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Most security breaches aren’t a consequence of inadequate security controls but are a direct result of human failure. So why do humans make mistakes? What triggers our behavior, and why are we so susceptible to manipulation? Understanding these triggers will greatly help organizations change their approach to information security.

Enterprises globally must harden existing firewall configurations; this is a non-negotiable activity. Over time firewall configurations experience a “drift” between what the business requires and what’s become obsolete. 

Instead of focusing on preventing breaches, cybersecurity professionals should focus on improving security hygiene and resilience. More important than building up walls, organizations should prioritize minimizing costs, downtime and disruption in the case of an eventual cyberattack.

Save the date for the top 30 cybersecurity conferences taking place around the world in 2022, featuring topics from ethical hacking to human behavior analysis in cybersecurity.

Enterprise security leaders who outsource some aspects of their cybersecurity responsibilities have reported faster attack detection and response rates. Here are seven tips when looking for the right cybersecurity partner for an organization.

The secure access service edge (SASE) is a key aspect of edge security. Cybersecurity professionals looking to further secure their cloud environments can review the concept and best practices for implementation in this article.

Despite advancements in cybersecurity practices, compromised passwords remain responsible for the vast majority of data breaches today. Using zero knowledge password proof (ZKPP) may help organizational password security.

Breaking down siloes in cybersecurity is the key to launching and maintaining an effective cyber defense strategy.

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face different challenges than large enterprise organizations when it comes to cybersecurity. From talent and security budgets to the evolving threat landscape, explore how best to solve issues faced by SMB enterprise security leaders.

Monitoring for unusual activity, hardening access privileges and regularly testing backups are among the top strategies to mitigate cyber threats targeting the active directory (AD) of an organization.