The states of data, Part 1: Why you should protect data at rest, in use, and in motion

What do Morgan Stanley, Samsung, and a New York credit union all have in common? They aren’t of the same scale, do not cater to the same customer needs, nor do they store similar data. But, if there’s one thing in common between these three organizations, it’s that they’ve all been victims of a data leak. Morgan Stanley, the banking conglomerate, suffered a data leak due to sheer negligence of handling data at rest.

What's Changed in CIS Critical Security Controls v8.1?

The CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) are a set of best practices designed to help organizations protect themselves from the most common cyber attacks. First developed in 2008, the controls define the minimum level of cybersecurity any organization that collects or maintains personal information should meet. CIS released version 8.1 of the CIS Critical Security Controls on June 25th, 2024.

5 Ways to Prevent Subscription Abuse

The subscription model is a gift that keeps on giving. For customers, it offers convenience, flexibility, and continuous access to the services or products they love. For businesses, it creates a steady and predictable revenue stream, fosters long-term customer relationships, and provides valuable insights into user behavior. But here’s a third player in the game that loves subscriptions just as much: fraudsters.

Insider Threats: The Danger Within

Cyberattacks by hacking groups using ransomware and other tactics dominate the headlines, but the risks posed by individuals within an organization can be just as, if not more, damaging. CISA defines an insider threat as the possibility that authorized personnel will use their access, either intentionally or unintentionally, to harm an organization’s mission, resources, information, systems, or other assets.

Keeper 101 | Enterprise: Risk Management Dashboard

The Keeper Risk Management Dashboard is a powerful feature of the Keeper Admin Console that provides comprehensive security posture information covering end-user deployment, utilization, cloud configuration, and event monitoring. This critical data helps administrators ensure that risks are remediated and compliance is enforced effectively. The Risk Management Dashboard monitors key metrics and leverages Keeper Security's Benchmarks to enforce the highest level of security in your environment across all users and devices.

Data Security in AI Systems: Key Threats, Mitigation Techniques and Best Practices

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved into a vital part of modern businesses. Its reliance on large amounts of data drives efficiency and innovation. However, the need for data security in AI systems has grown critical with this increasing dependence on AI. Sensitive data used in AI must be protected to avoid breaches and misuse. This post will explore critical threats to AI data security, discuss mitigation techniques, and present best practices to help organizations safeguard their AI systems.

Physical Security In The Age Of Digital: Access Control System Vulnerabilities

Access control systems are the physical form of the layers of data, credential and identity controls underpinning the systems relied on every day. Yet, they can be an afterthought; even the most high-profile breaches of physical security systems can take years to rectify. Security Week highlights the vulnerabilities affecting Nice Linear, a widely used proprietary system in the world of smart homes. Over 2,500 individual vulnerabilities flagged in 2019 alone.

#153 - Unpacking the hacker mindset with Ken Westin, Senior Solutions Engineer at LimaCharlie

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we unpack the hacker mindset with Ken Westin, Senior Solutions Engineer at LimaCharlie. Ken is a seasoned thought leader in cybersecurity who has spent years analyzing and understanding the intricacies of cyber threats and the methods behind them. Ken has a unique ability to identify emerging trends in the industry and for figuring out how businesses can protect themselves before they fall victim to attacks.