster your cybersecurity, but there are comprehensive, dynamic tools you can add to your arsenal. While anti-virus software is a crucial element in the fight against malware, it alone cannot ensure complete cybersecurity. Although anti-virus plays a significant role in detecting and removing known malicious hardware, it relies on something […]

Managed Detection and Response (MDR): Cybersecurity Necessity

  Managed Detection and Response (MDR), it may sound like Greek, but it’s your new cybersecurity necessity! While you’ve no doubt been hearing the horror stories of cyber-attacks, MDR is a new advanced cybersecurity tool, that when utilized with an expert’s guidance, allows you to fight back. However, unlike traditional security measures, MDR combines cutting-edge […]

Your Credit Card Data is Becoming More Lucrative

Krebs on Security published a great blog showing the value of stolen credit card data… it’s on the rise! Due to a lack of supply in the market cyber criminals are finding the data to be much more lucrative than it was in the past.   Check out the full article here: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2019/04/data-e-retail-hacks-more-lucrative-than-ever/