Motivation, behavior, and/or negligence is what converts insiders to an Insider Threat. The potential risks associated with an Insider Threat are particularly frightening because they already have the necessary credentials and access to do significant damage to your business. Traditional data security tools such as encryption are meaningless: An insider is already authorized to bypass ...

This white paper will examine and debunk prevailing myths on the state of endpoint protection and asset management as it relates to visibility and control. We also propose a novel solution to these challenges with the Absolute’s Application Persistence capability that delivers uncompromised visibility and real-time remediation. Download now to learn more! Title: The Three ...

Be it malicious or well-intentioned, the most hazardous use of “Shadow IT” is probably the simplest. Storing files in the cloud using cloud-sync applications is common practice for backing up or sharing files with co-workers. While these tools are believed to be secure, the true point of failure is the “insider threat”, which can manifest ...

This whitepaper is intended to help security teams understand the basic requirements of data breach notification rules worldwide, including the specific expectations pertaining to mobile incidents, to develop effective risk management and compliance strategies.

Persistence by Absolute is embedded into the core of most devices at the factory. Once activated, it provides you with a reliable two-way connection so you can confidently manage mobility, investigate potential threats, and take action if a security incident occurs. Read our whitepaper to find out more about the unique technology that powers Absolute ...

The emergence of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), zero-day vulnerability exploits, and the ever-present threat posed by arguably the most dangerous of adversaries, the organization’s own users, continue to poke new holes in even the most well-laid security architectures. While the tools that attempt to keep data and other assets safe are doing their best to ...

Read the latest Technology Spotlight from the researchers at IDC to learn how Absolute’s embedded security solutions can help you gain total visibility and control of your data, your devices, your applications and your users through the power of embedded persistence.

This is arguably the most unsettling time in history to be a CIO. The IT landscape is shifting at a rapid pace with advances in social media, mobility and big data. The proliferation of advanced robotics is just around the corner and the Internet of Things is connecting even the most mundane objects to the ...

Obtain insight into the attitudes, behavior, and confidence levels of IT decision makers when it comes their organization’s security.

The release of a new Microsoft operating system is always an important event for IT departments, and Windows 10 is no exception. IT organizations and end users have been looking forward to a wide range of new features in Windows 10, with interest particularly high as users of Windows 7 and 8 can upgrade for ...