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The New Cyber Security “Perimeter”: Securing Privileged Access
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Cyber Security Incident Reporting Process and Template
May 6th, 2021
Ever since we launched our customizable cyber security incident report template, I’ve been amazed by its volume of downloads. I quickly realized that the increasing cyber threats from criminal hackers, malware, and ransomware being taken seriously by organizations large and small, and that there is a growing demand for guidance and information on cyber security…
Privileged Access Management Analytics: Make Your Data Work for You
May 4th, 2021
When time is a resource you don’t have — you must make your data work for you. IT teams face an ever-evolving and expanding environment compounded by a shifting remote workforce, increase in BYOD policies, expansion of the attack surface, and pivot towards the cloud. Users and endpoints have left the office and are now…
Key Takeaways from the 2021 Cyberthreat Defense Report
April 27th, 2021
The recently released Cyberthreat Defense Report (CDR) 2021 from CyberEdge Group is packed with information about the rapidly evolving cyber security universe in the wake of a global pandemic. Now in its eighth year, the 2021 CDR assessed the views of 1,200 IT security professionals representing 17 countries and 19 industries. It is one of…
The New Cyber Security “Perimeter”: Securing Privileged Access
April 22nd, 2021
Because so many applications and services are now hosted in the cloud, the traditional cyber security perimeter no longer exists. Accelerated by the COVID global pandemic, remote access from multiple devices has become the rule rather than the exception across our networks. In our always-on, Internet-connected universe, every user potentially has access to privileged or…
Adoption Skyrockets with Invisible Privileged Access Management
April 20th, 2021
Traditional PAM solutions require users to interrupt their workflow to access privileged credentials. They must switch screens and switch contexts, slowing their productivity. Frustrated, busy users are more likely to skirt security policies when PAM is difficult to use. Privileged access management must be embedded in daily workflow To realize the benefits of enterprise PAM,…
Stronger Secrets Management in the Latest Version of Secret Server
April 15th, 2021
Secrets management requires broader and deeper security controls than traditional enterprise PAM. The latest release of Thycotic Secret Server provides stronger secrets management than ever before. Usability, workflow, and reporting enhancements to Secret Server save you time and strengthen your attack surface. Remove roadblocks in the approval workflow Secret Server’s approval workflows increase visibility and…
Introducing ThycoticCentrify: Integrating Two Identity Security Leaders
April 13th, 2021
By Art Gilliland and Jim Legg Today, we are pleased to share that Centrify and Thycotic have merged to become one. This follows on the previously-announced acquisitions of Centrify and Thycotic by TPG Capital. We are now able to embark on the process of integrating our businesses and solutions to better serve our customers and…
Beazley Improves Security Compliance and Saves Time on Audits
April 6th, 2021
Specialist insurer Beazley has exponentially more secrets than employees. The volume and variety of their privileged accounts made them difficult to manage and time-consuming to audit. An external security audit identified gaps in Beazley’s secrets management processes that opened the door to potential privileged account attacks. “The audit discovered privileged account passwords that hadn’t been…
Thycotic Recognized for Industry Leading Customer Service in 2021 SC Awards
April 1st, 2021
We are pleased to announce that Thycotic has been selected as a finalist in the “Best Customer Service” category of the 2021 SC Awards. For the last 24 years, the prestigious SC Awards have recognized the people, organizations and products that are forging the cybersecurity industry’s future and advancing the cause of safe and secure commerce and…
Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Identity-Centric Security Controls
April 1st, 2021
The number of identities in the enterprise is exploding. Gaining control of identities related to people as well as machines is a challenge for many organizations. You need to know who your users are and what they do. If you experience a security incident, you must be able to reverse engineer who did what in…
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