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1Password’s summer of passkey announcements continues!

As business operations evolve, the challenge of securely moving data within the cloud is one of elevated concern. Transferring sensitive information to it is another. Many are caught between what worked in on-prem technologies and what is needed in cloud-based architectures. Others have sidestepped the security challenges by implementing a Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution.

Not too long ago, I watched an automobile commercial on television in which the manufacturer placed a huge emphasis on integrity, going on to define the lines of the automobile. I was impressed by this advertisement, so much so that I started looking at all vehicles in a new way.

USB-based malware attacks spike during the first half of 2023, ransomware payments skyrocket, and Big Head ransomware accelerates.

I read with some surprise the interview with Zscaler’s CEO, Jay Chaudry, in CRN where he stated that the “network firewalls will go the way of the mainframe,” that “the network is just plumbing” and that Zscaler proxy overlay architecture will replace it with its “application switchboard.” Well, our joint history in network security teaches us a very different lesson. This is my take.

Shifts in the threat landscape have caused cyber insurance providers to rethink how they offer and price their coverage. The result has been stricter underwriting requirements, more exclusions within coverage, and a dramatic increase in premiums. Tougher underwriting requirements have also put pressure on security and risk leaders to more thoroughly validate their security controls as enterprises are applying for, or renewing, their coverage.

I hear a lot of people compare securing their IT networks to how they would secure a house. But when most people turn the lock on their front door at night, they feel safe enough to go to bed and sleep peacefully.

In a significant stride towards strengthening cybersecurity practices and protecting the nation’s digital future, the White House has issued a formal National Cybersecurity Implementation Plan, and named the 5 pillars that it believes are critical to successfully implementing its cybersecurity strategy.

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses heavily rely on various technology solutions to drive their success. However, managing multiple point solutions can become overwhelming, often requiring different partners or Managed Service Providers (MSPs). At Xalient, we understand these challenges and have developed a robust partner ecosystem to simplify and enhance the technology experience for our customers.

Imagine, if you will, that you are the esteemed ruler of a vast digital dominion, and your applications are the lifeblood of your realm. Yet, in the boundless expanse of cyberspace, there lurk dragons of the most fearsome kind—cyber threats, data breaches, and hackers. You require a champion, a Managed Application Security Provider (MASP), to safeguard your kingdom. But how, pray tell, does one select the right one?