It’s common for many organizations to postpone establishing a robust Disaster Recovery Program until after their product is already in the market. While development and operational builds are critical for launching an outstanding product, disaster recovery planning often gets sidelined. However, it’s increasingly important for institutions to prioritize the safekeeping of private key materials, which are crucial for accessing and managing digital assets.

An attacker doesn’t need your password anymore. They don’t even need to break your MFA. They just need to get ahold of your session. And once they have it, they are you. Organizations have focused on securing access for two decades, initially relying on passwords. When passwords proved weak and insufficient, multi-factor authentication (MFA) emerged as the new standard. It was a substantial improvement, adding an extra layer of security to verify users.

Cloud adoption among enterprises accelerated around 10 years ago. During this time, network-based tools emerged as solutions that could protect data as it traveled to the cloud. These solutions, including Security Service Edge (SSE) and Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), utilized network-based proxy architectures that could intercept and control traffic.

At JSSI 2025, French IT security experts discussed the cloud's impact on security. Presentations covered strategy and technical analysis. GitGuardian’s researchers shared insights on detecting secrets in the cloud and responsibly disclosing them to companies.

Choosing a trusted auditor is a critical step in your compliance journey. A thorough audit not only validates your security posture but also helps you build trust with your customers. The right auditor can provide valuable insights into your operations, identify potential risks, and suggest improvements to enhance your overall security framework. ‍ Vanta believes it's important to empower you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions when selecting an auditor.

This is a guest post from Cliff Thoburn, Head of Intelligence at RMI Global Solutions. RMI is recognized by the oil, gas, and broader energy industry on and offshore as experts in the threats and risks that face the spectrum of this key industry worldwide. The cybersecurity risks nation-state actors pose to the energy sector through insider threats are well documented.