Software is now the backbone of every enterprise operation. Banking systems, healthcare platforms, supply chain networks, and government services all run on code. And attackers know it. The 2020 SolarWinds breach compromised approximately 18,000 organizations, including major federal agencies, through a single tampered software update. The Log4Shell vulnerability, discovered in 2021, exposed hundreds of millions […]

If we look at the IT departments today, they have become very interesting! It is not just about computing and networks, there is more to it – including IT Security, risk management, access & identity dynamics, cloud, hybrid systems, threat intelligence and the list goes on as we proceed through this article. The leaders and […]

Application security is becoming a prominent aspect of enterprise security and a crucial component in software development and deployment. Companies are investing in app security testing, especially source code review and penetration testing, to create a robust IT System. While IT departments limit using only source code reviews, it is advisable to perform penetration testing. Here’s […]

Come to think of what went on my mind last week, as I savored a cup of hot chocolate, and looked out at snow laden gardens. It was not just a praise for how beautifully nature takes on, it was my time of throwback and, where are we headed? Technology has taken over the way […]

Identity is no longer just an IT concern. When more than 80 percent of data breaches involve compromised credentials, how your organization manages identities and access controls has become one of the most consequential decisions in your security strategy. The question organizations are wrestling with right now is not whether to invest in Identity and […]

Before we point at the magic word, Big Data – let’s talk a bit about the volume of data, financial services sector is also facing the challenge of managing the data in a secure manner. API’s are just one aspect of data transfer, but it is important to be integrated smartly. Thus APIs – application […]

Passwords alone stopped being a serious security control years ago. Yet billions of accounts across banking, healthcare, government, and enterprise applications are still protected by nothing more than a username and a string of characters that users reuse, forget, or surrender to phishing attacks without even realizing it. The threat landscape has changed dramatically. Credential […]

A cyber breach – an incident in which hackers gain access to vital commercial or customer cyber systems – can come with a big price tag for your small business. In the computer security context, a hacker is someone who seeks and exploits weaknesses in a computer system or computer network. Hackers may be motivated […]

Not a day goes by without news and reports around cyber-attacks. High-profile, high-impact cyber breaches are becoming common. IDC’s Health Insights group predicts that 1 in 3 health care recipients will be the victim of a health care data breach in 2016. Healthcare providers (including insurance providers) must encrypt personal information. A cyber breach can […]

Financial industry is driven by data from user details, transactions, account details, payment information, access governance, vendor management and so on. For financial organizations, having a strong plan to defend against cyber-attacks and creating an action based process to deal with a potential attack are crucial. Getting basics in place, and augmenting IT security with […]

Einstein famously defined insanity as “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” We may relate this saying with redundant and repeated functions/processes that companies continue to follow including archaic security strategies while data breaches or data breaches. There are cases guiding IT security strategists to take a close re-look and […]

While patient management system is an integral part of providing efficient healthcare services, data protection laws make it mandatory to provide reasonable safeguards to protect patient information from inappropriate use or disclosure. With the growing number of apps, along with volumes of data to manage, healthcare providers are swamped with the duel challenge to support […]

Being rich in information, the healthcare industry has become one of the most vulnerable industries. It is being targeted by cyber-criminals as it contains information ranging from an individuals’ personal information credit information to protected health information (PHI) – all in one place. It translates into a high return when such data is viewed in […]

Great experience is a journey, not a destination. Here is a question – If Identity and Access Management (IAM) technology Integration is a Journey, how far have you reached? The same applies to availing benefits from the IAM technology. IAM tech integration is a journey. You cannot stop at one point hoping you have it all […]

If the data resting with a financial organization is breached – for cyber criminals it is like hitting a jackpot! The financial sector is one of the top targets for cyber criminals. Over past few years, banks and financial organizations have been subjected to a barrage of cyberattacks. There are more varied versions and different researches […]

In 2016, we’ve witnessed a number of major IT developments and trends, all of which had a significant effect on defining businesses. Be it evolution in mobile or cloud technologies, or development of newer technologies like IoT and smart devices, several technological expansions made headway into mainstream adoption this year. However, one of the biggest […]

How Do You Choose the Right IAM Consulting Partner? Choosing the right IAM consulting partner requires evaluating their platform expertise, identity governance capabilities, compliance experience, managed services model, and ability to scale with your organization. The right partner reduces implementation risk, strengthens cybersecurity, and delivers long-term identity security value across cloud and hybrid environments. Identity […]

With a spike in cyber-attacks, financial services firms are leveraging innovative tools for combating this threat. Companies are now looking at improving security programs, using technologies such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), cloud-based cyber-security, Biometrics, Big Data Analytics, Privilege Account Management (PAM), together with advanced authentication. According to a survey, ‘Systemic Risk Barometer’, conducted […]

Typically, IAM solutions bring IT Security intelligence and work-flow operational efficiency. A poorly implemented and integrated IAM system is clearly not optimized for security, identity and access related capabilities. A theft can go unnoticed or detected late, this stands true even for organizations that have well integrated security capabilities in their IT Systems. Organizations that […]

More than 2 billion people now manage their finances through mobile banking apps. In the United States alone, mobile banking usage surpassed in-branch visits years ago and the gap keeps widening. Across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, mobile-first banking is not a trend but a baseline expectation, especially among populations who never had access to […]