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MY TAKE: How ‘CASBs’ are evolving to close the security gaps arising from digital transformation

The Last Watchdog

The Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) space is maturing to keep pace with digital transformation. In the past, for example, companies could get away with using a default password, and depend on firewalls and other internal security tools to provide protection. Related: CASBs needed now, more than ever.

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Q&A: Here’s why it has become vital for companies to deter ‘machine-identity thieves’

The Last Watchdog

We’re undergoing digital transformation , ladies and gentlemen. As such, Hudson argues persuasively that the root of the matter comes down to the need for organizations to keep a much closer account of access logons and encryption keys. LW: Can you frame what’s going on with identities when it comes to digital transformation?

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As 2-factor authentication falls short, ‘adaptive multi-factor authentication’ goes mainstream

The Last Watchdog

Silverfort has introduced new technology that is designed to help corporations address unprecedented authentication exposures spinning out of ‘digital transformation.’. This is what digital transformation is all about. Here are excerpts edited for clarity and length: LW: How did Silverfort get started?

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7 Types of Penetration Testing: Guide to Pentest Methods & Types

eSecurity Planet

Penetration testers will try to bypass firewalls , test routers, evade intrusion detection and prevention systems ( IPS/IDS ), scan for ports and proxy services, and look for all types of network vulnerabilities. See the Top Web Application Firewalls 4. Internal and external network testing is the most common type of test used.

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Q&A: How your typing and screen swiping nuances can verify your identity

The Last Watchdog

Related podcast: Why identities are the new firewall. And with “digital transformation” accelerating, there are so many more weakly-secured login accounts just waiting to be maliciously manipulated. Curcio: The biggest fundamental challenge for any organization is to get out of the password business altogether.

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MY TAKE: Why it’s now crucial to preserve PKI, digital certificates as the core of Internet security

The Last Watchdog

For decades, the cornerstone of IT security has been Public Key Infrastructure, or PKI , a system that allows you to encrypt and sign data, issuing digital certificates that authenticate the identity of users. Here’s the bottom line: PKI is the best we’ve got. This protects the data from being stolen or tampered with.

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Top Database Security Solutions for 2021

eSecurity Planet

Security services and tools include anti-DDoS , SOCaaS , web application firewalls (WAF), data encryption , and more. Also Read: Top Web Application Firewall (WAF) Vendors. Other features include applying secure socket layer (SSL) or transport layer security (TLS) and AES-256 encryption. Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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