The audit team just finished, with every box checked and all controls “green,” yet two months later the company gets breached. Compliance frameworks offer structure but not assurance against cyberattacks or failures. Audits create a false sense of confidence when treated as the finish line rather than a milestone. Real security comes from context and
Enterprise identity and access management teams are facing more pressure than ever before. Identity has become one of the most active and fast-changing threat vectors in cybersecurity. So far, in 2025, the signals are clear: attackers are targeting identity systems with more precision, more automation, and fewer warning signs. Generative AI is accelerating impersonation and
The term “platformization”—meaning consolidating multiple tools and processes into a unified platform—is a recent coinage, but the concept has been around for decades. Cybersecurity platformization is a relatively new development, with capable services now available in a multitude of security domains. However, as new security challenges emerge, specialized solutions, capabilities, and offerings continue to be
Employees need to know how and where they are being targeted When it comes to cybersecurity, it’s no secret that people’s actions loom large—both as liabilities and as potential solutions. From phishing emails to shadow IT, individuals—their mistakes and their ingenuity—are central to the story of data breaches. Learn what the numbers say and how
The rigors of qualifying for cyber insurance mean better defenses for the organization The continued evolution of cyberattacks—and the growing threat they pose to businesses—inspired insurance innovators to invent a category for cyber. As an emerging submarket, the cyber insurance industry has had growing pains, with higher rates and restricted coverage keeping some organizations from
Cybersecurity has transcended its traditional role as a protective measure. It has now emerged as a strategic asset. In an era where data breaches are common and increasingly costly, a robust cybersecurity posture is no longer a mere defense mechanism—it’s a potent tool. Cybersecurity helps build trusted brands and sharpens a competitive edge in the
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a two-sided coin. While it has revolutionized how we work, communicate, and interact with technology, it has also accelerated the speed and complexity of cyber exploits. As AI-driven attacks increase in scale and impact, experts emphasize the need for businesses to move beyond traditional, human-centric defense strategies.1 By harnessing AI to
It’s no surprise that security has remained a central topic in boardrooms worldwide. As application footprints rapidly expand and digital crime continues to grow, businesses are under immense pressure to safeguard their operations, services, and users from modern threats. However, how industry practitioners are approaching this challenge may be changing as organizations embrace new cyber
As new and advanced cyber threats emerge, keeping businesses safe is a team sport. At the center is IT and security, two critical lynchpins in defending, preserving, and driving daily operations. Yet, despite their overlapping charters and inherent dependencies, some are still being caught flat-footed when preparing for and responding to cyber threats. While the
How do you show business leaders the value of cybersecurity investments? Executives naturally gravitate toward initiatives with a clear return on investment (ROI). But traditionally, cybersecurity has been viewed as a cost center, an overhead, and a necessary business expense. Today, there is a growing focus on approaching cybersecurity as a profit center, turning it
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