Chase, please tell us about your background and what brought you to your role as Principal Strategist at JumpCloud. I’ve spent over a decade in the tech industry, in cloud computing and cybersecurity. Over that time, I’ve been able to indulge my passion for all things identity-related and JumpCloud has been a perfect fit.  JumpCloud’s mission to simplify and secure IT...

According to research from VMware Carbon Black, ransomware attacks surged by 148% during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, largely due to the rise in remote work. Key trends influencing the continuing upsurge in ransomware attacks include: Exploitation of IT outsourcing services: Cybercriminals are targeting managed service providers (MSPs), compromising multiple clients through a single...

How can organizations better expand their visibility into their own data, identities, and access management systems to enhance their security posture? A comprehensive view of all human and non-human identities is critical to a successful identity security program. Detailed insights into privileges, entitlements, activities and risk profiles provide context and intelligence to make decisions...

The recent ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, has highlighted critical vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector. This incident disrupted the processing of insurance claims, causing significant distress for patients and providers alike. Pharmacies struggled to process prescriptions, and patients were forced to pay out-of-pocket for essential...

As cyberattacks advance in their sophistication and frequency, traditional cybersecurity defenders-the firewalls, antivirus software, even intrusion detection systems-are no longer sufficient in protecting companies. Organizations are bound to face advanced persistent threats (APTs), ransomware, as well as insider attacks in 2024 that often go undetected by automated detection tools. This makes...