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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Gartner report shows zero trust isn't a silver bullet

Few security bandwagons have gathered as much interest and momentum as zero trust. In fact, 97% of companies either have a zero-trust initiative in place or plan to implement one in the next 12 to 18 months. Yet a report released by Gartner suggests that zero trust isn't a silver bullet or a fix-all solution. Read this blog for a summary of findings including research warning that in the not-too-distant future, 50% of cyberattacks will target areas unprotected by zero-trust controls.

Azure AD Certificate-Based Authentication Now Available on Mobile

With Azure AD Certificate-based authentication (CBA) on mobile devices, you can now rely on digital certificates to validate users and devices before granting access to a network or application. This makes it harder for threat actors to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. Read this blog for an overview of capabilities, benefits and how to set up Azure AD CBA on mobile devices.

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Monday, February 6, 2023

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Cooking with Azure Virtual Desktop -- Virtualization Review

A hidden gem, Azure Virtual Desktop addresses several end user computing problems. This article explains the basics. Read "Cooking with Azure Virtual Desktop" to learn what it is, where it fits, why you should care and improvements to expect.

How to enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud plans through the Azure portal

Cloud security has become a must for every organization. Top cloud vendors offer security built-in, including Microsoft with Defender for Cloud. This blog provides a brief tutorial on enabling Microsoft Defender for Cloud through the Azure portal. Read the blog to learn how to do it, the differences between basic and enhanced versions, and what they can do for your security posture.

Coalition launches inaugural cyber threats index

In its first annual cyber threats index, Cyber insurer Coalition provided detailed insights on cybersecurity trends and the emerging cyber threats businesses should prepare for in 2023. Read this blog for an overview of additional findings from the threat index.