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IT Controls: What They Are and How to Implement Them

IT controls refer to the frameworks and processes organizations use to manage their information systems securely and effectively. They support business operations by helping reduce cyber risks, ensure regulatory compliance and improve operational efficiency. Continue reading to learn more about the importance of IT controls, steps for implementation and how a PAM solution can enhance their effectiveness.

The Tron Ledger: Revolutionizing how we access entertainment and content sharing

Tron has garnered a lot of attention lately, and if you've associated it with the Disney franchise that shares the same name, it's time we clarified that there's only one connection between the two bigwigs. Both ventures exist to level up the entertainment stage.

Budgeting and Forecasting: Your Roadmap to Financial Resilience

Financial stability isn't just about saving money-it's about planning. Budgeting and forecasting are vital for managing money, whether organizing household finances or running a business. These processes let you assess your current resources, predict future financial trends, and make informed decisions. Effective budgeting and forecasting allow you to set clear goals, adjust to unexpected changes, and achieve long-term success. Let's explore how you can use these strategies to create a secure financial future and adapt to changing circumstances by budgeting and forecasting.

Single sign-on (SSO), simplify access and protect your business

Enterprises today are facing a complex working environment, where digitalization is advancing by leaps and bounds and technological tools are multiplying. This change has brought with it a key challenge: protecting and managing access to sensitive data. IT teams are overloaded with password-related tickets, while employees are dealing with multiple credential-management fatigue, a problem that affects both productivity and security.

How to Install VMware Tools on Linux, Windows, MacOS, FreeBSD and Solaris

If you have ever deployed a VMware VM on VMware ESXi, VMware Workstation, VMware Player, or VMware Fusion, you’ve probably noticed that after installing a guest operating system (OS), you are asked to install VMware Tools. In this blog post, we cover what VMWare Tools is and the VMware Tools installation process on different operating systems including Linux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD, and Solaris.

Deepfakes, Shallow Morals: The Real Issue Behind the UK's Crackdown

The UK government decided to wage war on explicit deepfakes. About time, right? But before we start celebrating, let's take a closer look. The fact is that this isn’t about technology, it’s about human behaviour. The government is not trying to outright ban deepfakes, which would be impossible, to be honest. They're targeting the misuse of this tech for nefarious purposes.

Ransomware Annual Report 2024

In 2024, the ransomware landscape recorded 5,414 published attacks on organizations worldwide, representing an 11% increase compared to 2023. While the year began with a decline in ransomware activity during Q1, the frequency of attacks surged in Q2 and continued to rise through the remainder of the year. This culminated in a dramatic spike during Q4, which saw 1,827 incidents—33% of all ransomware attacks for the year—making it the most active quarter.

CISO predictions: What does 2025 hold for attack surface management (ASM)?

We’ve asked Outpost24’s CISO, Martin Jartelius, what 2025 is likely to hold for organizations using attack surface management (ASM) tools. Here’s what Martin had to say about what he predicts for ASM in 2025, as well as some thought on how the CISOs role might change.