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Warning: Pay heed to Data Protection Day
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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cloud services
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inventory management systems
Data Protection Day, impending in Europe, serves as a global reminder of the importance of keeping sensitive data secure.
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Is BYOD the final mile to Digital Transformation success?
Tue, 11th Jan 2022
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cloud services
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The concept of bring your own device (BYOD) has skyrocketed in popularity as remote and hybrid working becomes the norm. However, security concerns remain.
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Cybersecurity experts weigh in on GoDaddy data breach
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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godaddy
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data leak
Cybersecurity experts warn of the dangers of password reuse after the recent GoDaddy data breach exposes 1.2 million customers' data.
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What is identity and access management and why is it so important?
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
The importance of protecting digital identities in the face of increasing online fraud and breaches of personal data.
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Why IT needs smarter cloud security in the age of the hybrid workplace
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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soc
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IT and security professionals face increasing complexity and threats. Smarter security solutions and automation can help ease the burden.
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Forcepoint acquisition of Bitglass to disrupt cybersecurity industry
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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Forcepoint has completed its acquisition of Bitglass, consolidating technologies for protecting people accessing business data.
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Why IT needs smarter cloud security
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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IT and security professionals face growing complexity as remote work and cloud services become the norm, making smarter security solutions crucial.
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How to focus cloud-centric organisations’ data protection
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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malware
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iaas
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saas
Organisations can embrace digital transformation with confidence by including these crucial considerations in data protection strategy planning and execution.
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True cloud security really should be delivered from the cloud
Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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cloud security
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The impact of downtime on cloud security solutions is causing concern as SASE vendors experience significant outages.
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Rapid device adoption reveals massive security gaps across BYOD initiatives
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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byod
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mobility
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cybersecurity
The rapid adoption of personal devices for work is exposing security gaps in organisations' BYOD initiatives, says a report by Bitglass.
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How should cloud-centric organisations prioritise data protection?
Tue, 1st Jun 2021
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iaas
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malware
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Organisations can embrace digital transformation with confidence by including these critical considerations in data protection strategy planning and execution.
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Best practices and key factors for identity management
Fri, 14th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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mfa
In parallel with any physical form of identification, digital identities must be protected at all costs to prevent identity theft or fraud.
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How to achieve ransomware resilience in three steps
Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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iaas
All organisations need advanced threat protection to stop ransomware attacks and ease the impact if they do occur, writes Bitglass CTO Anurag Kahol.
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Why consumer privacy is crucial in a remote work era
Thu, 4th Mar 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Organisations should monitor all file, app, user and web activity with comprehensive activity logs to uncover the whereabouts of consumers’ data.
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How to stay ahead of the next cyber breach
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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cybersecurity
The shift to remote working has posed challenges for cybersecurity professionals. This article explores how to adapt to the new security landscape.
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SASE: The new wave of securing the enterprise
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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sase
Legacy network security solutions built around on-premises architectures cannot support the evolving demands placed on IT, writes Bitglass CTO Anurag Kahol.
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Why zero trust remote networking is key to thriving in the ‘new normal’ business world
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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malware
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mobility
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byod
The shift to remote working has highlighted the need for secure infrastructure. Zero trust remote work can provide the solution.
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Why it’s essential to re-write IT security for the cloud era
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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mobility
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Cloud era shifts IT focus: Workforce mobility reshapes security strategies, perimeters redefine as digital transformation takes command.
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Average cost of insider attack $2 million - Bitglass
Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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cios
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cyber attacks
Insider attacks cost enterprises up to $US2 million, with careless or malicious employees posing significant risks, says Bitglass report.
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Bitglass receives US patent for SAML technology
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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bitglass
Bitglass obtains US patent for its SAML relay, enhancing cloud security and access control.
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Mind the gap: Why securing the remote workforce is a peak priority
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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wfh
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malware
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41% of businesses are yet to implement any steps to expand secure access of their remote workforces despite over 75% of employees now working from home.
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BYOD security in remote work era still riddled with issues
Fri, 10th Jul 2020
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byod
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mobility
BYOD security under scrutiny as remote work soars, exposing gaps in corporate data protection.
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Bitglass deepens integration with MFA vendor Duo Security
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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casb
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cios
Bitglass has announced a deepened integration with Duo Security, now part of Cisco, as it looks to strengthen security for the modern workforce.
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It’s time for firms' cybersecurity credentials to take centre stage
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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bitglass
Fortune 500's data security in question: Study reveals lax corporate attention to customer privacy.