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An explanation of identity and access management
Identity and access management systems safeguard businesses by controlling digital identities, managing access rights and implementing security protocols.
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The latest from Black Hat USA 2025
This is your guide to the breaking news, trending topics and more from Black Hat USA 2025, one of the world's top cybersecurity conferences.
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AI in risk management: Top benefits and challenges explained
AI can improve the speed and effectiveness of risk management efforts. Here are the potential benefits, use cases and challenges your organization needs to know about.
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What is cybersecurity mesh? Key applications and benefits
Is it time to consider a different approach to security architecture? Cybersecurity mesh might be an effective way to address complex, distributed environments.
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How CISOs can prepare for the quantum cybersecurity threat
CISOs should begin preparing now for quantum computing's impact on cybersecurity. Start with assessments and planning before migrating to post-quantum cryptography standards.
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Prompt injection attacks: From pranks to security threats
Prompt injection attacks manipulate AI systems to bypass security guardrails, enabling data theft and code execution -- yet they lack comprehensive defenses and CVE tracking.
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Top identity security themes at Identiverse 2025
Identiverse 2025 found security pros tackling nonhuman identity risks, preparing for agentic AI challenges and shifting from homegrown to commercial CIAM tools.
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Change is in the wind for SecOps: Are you ready?
Attackers have historically had time on their side, outpacing defenders who have struggled to keep up. Agentic AI appears poised to change the game.
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Network Security Evaluate
Zscaler delivers network, data security tools at Zenith Live
Zscaler has expanded beyond ZTNA with three strategic pillars and aims to challenge traditional security infrastructure.
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What is cybersecurity mesh? Key applications and benefits
Is it time to consider a different approach to security architecture? Cybersecurity mesh might be an effective way to address complex, distributed environments.
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How to perform a cybersecurity risk assessment in 5 steps
When assessing cybersecurity risk, be sure to consider the scope of the project, your organization's specific assets and leadership's tolerance for risk.
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Phishing prevention: How to spot, stop and respond to scams
From email scams to BEC attacks, phishing is one of the biggest fish organizations must fry. Get advice on how to identify, prevent and respond to phishing schemes.
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CISO burnout: How to balance leadership, pressure and sanity
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Update Kali Linux to the latest software repository key
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Shadow AI: How CISOs can regain control in 2025 and beyond
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AI in risk management: Top benefits and challenges explained
AI can improve the speed and effectiveness of risk management strategies. Here are the potential benefits, use cases and challenges your organization needs to know about.
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How CISOs can prepare for the quantum cybersecurity threat
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Prompt injection attacks: From pranks to security threats
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How to build a cybersecurity culture across your business
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What is cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM)?
Cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM) is a modern cloud security discipline for managing identities and privileges in cloud environments.
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What is cybersecurity mesh? Key applications and benefits
Is it time to consider a different approach to security architecture? Cybersecurity mesh might be an effective way to address complex, distributed environments.
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What is cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks and data from digital threats.
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News brief: Hafnium, Scattered Spider hackers arrested
Check out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team.
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News brief: AI security threats surge as governance lags
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News brief: LOTL attacks, spoofed sites, malicious repositories
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