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Ready to see the future? Explore Ascent's 2023 cyber predictions.
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Five Cybersecurity Trends for 2023

Ready to see the future? Explore Ascent’s 2023 cyber predictions.

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Blog
How to Investigate Code Intent with ChatGPT

May 23, 2023 – AI and other LLMs will never replace human ingenuity, but it can reduce complexity, reduce cost, and make your processes more secure.

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Identity and Devices: The Best Starting Pillars of Zero Trust

May 16, 2023 – Identity and devices are two of the most commonly discussed pillars because they are relevant starting points for nearly every organization.

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Building AI and Machine Learning into Modern SOC Security

May 10, 2023 – Behind the scenes of these “chat” interfaces are models, some of which have been highly trained to understand code.

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Blog
API Security Is a Growing Problem. Here’s How to Frame It.

April 28, 2023 — Unless you are a developer, you may never see the script backing an API. And when something is out of sight, it’s too often out of mind.

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Press Release
Ascent Solutions Recognized as a Microsoft Security Excellence Awards Winner for Security Trailblazer

April 25, 2023 — Ascent Solutions wins Microsoft’s MISA Security Trailblazer Award.

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Simplify Tech Decisions with Microsoft Zero Trust

March 28, 2023 — Build your organization’s ideal approach to cybersecurity with Microsoft Zero Trust solutions over best-in-breed software.

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3 Unintentional Ways Gen Z Risks Online Safety

March 21, 2023 — Phone call scams targeting grandma are almost a cliché in security circles. But what about the college student who clicks on a smishing text?

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The Secret to WFH: Remote Support in Zero Trust

March 14, 2023 — Remote support in Zero Trust allows employees to work from any location and receive support while ensuring the security of company data.

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Webinar
8 Tips for CISOs Before the Next Board Meeting

March 9, 2023 — Often “technical” and “intuitive” feel misaligned in an IT budget discussion. So how can you show you value executive input and you’re driving results?

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Press Release
Ascent recognized as a Microsoft Security Excellence Awards finalist for Security Trailblazer

March 8, 2023 — Ascent Solutions recognized as a MISA finalist.

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Blog
The Most Important Factor for Supply Chain Security

February 28, 2023 — Few analysts cite cybersecurity as the most significant factor to supply chain continuity. It’s rarely even a second priority.

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Your Security Plan Needs a Zero Trust Assessment

February 14, 2023 – A Zero Trust assessment provides insight into your security posture. Ascent’s Zero Trust Launchpad provides quick wins, improving your cybersecurity resilience.

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Demystifying Cybersecurity: 5 Fundamentals to Share with Your Board

February 7, 2023 – Cyber risks are not exclusively technical – they pervade the organization and can impact operations at every level.

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How to Accelerate Your Zero Trust Identity Goals

January 31, 2023 – These four Zero Trust identity activities will allow businesses to move quicker on their Zero Trust journeys while prioritizing users.

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A CISO’s Business Case for Cyber

January 25, 2023 – CISO proactivity can make all the difference during a board meeting.

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How to Enhance People Productivity Through Zero Trust Implementation

January 18, 2023 – Prioritizing people throughout Zero Trust implementation enhances internal buy-in and security initiative momentum.

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4 Ways Threat Actors Monetize Malicious Code and How to Respond

January 10, 2023 – We combed all 114 pages of Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report for 2022 so you can take action in the new year.

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3 Ways Zero Trust Impacts Enterprise Security

January 5, 2023 – Real-world situations companies face before and after implementing advanced Zero Trust cybersecurity measures.

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Threat Actors Among Us: The Truth About Insider Threats

December 20, 2022 – In the cyberworld of insider threats, each employee is a defender.

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8 Ways to Outsmart Identity Thieves This Holiday Season

December 13, 2022 – Following these common steps will increase your holiday season digital security.

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A Year in Review: See How our 2022 Cyber Trends Performed

December 7, 2022 – We’re reviewing Ascent CIO Jason Floyd’s 2022 cybersecurity predictions, pausing for a moment before 2023 to see how close we got.

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Customizing Your Security Stack: Coding with MITRE ATT&CK

November 29, 2022 – Technical instructions for retrieving and implementing raw MITRE ATT&CK data into your tech stack.

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How to Smash Your Zero Trust Success Metrics

November 21, 2022 – IT teams that base their Zero Trust strategy in hard science and data analysis are well-positioned to create an effective plan with measurable KPIs.

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Blog
3 Common Zero Trust Misconceptions

November 16, 2022 – They’re selling, demoing, implementing, and road-mapping it, but what is Zero Trust really?

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White Paper
Navigating 6 Real-World Blockers to Accelerate Your Zero Trust Journey

July 14, 2022 – Overcome blockers to your Zero Trust journey.

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6 Ways Zero Trust Benefits End Users

November 8, 2022 – Developing internal alignment on Zero Trust’s concrete benefits for end users unites your team.

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Threat Analysis to Modernize Your SOC Strategy

July 7, 2022 – Vet theoretical threats. Receive concrete solutions.

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Blog
5 Tips for IT Budgeting: How to Map Business Outcomes to Cyber Priority

November 2, 2022 – How should IT teams justify cybersecurity spending at the business level?

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Press Release
Ascent Solutions Chairman and CEO, JD Harris, Accepted into Forbes Business Council

October 31, 2022 – “I believe Ascent’s expertise and cybersecurity thought leadership should shape industry-wide conversation,” said Harris.