Identity verification has become an essential aspect of various industries in today’s world. With the advent of technology and the growth of the digital economy, it has become increasingly important for businesses to verify the identities of their customers, clients, and partners. However, regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and gambling face unique identity verification challenges due to the sensitive nature of their services and the regulatory requirements they must comply with.

Life as a university student can get pretty hectic. You’ve got classes to attend, assignments to complete, and notes to memorize ahead of exams. On top of that, you might be juggling a part-time job, extracurricular clubs, and a busy social calendar.

Understanding ransomware attacks is the first step in being able to prevent them from successfully targeting an organization. To prevent ransomware attacks, organizations must have strong security protocols in place such as performing regular system backups and training employees to avoid social engineering scams, among other measures. Continue reading to learn more about ransomware attacks and what organizations can do to stay protected against this type of attack.

Developers spend over a third of their time fixing bad code and reducing technical debt. Detecting and fixing errors in production is not only more costly than doing so during development but also slows down innovation and has a negative impact on productivity, the development experience, and team morale. Having tools that help catch and fix coding mistakes earlier in the development process creates a better experience and increased productivity.

Open source libraries have become an indispensable part of modern applications. Approximately 90 percent of organizations use open source software to support their services, but monitoring these dependencies can be difficult when environments run thousands of ephemeral services.

This month, the NCSC and its Cyber Essentials delivery partner IASME will update the technical requirements for the 2023 Cyber Essentials scheme. These changes come as part of a regular review of the scheme’s technical controls, ensuring that it continues to help UK organisations guard against the most common cyber threats. Changes come into play on 24th April 2023, and as stated on their website, these modifications will cover a variety of key areas.

The demand for cybersecurity in the energy sector is often understated. There is a misconception that very little IT is involved, and much of it does not impact operations. But 97% of surveyed ICS security professionals in the energy, oil, and gas sector believe cybersecurity is a growing concern. No industry has been untouched by digital transformation.

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve delivered more than 50 new system integrations over the past quarter, taking us to a total of 110 integrations. This is far ahead of any other automated compliance solution in the market, reflecting our innovation velocity and long-term commitment to ensuring customer value and success with Vanta.

Microsegmentation is a security technique that partitions a network into small, isolated sections to reduce the attack surface and reduce an organizations risk. Each microsegment is typically defined by specific security policies, accessible only to authorized users and devices.

DevOps Midwest 2023 brought together experts in scale, availability, and security best practices. Read some of the highlights from this DevSecOps-focused event.