First coined by Gartner in 2021 (subscription required), the term continuous adaptive trust is gaining popularity. This new authentication model might be the solution to constantly evolving threats, strict regulatory requirements, and cloud vulnerabilities. Continuous adaptive trust represents a shift in cybersecurity, moving beyond traditional static access management models to a dynamic, real-time approach that continuously evaluates trust levels based on changing risk factors.

Your enterprise’s security can be compromised in ways you might not expect. One of the most significant threats to your IT infrastructure is privilege escalation. Understanding privilege escalation attacks and how to prevent them is crucial to enhancing your cybersecurity defenses. In this article, we explain how privilege escalation works and what hidden risks are associated with it. We also provide effective strategies for minimizing privilege elevation risks by malicious actors.

Syteca, formerly Ekran System, will showcase our latest advancements at International Cyber Expo 2024. At this event, we will unveil not only our refreshed brand identity but also our enhanced platform with new cybersecurity features. Our experts will demonstrate how you can leverage Syteca to effectively secure your organization’s inside perimeter by managing insider risks, providing secure access to sensitive resources, and monitoring user activity.