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Thycotic’s Cyber Security Predictions and Trends for 2020
December 12th, 2019
Which cyber security predictions or trends do you think will become reality? 2019 has been an exciting and interesting year for those of us with an interest in cyber security. The topic is top of mind for governments and business leaders around the world as they wrestle with the ever-evolving challenge of reducing cyber-attack risks.…
New Privilege Manager Release Extends Endpoint Protection for Macs
December 10th, 2019
Apple products continue to grow in popularity. With strong iPhone X and 11 sales, Apple is boosting their smartphone market share. And it’s not just consumer products where we’re seeing growth. Enterprises are using Macs more and more and Thycotic is seeing significant growth in these devices and operating systems. Endpoints present a significant security…
12 Days of Privileged Access Management Giveaways
December 3rd, 2019
The more things change, the more they stay the same. We pride ourselves on pushing the envelope, finding new ways to do things, and solving the next cyber puzzle. But when it comes to this time of year, we love our Thycotic traditions. The 12 Days of Thycotic is one of those annual rituals that…
PAM in the cloud vs. PAM for the cloud. What’s the difference?
November 26th, 2019
“Are you talking about PAM in the cloud or PAM for the cloud?” “Wait, what’s the difference?” We hear these questions a lot from our customers. And, we have to admit the “PAM in the cloud vs. PAM for the cloud” debate has caused some confusion even in our internal meetings. Cloud has exploded. Simply…
Privileged Access Management 2019: A Year in Review
November 19th, 2019
Another year has passed, and cyber attacks did not take a vacation or enjoy any time off. Cyber attacks wreak havoc on businesses 24/7. And cyber threats constantly increase and evolve, so organizations must adapt to become resilient to the newest threats. Not all successful cyber attacks are sophisticated This year confirmed that not all…
Service Account 201: Service Accounts in the Cloud
November 12th, 2019
I wrote about the basics of service account management in Back to Basics: Service Account Management 101. Before I dive into service accounts in the cloud, here's a quick recap of that post. A quick recap on Service Accounts 101 What exactly are service accounts and why are they needed? Most organizations have two types…
Could basic password security practices have helped prevent the latest Equifax lawsuit?
November 7th, 2019
Fallout from the 2017 Equifax data breach is back in the news as a new class-action suit consolidated 373 previous lawsuits into one. Unlike previous lawsuits filed by Equifax customers, the latest action comes from shareholders that allege the company didn’t adequately follow or disclose security practices, including poor password management. If you google, “what…
Why Usable Security Should Drive Your Decision in Selecting a PAM Tool for Your Organization
November 5th, 2019
What is Usable Security At Thycotic ease of use has been a consistent focus with our products, but we have started to use the term Usable Security more frequently. Usable security is much more than a Thycotic marketing term. Usable security is an academic field of study that evaluates the usability of computer security. We…
SSH proxies vs. jump hosts—how to save time and spend less
October 29th, 2019
Security practices are constantly evolving. What might have been considered a state-of-the-art approach ten or even five years ago is no longer defined as a best practice. In the case of securing Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), PAM practices have followed this pattern of evolution. What was once a common way of securing RDP—jump hosts—is…
Limit access for third-party vendors without restricting their ability to get work done
October 22nd, 2019
Companies often work with outside experts, consultants and other third-party vendors who need privileged access to corporate resources. These third-party entities can’t do what they were hired to do if their access is too restrictive. You can’t maintain a strong security posture if access and oversight are too lax. How do you, a security professional,…
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