What is Privileged Access Management (PAM)? With so many names, acronyms and vendor capabilities, understanding PAM can be a challenge. Join us for this live webinar to learn what Privileged Access Management is and how PAM can enable you to reduce risk within your environment. We will review over the following key areas: What is Privileged Access Management Key objectives we see in every PAM project The history and evolution of PAM Key "gotch...

Forrester Research has estimated that 80 percent of security breaches involve weak, default, stolen, or otherwise compromised privileged credentials. As a result, cybersecurity experts have recommended augmenting usernames and passwords with multi-factor authentication (MFA) to add an additional layer of security for access control. By adopting an “MFA Everywhere” approach, organizations can establish a reliable deterrent and ultim...

The healthcare industry is a prime target for threat actors, as it deals with a vast amount of highly sensitive data which needs to remain current and accurate, as life or death decisions may depend on it. In turn, healthcare records are a hot commodity on the Dark Web, often going for a far higher price than credit cards. That’s why it’s no surprise that healthcare is a heavily regulated industry. Those who work in this vertical n...

Modern Phishing Campaigns And Effective Prevention Phishing scams and schemes are becoming more creative every day as businesses and individuals find themselves the target of new tactics and techniques. User education and beefing up an organization’s email security systems are two essential steps that can minimize the exposure to phishing campaigns. However, recent research indicates that these preventive measures are not effective, as n...

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of requirements intended to ensure that all companies that process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. And while probably one of the most prescriptive industry regulations available in the market, many organizations are struggling to turn their PCI compliance paper blueprint into an effective security program that withstands the scrutiny...

Another World Password Day has come and gone, but do we really "celebrate" passwords or are they something we wish would just go away? Andrew Shikiar, the Executive Director & CMO of the FIDO Alliance, joins us share how the FIDO Alliance helps reduce the world’s over-reliance on passwords, focusing on their latest set of technical specifications - FIDO2. This is the industry’s answer to the global password problem, addressing...

Government agencies hold a vast amount of sensitive information, ranging from personnel records, budgetary data, inter-community communications to intelligence findings related to terrorists and hostile nations. In turn, governments all over the world are continually under threat of cyber-attacks launched by rival nation-states, terrorist groups, hacktivists, and cyber criminals. In addition, they are facing insider threats as showcased by Edw...

YOU’VE SECURED THE WORKFORCE, NOW SECURE PRIVILEGED ACCESS. Current work-from-home requirements have resulted in organizations enabling entire workforces for remote access. As the FBI and other agencies report, this is a boon for cyber attackers who see this expanded attack surface as a feeding frenzy opportunity. Organizations of all sizes are at increased risk and need to secure remote access for privileged users, whose identities can...

The theme of the 2020 RSA Conference is the Human Element because humans are not only the most frequent cause of cyberattacks, but also the most powerful tool in preventing them. Each RSA Conference brings together thousands of your peers, offers hundreds of opportunities to learn from the industry’s most respected experts, and introduces attendees to the latest, most disruptive and cutting-edge cybersecurity approaches and solutions. Wh...

Cybersecurity Best Practices: The Basics and Beyond October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and a great time to take a critical look at your cybersecurity at home, in the office, and everywhere you go. Many people adopt different attitudes and practices regarding their personal and professional cybersecurity. It's our responsibility to protect not only ourselves but also our organizations. The first step is to be aware of modern thre...