Insights

Privileged Account Management (PAM) has been placed at #1 for last two consecutive years (2018 & 2019) in Gartner’s Top 10 Security Projects. This is due to the fact that nowadays, with an ever-expanding infrastructure like on-premises, cloud, IoT, DevOps, mobile devices and SaaS Business Applications, classical Perimeter Security is not as effective as it used to be due to so many control points and gateways. Furthermore, privileged accounts exist on every asset and system out there, not forgetting about Non-Human Privileged Accounts that are even more difficult to monitor and track (e.g. vulnerability scanners, RPA, or Secrets in Jenkins, etc.)

Very few of us have experienced times like this in our lifetime. A global invisible threat to our lifestyle, our economics, our health and our very existence in some cases, has filled our daily lives.

Integrity360 is aware of an increased in DDoS attacks globally which we would like to remind our clients to remain vigilant about.

Integrity360 has just been awarded a Secure SD-WAN specialisation by Fortinet. This now complements the company’s Data Centre Specialisation and offers assurance to Integrity360 clients that the highest levels of qualifications are in place to advise and deliver SD-WAN solutions effectively and in line with best practices. Integrity360 is the first and only partner in Ireland to be awarded this specialisation and one of only two partners in the UK with it. 

Many companies find themselves closing their doors these days for an uncertain period of time. Social distancing and self-isolation are the right moves in the midst of what the world is dealing with, but just because businesses are taking these steps doesn’t mean that cybercriminals will respect them.

While it’s estimated that over 50% of employees globally work outside of their main office for at least 2.5 days per week, the advancement of Covid-19 in recent weeks is challenging all organisations to mobilise their entire workforces, not just a select few departments. This mass mobilisation is creating huge challenges for cyber security teams.

Last month, Check Point noted that their latest Global Threat Index for January 2020 showed cyber-criminals exploiting interest in the global Coronavirus pandemic. The aim of these cyber-criminals was to spread malicious activity, with several spam campaigns relating to the outbreak of the virus.

While the effects of the Coronavirus develop, businesses across the world are turning to remote working to ensure the safety of their employees as well as the continuity of their services.

Integrity360 partners with some of the world’s leading cyber security vendors. Many of these providers have offered advice to businesses on how best to protect their mobile workforce during this unprecedented time.

Nearly two years have passed since Cathay Pacific, a Hong Kong-based airline, suffered a data breach that impacted millions.

There are over 100 pages in the Data Protection Commissioner’s Annual Report for 2019. As a security professional you do not have to read them all but it makes good sense to as it is important you understand data protection and appreciate the challenges involved in protecting personal data.