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Mitigating Shadow Access Risks with Zero Trust PAM

Discover how StrongDM's Zero Trust PAM and fine-grained authorization secure cloud data plane access and mitigate shadow access risks without

Why Just-in-Time Access Is Key for Zero Trust Security in AWS

Learn why Just-in-Time (JIT) access is essential for Zero Trust security in AWS environments. Discover how StrongDM's JIT access enhances security,

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Cedar for Kubernetes: Authorization That Speaks Your Language

By simplifying the ability to enforce granular policies, Cedar has set a new benchmark for access control in Kubernetes, and we’re thrilled to be part of this journey. This evolution is a milestone for anyone dedicated to securing cloud infrastructure.

How To Change PostgreSQL User Password (3 Methods)

Data breaches have cost companies across industries an average of $4.88 million this year. Luckily, effectively preventing them comes down to simply managing user credentials effectively. In fact, regularly updating user passwords can notably reduce the risk of unauthorized access and data theft. Ready to level up your cybersecurity game? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to change a PostgreSQL user password, why it’s important, and the best practices for securing your database. Read on!

How To Use SSH to Connect to a Remote Server (Windows, Linux & Mac)

Secure Shell (SSH) is one of the most effective ways to access and manage remote systems. This technology encrypts communications between the client and the server, enhancing system security and preventing unauthorized access. Another important benefit of SSH is its simplicity. This technology is relatively easy to use with various tools and clients, as we will demonstrate below. Plus, you can also use SSH for file transfers, running commands, and even tunneling. This guide explains how to use

How to Create Users in Linux with useradd (Step-by-Step)

Setting permissions, revoking access, and performing other user management duties in Linux can improve your system's security and organization, ensuring users can access the resources they need when they need to. The useradd command lets you create, modify, and check user accounts, helping you handle multi-user environments across various Linux distributions.

How to Change Password in Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

Explore our in-depth guide on how to change and edit passwords in Linux using various commands and tools. Also, learn some advanced Linux password management techniques.

How to Extract or Unzip .tar.gz Files in Linux (With Examples)

A .tar.gz file is a compressed archive file format that combines the tar and gzip formats. These files are popular among system administrators, developers, and regular computer users for archiving and compression. You might need to extract or unzip .tar.gz files if you're transferring big datasets or distributing software with Linux, the third-most popular desktop operating system in the world.

Securing Network Devices with StrongDM's Zero Trust PAM Platform

Let’s talk about the unsung heroes of your on-premises infrastructure: network devices. These are the routers, switches, and firewalls that everyone forgets about…and takes for granted—until something breaks. And when one of those somethings breaks, it leads to some pretty bad stuff. If your network goes down, that’s bad, bad, bad for business. But if those devices lack the necessary security, well, that can leave you exposed in an incredibly dangerous way.

What Is Zero Trust for the Cloud? (And Why It's Important)

Zero Trust cloud security is a cybersecurity model that operates on the principle that no user, device, system, or action should be trusted by default — even if it's inside your organization’s own network. This approach minimizes the risk of breaches and other cyber threats by limiting access to sensitive information and resources based on user roles, device security posture, and contextual factors.

Incident Response Plan: Your 7-Step Process

If organizations hope to minimize their exposure to attacks and mitigate any damage done by a threat, they must have a comprehensive incident response plan. An effective plan will detect, contain, and enable rapid recovery from security breaches, preserving your business continuity and operability. We've outlined seven incident response steps for you to follow so you can be prepared for a threat.

How to Prevent Password Sharing in Healthcare (8 Ways)

Protecting sensitive patient data in healthcare isn't just a priority—it's a legal and ethical obligation. However, one of the most overlooked security gaps that healthcare organizations face is the practice of password sharing among employees. This seemingly harmless habit can quickly lead to unauthorized access and serious data breaches, putting both the organization and patients at risk. While often seen as a convenient shortcut, password sharing undermines the security of protected health

HIPAA Omnibus Rule: Everything You Need to Know

The HIPAA Omnibus Rule strengthens privacy and security protections for patient health information, extends liability to business associates, and increases penalties for non-compliance.

New Navigation, UX, and UI Enhancements for StrongDM Platform

Security and operations teams place their faith in solutions that help them meet compliance requirements and protect their environments from threats and data breaches. However, in the pursuit of their security goals, many solutions overlook a critical aspect of problem solving — the user experience (UX) of the solution, particularly for the admins and engineers who use them daily.

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