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    How Target approaches identity and access management

    Designing an IAM system that provides a good user experience while preventing unauthorized access is a critical responsibility.

    By Matt Kapko • April 12, 2023
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    Leftover data lurks in the enterprise, creating business risk

    When an organization has little data visibility, it becomes even more vulnerable to leaks and breaches — as well as insider and external threats.

    By Sue Poremba • April 11, 2023
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    Samsung employees leaked corporate data in ChatGPT: report

    Data privacy is a concern for companies with employees using ChatGPT’s web-based interface, as input data is used to train and improve the tool.

    By • April 7, 2023
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    IT security leaders still told to keep data breaches quiet, study finds

    Bitdefender research found 7 in 10 IT and security professionals in the U.S. have been asked to keep a breach confidential.

    By David Jones • April 6, 2023
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    Upskilling, reskilling central to competing for tech talent, survey finds

    Leading organizations were more likely than their peers to put in place upskilling or reskilling initiatives, a report from NTT DATA found.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Microsoft unveils Security Copilot built on GPT-4

    The technology combines OpenAI's generative AI capabilities with Microsoft's threat intelligence and security network.

    By David Jones • March 28, 2023
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    Tech vendor risk raises vetting stakes in wake of SVB crisis

    Deposits are safe, but tech startups may no longer have access to venture debt and the lines of credit that helped fuel innovation.

    By • March 27, 2023
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    5 tips to counter identity and access management risks

    Many organizations rely on identity and access management tools for credential management and authentication. But these systems aren’t foolproof.

    By Matt Kapko • March 24, 2023
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    ChatGPT bug underlines need to limit shadow IT

    If you share information with the tool, you do so at your own risk, according to experts.

    By • March 23, 2023
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    FTC opens inquiry into cloud market competition, security

    As consolidation among hyperscalers grows, federal authorities are raising concerns over cloud dependence in critical sectors.

    By • March 22, 2023
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    Ill-prepared against cyberattacks? You’re not alone, Cisco says

    The cybersecurity readiness gap looms large, and smaller organizations were ranked the least prepared.

    By Matt Kapko • March 22, 2023
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    Security drives software purchases for half of US companies

    The study from Capterra comes weeks after the U.S. announced plans to shift liability for weak product security onto the tech industry.

    By David Jones • March 21, 2023
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    Workforce reductions hinder tech upskilling: report

    As layoffs and hiring freezes reach tech companies, funding and scheduling training becomes a problem, a Pluralsight report found.

    By • March 20, 2023
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    Cybersecurity market confronts potential consequences of banking crisis

    Bank seizures impose new challenges on vendors in every segment — and may spur consolidation.

    By Matt Kapko • March 17, 2023
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    Bank failure panic fuels moment of opportunity for threat actors

    Threat hunters and security executives warned organizations to look out for malicious activity as regulators step in to operate Silicon Valley Bank.

    By Matt Kapko • March 15, 2023
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    Organizations tempt risk as they deploy code more frequently

    An imbalance between developers and security professionals on staff spotlights a disconnect between these business functions and objectives.

    By Matt Kapko • March 7, 2023
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    LastPass aftermath leaves long to-do list for business customers

    Organizations using the password manager are exposed after a major breach compromised credentials and, potentially, business secrets.

    By Matt Kapko • March 6, 2023
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    The US cyber strategy is out. Now, officials just have to implement it

    Industry stakeholders signal a willingness to discuss further steps, while congressional leaders hint additional action may be on the table.

    By David Jones • March 3, 2023
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    Stressed much? It’s chronic in cybersecurity

    The psychological toll of security will spur high levels of churn among security leaders, Gartner expects.

    By • Feb. 28, 2023
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    Companies grapple with post-breach disclosure risks

    The concerns leading organizations to withhold information are aplenty, including reputational damage and financial impacts.

    By Matt Kapko • Feb. 21, 2023
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    Threat actors can use ChatGPT, too. Here’s what businesses should watch

    While IT departments seek enterprise applications, cyber teams must be on the lookout for attacks using the generative AI technology.

    By • Feb. 21, 2023
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    IT security budgets triple as businesses confront more cyberattacks

    About half of all businesses suffered a breach or attack in 2022, versus 39% in 2020, according to specialty insurance provider Hiscox.

    By David Jones • Feb. 16, 2023
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    GitHub Copilot for Business, now in public release, weaves in security

    The AI-powered coding tool now sports a more advanced OpenAI model.

    By • Feb. 14, 2023
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    OkCupid helps users find love through ChatGPT

    Love is in the air with help from AI, but experts caution against ChatGPT-powered catfishing.

    By • Feb. 14, 2023
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    Layoffs come for cybersecurity, too

    Even companies in more insulated fields, such as cyber vendors Sophos, Okta and Secureworks, are bound to feel the pain as enterprises cut spending.

    By Matt Kapko • Feb. 9, 2023