identity - Security Ticks

Carespring Data Breach Exposes Personal and Medical Information of Nearly 77,000 Patients

Carespring, healthcare, identity, LockBit, Ransomware / SecurityTicks

Carespring Data Breach Exposes Personal and Medical Information of Nearly 77,000 Patients 2024-08-19 at 18:46 By Ionut Arghire Data includes names, dates of birth, physical addresses, Social Security Numbers, medical and diagnosis information, and health insurance details. The post Carespring Data Breach Exposes Personal and Medical Information of Nearly 77,000 Patients appeared first on SecurityWeek. […]

React to this headline:

Carespring Data Breach Exposes Personal and Medical Information of Nearly 77,000 Patients Read More »

Microsoft Announces Mandatory MFA for Azure

Azure, cloud security, identity, Identity & Access, MFA / SecurityTicks

Microsoft Announces Mandatory MFA for Azure 2024-08-19 at 16:46 By Ionut Arghire Microsoft is implementing automatic enforcement of multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all Azure users starting October. The post Microsoft Announces Mandatory MFA for Azure appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

React to this headline:

Microsoft Announces Mandatory MFA for Azure Read More »

How CISOs enable ITDR approach through the principle of least privilege

access control, access management, CISO, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Hot stuff, identity, News, Opal Security, opinion, regulation, threat detection / SecurityTicks

How CISOs enable ITDR approach through the principle of least privilege 2024-07-25 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Somewhere, right now, a CISO is in a boardroom making their best case for stronger identity threat detection and response (ITDR) initiatives to lower the risk of intrusion. For a good reason, too: Look no further than

React to this headline:

How CISOs enable ITDR approach through the principle of least privilege Read More »

Linx Security Raises $33M to Tackle Digital Identity Threats

Compliance, Cyberstarts, Funding/M&A, identity, Identity & Access, IGA, Index Ventures, Linx Security / SecurityTicks

Linx Security Raises $33M to Tackle Digital Identity Threats 2024-07-22 at 21:16 By Ryan Naraine New York startup with roots in Israel banks a hefty $33 million early stage funding round. The post Linx Security Raises $33M to Tackle Digital Identity Threats appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

React to this headline:

Linx Security Raises $33M to Tackle Digital Identity Threats Read More »

Fighting AI-powered synthetic ID fraud with AI

Artificial Intelligence, authentication, AuthenticID, biometrics, Compliance, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, fraud, Hot stuff, identity, identity verification, News, opinion / SecurityTicks

Fighting AI-powered synthetic ID fraud with AI 2024-07-18 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Aided by the emergence of generative artificial intelligence models, synthetic identity fraud has skyrocketed, and now accounts for a staggering 85% of all identity fraud cases. For security professionals, the challenge lies in staying one step ahead of these evolving threats.

React to this headline:

Fighting AI-powered synthetic ID fraud with AI Read More »

Risk related to non-human identities: Believe the hype, reject the FUD

access control, credentials, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Hot stuff, identity, identity management, News, opinion, Sweet Security / SecurityTicks

Risk related to non-human identities: Believe the hype, reject the FUD 2024-07-15 at 08:01 By Help Net Security The hype surrounding unmanaged and exposed non-human identities (NHIs), or machine-to-machine credentials – such as service accounts, system accounts, certificates and API keys – has recently skyrocketed. A steady stream of NHI-related breaches is causing some of

React to this headline:

Product showcase: Protect digital identities with Swissbit’s iShield Key Pro

authentication, Compliance, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Hot stuff, identity, News, Swissbit, Token / SecurityTicks

Product showcase: Protect digital identities with Swissbit’s iShield Key Pro 2024-07-01 at 07:01 By Help Net Security In today’s fast-paced business world, protecting digital identities and optimizing daily workflows are crucial. The iShield Key Pro series from Swissbit addresses these challenges by offering top-notch security combined with effortless usability. Let’s delve into how the iShield

React to this headline:

Product showcase: Protect digital identities with Swissbit’s iShield Key Pro Read More »

AuthZed Raises $12 Million for Permissions Management Technology

AuthZed, Funding/M&A, identity, Identity & Access, Series A / SecurityTicks

AuthZed Raises $12 Million for Permissions Management Technology 2024-06-28 at 17:46 By Ionut Arghire Permissions management technology startup AuthZed has raised $12 million in a Series A funding round led by General Catalyst. The post AuthZed Raises $12 Million for Permissions Management Technology appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

React to this headline:

AuthZed Raises $12 Million for Permissions Management Technology Read More »

Semperis Eyes IPO With $125 Million in Growth Financing

Active Directory, Funding/M&A, identity, Identity & Access, JP Morgan, Semperis / SecurityTicks

Semperis Eyes IPO With $125 Million in Growth Financing 2024-06-20 at 15:31 By Ryan Naraine Enterprise identity company raises new capital from JP Morgan and Hercules Capital as it prepares for an IPO exit. The post Semperis Eyes IPO With $125 Million in Growth Financing appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

React to this headline:

Semperis Eyes IPO With $125 Million in Growth Financing Read More »

Preparing for a post-quantum future

authentication, automation, certificates, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Encryption, Hot stuff, identity, Privacy, quantum computing, Venafi, Video / SecurityTicks

Preparing for a post-quantum future 2024-06-18 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is a hot topic. A recent paper from Tsinghua University raised doubts about lattice-based cryptography for PQC, though an error was found. This has sparked questions about the strength of soon-to-be-standardized PQC algorithms. In this Help Net Security video, Kevin

React to this headline:

Preparing for a post-quantum future Read More »

Protecting identity in a world of deepfakes and social engineering

cybersecurity, Entrust, HYPR, IBM, identity, OCR Labs, Ping Identity, Video / SecurityTicks

Protecting identity in a world of deepfakes and social engineering 2024-06-10 at 06:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video round-up, security experts discuss various aspects of identity verification and security, including generative AI’s impact, the state of identity fraud prevention, and the potential impact of identity challenges on the security sector.

React to this headline:

Protecting identity in a world of deepfakes and social engineering Read More »

How AI-powered attacks are accelerating the shift to zero trust strategies

Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, deepfakes, Don't miss, Entrust, Features, generative AI, Hot stuff, identity, News, opinion, strategy, zero trust / SecurityTicks

How AI-powered attacks are accelerating the shift to zero trust strategies 2024-06-05 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Jenn Markey, Advisor to The Entrust Cybersecurity Institute, discusses the increasing adoption of enterprise-wide zero trust strategies in response to evolving cyber threats. Markey discusses the impact of emerging threats like AI-generated

React to this headline:

How AI-powered attacks are accelerating the shift to zero trust strategies Read More »

Identity-related incidents becoming severe, costing organizations a fortune

authentication, cybercrime, cybersecurity, identity, IDSA, News, report, social engineering, survey / SecurityTicks

Identity-related incidents becoming severe, costing organizations a fortune 2024-05-30 at 06:09 By Help Net Security With the rise of identity sprawl and system complexity, more businesses are suffering identity-related incidents than ever before, according to IDSA. Identity-related incidents in headlines Identity-related incidents continue to dominate today’s headlines. Clorox, MGM, and Caesars fell prey to social

React to this headline:

Machine identities lack essential security controls, pose major threat

CyberArk, cybersecurity, identity, identity management, News, report, survey / SecurityTicks

Machine identities lack essential security controls, pose major threat 2024-05-23 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Siloed approaches to securing human and machine identities are driving identity-based attacks across enterprises and their ecosystems, according to CyberArk. The CyberArk 2024 Identity Security Threat Landscape Report was conducted across private and public sector organizations of 500 employees

React to this headline:

Machine identities lack essential security controls, pose major threat Read More »

Technological complexity drives new wave of identity risks

ConductorOne, cyber risk, cybersecurity, data breach, identity, News, report, survey / SecurityTicks

Technological complexity drives new wave of identity risks 2024-05-22 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Security leaders are facing increased technological and organizational complexity, which is creating a new wave of identity risks for their organizations, according to ConductorOne. Based on a survey of 523 US-based IT security leaders at companies with 250 to 10,000

React to this headline:

Technological complexity drives new wave of identity risks Read More »

Fighting identity fraud? Here’s why we need better tech

Artificial Intelligence, cybercriminals, Don't miss, fraud, Hot stuff, identity, MFA, Ping Identity, Video / SecurityTicks

Fighting identity fraud? Here’s why we need better tech 2024-05-21 at 06:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Patrick Harding, Chief Architect at Ping Identity, discusses the state of identity fraud prevention. Businesses must adopt more advanced technologies to combat the advancing tactics of identity fraud. Organizations that do not implement

React to this headline:

Fighting identity fraud? Here’s why we need better tech Read More »

Consumers continue to overestimate their ability to spot deepfakes

Artificial Intelligence, authentication, cybercrime, cybersecurity, deepfakes, fraud, generative AI, Government, identity, identity verification, Jumio, News, regulation, report / SecurityTicks

Consumers continue to overestimate their ability to spot deepfakes 2024-05-20 at 06:31 By Help Net Security The Jumio 2024 Online Identity Study reveals significant consumer concerns about the risks posed by generative AI and deepfakes, including the potential for increased cybercrime and identity fraud. The study examined the views of more than 8,000 adult consumers,

React to this headline:

Consumers continue to overestimate their ability to spot deepfakes Read More »

The importance of access controls in incident response

access control, authentication, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Hot stuff, identity, Incident Response, News, opinion, Rootly / SecurityTicks

The importance of access controls in incident response 2024-05-17 at 12:31 By Help Net Security The worst time to find out your company doesn’t have adequate access controls is when everything is on fire. The worst thing that can happen during an incident is that your development and operations teams are blocked from solving the

React to this headline:

The importance of access controls in incident response Read More »

Token Security Raises $7 Million Seed Funding for Machine-First Identity Security

Cybersecurity Funding, funding, identity, Identity & Access / SecurityTicks

Token Security Raises $7 Million Seed Funding for Machine-First Identity Security 2024-05-08 at 22:48 By Kevin Townsend Tel Aviv-based firm emerged from stealth with $7 million seed funding led by TLV Partners with participation from SNR and angel investors. The post Token Security Raises $7 Million Seed Funding for Machine-First Identity Security appeared first on

React to this headline:

Token Security Raises $7 Million Seed Funding for Machine-First Identity Security Read More »

Only 45% of organizations use MFA to protect against fraud

cybersecurity, fraud, identity, identity protection, News, Ping Identity, report, survey / SecurityTicks

Only 45% of organizations use MFA to protect against fraud 2024-05-07 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Most businesses struggle with identity verification and have concerns over ability to protect against AI, according to Ping Identity. Despite stronger protection solutions available, many organizations aren’t taking full advantage. The report, based on responses from 700 IT

React to this headline:

Only 45% of organizations use MFA to protect against fraud Read More »