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What is Azure RBAC? Roles, Benefits, Best Practices and Implementations

Azure RBAC is basically a mature system of fine-grained access management for the Azure resources. Azure RBAC enables you to grant users, groups, service principals, and managed identities access to Azure resources, as a scope specifies. These scopes can be a subscription, a resource group, or even a single resource. RBAC assists in making sure that only approved users can control or manipulate particular resources and therefore shields Azure settings.

Breaking Down Ransomware-as-a-Service

Ransomware-as-a-service is a business model where ransomware operators and third parties, called “affiliates,” work together to launch ransomware attacks. RaaS was first identified in 2012 with the Reveton ransomware strain, and in the subsequent decade it has exploded into a sophisticated and ever-evolving cybercrime tactic.

Wallarm's Top API Threats: What You Need to Know #InjectionAttacks #AttackVectors #APIHacks

API threats are evolving fast—but are security standards keeping up? While OWASP updates API security guidelines yearly, real-world threats like injections remain a top attack vector. Learn why Wallarm’s research reveals a different API security reality and what organizations must do to stay protected.

Tanium gives certainty to U.K. institutions of higher learning

Hear from IT leaders from some of the United Kingdom's top universities on the challenges they face and how they support their institution's mission of higher learning with help from Tanium. Featured interviews: Dennis Knight, End User Computing Manager, Canterbury Christ Church University Alex Goffe, Director of Campus Technology Services, University of Manchester Karan Singh, Head of Cybersecurity, University of Arts London Chris Howarth, Technical Information Security Manager, University of Salford PJ Hemmaway, CIO, University of Manchester.

[PCI DSS Requirement 11] : Summary of Changes from Version 3.2.1 to 4.0 Explained

Did You Know? PCI DSS Requirement 11 mandates regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses in your cardholder data environment (CDE). Organizations that fail to conduct regular vulnerability scans are significantly more likely to experience a data breach. Properly scoped penetration testing can reveal critical vulnerabilities that automated scans might miss, ensuring robust protection of cardholder data.

Egnyte on Azure Marketplace: A Powerful Partnership

With collaboration and efficiency a top priority, Egnyte’s partnership with Microsoft is revolutionizing the way teams work together. Many organizations are already leveraging Microsoft Office products, and now it’s easier than ever for them to streamline their procurement process and get the most out of their technology investments. Starting today, Egnyte is available through the Microsoft Azure Marketplace!

What is PCI DSS?

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a global security framework established by major credit card brands that outlines security requirements for any organization handling cardholder data, including encryption, access control, and network security. PCI DSS is regularly updated, and Version 4.0, effective March 2025, focuses on allowing organizations to tailor security controls to their specific needs.