Microsegmentation is an adaptive and proactive defense mechanism that protects a network by dividing it into smaller, isolated segments based on workloads or applications. In contrast with traditional segmentation, microsegmentation uses software-defined policies to control and monitor communication between workloads. Through this fine-grained control, enterprises can enforce security policies based
Cybersecurity mesh architecture (CSMA) is a modern approach to security that provides a more flexible and scalable way to manage and enforce security policies across a distributed enterprise environment. Unlike traditional security architectures that rely on a centralized approach, CSMA decentralizes security controls, allowing them to be deployed closer to
As 2022 draws to a close, security pros are considering what challenges and opportunities the new year will bring. It’s never easy to make predictions in the dynamic, fast-changing field of cybersecurity, but there are several important developments that seem likely in 2023. The Attack Surface Will Expand In the
In the never-ending cybersecurity arms race, hackers are opening a new front against multi-factor authentication (MFA). A technique called MFA prompt bombing is being used to trick victims into bypassing MFA defenses. Let’s look at how this attack works and what you can do to protect yourself. MFA Protection Recently,
With the maturation of cloud computing technologies and efficient data transfer via APIs, digital supply chains have become increasingly complex and indispensable. However, the scalability and flexibility afforded by third parties also come with hidden risks. As demonstrated by several major cyberattacks, such as the SolarWinds and Kaseya supply chain
Is your cyber defense strategy reactive or proactive? Reactive security relies on bolstering perimeter defenses and detection capabilities to mitigate known vulnerabilities or active attacks. This is the traditional security approach. However, increases in zero-day attacks and rapid expansion of the corporate attack surface are now prompting many organizations to
A central component of every cybersecurity program is vulnerability management—identifying weaknesses in the organization’s security posture and implementing controls to address them. Unpatched operating systems, poorly configured firewall rules and unencrypted databases are all chinks in an organization’s cyber armor, but the most critical cybersecurity vulnerability is people. Whether it’s
The cyber threat landscape is undergoing an important shift as attackers choose stealthy credential-based attacks over malware. An annual threat report published by CrowdStrike last month revealed that 68% of threat detections from the past three months were malware free. The use of compromised credentials and existing system tools, rather
Two weeks ago, President Biden held a cybersecurity summit at the White House, where a raft of public and private initiatives were announced to improve the nation’s cybersecurity posture. CEOs of major technology companies, including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft, as well as banks, insurers and educational institutes were in
In response to the recent onslaught of headline-grabbing security breaches, such as the attacks on SolarWinds and the Colonial Pipeline, the U.S. federal government is taking decisive steps toward a zero trust future. In May, the Biden Administration issued a cybersecurity executive order that, among other provisions, mandates that all
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