According to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 83% of breaches involved external actors, with 49% utilizing stolen credentials. This stat highlights the critical need for businesses to effectively manage and secure credentials, particularly those used for network configurations, which form the backbone of any enterprise’s IT infrastructure.

As businesses expand, their networks become increasingly complex, encompassing on-premises devices, remote workstations, cloud services, and IoT devices. This growth, coupled with rising cloud adoption, puts immense strain on the process of maintaining a stable and secure infrastructure. In today’s hyper-connected world, even a brief network outage or security breach can result in significant financial losses, operational downtime, and reputational damage.

When it comes to network performance, not all delays are created equal. While average latency gets most of the attention, long-tail latency is often the unseen culprit that silently undermines your network’s efficiency. Before taking a closer look at how a DDI solution helps reduce long-tail latencies and improve efficiency while delivering a seamless network experience, let’s start by learning more about latency.

In our previous blog, Data in use and why you need to keep an eye on file activities, we discussed why you should monitor how your data is being used, threats to data in use, and how you can protect it. But, when your data is on the move, you need other security capabilities to secure it. In this blog, we’ll explore data in motion. Gone are the days when you’d simply store your data in your local database and share it with peers when required.

India tops the world’s population with 1.4 billion people. Sixty percent of that population fall under the working age group, which is expected to increase over the next decade. The world’s eyes are on India, as the country sees a fair amount of digitization among all tiers of its cities.

In our previous blog, The states of data, Part 2: Why visibility is key for protecting data at rest, we discussed the importance of discovering data; classifying it; assigning the right permissions; and getting rid of redundant, obsolete, or trivial data to protect data at rest. While doing all this can get you started, achieving data security takes more than that.

In today’s fast-paced global trade environment, the strategic value of a seaport is no longer determined solely by its geographical location or proximity to industrial hubs. Instead, the ability to leverage advanced technologies to boost operational efficiency and remain competitive is the defining factor. This shift in value is increasingly recognized across the maritime industry, as ports seek innovative digital solutions to manage complex logistics.

One of the most powerful weapons at an attacker’s disposal is the use of specialized tools designed to compromise network security. Mimikatz, BloodHound, and winPEAS are just a few examples of tools that can wreak havoc in your environment if left undetected. In this article, we’ll explore how malicious actors can exploit specialized tools to launch sophisticated attacks.

The digital age has transformed industries, but with it comes a complex web of regulations designed to protect consumers and businesses. From financial services to healthcare, organizations grapple with a growing list of compliance mandates. Failure to adhere to these rules can result in hefty fines and even legal repercussions. Simultaneously, the dark web has emerged as a secret marketplace for stolen data, posing significant risks to businesses navigating complex regulatory environments.

Starting on Oct. 15, 2024, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, and other Microsoft Azure applications will require users to sign in with Microsoft Entra MFA. With increasing threats of account takeovers and large-scale phishing attacks targeting Entra ID users, this looks to be a step in the right direction.