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How the CDM Program Strengthens Federal Cyber Resilience

For most organizations, a data breach can be catastrophic, resulting in loss of trust and revenue, and maybe even steep fines and penalties. When you add in a potential threat to national security, that breach becomes far more dangerous. That’s why the United States Department of Homeland Security implemented the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program, which has become a cornerstone of federal cybersecurity.

Known vs. Unknown Risks: The Role of the Enterprise Risk Retainer in Preparing for the Future

Preparing for risk is critical to ensuring organizational resilience, but what about the risks that can’t be planned for? Businesses frequently fall into the trap of strategizing only for known risks—those that are easily anticipated—while failing to recognize their blind spots in relation to unknown risk events.

Protecting Government Agencies From Mobile Threats: A Guide

If you work for (or alongside) the United States government, then threat actors want your sensitive data. In 2023, federal agencies fell victim to 11 major cybersecurity incidents, with threats continuing to evolve well into 2024. Safeguarding federal and critical infrastructure organizations requires a modern cybersecurity framework. In today’s mobile-enabled workplaces, that means extending your data protection strategy to wherever devices are being used.

Make Your Business More Resilient with Proven Continuity Strategies

Possessing a resilient business allows for easy maneuvering around competitors during cyberattacks or supply-chain ordeal. In modern business, agility is paramount. New technologies and shifting markets have the potential to rapidly catalyze change. Still, external factors such as cyber attacks and natural disasters can disrupt the flow of even the most nimble businesses.

How to Implement Single Sign-On (SSO): A Non-Technical Guide

In today's digital world, users interact with a wide variety of platforms-email systems, project management tools, online portals, and internal company software. With every new service comes another set of login credentials, which leads to password fatigue, security risks, and poor user experiences.

How NIS2 Is Forcing Companies to Rethink Their Security Architecture

The NIS2 Directive is raising the bar for cybersecurity compliance across the EU, pushing companies to reevaluate and strengthen their entire security architecture. With stricter requirements, broader sector coverage, and hefty penalties for non-compliance, many organizations are feeling unprepared for the level of transparency and resilience now expected. This shift is creating urgent challenges-especially for businesses with fragmented systems, limited incident response plans, or outdated infrastructure.

EP 8 - Zero Trust, Zero Chill: Securing Machine Identity

In this episode of Security Matters, host David Puner welcomes Kevin Bocek, CyberArk SVP of Innovation, for an insightful discussion on the critical role of machine identity in modern cybersecurity. As digital environments become increasingly complex, securing machine identities has never been more crucial.

Effective Detection Methods Against Common Insider Threat Techniques

With remote work, hybrid IT environments, and AI-enhanced automation on the rise, insider threats remain among the most damaging and difficult-to-detect risks in cybersecurity. Identifying malicious insider activity may take weeks or even months despite the many efforts companies put into building cybersecurity threat detection systems. You can increase your chances of uncovering malicious activity by studying insider threat techniques and applying diverse detection methods.

Securing the future of AI Agents: Reflections from the Microsoft Build Stage

Standing on stage at Microsoft Build, surrounded by innovators shaping the future in the era of AI Agents, I felt equal parts inspired and responsible. Inspired by the rapid momentum around AI, and responsible for raising a flag about something we don’t talk about enough - how we secure the very systems that are now acting on our behalf. This post isn’t a recap, rather a continuation, a chance to go deeper into the story I shared (and the one we’re still writing.)

Understanding the U.S. Cloud Act: Impact on Compliance, Agreement, and Data Protection

The complex nature of the U.S. CLOUD Act (CLOUD Act) presents far-reaching implications for global data governance. In this article, we explore how this pivotal legislation is reshaping compliance requirements, transforming privacy frameworks and challenging traditional concepts of data sovereignty, as well as strategies and technologies to ensure compliance.