Articles for tag: access privileges, access rights, data breaches, identity management, unauthorized access, user identities

Understanding the Importance of Identity Lifecycle Management: A Comprehensive Guide

Identity lifecycle management is a crucial aspect of modern business operations that involves the management and control of user identities and their access to various resources and systems within an organization. It encompasses a range of processes, including authentication, authorization, verification, provisioning, and audit, to ensure that the right individuals have the appropriate level of ...

Understanding PCI Compliance Auditing for Securing Data

PCI Compliance Auditing refers to the process of assessing an organization’s adherence to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). The PCI DSS is a set of controls and policies designed to protect cardholder data and ensure the secure handling of payment transactions. Auditing plays a crucial role in ensuring that organizations are ...

What is a data spill and how to prevent it: A comprehensive guide

Data spills, also known as unauthorized data leaks or data exposures, occur when sensitive information is released or disclosed without proper authorization. It is a violation of security protocols and can lead to severe consequences for individuals and organizations alike. Data spills can range from accidental incidents to deliberate compromises, but regardless of the cause, ...

Michael C. McKay

Protecting Data: The Importance of Database Activity Monitoring for Security and Compliance

In today’s digital era, the control and management of data are of utmost importance for organizations across all industries. As businesses rely heavily on databases to store and process sensitive information, ensuring the security and compliance of these databases has become a top priority. Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) is a crucial component in protecting and ...