Shadow IT stories - Page 1

Okta is pivoting from identity management to a focus on security, aiming to strengthen its defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks, says CSO David Bradbury.

With mid-sized firms averaging 255 apps and enterprises up to 664, tech sprawl is draining budgets and hurting productivity, urging firms to take control.

CrowdStrike and 1Password have expanded their partnership to enhance cybersecurity for 150,000 SMBs, integrating advanced protection through AI-powered solutions.

Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.

Rapid7 has launched Command Platform, integrating security data for comprehensive threat monitoring and management.

Unlock infrastructure transparency with these five strategies: data consolidation, automated collection, asset linkage, detailed mapping, and visualisation.

As businesses increasingly adopt open-source software for its benefits, they face significant security risks. Effective vetting, employee education, and dedicated security solutions are essential to mitigate these dangers.

As Australian enterprises continue to invest heavily in cloud services, AI becomes vital for managing security in complex environments, addressing shadow IT and skill shortages.

RUCKUS Networks offers a critical roadmap for Australian schools planning their digital strategies amidst increased investment and demand.

A study by Vertice reveals businesses waste 385 hours in meetings annually due to inefficiencies in software contract management.

Check Point Software launches Harmony SaaS, an innovative tool designed seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructure.

Nearly half of Australian and New Zealand workers do not feel ready to combat cyberattack threats, with 43% fearing becoming scam or phishing victims at work, ELMO Software research reveals.

Qualys bolsters its CyberSecurity Asset Management with real-time identification of untrusted devices, providing complete internal attack surface coverage and reinforcing its status as an industry leader.

The rise in remote working has increased shadow IT usage among employees, leading to 11% of all cyber incidents, according to Kaspersky.

Zscaler unveils Business Insights for SaaS usage and office utilisation, targeting cost reduction, enhanced productivity, and increased security.

Security leaders are struggling to get their arms around the problem of unsafe use and lack visibility into what AI services their employees are using.

Almost all Australian IT leaders anticipate a shift to passwordless technology, expecting passwords to be limited to under 25% of logins.

Insider data breaches are set to rise due to poor data controls and the use of generative AI tools, warns Imperva.

The mass shift to remote and hybrid forms of working over the past couple of years has expanded the attack surface of organisations.

Shadow IT is increasing in organizations, making their cyber attack surfaces bigger than they realize. Here's how to bring it under control.