IT administrators and business partners require privileged access to enterprise networks to ensure that business continues to get done. Yet this very same access is all too often abused by insiders and outsiders, leading to otherwise preventable data breaches, says Matt Dircks, CEO of Bomgar.
The technology and operating models for identity and access management have evolved with time, but the way many enterprises approach IAM has not. How can security leaders modernize their IAM strategy in this era of unprecedented complexity? Patrick Wardrop of IBM Security shares insights.
If you browsed the latest security headlines, you'd probably think the majority of data breaches were related to hackers, political activists, malware or phishing. While the latter two hint at it, the truth is that nearly half of all data breaches can be traced back to insiders in some capacity.
With advances in big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning and more, healthcare is primed to innovate. But do HIPAA, GDPR and other regulatory standards inhibit the ability to innovate? Scott Whyte of ClearDATA discusses healthcare's complex convergence of innovation and compliance.
Enterprise security leaders largely understand the business problems posed by a lack of privileged access management. But understanding and overcoming the obstacles to deploying a successful PAM rollout? That's the real challenge, says Alex Mosher of CA Technologies.
Targeted breaches are increasing and they share a common thread - a kill chain that exploits privileged users and their credentials to gain access to sensitive systems. Steve McCullar of CA Technologies discusses how privileged access management can break that kill chain.
The transition to a new presidential administration makes forecasting for HIPAA enforcement activity in 2017 difficult, says privacy attorney David Holtzman of the consultancy Cynergistek, who sizes up what the HHS Office for Civil Rights might do this year.
Tools and techniques need to be identified to aid law enforcement in gathering evidence from devices, such as smartphones, while safeguarding the security and privacy of individuals. Can stakeholders find that middle ground?
The keys to the digital kingdom are too easy to steal through malware and social engineering. What can security leaders do to help raise their organizations' level of privileged access management? Ken Ammon of CA Technologies offers insights in this video interview.
Politicians arguing in favor of fighting terrorism by creating backdoor access to encrypted communication are overlooking five key factors that make such an approach undesirable and unfeasible.
Healthcare organizations and their business associates need to make three important resolutions in 2015 to better safeguard patient data and avoid the enforcement wrath of regulators.
Organizations are careful when granting privileged access to critical systems. But they struggle to govern these privileged identities. Merritt Maxim of CA Technologies shares new strategies.
A review of the RSA 2014 agenda shows several seminars, panels and speakers of particular interest to healthcare-focused attendees, including those focused on mobile device security and medical device hacks.
Imagine this: A lewd picture of Anthony Weiner is sent from his Twitter account, and he claims his account was compromised, and that a hacker sent the image. Would you believe him?
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