With high-profile data breaches and hacks becoming all too common in recent years, the need to protect user identities and secure digital assets has never been more crucial. In this blog post, we will explore the challenges surrounding identity management in the cloud...
As cyber threats continue escalating, regulatory bodies respond with new directives to ensure better transparency and security practices. Yesterday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced new rules requiring increased disclosure from public...
We all know that onboarding a new employee or contractor involves creating a digital identity for them within our organizational ecosystems. This process provides them access to various applications, databases, networks, and systems necessary for their role. However,...
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Zilla Security's Identity Security Series! In this informative series, Zilla experts will shed light on the critical aspects of identity and security management. Whether you are a security professional or someone interested in...
Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2) compliance holds a pivotal role in the realm of cybersecurity. Particularly designed for service providers storing customer data in the cloud, it ensures rigorous data protection protocols are in place. SOC 2 compliance isn't...
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, public cloud security breaches due to misconfigurations have become a growing concern. A recent survey conducted by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) revealed that 43% of the surveyed companies had experienced a public...
Segregation of Duties (SoD) is a fundamental internal control principle that aims to reduce the risk of fraud, errors, and conflicts of interest within an organization by dividing critical tasks and responsibilities among different individuals or departments. By...
Over the last few years, several high-profile data breaches have rocked the tech industry, specifically targeting cloud infrastructure. Many of these attacks started on servers hosted in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and successfully bypassed all the security controls. In...
Identity governance and administration (IGA) is a critical part of any organization's security posture. Monitoring, controlling, and managing user access to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive information or resources is an integral part of...
On April 1, 2021, San Francisco-based technology company CodeCov discovered that attackers had compromised its software platform, which over 29,000 customers use worldwide to test software code. While that was troubling enough, the tampering reportedly started back in...
The principle of least privilege (POLP) security concept requires that users, processes, and systems only have the minimum access rights necessary to perform their designated function. This principle reduces the risk of security breaches and unauthorized access by...
Identity and access management (IAM) is a discipline concerned with managing electronic or digital identities. The IAM function allows information technology (IT) managers to control access of users, devices, and applications to information within their...