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Consolidating cybersecurity vendors can be a double-edged sword 🗡️ It can streamline threat management and create single-vendor dependence. Careful planning is key to reap the benefits while mitigating risks. To learn more, dive into this article authored by David Branscome, Global Partner Solutions Architect - Security, Microsoft and Kiran Raju, Microsoft Ecosystem, Product Offerings and Business Development, Cybersecurity, HCLTech. https://lnkd.in/g8TSHRc6 #cloudsecurity #vendorconsolidation #DynamicCybersecurity HCLTech Ecosystems Microsoft Security Andy Packham Syam Thommandru Cloud Security Alliance

Cyber Verify, sponsored by #MSPAlliance, is a dedicated framework for MSPs to enhance their service delivery. This framework aims to simplify the process of compliance, improve operational efficiency, and enhance cybersecurity management. The four pillars of this framework are: 📌𝗦𝗢𝗖 𝟮: Undergoing SOC 2 audits showcases organizations' commitment to securing IT networks. 📌𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆: Dedicated to cloud service providers who strive hard to excel in cloud computing, adhering to best practices, and building valuable customer relationships. 📌𝗠𝗦𝗣 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆: A badge that honors an MSP's commitment to delivering high-quality service, security, and compliance. 📌𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: Get comprehensive guidance to achieve compliance with ease.   This framework is supercharged with six additional features to help MSPs accelerate their growth even further: 📌Cyber Verify assessment tool: Discover and analyze cybersecurity standards in your clients' networks, and find triggers to boost your compliance scoring. 📌Multi-tenant and MSP managed controls: Centralize management to gain pronounced visibility into your clients' IT. 📌Built-in CaaS and vCIO support: Leverage Compliance as a Service (CaaS) to provide compliance support to your clients through an enhanced virtual chief information officer (vCIO). 📌Updated framework mappings for levels 1, 2, and 3: Adhere to compliance levels based on your client's maturity level. 📌External service provider tracking and risk management: Track IT services delivered through third-party sources and assess the risks involved. 📌White labeling: Use a dedicated channel through which you can deliver exceptional services to improve your clients' end-user experience. This channel covers documentation, testing, and securing the supply chain of an IT ecosystem. #itmanagement #msp #manageditservices #compliance #manageditservices

♦️PAM : Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a security solution that helps organizations control and monitor access to critical systems and data. Here are top 3 benefits of using PAM in present hybrid working situations: 1. Control access to privileged accounts: Many organizations lack full visibility into their privileged accounts, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or both. PAM enables organizations to track privileged access from a single location. 2. Prevent privileged account attacks: Privileged credentials are a prime target for external hackers since they hold the keys to an organization’s most sensitive data. By storing the credentials of privileged accounts in a separate and secure repository, PAM enables companies to isolate their use and track their activity, effectively lowering the risk that they’ll be misused. 3. Regulate access in one location: With PAM, organizations can manage all of their privileged accounts from a central location—regardless of platform, hardware device, application, or the service being used. This makes management less complex and subjects the company to less risk. While there are many solutions available in the market, CyberArk is an excellent option. According to the latest Gartner report, CyberArk, Delinea, and BeyondTrust are listed in the leaders quadrant. There are some Made in India products as well, Customers can choose as per their need & budget. PS: This is not a sponsored post.

Vendor consolidation isn't a one-size-fits-all solution; it is complex but can drive significant benefits in terms of simplification and cost reduction.

Did you know that almost half of all data breaches nowadays happen in the cloud? Today, 45% of data breaches are cloud-based. Last year, 80% of organizations faced at least one cloud security incident. Given the fact that cloud solutions directly create value for businesses and customers, cloud security demands your immediate, undivided attention. And it shouldn’t be limited to regularly updating your systems and educating your employees. Attackers today move way faster and punch way heavier with their attacks So, what can we do to better protect our cloud environments? 🔸Classic enterprise security tends to be more reactive. You need to proactively gauge the attack surface and assess the risk through penetration testing and risk management. 🔸CISOs must overcome the talent crunch by turning to cloud personnel responsible for app and infrastructure security and sharing their knowledge with security teams.  🔸CISOs and SOCs must build sustainable, mature, and cooperative relationships with revenue-generating groups like cloud teams to embed security in the very DNA of the solutions. Now, I know what you might be thinking. Becoming truly proficient in cloud security is no small feat, especially with how fast technology and threats are evolving. It's a lot for our security teams to keep up with, and that's exactly why it might be time to consider bringing in external experts. They’ll help you transition from SOCifying your cloud security to cloudifying your SOC. ASPL Info Services #iValueGroup #CloudSecurity #DataBreaches #CISO #CloudThreats #RiskManagement #SecurityAwareness #InfoSec

[Published by Cloud Security Alliance] Explore the complexities, risks, and potential rewards of vendor consolidation in #cybersecurity with our experts G Kiran Raju and David Branscome. The blog highlights the unique #security needs of every enterprise and the road map to easing vendor consolidation strategy through robust technology partnerships. Read the blog to know more: https://lnkd.in/dJQaBKFn #superchargingprogress #DynamicCybersecurity #microsoftsecurity

When businesses are offered a plethora of cloud solutions, how do they know which one is best for their business goals? Among the choices, what makes businesses in 190 countries trust and implement Infor SunSystems for their financial management processes? According to Ms. Debbie Leong, Senior Account Manager of Infor SunSystems IBU, one of the many advantages that Infor SunSystems offers is data security and compliance, "You get the security and compliance that comes with having this secure global environment that you can leverage. You don't have to take high risks like ransomware attacks with the powerful cyber security systems that AWS and Infor have." This proves companies can enjoy seamless financial management processes while being guaranteed world-class data security with Infor SunSystems. Learn how businesses can digitally transform and hear more insights from Debbie with our on-demand webinar: https://bit.ly/3qi4RTv --- Connect with TRG International and stay up-to-date with the latest cloud and business insights! #TRGInternational #TRGTalk #BAUU #digitalization #financial #management #cloud #Infor #SunSystems #SunSystemsCloud

Managed Service Providers stand as your technology partners. They manage and take responsibility for a range of services, offering support that extends from IT infrastructure to cybersecurity, cloud services, and beyond. Outsourcing these responsibilities to MSPs allows businesses to concentrate on their primary activities, confident that their technology requirements are managed by specialists. https://lnkd.in/giezsNcJ #technologypartners #itinfrastructure #cybersecurity #businesses #technology

The NSA's Top 10 Cloud #SecurityMitigationStrategies: fortifying your defences in the cloud ☁ Cloud adoption is booming, but so are the threats targeting these environments. Misconfigurations in cloud tenants are a frequent culprit behind breaches. #cloudbreaches The guide by the National Security Agency offers 10 key strategies to bolster your cloud security posture. As organisations try to leverage the cloud's convenience for data processing, storage, and sharing, robust security measures become more essential than ever before. These strategies address common security gaps exploited by malicious actors (#MCAs) and allow you to maintain security parity with on-premises systems while mitigating cloud-specific risks. Let's delve into the NSA's top ten recommendations for cloud customers (in the comments the pdf link). 1️⃣ #SharedResponsibility Understand the cloud service provider's (CSP) security model and your responsibilities as a customer. 2️⃣ Identity and Access Management (#IAM) Implement strong authentication (e.g. Multi-Factor Authentication - MFA) and least privilege access controls. 3️⃣ #KeyManagement Understand the risks and benefits of different key management options offered by the CSP. 4️⃣ #NetworkSegmentation and Encryption Implement network segmentation and encrypt data at rest, in transit, and in use. 5️⃣ #DataSecurity Secure your data by selecting appropriate storage, using encryption, and regularly reviewing security measures. 6️⃣ CI/CD #PipelineSecurity Secure your CI/CD pipelines with strong IAM, up-to-date tools, and proper secret handling. 7️⃣ #IaC Security Secure your Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments through threat modelling, static application security testing, and version control. 8️⃣ #Hybrid/Multi-Cloud Security Addresses the complexities of hybrid and multi-cloud environments to avoid security gaps. 9️⃣ #ManagedServiceProviders (#MSPs) Mitigate risks from MSPs by selecting secure providers and auditing their activity. 🔟 #LogManagement Collect and analyse logs from all sources to detect and respond to security incidents. By following these strategies, organisations can improve their cloud security posture and reduce the risk of compromise by MCAs. News Source: National Security Agency News link in the comments

When businesses are offered a plethora of cloud solutions, how do they know which one is best for their business goals? Among the choices, what makes businesses in 190 countries trust and implement Infor SunSystems for their financial management processes? According to Ms. Debbie Leong, Senior Account Manager of Infor SunSystems IBU, one of the many advantages that Infor SunSystems offers is data security and compliance, "You get the security and compliance that comes with having this secure global environment that you can leverage. You don't have to take high risks like ransomware attacks with the powerful cyber security systems that AWS and Infor have." This proves companies can enjoy seamless financial management processes while being guaranteed world-class data security with Infor SunSystems. Learn how businesses can digitally transform and hear more insights from Debbie with our on-demand webinar: https://bit.ly/3DLGhgJ --- Connect with TRG International and stay up-to-date with the latest cloud and business insights! #TRGInternational #TRGTalk #BAUU #digitalization #financial #management #cloud #Infor #SunSystems #SunSystemsCloud