The convergence of physical and digital security is driving a shift toward software-driven, open-architecture edge computing. Access control has typically been treated as a physical domain problem — managing who can open which doors, using specialized systems largely isolated from broader enterprise IT. However, the boundary between physical and digital security is increasingly blurring. With..

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OT oversight is an expensive industrial paradox. It’s hard to believe that an area can be simultaneously underappreciated, underfunded, and under increasing attack. And yet, with ransomware hackers knowing that downtime equals disaster and companies not monitoring in kind, this is an open and glaring hole across many ecosystems. Even a glance at the numbers..

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Modern internet users navigate an increasingly fragmented digital ecosystem dominated by countless applications, services, brands and platforms. Engaging with online offerings often requires selecting and remembering passwords or taking other steps to verify and protect one’s identity. However, following best practices has become incredibly challenging due to various factors. Identifying Digital Identity Management Problems in..

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When it comes to cybersecurity, it often seems the best prevention is to follow a litany of security “do’s” and “don’ts.”  A former colleague once recalled that at one organization where he worked, this approach led to such a long list of guidance that the cybersecurity function was playfully referred to as a famous James..

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For too long, security has been cast as a bottleneck – swooping in after developers build and engineers test to slow things down. The reality is blunt; if it’s bolted on, you’ve already lost. The ones that win make security part of every decision, from the first line of code to the last boardroom conversation...

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Organizations are spending more than ever on cybersecurity, layering defenses around networks, endpoints, and applications. Yet a company’s documents, one of the most fundamental business assets, remains an overlooked weak spot. Documents flow across every department, cross company boundaries, and often contain the very data that compliance officers and security teams work hardest to protect...

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As we look at the remainder of 2025 and beyond, the pace and sophistication of cyber attacks targeting the financial sector show no signs of slowing. In fact, based on research from Check Point’s Q2 Ransomware Report, the financial cybersecurity threat landscape is only intensifying. Gone are the days when the average hacker was a..

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According to the Thales Consumer Digital Trust Index 2025, global confidence in digital services is slipping fast. After surveying more than 14,000 consumers across 15 countries, the findings are clear: no sector earned high trust ratings from even half its users. Most industries are seeing trust erode — or, at best, stagnate. In an era..

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Peak e-commerce season hits retailers every year just as the Halloween decorations start to come down. Unsurprisingly, cyber criminals see this time as an opportunity to strike, and criminal activity online spikes alongside sales. Shockingly, 4.6% of attempted e-commerce transactions during the 2024 Black Friday period were suspected to be digital fraud. In the UK..

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Competitive testing is a business-critical function for financial institutions seeking the ideal solutions provider to help optimize their risk management strategies. Don’t get seduced by inflated test results or flowery marketing claims, however. Selecting the right risk solutions could be one of the most important tasks your business ever undertakes – and one of the..

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The cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditional malware, characterized by static code and predictable behaviors, is being eclipsed by a new breed of threats powered by advanced artificial intelligence. A notable example is the emergence of MalTerminal, a malware leveraging OpenAI’s GPT-4 to generate ransomware and reverse shells in real-time. This development marks..

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The world is becoming increasingly paperless, and most organizations, including federal agencies, are following suit. Switching from paper-based processes to digital ones offers great benefits. However, the security and compliance challenges that come with this shift aren’t to be taken lightly. As the federal government goes paperless to cut costs and modernize operational processes, a..

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When a wooden horse was wheeled through the gates of Troy, it was welcomed as a gift but hid a dangerous threat. Today, organizations face the modern equivalent: the Trojan prompt. It might look like a harmless request: “summarize the attached financial report and point out any potential compliance issues.” Within seconds, a generative AI..

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As technology continues to rapidly advance (i.e. generative AI, large language models, quantum computing, etc.), financial institutions (FIs) must evolve while balancing opportunity and risk. FIs are embracing advanced technology to meet rising customer expectations for frictionless digital experiences and streamlined customer support. However, these advancements also introduce new vulnerabilities, especially when it comes to..

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Ransomware attacks increased by 149% in 2025, within the U.S. alone. Organizations have paid millions in ransom and recovery costs, making ransomware attacks one of the most financially debilitating cyberattacks. To ensure that your organization can prevent or at least successfully mitigate the effects of ransomware attacks, you must prioritize the safety of people, processes..

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Cybercrime is now a global, professionalised industry. Learn how AI, ransomware, and organised groups are reshaping cybersecurity and business defence.

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In 2025, stolen credentials remain the most common and fastest path into an organization’s systems. Nearly half of breaches begin with compromised logins. The 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report puts it bluntly: “Hackers don’t break in anymore, they log in.” Web application attacks have followed suit, with 88% now using stolen credentials as the..

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AI-Driven Security Threats: Moving Beyond the Hype Security does a great job of sensationalizing attacks. This trend was set from a perspective of awareness and edge cases which the industry deals with as attacks and realized perspectives. While this approach leads to discussions around AI-driven cybersecurity threats the risks are hard to comprehend but certain..

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As enterprise AI rapidly matures, we’re entering a new phase, one powered by agentic AI. These intelligent agents are more autonomous, capable of making decisions, taking actions, and adapting dynamically to new environments. This evolution introduces new complexity in how we build AI systems as well as in how we secure them. Agentic AI doesn’t..

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As AI agents become integral to cloud native applications, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) has emerged as a leading standard for enabling these agents to interact with external tools and data sources. But with this new architectural pattern comes a critical security challenge: MCP-based systems require protection at three distinct layers, not just one. The..

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Ransomware attacks continue to evolve into sophisticated strategic and psychological operations. Threat actors are always seeking ways to maximize their illicit gains, and they’ve now discovered a powerful piece to leverage: a company’s cyber insurance policy. When attackers gain access to cyber policy details, they come to a ransomware negotiation already holding some of their..

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We are in the middle of an AI gold rush. The technology is advancing, democratizing access to everything from automated content creation to algorithmic decision-making. For businesses, this means opportunity. For fraudsters, it means carte blanche. Deepfakes, synthetic identities and automated scams are no longer fringe tactics. According to Deloitte, GenAI could drive fraud losses..

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As engineering teams race to adopt the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to harness the power of agentic AI, a more cautious conversation dominates security leaders’ mindshare. While the potential for innovation is clear, the primary question for CISOs and CIOs is more fundamental: how are we going to manage the growing risk?  The answer is..

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Generative AI is transforming identity and access management by enabling adaptive authentication, real-time threat detection, and smarter cybersecurity.

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