Zero trust is taking the enterprise by storm. About two-thirds (63%) of organizations worldwide have fully or partially implemented the cybersecurity posture, Gartner reports, following the motto of “never trust, always verify.” This rush to zero trust makes sense in the remote age. The proliferation of anywhere users means it’s harder than ever to lock down […]
Enhancing Cloud Security in Response to Growing Digital Threats
Organizations increasingly rely on cloud services to improve operations and promote innovation. This spike in use has increased cyberattacks targeting cloud settings, emphasizing the necessity for strong cloud security. Recent incidents demonstrate the issue’s severity. In April, AT&T announced that a data breach impacted 51 million customers after a hacking forum exposed their personal information. Home Depot […]
Securing Data in Transit for Analytics Operations
Most enterprises today store and process vast amounts of data from various sources within a centralized repository known as a data warehouse or data lake, where they can analyze it with advanced analytics tools to generate critical business insights. Modern data warehouse platforms such as Snowflake, AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics, and IBM Db2 are built with […]
Future-Proof Your Cyber Risk Management with These Top Trends in 2024 (Part II)
As shared in part one of this installment, the global marketplace faces an increasingly destructive cyber risk landscape each year, and 2024 is set to confirm this trend. The cost of data breaches alone is expected to reach $5 trillion, a growth of 11% from 2023. As technology advances, attackers continue to develop new, more sophisticated methods […]
Data Under Siege? Combatting the Weaponization of Information in the Digital Age
The emergence of generative AI marks a pivotal shift in the digital landscape, profoundly impacting our ability to discern reality from fabrication. This technology, capable of producing highly convincing and realistic content such as news articles, social media posts, images, and videos, blurs the line between what’s authentic and what’s engineered. Its rise bears significant […]
What to Expect in 2024: The Dominance of Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Architecture
In 2024, the IT landscape will continue to shift and evolve. Driven by the relentless advancement of cloud computing and the growing demand for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, the next year will be marked by several trends that will become more mainstream. From the dominance of cloud-native virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions to the impact […]
What Trends to Expect in 2024 in Enterprise Storage? (Part One)
Looking ahead to the new year, we’ve identified seven trends in enterprise storage for 2024. In part one, we’ll define and explore the first four trends. The remaining three trends will be the focus of part two. This information will help equip you to prioritize and be successful in the new year. Trend: Freeing up […]
Fast-Tracking SEC Compliance with AI for GRC and Cybersecurity Disclosure
This year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) implemented rules on Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure for Public Companies. These rules require listed companies to disclose material cybersecurity incidents within four business days and provide ongoing disclosures related to cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance. As the December 15 compliance deadline […]
The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence has drawn a lot of media attention for everything from taking people’s jobs to spreading disinformation and infringing copyrights, but AI’s impact on cybersecurity may be its most pressing immediate issue. AI’s impact on security teams is predictably double-edged. When properly applied, it can be a powerful force multiplier for cybersecurity practitioners, through […]
Biometric Data Security: Advancements and Concerns
Biometrics was once a novelty reserved for spy movies and top-secret government facilities. Today, we carry it in our pockets and use it for mundane things like signing into Facebook. While biometric data security technology offers advantages not available through conventional passwords, it also has unique privacy risks and limitations. What Is Biometric Data? Biometrics […]