Author: Brooks Flanders, Marketing Content Manager
In 2004, the same year the U.S. launched the National Cyber Alert System, Brooks launched her career with one the largest cybersecurity companies in the world. With a voracious curiosity and a determination to shed light on a shadowy underworld, she's been researching and writing about enterprise security ever since. Her interest in helping companies mitigate deceptive threats and solve complex security challenges still runs deep.
5 Ways Data Validation Boosts Profitability in a Slowing Economy
With a sluggish US economy, rising just 1.1% last quarter, global companies are looking for new ways to increase profitability — areas within their control. Preventing fraud is exactly that, and if done right, it’s an ideal strategy for businesses to cut their financial losses and attract more customers. Just consider the cost of fraud. […]
Webinar: Is It Time to Panic? Attackers Are Leveraging ChatGPT – But Security Can Too
With a carefully worded prompt, it’s possible to trick ChatGPT to write malicious code or pinpoint vulnerabilities in code you provide. So is it time to panic? The short answer: no, it’s time for a steady hand. It’s a pivotal moment — time to get educated and take action before you get left behind or […]
What Does Google’s Passkeys Rollout Mean for Your Business?
Efforts to phase out passwords gained a burst of momentum this week as Google rolled out passkeys, a secure and frictionless form of password-free login credentials. This enables billions of users to log into their Google Account on all major platforms. And yes, this includes Google Sign-in, the most popular social login with 54% market […]
Top 5 Analyst Talks (Our Favs) at Gartner® IAM and Key Recommendations for Customer Identity
Every year at Gartner IAM, we hear new buzzwords and concepts that catch our attention, luring us to attend another analyst session. This year, the agenda teased us with terms like, “continuous authentication,” “passive behavioral biometrics,” “invisible MFA,” “device profiling,” “identity threat detection and response” and “journey-time orchestration.” As you might guess, it’s all inter-related […]
Gartner IAM Talk: Breaking down Silos – How TIAA Uses Orchestration to Consolidate CIAM
In order to cut costs and complexity, 75% of organizations are planning to consolidate cybersecurity, according to analysts. Consolidation, done right, also closes security gaps and creates a smoother, more unified user experience (UX). If these are your goals, you’ll want to read every word of this article for key insights from TIAA. As a […]
The Rise of Account Fraud in the Wake of the SVB and Signature Bank Collapse & How to Stop It
In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank collapse, there was an immediate scramble to move money. Businesses and individuals rushed to open new accounts at other banks and wanted it to happen tout de suite. But increased onboarding volumes caused more than a few logjams. Banks were under pressure to […]
No, PayPal Wasn’t Hacked — So How Were 35K Accounts Breached, and What Can Be Done to Prevent It?
PayPal is among the most secure and trusted payment services. So how did fraudsters take over 34,942 customer accounts? The attack last month did not breach PayPal itself but instead took over individual accounts belonging to customers who had reused their passwords. It was a classic credential stuffing attack, which takes advantage of our lazy […]
Naughty or Nice? <br>In 2022, Holiday Shoppers Look for Bargains, Fraudsters Look for Steals
Entering a store on Black Friday feels exhilarating for millions of dedicated holiday shoppers who arrive early to snag the best bargains. But the hustle and bustle are not for everyone. Personally, I relish shopping for gifts on my laptop while lounging at home (no shoes required). More and more holiday shoppers are doing the […]
CIAM or IAM? <br>Why You Need Purpose-Built CIAM to Meet the Needs of Customers
Yes, it’s an inconvenient truth: IAM and CIAM are distinctly different. Identity and access management (IAM) built for the workforce is simply not designed to meet the needs of customers. When companies try to bend IAM to achieve customer identity and access management (CIAM) objectives, they eventually realize it doesn’t work like they need it to. […]