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SC Media: Innovation Without Data Security Risk as AI Unlocks Budgets and Identity Challenges

Tony Kelly, Sales Engineering Director at Fortra, explains in SC Media’s Security Weekly podcast that AI is driving innovation while also increasing the need for strong data protection. He highlights how organizations can use Gen AI to both enable business value and enhance security, especially as identity complexity and data visibility challenges grow. His core argument is that AI can be safely...
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to IT Podcast: What IT Leaders Get Wrong About Modernization

Rohit Dhamankar, Associate VP of Product Strategy at Fortra, was featured in a bonus segment of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to IT podcast discussing a common misconception around IT modernization. In the episode, Rohit explains that modernization isn’t just about moving faster. As organizations adopt cloud, SaaS, and AI technologies, he highlights how a lack of visibility across complex environments...
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Manufacturing.net: How You Should Approach a Ransomware Attack

Chris Reffkin, Chief Security & Risk Officer at Fortra, authored an article for Manufacturing.net that outlines how technology and security leaders should react in the critical early moments of a ransomware attack. He explains why containment must remain the top priority, how leaders should communicate clearly and quickly with executives, and how to assess the impact with support from legal and incident response teams.
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​​CSO: Microsoft privilege escalation issue forces the debate: ‘When is something a security hole?’​

​​CSO covered Fortra’s disclosure of a Microsoft privilege escalation issue that allows attackers to bypass UAC prompts. Fortra's Tyler Reguly explained that this bypass removes key security checks, posing a risk. Microsoft disagrees, calling it a convenience issue, but the debate continues.​
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How to Fortify Defenses Before Threats Materialize

Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, yet many organizations still face challenges due to limited resources. In ITSecurityWire, Fortra's Chris Reffkin highlights prioritizing remediation, closing the skills gap, and ongoing improvement.