Authentication, Access, Assets: The Triple A of Securing Sensitive Systems and Information
by Matthias Reinwarth
In more than two thirds of all cyber breaches, a misused privileged account serves as the entrance gate. Historically, managing privileged access focused on protecting privileged accounts by securing and managing passwords. But today, simply rotating passwords isn’t enough to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. When it comes to securing privileged systems and data, organizations need to broaden their focus on controlling Authentication, Access and Assets.
The Seven Keys to a Successful Privileged Account Management Strategy
by Alexei Balaganski
How can IT professionals successfully walk the thin line between protecting their organization's critical data and at the same time enable users and administrators to work productively? First of all, it is absolutely important to control, monitor, and audit privileged access in order to mitigate the risks posed by insider threats, prevent data breaches, and meet compliance requirements.