Data safety has become a primary issue for business organizations of any scale as they move to cloud computing. With businesses using cloud services to save and run critical information, the development of confidence encryption and essential management techniques is paramount. Several security methods have become popular; bring your own key (BYOK) is among them.

The growing sophistication of threat actors, supply chain disruptions, and the potential for systemic and catastrophic losses make for a precarious landscape for insurers and those seeking insurance. To help customers reduce risk at scale, insurers and brokers must adopt technology in order to visualize vulnerabilities while also forecasting, quantifying, and monitoring risks.

This article is a must-read guide on email security in healthcare. It analyzes the regulatory complexities of HIPAA, outlines practical strategies for secure communications, and sheds insights into why your healthcare organization may need to take action. By the end of reading this guide, you’ll be able to make informed choices regarding your email practices.

Many acronyms and security concepts come and go without much traction, but the term continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) seems to be taking hold for the foreseeable future. CTEM, a term originally coined by Gartner, offers a cyclical approach to finding and mitigating threat exposure—which is the accessibility and exploitability of digital and physical assets—in an ongoing, proactive, and prioritized way.

Malware, short for malicious software, is a program that is intentionally designed to harm computer systems and devices. In 2022, 5.5 billion malware attacks occurred around the world. Cybercriminals often use malware to cause damage to a system, take control of your device, spy on your web activity or steal personal data for financial gain. Individuals are targeted with malware through methods such as phishing, smishing and vishing which are types of social engineering.

Today’s digital landscape is full of ever-evolving cyber threats. Securing your organization’s identities has become very important. Azure Identity Protection is a strong ally. It empowers you to strengthen your defenses and protect your most valuable assets: your users’ identities. This strong security service gives you a single view of potential weaknesses. It also gives you the tools to stop risks and react fast to incidents.

Jerald Dawkins is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for CISO Global and has founded and exited several cybersecurity companies, including True Digital Security and TokenEx, LLC, both based in Oklahoma. (True Digital Security was acquired by CISO Global in January 2022.) He currently holds three (3) patents in the cybersecurity field.