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Password Management in Network Security: What is it? Why is it Crucial? Passwords are the first line of defence for every digital asset. As the threat of credential theft is increasing, it is essential to have a robust enterprise password management policy to secure business-sensitive assets and critical infrastructure.  In this post, we discuss the importance and…

Implementing PAM Solution to Fight Against 5 Modern Privileged Access Management Challenges When cybercriminals target an organisation’s most valuable systems and data, privileged users are frequently an essential part of their attack chain. As these users possess the keys to critical assets, targeting them can give threat actors complete control over a business’s IT infrastructure….

API Integration, Security and Privileged Access Management Technology has evolved to great heights. Many functionalities we need in the digital space are already built into one or more existing software solutions. Suppose I want to develop a new software or any digital product. In that case, I may use a variety of readily available short…

Manufacturing 4.0 – The Evolution and the Need for Privileged Access Management (PAM) The adoption of technologies such as robotics, automation, 3D printers, and IoT over the last decade marked an era of the fourth industrial revolution, namely Manufacturing 4.0 or Industry 4.0. These technologies have been gaining a lot of momentum across manufacturers as they interface with…

Privileged User Behaviour Analytics to Analyze Threats in Advance Today’s enterprise infrastructure is a complex mix of endpoints, the cloud and the data stored in them. Numerous users (both standard and privileged) access and share the data in these endpoints to complete their work. The enterprise data is deemed sensitive; losing this data can bring…

What is a Ransomware Attack? Ransomware is malicious software that restricts or prevents users from accessing their system until a ransom is paid. The ransomware attack may involve locking screens or encrypting documents. Threat actors behind a ransomware attack often warn their victims to delete their files or, even worse, that they will post sensitive…

5 Cybersecurity Trends Every CISO Needs to Watch Out in 2023 We are again at the time of the year when we put on our astrologist hats to predict the future and prepare for the new cybersecurity trends. With the year-end just a month away, we need to map out new projects, estimate budget requirements,…

Meeting Cyber Security Compliance Using a PAM Solution Due to the prevalence of data breaches in today’s tech-advanced world, protecting business-critical infrastructure and information has become a significant concern. Global spending on cybersecurity is expected to reach $1.75 trillion (about $5,400 per person in the US) between 2021 and 2025 due to the growing need to safeguard…

Cyber Security During Black Friday Shopping Black Friday, the biggest shopping weekend of the year, is around the corner. In 2021, 88 million Americans opted for online shopping during Black Friday. And 43% of sales took place via mobile phones. Vast numbers, aren’t they?  The Black Friday sales are a boon not just for retailers and online…

Linux and Unix Privileged Account Management and Security What are Linux and Unix Root Privileges and their Escalation?  Unix and Linux systems have the concept of a root user (like a windows admin). Root users possess the highest levels of privileges to access every available network and server with a few command lines. This is…