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A survey of 1,100 cybersecurity and IT professionals published this week finds more than three quarters (76%) report their organization is struggling to keep pace with cyberattacks that have increased in both volume and sophistication. Conducted by the market research firm Vanson Bourne on behalf of CrowdStrike, the survey also finds 89% of respondents are..

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When a foundational technology provider like F5 Networks, whose systems power government agencies, critical infrastructure, and enterprises worldwide, suffers a cyber breach, the ripple effects extend far beyond a single organization. This latest attack has once again exposed the growing vulnerabilities within global technology supply chains and the urgent need for unified, proactive cybersecurity visibility.

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In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, businesses must establish robust data security strategies to safeguard sensitive information from modern threats. The reality of escalating cyberattacks, such as the rise in ransomware and data breaches, has spotlighted the need for comprehensive, layered data security measures. Here are ten strategic steps to reinforce data security effectively:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Strengthen Corporate Resource Security

2. Secure Endpoints

3. Implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

4. Protect Access Credentials

5. Strengthen Data Policies

6. Enable On-Demand Access Workflows

7. Enforce Least Privilege Principles

8. Invest in Real-Time Threat Detection

9. Establish Comprehensive Monitoring and Alerts

10. Conduct Continuous Audits and Compliance Checks

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1. Strengthen Corporate Resource Security

Firewall Management: Firewalls perform best when used to manage perimeter access rather than internal network access. While firewalls are essential, their policies can become overly complex, often leading to security gaps. Having a well-documented library of firewall rules helps avoid mismanagement and security loopholes.

Instead of complex firewall policies, Mamori strengthens corporate resource security by using a Zero Trust Architecture to access resources.

Micro-Segment Networks: Micro-segment networks enhances security by isolating network segments, which limits lateral movement across the network. By creating separate zones with unique access controls, an organization can reduce its attack surface significantly. Micro-segmentation also aids in regulatory compliance by allowing strict access controls on sensitive data zones, making it more challenging for attackers to reach critical systems even if one segment is breached.

Mamori’s ZTNA solution allows you to easily micro-segment networks based on least privilege and third-party access by using IP and port-level access controls. Mamori offers a free ZTNA solution for businesses with 20 users or less.

2. Secure Endpoints

Device Registration & Monitoring: Every device accessing the network should be registered, and its access monitored to prevent unknown or unauthorized devices from gaining access to critical resources. This includes both corporate and personal devices under a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy. Monitoring each device's activity ensures that any unusual patterns are flagged and addressed promptly.

Mamori helps enforce zero-trust principles that includes device registration and monitoring without needing an agent installed at endpoints.

Endpoint Isolation: Implementing a zero-trust approach by segregating end-user devices from the corporate network limits exposure when a device is compromised. Devices should have restricted access to minimize potential damage in the event of a breach. This isolation strategy, combined with network micro-segmentation, prevents attackers from moving across the network and create havoc.

Mamori assumes all endpoints are already compromised. This is how our ZTNA solution isolates endpoints and restricts the level of access of each endpoint, verified using 2FA.

Restrict Lateral Movement & Block Unauthorized Scanning: Attackers often rely on moving laterally within a network to find valuable data. By deploying tools to block lateral movement and unauthorized scanning, organizations can disrupt this tactic. Network monitoring solutions can identify suspicious activities, such as internal scans that may indicate an attacker probing for vulnerabilities.

Mamori automatically blocks unsolicited or unauthorized network scans, and relevant stakeholders will be immediately notified.

3. Implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Enforcing 2FA on all access points is an essential barrier against unauthorized entry. This control ensures that even if credentials are compromised, attackers still require a second authentication factor, such as a mobile app code or physical token, to gain access. For higher-value assets, consider more granular 2FA controls that limit specific data interactions.

That is the approach that Mamori takes. Mamori.io ensures 2FA is implemented not just on resource access, but also on data operations as well.

4. Protect Access Credentials

Privileged Access Management (PAM): PAM is critical for restricting and managing access to sensitive systems, ensuring that only authorized users can reach high-value assets. By using PAM, organizations can enforce the principle of least privilege, whereby users are only granted access to resources necessary for their roles. PAM also makes it harder for attackers to misuse privileged accounts.

Mamori’s M4PAM uses a modern zero-trust approach to privileged access. Mamori offers a free PAM solution for businesses with 20 users or less.

Database Privileged Access Management (DBPAM): One common flaw of most PAM solutions is that they do not extend to the database. DBPAM extends PAM to databases, safeguarding the core data stores from unauthorized access and misuse. This added layer prevents direct access to sensitive data and limits specific database operations based on user role and necessity (principle of least privilege).

Mamori’s DBPAM solution extends PAM to the database to easily control, monitor, and record accesses and operations in your servers and database sessions.

5. Strengthen Data Policies

Data Access & Privacy Policies: DBPAM allows you to implement data access policies that define who can access specific data types and under what conditions, ensuring that sensitive information is only available to those with a legitimate need. In addition, policies can be created so accessed data can be masked to adhere to privacy regulations. These policies help reduce the risk of internal threats and improve compliance.

Mamori’s DBPAM solution allows you to set database access policies (i.e. role-based, on-demand, and 2FA access) and privacy policies (access control by tables, columns, rows; dynamic data masking; multiple policies per table).

Data Extraction Controls: Monitoring and controlling data extraction ensures data remains within secure, trusted environments. Policies can be set to authorize or deny data extractions while tracking data movement and operations. As a result, organizations can limit the risk of unauthorized data transfer, which is critical to prevent data theft and internal threats.

Mamori’s DBPAM solution allows you control more than just data extraction policies, but also access control by SQL commands and executables.

6. Enable On-Demand Access Workflows

ISO 27001 Compliance: On-demand workflows allow for temporary, purpose-specific access, which eliminates providing excess access privileges and helps avoid forgotten "zombie" accounts. This approach helps adopt ISO 27001 controls and reduces the workload on IT admins by automating access approvals based on role and request frequency.

Mamori is able to automate ISO 27001 because we are an all-in-one solution that integrates ZTNA, 2FA, DAM, PAM, SQL Firewall, and data privacy solutions

Improve IT Productivity: With on-demand workflows, a user has to request access to resources, and the resource access expires and terminates based on policies. This greatly minimizes the workload of IT admins and increases their productivity, eliminating their need to provision access, validating and manage access, and terminating accounts.

Because Mamori automates ISO 27001, days of work can be shortened to 90 minutes or less, as seen in the chart below.

Process

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Automation

Automated
with Mamori.io

Account
Creation

> 4
hours

4 steps

1 role

4 systems

< 1
hour

1 step

1 role

1 system
(Mamori.io)

Provisioning

> 4
hours

3 steps

3 roles

4 systems

Immediate

1 step

2 roles

1 system
(Mamori.io)

Validity
Check

Days

4 steps

2 roles

4 systems

Automatic

0 step

0 role

1 system
(Mamori.io)

Access
Termination

> 4
hours

4 steps

1 role

4 systems

< 30
minutes

1 step

1 role

1 system
(Mamori.io)

Time
Involved

Days

< 90 minutes

7. Enforce Least Privilege Principles

Using a PAM and DBPAM solution allows you to implement least privilege principles that limit access rights to what a user can view or operate on to perform their duties. This boosts cybersecurity and protects against internal breaches as well.

First, this prevents accidental data exposure that violates data privacy regulations. Second, it eliminates “too much access” when IT admins over-provision a user account access to save time, which can lead to both internal data theft or external threat when the user account is compromised. Third, least privilege principles limits exposure of critical resources when a user account is compromised.

Mamori.io’s PAM and DBPAM capabilities helps you enforce policies that ensure users are given only the permissions necessary for their tasks, reducing the risk of privilege escalation attacks and internal threats.

8. Invest in Real-Time Threat Detection

Real-time threat detection systems provide ongoing monitoring of network activity, identifying any unusual patterns that may indicate an attack. This proactive approach allows for swift intervention before a potential breach occurs. For example, intrusion detection systems (IDS) and behavioral analytics can help detect unauthorized access attempts and alert security teams promptly.

Mamori offers a free intrusion detection and prevention solution for businesses with 20 users or less.

9. Establish Comprehensive Monitoring and Alerts

Activity Monitoring: Monitoring and logging should be in place across all activities across the entire network - from user access to operations executed. This continuous oversight is essential for identifying security issues, fulfilling audit requirements, and responding to incidents. This visibility also supports post-incident forensics by providing a clear audit trail of system access​ and data operations.

Real-Time Alerts: Utilize tools that track detailed user actions and system events. By ensuring all network traffic is monitored, the system can swiftly identify and create alert notifications, such as network scans or unauthorized data extractions.

Mamori provides both activity monitoring and real-time alerts to detect any unusual activity so you can swiftly respond to potential security incidents.

10. Conduct Continuous Audits and Compliance Checks

Continuous audits help verify that security measures remain effective and compliant with industry regulations. This ensures all controls are in place and functioning as expected. These audits help identify weaknesses and enforce compliance, ensuring that the organization maintains a strong security posture over time.

Mamori automatically logs all accesses, sessions, and activities to simplify audits and compliance checks.

Mamori Enables You to Implement Data Security Best Practices

Building a resilient data security strategy is essential in today's cyber landscape. By implementing the best practices mentioned in this article, businesses can better protect critical assets from cyber threats and internal threats.

Comprehensive security requires multiple layers of security, and Mamori enables you to implement them – from end-points to the network and all the way to the database and workflow controls. Mamori does this by providing PAM, Intrusion Detection, Database Activity Monitoring, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and more.

For small businesses, Mamori has all the features to completely secure their data. For large businesses, Mamori fills the security gaps, secures external vendor access, and provides enhanced database security.

Schedule a demo with Mamori.io or request your free trial. If you’re a small business with fewer than 20 users, you can use Mamori.io for free.

About Mamori.io

Mamori.io is an all-in-one solution that prevent ransomware by offering multiple layers of security – from the network, servers, all the way down to the database. The same system can also help organizations comply with privacy regulations, reduce cyber insurance premiums, and automate ISO 27001.

For small businesses, Mamori.io has all the features to completely secure their data. For large businesses, Mamori.io covers security gaps, secures external vendor access, and provides access controls to the database.

Schedule a demo with Mamori.io or request your free trial. If you’re a small business with fewer than 20 users, you can use Mamori.io for free.

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Most DDoS attacks are short in duration. According to Cloudflare, 92% of layer 3/4 attacks and 75% of HTTP DDoS attacks in Q2 2025,ended within 10 minutes.  A subset of these are Hit and Run DDos Attacks, which are gaining popularity among cybercriminals, possibly since they are relatively low cost and easier to execute. Characterized […]

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Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Microsoft released a security update that fixed the Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-59287); Because WSUS’s GetCookie does not perform type verification when processing objects, an unauthenticated attacker can achieve remote code execution by deserializing malicious data to control the target server. The CVSS score […]

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It is not uncommon for open source licenses to change. When licenses change, users often need to re-evaluate compliance risks. Take Redis as an example. Redis is a popular key-value store whose open source license has undergone changes from BSD to SSPL and then to AGPL, which has caused widespread discussion and controversy in the […]

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Explore the security and development aspects of palm vein unlocking technology. Learn how it works, its benefits, and how to integrate it into your software.

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Explore the key features and requirements that define an 'Enterprise Ready' SSO solution. Learn about scalability, security, compliance, and integration for large organizations.

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What can we learn from the recent AWS outage, and how can we apply those lessons to our own infrastructure? What Happened? On October 20, 2025, AWS experienced a major disruption that rippled across the internet (and social media), affecting widely used services such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Atlassian. The issue originated not [...]

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MITRE ATT&CK v18 is deprecating Defense Evasion (TA0005). Learn about the new Stealth and Impair Defenses tactics and what SOC teams need to do next.

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Are You Safeguarding Non-Human Identities Effectively in Your Cloud Environment? Enterprises often ask whether their secrets security strategy is truly adaptable. Traditionally, cybersecurity has revolved around human identities, but the rise of digital transformation has cast a spotlight on Non-Human Identities (NHIs). These machine identities, comprising encrypted secrets such as tokens or keys, serve as […]

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The blockchain was supposed to revolutionize trust. Instead, it’s revolutionizing cybercrime. Every foundational principle that makes blockchain technology secure—decentralization, immutability, global accessibility—has been systematically inverted by sophisticated threat actors into the most resilient malware delivery system ever created. Welcome to the era of EtherHiding, where malicious code lives forever on public ledgers, protected by the..

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Satya fiddles while Redmond burns? Showstopper bugs with security certificates—plus failing USB keyboards and mice—cause QA questions.

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PAPERS Feedback-Guided API Fuzzing of 5G Network Tianchang Yang (Pennsylvania State University), Sathiyajith K S (Pennsylvania State University), Ashwin Senthil Arumugam (Pennsylvania State University), Syed Rafiul Hussain (Pennsylvania State University) Trust or Bust: A Survey of Threats in Decentralized Wireless Networks Hetvi Shastri (University of Massachusetts Amherst), Akanksha Atrey (Nokia Bell Labs), Andre Beck (Nokia Bell Labs), Nirupama Ravi (Nokia Bell Labs) LLM-xApp: A Large Language Model Empowered Radio Resource Management xApp for 5G O-RAN Xingqi Wu (University of Michigan-Dearborn), Junaid Farooq (University of Michigan-Dearborn), Yuhui Wang (University of Michigan-Dearborn), Juntao Chen (Fordham University) ABElity: Attribute Based Encryption for Securing RIC Communication in Open RAN K Sowjanya (Indian Institute of Technology Delhi), Rahul Saini (Eindhoven University of Technology), Dhiman Saha (Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai), Kishor Joshi (Eindhoven University of Technology), Madhurima Das (Indian Institute of Technology Delhi)

Our thanks to the Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium for publishing their Creators, Authors and Presenter’s superb NDSS Symposium 2025 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel.

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API sprawl. Encrypted traffic. Hyperconnected users.

Today’s digital business surfaces present attackers with fertile ground—not for brute-force break-ins, but for subtle, sustained manipulation.

A10 Networks Field CISO Jamison Utter calls this shift “defending with the mind of a hacker.” It’s … (more…)

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MIND Flight 1021 with service to Stress-Free DLP is now boarding. All ticketed and confirmed passengers should make their way to the boarding gate at this time.

The airport hums with noise. Rolling suitcases bump over tile floors, boarding announcements echo through speakers and the line at TSA snakes endlessly ahead. You shift your weight from one foot to the other, clutching your laptop bag and thinking about all the places your data could be exposed. Every checkpoint feels like another manual and tedious friction point. But this trip is necessary. You’re heading to Stress-Free DLP, and it’s a journey worth taking.

You know you need to get on the plane, but it’s a long flight and it would be nice if the travel experience could be better somehow. You check your phone again, just to see. Maybe, this time, there’s an upgrade.

Then it happens. The notification lights up your screen. You refresh your airline app and the tension you didn't fully realize you were carrying eases as your hopes come true.

The terminal noise fades. You walk to the gate with a lighter step, a new boarding pass pulled up on your device, ready for a different kind of experience.

You settle into your seat. The cabin lighting is soft, the hum of the engines low. A favorite beverage appears as if by instinct. The seat is plush and comfortable, the world quiets and for the first time in a long time, you exhale. It's amazing how one upgrade can change the entire tone of your experience. Everything feels calm, effortless and under control. This is how travel was meant to be.

That’s the feeling you get as MIND upgrades your seat to Business Class on your journey to Stress-Free DLP.

Welcome to Business Class

In the enterprise today, the endpoint is where work happens, and where risk often begins. Endpoint DLP has been clunky, hard to manage and intrusive. More like a middle seat somewhere towards the back of the plane, with neighbors who don’t share the armrest.

That’s why MIND reimagined endpoint protection from the ground up, delivering clarity, control and confidence at every altitude. This is more than a seat upgrade, it’s how Endpoint DLP should be. Smooth, efficient and designed to actually protect sensitive data without compromising the user experience.

Now you can have an upgraded way to provide DLP on your endpoints, one that is like an upgrade to Business Class from that middle seat in the back.

Let’s prepare for takeoff

The boarding doors are closed, the pilots have finished their pre-flight safety checks and we're getting ready to push back from the gate. Now is a good time to take a deeper dive into the specific elements that MIND is releasing into our platform.

Upgraded endpoint DLP

MIND’s endpoint expansion brings enhanced controls to its unified platform. As the most immediate and active touchpoint for sensitive data, the endpoint plays a pivotal role in the data security lifecycle. This upgrade brings some new and advanced features to the MIND endpoint agent.

• Full Data Lineage: Follow each file’s complete travel itinerary across every device and destination, ensuring sensitive data never deviates from its approved flight plan or ignores Air Traffic Control directions.
• Native App Protection: Keep data secure within locally installed applications, providing peace of mind and seamless protection for critical leak vectors without disrupting the work journey.
• USB and Peripheral Controls: Enforce limits on what’s carried on and off your endpoint, ensuring no sensitive information leaves the environment without the proper clearance.
• Evidence Collection: Just like a plane selfie, now you can record key moments during every trip, capturing user actions, file movement and screenshots to ensure accountability and investigation readiness.

Key enterprise application integrations

The ground crew loads fuel, checks systems and stocks the cabin and MIND connects to the critical systems that power modern business. These integrations unify visibility, synchronize identity and data controls and ensure every system is fully prepared for flight, keeping your journey to Stress-Free DLP smooth and uninterrupted.

Okta integration

Integrating identity signals from Okta allows MIND to align users and data with precise security policies, ensuring protection always follows the person, not just the device.

Security teams can now tailor enforcement actions based on user attributes such as department, role, risk level and location, offering precision protection at machine speed and at scale. The solution provides enhanced protection against insider threats by evaluating user context and behavior in tandem with data sensitivity and activity.

Salesforce integration

MIND discovers, classifies and protects data within Salesforce, reducing risk in one of the most sensitive repositories for customer and business information.

Additional classification techniques

While turbulence can be unexpected, a seasoned pilot can identify risk based on the weather report. MIND's multi-layer AI classification engine discovers, labels and protects sensitive information wherever it travels. From standard identifiers to entirely custom patterns, advanced classification ensures every piece of data is seen, understood and secured before the journey begins.

Protected Health Information (PHI)

MIND continues to advance the discovery and protection of novel PHI data types across industries, even those beyond healthcare, reducing exposure and helping organizations stay compliant automatically.

Passwords

Identify and secure stored credentials across your environments, eliminating one of the most overlooked and dangerous forms of data exposure and risk to your systems.

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Find and manage CUI from multiple agencies, simplifying compliance and ensuring consistent protection wherever this data appears.

Remediation options

When exposure is detected, swift and intelligent response is critical. MIND automates remediation to contain risk immediately, correcting permissions, labeling data and securing files before leaks occur. These features ensure that protection systems respond instantly, keeping sensitive data safely within policy.

Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) Labels

Write and read Microsoft sensitivity labels directly on files, strengthening integration with Microsoft’s native data protection tools.

Google Data Security Tags

Read/write Google-native security tags for better enforcement within Workspace environments.

Auto-adjust file permissions

Modify or revoke permissions, or delete files entirely, through automated actions that prevent data exposure before it happens.

All together, these capabilities expand MIND’s capabilities to secure your data journey, empowering organizations to navigate complex, multi-cloud environments without turbulence or friction.

A new paradigm of data security

We will be taking off shortly for our non-stop flight to Stress-Free DLP, where data security runs smoothly, automation does the heavy lifting and your team can focus on what matters most.

The future of DLP isn’t about control, it’s about confidence. It’s about giving teams freedom to collaborate, innovate and move fast, knowing protection travels with them. While other DLP and data security solutions detect and alert. MIND learns, acts and automates. Every policy is context-aware. Every enforcement is intelligent. Every outcome is intentional.

Welcome aboard! Sit back, relax and enjoy your flight.

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It’s starting to feel like 2025 is going to be the year of IT compliance. We hear about new regulations like the CRA, PLD, DORA, SSDF; as well as, updates to standards like FDA, PCI-DSS, and SSDF. If you’re a compliance nerd this has been an absolutely wild year. It seems like there’s a new […]

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