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Why CIOs back API governance to avoid tech sprawl

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But APIs do more than support next-generation technologies — they already serve a foundational purpose within most enterprises. Karl Mattson, field CISO at Noname Security, an API security solution, says APIs are the foundation of nearly every CIO’s strategic plans to deliver business value.

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How to minimize remote access cyber security threats in 2024

CIO

Organizations have shifted to remote desktop work environments at an increasing speed since then – simultaneously expanding their attack surface and exposing themselves to greater cybersecurity threats. Given that threat actors exploit critical vulnerabilities within mere hours of publication, this poses a serious security risk for companies.

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Governance and Fighting the Curse of Complexity

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Every IT and security leader and worker. The road other is paved with disciplined IT and business governance. There’s the complexity of security in the organization. Authentication. New systems, new technologies, new approaches will continue to increase IT complexity. Will we ever rein in IT complexity? Encryption.

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Generative AI: Balancing security with innovation

CIO

Slowing the progression of AI may be impossible, but approaching AI in a thoughtful, intentional, and security-focused manner is imperative for fintech companies to nullify potential threats and maintain customer trust while still taking advantage of its power. Exploiting technology vulnerabilities.

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Managing the whole lifecycle for human and machine authentication

CIO

In my last column for CIO.com , I outlined some of the cybersecurity issues around user authentication for verification of consumer and business accounts. . Didn’t the FIDO Alliance just recently announce new UX guidelines to speed up MFA adoption with FIDO security keys?” Well, yes, but there is more that tech pros can do.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.

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Corsha lands $12M to bring MFA security to machine-to-machine API traffic

TechCrunch

based cybersecurity startup, has secured a $12 million Series A investment to bring multi-factor authentication (MFA) to machine-to-machine API traffic. Typically, if an application or service wants to make an API call, it leverages a primary authentication factor like a PKI certificate or a JSON web token.