Posts by Jackie Ostlie

Business insurance company Allianz reported that in the first half of 2023, the number of ransomware victims surged by 50% year-on-year. But in 2024, organizations are fighting back. Read more

Zero Trust is a model that requires all users, devices, and applications to be continuously authenticated, whether inside the organization's perimeter or in a location on the other side of the globe. Read more

Adopting Identity and Access Management (IAM) best practices is an important part of proactive defense against ransomware and other cyber threats, allowing you to quickly and effectively control – and limit – who has access to the files and data within your company. Identity and Access Management focuses on verifying user identities, computers, Internet of Things (IoTs), and other devices that want or need to be able to access data, information, and systems. Once verification is complete, IAM only grants access to resources the user (or device) needs to perform their tasks and rejects unauthorized or unrecognized requests. IAM also is helpful for regulatory compliance for standards like GDPR and HIPPA and can be an essential part of digital transformation ... Read more

With the ever-increasing growth across the digital landscape, having a strong security posture is no longer enough. More than ever, organizations of all sizes need to have an end-to-end cyber resiliency strategy. But what exactly is Cyber Resilience? Read more

Separation of Duties (SOD) in cybersecurity, also known as Segregation of Duties, is a form of risk management that is often used in cybersecurity to mitigate insider threats and reduce the risk of errors or accidents when it comes to mission-critical data. By having more than one person responsible for key duties, organizations can prevent conflicts of interest and better maintain data integrity and availability. Read more

If you've never heard of YARA, it's one of the most effective ways to help identify and eliminate malware, ransomware in your files and network. Read more