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We are ecstatic to announce that intiGrow and intiGrow Staffing has been voted a Top Work Place! This is our first assessment, and we were chosen number #4 out of almost 650 organizations. Congratulations to all “Growers” around the world for your dedication and commitment to excellence! For USA TODAY’s article on Top Work Places, check out the link in the comment section. #intigrow #topworkplaces2024 #topworkplaces #topworkplace #usatoday #nyc #bestinclass #intigrowpride

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Last Call for our webinar with Bob Kalka, CRISC, CDPSE, FAIR and Jim Skidmore, CISSP, PgMP. Feel free to register below if you'd like to join us.

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Managing identities and access across diverse platforms is a critical challenge in today's complex IT landscape. We invite you to our exclusive technical webinar to explore how IBM’s cutting-edge Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) and Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) solutions can revolutionize your identity and access management (IAM) strategy. During this in-depth session, you’ll learn how to: ?? Seamlessly integrate IAM across your hybrid environment ?? Enhance security and ensure compliance ?? Simplify management for better control and efficiency Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your IAM approach with IBM’s innovative solutions. Save your spot and join us to unlock the full potential of your IAM strategy. Register now: https://lnkd.in/exzM4iUC Jim Skidmore, CISSP, PgMP Bob Kalka, CRISC, CDPSE, FAIR Courtney Auchter Adam Gelbs Frank Aquino Fernanda (Fey) Antonioli Corey Tersigni James Hondros Gerry Modzelewski Karen Bailey Frank Welder Michael Decatur Amit Banik IBM #identitysecurity #iam #ibm #intigrow #ispm #itdr #security #identityandaccessmanagement

With businesses moving to the cloud, managing identities across multiple platforms is more important—and challenging—than ever. In this article, we share some practical tips and common pitfalls to avoid. We'll cover everything from centralizing identity management to implementing a zero-trust methodology. #IAM #CloudSecurity #ZeroTrust #CyberSecurity #CloudComputing

Identity and Access Management (IAM) isn't just a buzzword—it's the linchpin holding our digital world together. Traditional perimeter-based defenses are proving inadequate. Enter zero-trust security, a paradigm shift that redefines IAM by verifying every user and device every single time. The zero trust methodology operates under the principle of "never trust, always verify." This means no user or device is granted access by default, whether inside or outside the organization's network. It’s a departure from the conventional approach, which relied heavily on securing the network perimeter. But in a world where workforces are dispersed and data resides in the cloud, the perimeter is now a fluid concept. The transition to a least privilege posture is not without its challenges. Organizations face practical hurdles such as: ?? Integration with Legacy Systems: Many businesses have existing infrastructures that have not been designed with zero trust in mind. Integrating zero trust posture with these legacy systems requires careful planning and execution. ??User Experience: Zero trust can introduce additional authentication steps, potentially impacting user experience. Striking a balance between security and convenience is crucial. ??Continuous Monitoring: Implementing a least privilege posture requires constant vigilance. Monitoring user behavior and network activity is necessary to detect and respond to threats in real time. ??Change Management: Shifting to a zero trust model requires a cultural change within the organization. Training and awareness programs are essential to ensure employees understand and embrace the new security protocols. Despite these challenges, zero trust offers profound benefits. Organizations can significantly reduce the risk of breaches by enforcing strict access controls and continuously validating trust at every stage. Zero trust involves transforming security architecture to be more resilient, adaptive, and intelligent. #iam #zerotrust #leastprivilege #leastprivilegeaccess #risk

In the digital age, treating security as an afterthought is like building a house on sand—it might stand for a while, but eventually, vulnerabilities will cause it to crumble.?Building security from the ground up means integrating protective measures into every layer of your organization's infrastructure, right from the inception of ideas to the deployment of systems. Here's what that looks like in practice: 1?? Secure Design Principles: Incorporate security considerations during the architectural planning stage. This involves choosing frameworks and technologies, prioritizing security, and designing system components to minimize potential attack surfaces. 2?? Embedded Security in Development: Implement secure coding practices. These include regular code reviews, static and dynamic analysis, and integrating security tools within your development pipeline (DevSecOps). By catching flaws early, you reduce the risks and costs associated with late-stage fixes. 3?? Continuous Threat Modeling: Regularly assess potential threats throughout the development lifecycle. Understand how new features or changes might introduce vulnerabilities, and adjust your security posture accordingly. 4?? Employee Training and Awareness: Security isn't just the IT department's responsibility.?Cultivate a security-first culture?where every team member understands best practices, from recognizing phishing attempts to following protocols for data handling. 5?? Regular Audits and Assessments: Conduct frequent security audits and penetration tests to identify and address vulnerabilities. This proactive approach helps in staying ahead of potential attackers. Why This Matters: ?? Cost Efficiency: Addressing security issues early on is significantly less expensive than post-incident remediation. According to industry studies, fixing a bug after release can cost up to 30 times more than during the design phase. ??Regulatory Compliance: Many regulations require demonstrable security measures. Building security from the start ensures compliance with standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. ??Customer Trust: Customers value organizations that prioritize protecting their data in an era of frequent breaches. Security by design enhances your reputation and trustworthiness. Adopting a security-first approach isn't just a best practice—it's essential for resilience in today's threat landscape. By embedding security into every facet of your operations, you safeguard your assets and enable your organization to innovate confidently. #Cybersecurity #SecurityByDesign #securityfirst #threats #riskmanagement

New Episode of This Week in Security! ?? The Super Special Episode is here! I interviewed Jim Skidmore, CISSP, PgMP, the VP of the Solutions Group at intiGrow and industry veteran, to understand the TikTok ban, the security implications of keeping it (both for our data and our society), and the rise in RedNote / XiaoHongShu. LONG episode, but an insanely interesting topic that I highly recommend being up to date with. Unfortunately, due to the upload limit of 15 minutes on LinkedIn, I cannot upload it here. Instead, go listen or watch it on Spotify and YouTube! Listen on Spotify! ?? https://lnkd.in/gNFx4wvr Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eKw6TTT7

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