Understand what Active Directory is, how it works, its key features, and why it's critical for user management, access control, and IT security.

As data spreads across cloud platforms, SaaS apps, and remote environments, protecting sensitive information has never been more challenging. This is where Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) steps in.

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Threat analysts are being bombarded with hundreds, if not thousands, of threat intel data points including new indicators of compromise (IoCs), evolving threat actor groups, shifts in regions and industries being targeted and new tools, techniques and procedures (TTPs). Security operations must be data driven so you can understand threats and efficiently allocate resources to address your most important requirements.

OWASP’s API Security Cheat Sheet is a familiar resource for many cybersecurity leaders—often bookmarked, rarely reimagined. But what if this seemingly developer-focused reference held the blueprint for executive-level strategy? For CISOs and CFOs operating in the era of digital ecosystems and financial APIs, this cheat sheet is not just tactical guidance—it’s strategic armor.

As mobile apps become increasingly central to business operations and user engagement, securing them from design to deployment has never been more critical. Threat modeling offers an essential first step in identifying and mitigating potential security risks early in the development process. It helps you think like an attacker, spotting weaknesses before they can be exploited.

How do you stop identity-based attacks in real time — across both human and non-human identities? CrowdStrike Falcon Identity Protection now delivers powerful new capabilities to answer that question. The innovations announced today address urgent challenges facing security teams: unprotected non-human identities (NHIs) such as service accounts, insider risk during employee offboarding, and standing privileges in hybrid Microsoft environments.

Ransomware attacks are undeniably on the rise—but just how significant is the increase? According to Bitsight CTI researchers, ransomware attacks (as measured by unique victims listed on leak sites) rose by almost 25% in 2024, and the number of ransomware group leak sites rose by 53%. Ransomware is becoming the go-to tactic for financially driven threat actors seeking quick and substantial payouts.

Thanks to a wide range of use cases that automate manual activities, enterprises are rushing to integrate GenAI into their IT stack, only to realize they’ve hit a privacy wall. A concerning number of use cases involve the use of sensitive data like PII and PHI, risking data privacy and compliance. Enterprises today are becoming increasingly aware of these multifaceted risks associated with unfiltered AI usage and turning to the common solution available in the market – AI privacy tools.