Windows Server 2025 tests ‘super user’ feature
Windows Server 2025 appears to be getting a 'sudo' feature similar to Linux. This will still give users with low privileges 'super user' privileges for certain commands. This is evidenced by a leaked new Insider Preview build for the upcoming version of Windows Server.
From the leaked Windows Se... Read more
Okta finetunes access management with Privileged Access
Okta has announced Privileged Access. The service enables companies to manage access more precisely and easily than is possible with traditional PAM products.
The new access module was announced in a press release from Okta. Privileged Access combines identity management with flexible least priv... Read more
CyberArk: be careful with the security of privileged accounts
Security firm CyberArk has conducted a study on the protection of privileged accounts. Such accounts have increased access to corporate networks and are therefore very important to control.
According to CyberArk, privileged accounts play an important role in almost all major data leaks. Especial... Read more
Employees in many enterprises have too much access to data
Businesses have not yet mastered the deployment of privileged access management. In the UK and the US, the improper management of privileged access leaves many businesses at risk of ransomware attacks, data breaches and other malicious attacks.
In a new report from Forcepoint, which involved mor... Read more
Expert talks
What is privileged access management?
Privileged access refers to all accounts with more access rights than a default user. It can be either human or non-human users such as applications and machine identities. Privileged access enables organizations to secure their infrastructure and applications, conduct business more efficiently, an... Read more
CyberArk expands SaaS portfolio for privileged access security with new services
CyberArk has expanded its SaaS platform for privileged access security with new services. The platform should provide companies with a cloud-first strategy with better protection and easier management of privileged access, especially in hybrid cloud environments.
The SaaS platform has received an en... Read more