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The State of Organizations' Security Posture as of Q1 2018

As of Q1 2018, the global cybersecurity community finds themselves inundated with both internal and external advanced threat actors who are stealthier, more resilient and sadly, more effective than they have ever been before. Many organizations are coming to terms with deciding whether their security posture is...

Three Essential Steps That Will Transform Your IT Security

For organizations that are embracing cloud and virtualized environments, three common-sense steps are proving to be key for providing the visibility and control needed to maximize security across modern IT environments. Download this eBook to learn how you can implement these steps in your organization. VMware...

The Sound of Secure Transactions: Voice Biometrics and PSD2 Compliance

The digital shift is increasing the need for more sophisticated privacy and data protection measures. Several major institutions have seen their information security compromised in recent years as cyberattacks and fraudulent activity show no sign of slowing down. With PSD2 regulations now in effect, companies are in...

Your Guide to Digital Workspace Basics

The consumerization of the enterprise represents both a challenge and an opportunity for IT. Implementing a digital workspace solution can help IT harness the rapid changes brought about by consumerization and address the needs of the full range of users and use cases within the business. Download this whitepaper...

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Are You Vulnerable to an SSH Compromise?

Is your organization exposed to an attack that misuses SSH keys? You know that your organization is using SSH to safeguard privileged access. But you may not realize that your SSH keys could be vulnerable to insider and cyber threats. The majority of those we surveyed didn't. Results from a 2017 study show that...

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SSH Study: U.S., U.K. and Germany Executive Summary

A recently published 2017 survey of over 400 security professionals in the U.S., U.K. and Germany measured how well their organizations implemented security controls for SSH keys. The results show that most organizations are underprepared to protect against SSH-based attacks, with fewer than half following industry...

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4 Steps to Protect SSH Keys: Stop Abuse of Privileged Access

SSH keys provide the highest level of access rights and privileges for servers, applications and virtual instances. Cyber criminals want this trusted status and invest considerable resources into acquiring and using SSH keys in their attacks. Even though SSH keys are the credentials that provide the most privileged...

How to Rethink Third-Party Access

Traditional responses to managing privileged and identity access often leave companies exposed because their focus is too narrow. Download this eBook to learn how your organization can revamp its PAM strategy by: Identifying blind spots in privilege sprawl; Rethinking third-party access; Adopting a new approach...

Don't Fall Prey to These Privilege Pitfalls

In addition to addressing the risk related to identity management for credentials, organizations must also consider how all types of privileged access impact their security posture. Download this whitepaper to: Learn why protecting remote access pathways is critical; Understand what to consider when securing...

10 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Platform Buying Criteria

True "next-generation" multi-factor authentication (MFA) platforms should be well equipped to manage the customer experience while providing the right level of security assurance at the right time, anytime. Download this e-book and learn ten criteria to look for in a robust MFA platform, including: Decentralized,...

What to Consider When it Comes to Third-Party Access

Whether it is insider or third-party privilege, locking down access has never been more important. The challenge is that the traditional responses to managing privileged access and identity access often leave companies exposed, because their focus is too narrow. Download this eBook on access management and...

Q4 2017 Security Transformation Study: Executive Report

In the Face of Advanced Threats, is Your Organization's Security Posture Reactive or Proactive? Today's most advanced threat actors - whether external or internal - are stealthier than ever and able to hide within one's systems for days, weeks or even months as they gather intel and prepare to strike. Sixty-one...

Decentralizing MFA Architecture: Drawbacks and Benefits

This eBook introduces IT professionals to next-generation multi-factor authentication (MFA), an approach to authentication that goes well beyond usernames and passwords to provide the right level of security assurance at the right time, anytime. Next-generation MFA also streamlines authentication while empowering...

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Dark Web Research: Criminals Pay Top Dollar for Your Certificates

It's frightening what criminals can buy on the dark web, but it's even scarier that they may be buying your own security certificates to use against you. Venafi recently sponsored a six-month investigation into the sale of digital code signing certificates on the dark web. Conducted with the Cyber Security Research...

Going Beyond Windows OS: Malware Protection for Mac OS & Mobile Android and iOS Platforms

Yes, malware commonly targets the Windows operating system. But if you limit malware analysis to Windows OS, you're leaving gaping vulnerabilities, says Christopher Kruegel of Lastline Inc. Here's how to maximize your analysis. One common limitation of malware analysis is that organizations focus too much of their...