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Logins Are Cheap. Peace of Mind Is Priceless.

Imagine a typical morning at an enterprise: employees, remote workers, contractors and partners log in, browsing and accessing apps and files they need to do their jobs. All seems calm. But behind the scenes, security teams face a different reality. They’re managing an explosion of high-risk identities and passwords across countless endpoints, dealing with unchecked admin rights, rising security costs and compliance pressures.

API Security: A Beginner's Guide

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) have become the backbone of modern digital ecosystems, enabling seamless integration and data exchange between a wide array of applications and services. From ordering meals through food delivery apps to accessing real-time weather updates, APIs underpin countless daily interactions. However, the very attributes that make APIs so indispensable – their ubiquity and high functionality – also render them appealing targets for malicious actors.

Grow Your MSP Practice with SecurityScorecard MAX

Managing vendor security is a growing challenge for MSPs. Clients expect you to deliver enterprise-grade protection across their entire supply chain. However, many struggle with limited resources, manual processes, and the complexity of addressing third-party risks. SecurityScorecard MAX turns this challenge into an opportunity, helping you protect your clients while driving recurring revenue for your business.

What is Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)?

Coined by Gartner in 2022, continuous threat exposure management, or CTEM is a structured framework for continuously assessing, prioritizing, validating, and remediating vulnerabilities across an organization’s attack surface, enabling you to respond effectively to the most pressing threats over an ever-expanding attack surface. Reactive security is a temporary fix, not a sustainable solution.

8 Best Practices When Using AWS Security Groups

Are you concerned about the security of your AWS environment? With over 73% of businesses having at least one critical security misconfiguration, it's essential to take proactive measures to protect your data and applications. While AWS is responsible for the security of the underlying infrastructure, you are responsible for securing your data and applications in the cloud.

The Future of Access Management

In this episode of Into the Breach, host James Purvis welcomes Kanika Thapar, Senior Director of Product Management, to discuss the evolving challenges in access management. Kanika dives into the explosion of identities, permissions, and overexposed sensitive data that leave organizations vulnerable. Learn how threat actors exploit access vulnerabilities and why traditional manual processes struggle to keep up.

Hellcat Ransomware: A Growing Threat to Businesses and Organizations

Hellcat ransomware emerged in early November 2024 and quickly became a notable threat in the cybersecurity landscape. The group first gained attention on November 6, 2024, when it claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Schneider Electric. Known for its aggressive tactics and unique ransom demands, Hellcat is already making its mark in the world of ransomware.

Security Culture: Moving Beyond Basic Awareness Training

By James Rees, MD, Razorthorn Security The landscape of cybersecurity awareness has changed dramatically in the last 25 years. What began as simple password guidance and basic IT training has evolved into a complex web of security challenges that organisations must navigate daily. Back in December 1999, the world held its breath waiting for the Y2K bug to wreak havoc on computer systems globally.