Choosing the right software to defend your organization, both in real-time and in retrospect, is one of the most important decisions an organization can make. Security teams need to be able to view activity and affect access quickly, and that becomes more difficult at bigger, complex enterprises. A classical approach to this problem is role-based access control (RBAC), but for many organizations, multitenancy is a better fit.

Trustwave has launched six new Microsoft-focused offerings that will bring clients greater security, resilience, and a higher return on their investment by helping optimize their Microsoft 365 enterprise plan to take full advantage of all of its security features.

The landscape of enterprise networks has evolved significantly to accommodate the increasing demands of modern businesses, driven by digital transformation, cloud computing, and the proliferation of mobile, BYOD, and IoT devices. Enterprise networks house large-scale communication infrastructures used by businesses to connect various IT systems and devices across multiple locations. As these networks grow in complexity, the need for efficient management and robust security becomes paramount.

Vulnerability management and patch management are often confused. However, it's crucial to recognize that, while complementary, they are distinct processes. Understanding the differences between vulnerability management and patch management is essential for a solid security posture. Let's delve into the concepts to understand better what they are, how they differ, and how they work together.

Knowledge is power, right? Well, yes – except when it comes to access and authentication. That’s because knowledge-based factors, in the form of passwords, are making organizations less powerful, and more vulnerable. As a result, many are looking toward a future beyond passwords. You may have seen the Forrester report estimating that 80% of security breaches involved privileged credentials.

An insider threat is someone inside an organization – including current and former employees, partners, and contractors – who, intentionally or otherwise, put their organization at risk. They typically abuse their access to private information and privileged accounts to steal or sabotage sensitive data, often for financial gain or even revenge. Organizations today must have effective security solutions in place to identify and respond to insider threats.

Pressure is increasing on manufacturers to monitor their shop floors for malicious activity to avoid creating major disruptions in the supply chain. One key security defensive tool for monitoring network-connected devices in a manufacturing environment is Operational Technology Security or just OT. Let’s look at what OT is and how it can detect malicious activity.

Many organizations struggle with handling BYOD and mobile devices. Permitting those devices to access resources poses a larger challenge for governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). Questions of how to deploy approved apps and updates remain unresolved. It’s an even greater struggle when legacy Active Directory infrastructure is added to the mix. The temptation to piece together a strategy with point solutions can be met with resistance from IT directors who favor consolidation.

Cyber insurance is a critical form of risk management, designed to mitigate the financial impact of a breach or other security incidents. By spreading the risk, it helps reduce the potentially catastrophic consequences to manageable levels. Cyber insurance is a fundamentally financial tool that is often handled by the financial or insurance arm of any organization, with strong involvement of the cyber security teams. While complex, this blog aims to simplify the essentials.