Dtex Systems Intercept 6.0 uncovers malicious and negligent behavior without invading employee privacy

Dtex Systems announced the release of Intercept 6.0, a Next-Generation Insider Threat Management solution. Dtex Intercept 6.0 is a first-of-its-kind Insider Threat Management solution that delivers always-on, human-centric security by proactively illum… Continue reading Dtex Systems Intercept 6.0 uncovers malicious and negligent behavior without invading employee privacy

Exposure of sensitive data via cloud applications and services increases 20%

To identify top threats, the Dtex researchers collected and analyzed information from work-issued endpoints across more than 300,000 user accounts. Proprietary, cloud and personal accounts such as email were included in the total. Assessed organization… Continue reading Exposure of sensitive data via cloud applications and services increases 20%

Dtex Systems platform enhancements providing user behavior intelligence and insider threat detection

Dtex Systems, the leader in insider threat intelligence and detection, announced that significant enhancements are being added to the Dtex Advanced User Behavior Intelligence Platform. These will allow customers to extend visibility over system adminis… Continue reading Dtex Systems platform enhancements providing user behavior intelligence and insider threat detection

Not all data collection is evil: Don’t let privacy scandals stall cybersecurity

Facebook continues to be criticized for its data collection practices. The media is hammering Google over how it handles data. JPMorgan Chase & Company was vilified for using Palantir software to allegedly invade the privacy of employees. This pas… Continue reading Not all data collection is evil: Don’t let privacy scandals stall cybersecurity

Private: 11/5/18: Dtex, Insider Threat, Privacy News: Insider Threat Matures; China Intel Officers Recruit Insiders; Sen. Wyden Disrupts Privacy, Again

The insider threat has come of age. Last week, The National Insider Threat Task Force (NITTF), operating under the joint leadership of the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence, announced the release of the “Insider Threat Pr… Continue reading Private: 11/5/18: Dtex, Insider Threat, Privacy News: Insider Threat Matures; China Intel Officers Recruit Insiders; Sen. Wyden Disrupts Privacy, Again

10/29/2018: Dtex, Insider Threat, Privacy News: Wyatt, Wilcox Provide Fed With Insider Threat Risk Reduction Advice; NIST Privacy Risk Framework Catching On

If you are a regular reader of the Dtex Systems weekly news blog, you’re well versed on the string of insider threats and incidents that prey on the private and public sectors. The Waymo vs. Uber case and Anthony Levandowski highlight the insider … Continue reading 10/29/2018: Dtex, Insider Threat, Privacy News: Wyatt, Wilcox Provide Fed With Insider Threat Risk Reduction Advice; NIST Privacy Risk Framework Catching On

2018 US voter records offered for sale on hacking forum

Somebody is selling US voter registration databases on an English-language speaking dark web hacker forum and the offer comes with the promise they will be updated every week, Anomali and Intel 471 researchers have discovered. About the databases for s… Continue reading 2018 US voter records offered for sale on hacking forum

9/4/18 – Dtex, Insider Threat, Privacy News: Dtex Announces Record Year, Adds New CFO and NSA Veteran to Team, Human Error Drives UK Data Breach Increase

Increasing insider threat rates that include incidents caused by malicious actors and negligent humans drove demand for user behavior intelligence during our fiscal 2018 year, which lead to a record-setting 12 month period for the company. With 321 per… Continue reading 9/4/18 – Dtex, Insider Threat, Privacy News: Dtex Announces Record Year, Adds New CFO and NSA Veteran to Team, Human Error Drives UK Data Breach Increase

Do you support employee digital monitoring programs?

Employers can implement effective cybersecurity that increases visibility, reduces insider threat risk, and that respects employees’ privacy while gaining their support, according to Dtex Systems. To achieve this, monitoring should be conducted with: O… Continue reading Do you support employee digital monitoring programs?

Insider threat blind spot enables employee revenge attacks

Based on threat assessments from global organizations in public and private sector industries, Dtex Systems determined there are active insider threats in all assessed organizations. This is clear proof that none have been able to eliminate the insider… Continue reading Insider threat blind spot enables employee revenge attacks