One of the biggest barriers to more comprehensive cloud security controls is the tradeoff between security and workflow. The approach to security can sometimes be overwhelming, making access such a hassle that productivity is compromised. How can you navigate this issue and please both sides? In the best-case scenario, network […]
How are You Approaching Cloud Cyber Security?
Since the inception of the concept of the “cloud,” security has been a much talked about topic. And now that we’re years past that inception, and the cloud has entered into the day-to-day processes of just about every business in every industry, the way you approach cloud cyber security has […]
Balancing the Benefits of Cloud Migration with the Costs of Cloud Security Compliance
Enterprises are pursuing cloud strategies in order to increase business agility and reduce the cost of IT infrastructure and applications. For many organizations, along with the benefits to be gained by these solutions, there must be a consideration of cloud security compliance costs. These requirements have increased alongside the technology […]
The Surprising Gaps in Enterprise Security
The cloud: It sounds like a fluffy, magical place with Cupid strumming his harp and watching over your data. You can all but stop worrying about enterprise security, right? Not so fast. Just because you’re outsourcing aspects of your IT environment doesn’t mean you’re no longer on the hook if […]
Running an Effective Phishing Simulation Exercise
You’ve run training seminars for several years that set aside ample time to talk about malware and all the ways it might infiltrate your systems. Running a phishing simulation to test your employees’ awareness and how quickly your security team responds can seem like a good idea, but many of […]
Deception and Response Techniques You Can Use
Enterprises are increasingly turning to deception tools to improve response time and provide more effective solutions. While providers may have different approaches, and open source options may differ in terms of both breadth and depth of the coverage they offer, you can access some universal applications for detection and response. […]
Getting Ahead on Cyber Security Threats
Among all the concerns IT managers and business owners have today, cyber security tops the list. There is good reason for this, as cyber criminals cost both large and small organizations almost $1.4 billion in 2017 alone. The problem is that while cyber security threats are a concern, not enough is being […]
Critical Elements of Cloud Data Protection
If you’ve been incorporating cloud migration into your IT strategies, you’re likely making some decisions about cloud data protection. While traditional, on-site systems allowed you to put a firewall and some authentication barriers around your data, participating in the cloud era means loosening your physical grip on your data. Headlines […]
Tips on Improving Cyber Security Policies
Regardless of how big or small your organization might be, we all experience the same levels of risk that inform our approach to cyber security. However, can cyber security policies alone protect your organization from a data breach? The typical approach to cyber security includes important aspects such as password […]
Cyber Security: Questions to Ask About Your System
Prioritizing access to sensitive data is a critical part of any good cyber security policy. However, privileged accounts are often the target of cyber criminals who need an entry point through which to gain access to systems and steal data. Effective management of privileged credentials is not always a carefully […]