Gartner has once again named Cloudflare to the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Service Edge (SSE) report1. We are excited to share that Cloudflare is one of only ten vendors recognized in this report. For the second year in a row, we are recognized for our ability to execute and the completeness of our vision. You can read more about our position in the report here.

As digital transformation continues to multiply pathways to personal data, complete GDPR compliance is getting harder to attain. Whether you’re a data protection officer or a cybersecurity professional helping your organization remain compliant, this blog suggests advanced GDPR compliance strategies you may not have yet considered - beyond that delightful cookie consent notice we all love.

In any system, it’s important to know who is trying to gain access, whether successful or not. This is especially important when trying to keep something secure, like a network or confidential data. Ensure ‘Audit Credential Validation’ is set to ‘Success and Failure' keeps track of attempts to access a system, whether successful or not, using specific credentials, such as a username and password, and logs it.

What is ASM, sometimes called EASM? A simple definition of External Attack Surface Management (ASM or EASM) is the process of defining and securing your organization from the outside-in. Your organization’s attack surface is made up of all the assets belonging to your organization, all of your vendor-managed assets, Cloud and SaaS assets, and all of their external third-party, fourth-party, and Nth-party connections that are visible to an outsider.

A Vendor Risk Management framework is the skeleton of your VRM program. Without it, your Vendor Risk Management program will collapse under a heavy burden of inefficient processes. This post outlines the anatomy of an effective VRM framework to help you seamlessly manage security risks in your third-party network.

Data breaches and external threats are concerns for any security professional, but the most catastrophic security vulnerabilities often originate from malicious insider threats. This is not just an issue, it’s a pressing and immediate concern that demands our utmost attention. Here, we identify how to spot a malicious insider and provide proven strategies for preventing insider threats with technology-based solutions to protect your organization.

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In the digital era, the rapid increase in online data has made it crucial to strengthen cybersecurity measures against cyber criminals. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, global spending on cybersecurity solutions could reach an impressive $459 billion annually by 2025. Whether it's a multinational corporation or a small start-up, organizations across the globe are increasingly recognizing the need to protect their digital assets from potential threats.

Data breaches, malware attacks, and insider threats pose constant risks to businesses of all sizes. To protect your valuable data and critical infrastructure, you need a robust endpoint security solution. CrowdStrike Falcon stands out in the market, offering unique features like next-generation antivirus (NGAV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR). Before deciding, it’s essential to grasp these distinctive strengths and weaknesses.

Today we are excited to announce that Netskope has once again been named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Service Edge (SSE). This is the third time in a row Netskope has been recognized as a Leader—and we have been recognized as a Leader every time since the inaugural Magic Quadrant for SSE. We’ve also placed highest in vision and furthest in ability to execute for the second time in a row.