A Brief History of Secure Remote Access (SRA) for OT

A Brief History of Secure Remote Access (SRA) for OT

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The Age of Isolation is OverUntil very recently, operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) were characterized by isolation. To ensure both security and availability, OT environments were traditionally isolated from information technology (IT) networks as well as the internet. In addition, because of the types of work they ... Read More
Why MFA is a Prerequisite for Cyber Insurance

Why MFA is a Prerequisite for Cyber Insurance

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Cyberattacks and data breaches are not new a phenomena, but the nature of these threats has evolved rapidly in recent years. Beginning in 2020, when a huge number of companies around the world shifted their employees to remote work, cyber incidents — and, in particular, ransomware attacks — began to ... Read More
Mitigate the Risks of CVE-2024-3094 and Similar Vulnerabilities with Zero-Trust Access

Mitigate the Risks of CVE-2024-3094 and Similar Vulnerabilities with Zero-Trust Access

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This past weekend a critical vulnerability in XZ Utils, identified as CVE-2024-3094 and given a CVSS score of 10, brought to the fore the ever-present threat of supply chain attacks.  CVE-2024-3094 is the result of a supply chain compromise affecting the latest versions of XZ tools and libraries, which are integrated ... Read More
Remote Privileged Access Management (RPAM) is Not PAM

Remote Privileged Access Management (RPAM) is Not PAM

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Don't Let the Acronym Fool YouIf it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be a duck. But what if it’s a security solution called Remote Privileged Access Management (RPAM) that includes features like password vaulting, session management, and activity logging? Is RPAM just a new ... Read More
Safeguarding Your Organizational Assets is a Continuous Journey

Safeguarding Your Organizational Assets is a Continuous Journey

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Where to Start Your Secure Access JourneyKeeping your organization secure requires a strategic approach to mitigate potential risks. All data that a company produces or stores is important, but clearly some assets are more sensitive or valuable than other. Similarly, all users who access corporate systems pose a certain level ... Read More
New Research Highlights the Challenges of Securing Third-Party Access to OT Environments

New Research Highlights the Challenges of Securing Third-Party Access to OT Environments

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Industrial Organizations Say Goodbye to Isolation and Hello to Wide-Ranging ConnectivityIsolation was long the standard for protecting operational technology (OT) systems from not just cyberthreats but all external influence. However, in recent years the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction, and connectivity is now encouraged or even expected. As ... Read More
Top 5 Capabilities to Look for in an RPAM Solution

Top 5 Capabilities to Look for in an RPAM Solution

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In today's dynamic business landscape, organizations are increasingly relying on third-party vendors and remote workers to carry out essential functions, which necessitates granting them privileged access to critical systems and data. This access may be necessary to allow workers to do their assigned jobs, but it also exposes organizations to ... Read More
8 Steps to Take Now to Improve NIS2 Compliance Readiness

8 Steps to Take Now to Improve NIS2 Compliance Readiness

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This blog was originally published on February 15, 2024 and updated on January 8, 2025.For years, various nations, regions, and industries have been introducing regulations aimed at preventing cyberattacks or limiting the extent of their damage. The European Union (EU) has often led the way when it comes to implementing ... Read More
What is Remote Privileged Access Management (RPAM)?

What is Remote Privileged Access Management (RPAM)?

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Securing Remote Access is an Ongoing Challenge In an age where remote work is accepted practice but cyberthreats are rising, organizations must be able to ensure that remote users are accessing internal systems and resources without creating vulnerabilities or increasing risk. It is particularly important to enable secure access for privileged ... Read More
16 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Secure Remote Access Solution

16 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Secure Remote Access Solution

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I talk to Fortune 100 companies every day in my role at Cyolo. Unsurprisingly, they are each facing a range of challenges enforcing strong cybersecurity measures while also maintaining productivity and enabling operational agility. But of all the many concerns that business leaders and security professionals express, there is one refrain ... Read More