Kyle Benson

Pathlock

Auditing elevated access management can be a stressful and time-consuming process. Emergency access scenarios, often involving sensitive privileges granted temporarily, require meticulous documentation at every step. Without an automated solution like Pathlock, businesses face the risk of incomplete records, missed documentation, and compliance failures during audits. This blog will explore ... Read More

When emergencies arise, organizations often rely on “firefighter” accounts to grant users immediate access to critical systems. While SAP Access Control provides basic functionality for these scenarios, it often falls short of meeting the dynamic needs of modern enterprises. Pathlock takes a more comprehensive approach to elevated access management, going ... Read More

In moments of urgency, organizations often face a difficult balancing act: granting rapid access for critical tasks while ensuring that security and compliance remain intact. Traditional systems, like SAP Access Control, offer basic functionality for temporary access, but they frequently lack the flexibility and depth needed to handle complex emergency ... Read More

Managing user identities and access privileges across multiple applications has become increasingly complex for modern organizations. As employees engage with a vast array of systems daily, IT teams face the daunting task of coordinating identity governance in an environment where fragmented access control often leads to security risks, inconsistent policy ... Read More

The recent data breach at HealthEquity, a leading health savings account provider, serves as a stark reminder of the growing risks organizations face in safeguarding sensitive data. The incident, which resulted in the exposure of 4.5 million customers’ personally identifiable information (PII), highlights the urgent need for robust data security ... Read More

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new rules on cybersecurity incident disclosure have sent ripples across corporate boardrooms. The mandate is clear: companies must disclose any cybersecurity incident deemed “material” within four business days. But what constitutes a “material” incident? The SEC’s definition hinges on whether there is a “substantial ... Read More

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent shockwaves through the corporate world over the last year with its groundbreaking cybersecurity rules. These rules place executives and board members directly in the crosshairs when it comes to their organization’s cybersecurity posture and incident response. The message is clear: cybersecurity is ... Read More

The global shortage of skilled accountants has been making headlines, but its ripple effects extend far beyond unfilled positions. A lack of qualified accounting professionals is quietly eroding the strength of financial reporting controls within many organizations. This weakness has resulted in a concerning trend: an increase in delayed or ... Read More

What Is Governance Risk and Compliance? Organizations employ a governance risk and compliance framework (GRC) to handle interdependencies between corporate governance policies, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management programs. GRC strategies aim to help organizations better coordinate processes, technologies, and people and ensure ethical behavior. A well planned GRC strategy ... Read More

Esteemed Colleagues in Internal Audit and Risk Management: Let’s be honest: audit season isn’t anyone’s favorite time of year. We all know the drill – the endless spreadsheets, the last-minute scrambles, the late nights fueled by questionable amounts of caffeine. It’s a stressful, repetitive cycle that leaves us all feeling ... Read More