Active Directory (AD) is crucial for an organization’s identity and access management strategy, but its complex architecture is also a prime zone for overlooked vulnerabilities. One such feature that’s often overlooked is Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS). Active Directory Certificate Services ADCS is a service that provides a robust solution for managing digital certificates in a Windows Server environment. It leverages AD to manage certificates in a domain environment.

In today's cybersecurity landscape, controlling access to USB drives is critical, particularly for organizations looking to maintain compliance with regulations like NERC CIP and bolster their security posture. Unauthorized USB usage poses significant risks, from data exfiltration to malware injection. However, restricting USB access entirely isn't always practical. Instead, organizations can implement solutions that monitor and manage USB usage effectively.

This month, the Vanta team launched new functionalities to help you, including: ‍ ‍ ‍

SCB 10X, the disruptive technology investment and innovation arm of SCBX Group, has launched Rubie Wallet, a digital wallet application designed to facilitate seamless QR payments using USDC and THBX (Thai Baht Stablecoin). Its key activation will be for foreign visitors attending DevCon 2024 in Bangkok. The stablecoin was developed in collaboration with Elliptic, Circle, Base, SCB, and InnovestX, with Fireblocks providing Wallets-as-Service infrastructure for the platform.

As an IT professional, you know that cybersecurity threats are evolving every day. Hackers are finding new ways to infiltrate networks, steal data and disrupt operations. Bad actors often accomplish their goals by exploiting vulnerabilities, and they’re picking up the pace. The Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2024 highlighted a 180% rise in attacks that exploit vulnerabilities. One of the most effective ways to stay ahead of these threats?

Savvy security leaders are moving from the legacy framework of vulnerability management to the emerging framework of exposure management because it solves their biggest challenges. The attack surface, which now contains cloud assets, distributed and mobile employees, and Internet of Things (IoT) integrated into every aspect of the workplace, is too complicated and changes too quickly to be managed with outdated methods and technologies.