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How StrongDM Simplifies NIS2 Compliance for EU Organizations

The NIS2 Directive establishes comprehensive cybersecurity legislation across the European Union. Building upon its predecessor, the Network and

Top 9 Zero Trust Security Solutions in 2024

Zero trust is a security and authentication model that eliminates the assumption of trust and shifts the focus from a traditional security parameter,

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StrongDM vs. AWS SSM Session Manager: Side-by-Side Comparison

Both AWS Systems Manager (SSM) Session Manager and StrongDM are solutions for gaining remote access to critical infrastructure. Yet, while they share some of the same capabilities required of an enterprise access management platform, the execution and the ultimate goals they accomplish for security and compliance teams are very different.

Water Utilities Cybersecurity Guide: Challenges & Solution

StrongDM is working with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST’s) National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) on Cybersecurity for the Water and Wastewater Sector: A Practical Reference Design for Mitigating Cyber Risk in Water and Wastewater Systems. This effort provides a means to identify common scenarios among Water and Wastewaters Systems (WWS) sector participants, to develop reference cybersecurity architectures, and propose the utilization of existing

Unauthorized Access: Types, Examples & Prevention

Unauthorized access—the unauthorized entry or use of an organization's systems, networks, or data by individuals without permission—is a common way for bad actors to exfiltrate data, inject malicious code, and take advantage of all types of breaches, and can have severe consequences for an enterprise and its customers.

XZ Utils Backdoor Explained: How to Mitigate Risks

Last week, Red Hat issued a warning regarding a potential presence of a malicious backdoor in the widely utilized data compression software library XZ, which may affect instances of Fedora Linux 40 and the Fedora Rawhide developer distribution. CISA, or Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, confirmed and issued an alert for the same CVE.

What is Healthcare Data Security? Challenges & Best Practices

Healthcare data security protects sensitive patient information and related data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. The effective implementation of healthcare data security requires implementing cybersecurity measures to ensure healthcare data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It must also include compliance with relevant regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Financial Services Cybersecurity Guide: Risks & Solutions

Financial services companies handle a vast amount of sensitive data, including the personal and financial information of their customers. This makes them a prime target for hackers and cybercriminals who want to steal that data. Hackers are constantly finding new ways to break through the walls of enterprise environments. If successful, they can cause serious problems like identity theft or fake transactions, impacting individuals and companies financially.

How to Remove a Directory in Linux Step-by-Step (rm & rmdir)

In every aspect of Linux system administration, properly removing directories is not just a routine task, but an important aspect of maintaining system integrity and protecting data. This guide explains the importance of removing directories, and the requirements for safe removal, and provides step-by-step instructions on how to efficiently remove directories using the rmdir and rm commands.

Top 7 Penetration Testing Software for Companies in 2024

Pentest solutions enable automated or manual penetration tests. The top focuses for penetration tests are servers, web applications, and databases. The solution is available for IoT, mobile applications, networks, and cloud infrastructures as well.

How to Add a User to a Linux Group (Step-by-Step Guide)

In this article, you will learn how to effectively add users to Linux groups, an essential task for both system administrators and users. Whether you're an experienced administrator or a Linux novice, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to effectively manage user access and privileges in your Linux environment.

Comparing SSH Keys: A Comprehensive Guide (RSA, DSA, ECDSA)

This blog post dives into the world of SSH keys and highlights the different types available. By comparing these different SSH key types, we aim to provide insights that allow users to make informed decisions based on their specific security needs.

13 Password Management Best Practices to Know in 2024

Weak passwords are the third most common attack vector for malicious actors — and often the most difficult for enterprises to control since individual employees typically choose their own passwords. Effectively managing passwords is critical in safeguarding your organization’s assets, maintaining regulatory compliance, and minimizing security risks. In this article, we’ll share 13 password management best practices that will help you keep your systems and data safe from password-related attacks.

Cedar Go Implementation: Simplifying Security for Developers

We are pleased to announce that Amazon has accepted StrongDM's native Go implementation of Cedar into the Cedar Policy Organization's official GitHub repository. This allows Go developers to use Cedar, a security and authorization framework built to be fast, secure, and analyzable natively in their Go programs.

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