Mark Klinchin

Mark has over 25 years of experience as a software product architect and leader in the cybersecurity space. With a deep expertise in enterprise security software, cryptography, and information architecture, Mark has developed innovative software solutions used by businesses around the world. Mark co-founded Xton Technologies, a leader in privileged access management (PAM) which was acquired by Imprivata in 2021. You can follow Mark on LinkedIn.

Protecting Critical Infrastructure with Zero-Trust and Microsegmentation

Mark Klinchin | November 21, 2024 | attacks, Critical Infrastructure, Ransomware, zero trust

Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure — essential systems like energy, water, transportation and finance. In 2023 alone, over 40% of attacks hit these sectors, according to the FBI. Meanwhile, agencies like CISA and the UK’s NCSC warn infrastructure companies of mounting threats from state-sponsored adversaries or other malicious ... Read More

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RBAC, secure, Fortinet, SASE, Opal, access privileges, cloud security, GenAI, generative AI cloud compromise LLM

Tips for Achieving Secure Cloud Access

Mark Klinchin | June 12, 2019 | accessing cloud environments, cloud computing, cloud environments, direct access, jump server, secure access, session manager, VPN

As more IT organizations adopt cloud environments, secure cloud access should be a top consideration Businesses are moving to a cloud environment in huge numbers. A McAfee survey found that 97% of organizations worldwide use some type of cloud computing service. A Statista report on cloud usage worldwide in 2018 ... Read More

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It’s Time to Rethink Privileged Account Management

Mark Klinchin | July 18, 2018 | account access, Cybersecurity, Data breach, Network Access, Privileged Account Management

Gartner recently listed privileged account management as the No. 1 security project that chief information security officers (CISOs) should explore in 2018. Privileged users and accounts are not new to businesses or IT departments; managers, system administrators and IT professionals have used privileged accounts to access critical systems for years ... Read More

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