Privileged access management

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Privileged access management News

April 08, 2020 08 Apr'20
Researchers beat fingerprint authentication with 3D printing scheme

New research by Cisco Talos shows popular fingerprint scanning technology can be defeated by lifting actual fingerprints and reproducing them through 3D printers.
July 19, 2019 19 Jul'19
CyberArk brings updates to privileged access security offering

CyberArk introduces CyberArk Alero to its privileged access management product lineup, in addition to other endpoint management and cloud offering updates.
July 20, 2018 20 Jul'18
As AI identity management takes shape, are enterprises ready?

Experts at the Identiverse 2018 conference discussed how artificial intelligence and machine learning are poised to reshape the identity and access management market.
April 23, 2018 23 Apr'18
CyberArk warns of 'shadow admins' in cloud environments

At RSA Conference 2018, CyberArk researchers described how threat actors are able to gain access to cloud environments and elevate privileges through 'shadow admins.'

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Advanced cybersecurity fraud and how to fight it

Cybersecurity fraud's roots run deep, with fraudsters forever after the same thing: tricking others out of their valuable assets. Learn how to keep defenses high. Continue Reading
New tech steers identity and access management evolution

IAM is evolving to incorporate new technologies -- like cloud-based services and containerization -- promising more secure, granular management of access to company IT assets. Continue Reading
Words to go: Identity and access management security

IT pros must keep up to date with rapidly changing identity technology and access threats. Help protect IAM security by getting familiar with this list of foundation terms. Continue Reading

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5 IAM trends shaping the future of security

Identity and access management tools are adapting with the times, and these five trends are here to meet the challenges of protecting today's complex enterprise networks. Continue Reading
Can IDaaS adoption improve enterprise security posture?

Experts suggest enterprises consider identity as a service as organizations' data management needs grow and access management becomes more complex. Continue Reading
Why is third-party risk management essential to cybersecurity?

Attackers know third parties hold many of the keys to the enterprise network, so third-party risk management is crucial for security professionals. Continue Reading

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4 enterprise database security best practices

Beyond protecting enterprise databases from vulnerabilities, it is critical to improve and review their security on a regular basis. Learn more with these database security best practices. Continue Reading
Use a data privacy framework to keep your information secure

Find out how a data privacy framework gives companies the tools they need to ensure their information is protected -- from both internal and external threats. Continue Reading
Zero trust is IT security's best hope for effective defense

The material collected here provides not just an explanation of why you need to adopt the zero-trust model, it serves as detailed guide on moving from adoption to implementation. Continue Reading

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Post-COVID-19 CISO priorities changing for 2020

CISO priorities for 2020 were upended when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Learn two ways forward-thinking CISOs are planning to deal with the new normal. Continue Reading
How an island-hopping cyberattack works and how to fight back

Being part of island-hopping is no day at the beach when it comes to cyberattacks. Learn how to avoid being either a victim or an attacker's unwitting accomplice. Continue Reading
Stop business email compromise with three key approaches

Why is BEC such a popular attack? Because it works, unfortunately, tempting hackers with huge potential payouts. Learn how to keep them from lining their pockets with your assets. Continue Reading