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Ransomware: From Origins to Defense – How Zero Trust Holds the Key

In the vast expanse of cyberspace, few threats cast a darker shadow more than ransomware. This digital desperado wreaks havoc on individuals and businesses alike, holding precious data hostage for a hefty ransom. But this villain’s tale stretches back further than you might think, with its roots tangled in the Cold War and its impact resulting in billions lost today. Let’s explore the shadowy origins of ransomware, unfurl its nefarious forms, and discover how Zero Trust plays the role of cyber sheriff, standing guard against this modern-day scourge.

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Empowering the Modern CISO: Unleashing AI’s Potential in Zero Trust Strategies

In an era of ever-evolving cyber threats, the role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has become more critical than ever. With the increasing adoption of zero trust strategies, CISOs are tasked with securing their organizations’ digital assets by meticulously scrutinizing access controls. However, the complexity and scale of modern IT infrastructures demand innovative solutions to bolster the implementation of zero trust principles. This is where I believe the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can come into play.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Migrating from Legacy VPN to ZTNA

In today’s interconnected world, ensuring secure and seamless connectivity is paramount for businesses. Legacy virtual private networks (VPNs) have long been the go-to solution for remote access and secure communications. However, with the rise of cloud-based applications and evolving cyberthreats, migrating to a zero-trust network access (ZTNA) solution has become an essential consideration.

Legacy VPN tools are not only challenging to manage and administrate but also grant users unrestricted network access and expose vulnerabilities to internet-based attacks whilst offering users a poor user experience.This article is aimed at guiding you through the best approach for successfully transitioning from a legacy VPN solution to a new ZTNA solution, enabling your organization to embrace a more secure and scalable solution.

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The Emergence of Zero Trust Network Access in Remote and Hybrid Work.

Over the last five years, we have witnessed a transformational shift in the way we work and how we secure our digital environments. Central to this transformation has been the COVID-19 pandemic, which, as we all know by now, has had a massive impact on the makeup of our current remote workforce.

Research on this “new-look” workforce is everywhere. I recently read a study from Stanford University. According to its research, 12 percent of workers are fully remote, roughly 60 percent entirely in-person, and 28 percent hybrid. Numbers like this are catalyzing new innovative technologies, with the biggest and most high-profile example being video conferencing services like Zoom.

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The Shift in Power from CIO to CISO: The Rise in Cyber Attacks Enables Greater Resources and Budget Allocation

In today’s technology-driven world, cyber-attacks have become an ever-increasing threat to organizations across all industries. If that’s not bad enough. these threats are becoming more sophisticated while continuing to escalate in number. Often when we talk about the impact of these cyber threats, we inevitably focus on the wallet as well as how they can tarnish a business’s reputation. But there is another result that is reshaping the corporate landscape and in doing so altering the distribution of power within the C-suite.

Let’s look at some of the key reasons behind this shift and how the rise in cyber attacks has enabled the CISO to gain more power, resources, and budget.

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Enhancing Higher Education Security: The Role of Security Service Edge

Amidst the ever-evolving terrain of modern information technology, the domain of higher education has emerged as a focal point for malicious activities. Consequently, ensuring the safety and security of students, educators, and intellectual property assets has become a top priority at all levels.

Educational institutions find themselves in the crosshairs of escalating cyberattacks. The aftermath of these attacks, characterized by data breaches, has yielded not only the compromise of sensitive information but also the disruption of the smooth continuum of academic pursuits.

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The Increasing Trend of Consolidation in the IT and Cybersecurity World

In recent years, the world of IT and cybersecurity has seen a notable trend toward consolidation. Naturally, most people point to shrinking budgets as the driver behind this. After all, a new report from IANS Research and Artico Search found that cybersecurity spending experienced a 65% drop in growth during the 2022-23 budget cycle.

But the reality is that other factors are at play. The consolidation is a phenomenon that encompasses micro-level initiatives driven by the Chief Information Office (CIOs) and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) seeking simplicity and efficiency. In addition, the macro-level effects are spurred by challenges in obtaining venture capital funding.

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Three Starting Points for a Zero Trust Journey

Organizations are finding themselves in a constant battle against an ever-expanding array of sophisticated cybersecurity threats. The relentless pace at which these threats mutate and adapt necessitates a fundamental shift in how we approach security.

I believe that this shift has meant that traditional perimeter-based security measures, once considered the bedrock of digital defense, now often prove inadequate in the face of sophisticated attacks that can breach even the most fortified walls. This is where Zero Trust comes into play, emerging as a compelling and forward-thinking security framework to counteract these ever-evolving threats. Zero Trust (ZT) operates on the premise that no entity, whether it be a user, device, or application, should be automatically trusted within a network

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Zero Trust: Understanding the US government’s requirements for enhanced cybersecurity

The concept of Zero Trust has gained significant traction in recent years, as organizations look to enhance their cybersecurity defenses and safeguard their digital assets. The US government has been at the forefront of promoting this approach, with a series of guidelines and requirements that companies must adhere to. In this blog, I will explore some of the current requirements for companies to implement Zero Trust as outlined by the US government.

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