David Higgins

David Higgins

David Higgins has more than 15 years’ experience in the cyber security industry and has worked to help the world’s leading – and most complex – organisations secure and protect their privileged access. Higgins has been with CyberArk since 2007 in various capacities including as Director of Customer Development, and today works with clients to advise on threats associated with privileged escalation, lateral movement and credential theft as well as discussing best practices and driving innovation around privileged management processes.

Articles by: David Higgins

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The AI Triple Threat: mitigating the dangers of AI adoption with identity security

By David Higgins published

As AI reshapes both attacks and defenses, identity security becomes the frontline of cyber resilience.

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Building a resilient workforce security strategy

By David Higgins published

Cyber threats grow; adaptive identity security with MFA, SSO, and privilege controls ensures resilience and protection.

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Identity security: the key to protecting financial services

By David Higgins published

Enhance financial security with robust identity management strategies to protect sensitive data and build trust.

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Are passwordless systems the future of authentication?

By David Higgins published

Transitioning to passwordless security: challenges, benefits, and strategic considerations outlined.

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Don’t resort to the phishing ‘blame game’

By David Higgins published

Empower employees to talk about their cybersecurity mistakes, instead of playing the ‘blame’.

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Identity security: key to the 'Digital or Die' financial industry

By David Higgins published

The financial services sector is embracing the mantra "Digital or Die" as consumers continue to push for more digital experiences.

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Implementing a Zero Trust model? Five tips for success

By David Higgins last updated

Be ready to start your Zero Trust strategy with these expert tips.

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The explosion of digital identities and growth of cybersecurity debt

By David Higgins published

Organizations are facing the consequences of not properly securing their digital acceleration, but what can be done to mitigate cybersecurity debt?

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Scaling securely in the automation-first era

By David Higgins published

Robotic Process Automation is rapidly becoming one of the key disruptive technologies fueling transformation.

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Going for gold in cybersecurity collaboration

By David Higgins published

The lasting legacy of the Olympic Games is “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together". This motto should inspire a new approach to protection against ransomware.

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Building cyber-resilience into security strategies

By David Higgins published

How CISOs can build cyber-resilience into their security strategies.

The rise of biometric authentication

By David Higgins last updated

CyberArk's David Higgins explains how savvy hackers are already trying to exploit this emerging technology.

The latest methods cyber-criminals are using to make a fool of you

The latest methods cyber-criminals are using

By David Higgins published

Cyber-criminals are upping their game even further to identify and target victims through new and innovative methods.

4 tips for business to best protect against supply chain infiltration

4 tips to protect against supply chain infiltration

By David Higgins published

David Higgins form CyberArk explains four tips for business to best protect against supply chain infiltration.

Third-party access: the forgotten security risk

Third-party access: the forgotten security risk

By David Higgins published

The threats brought about by third-party access are clear and are rising as the level of third-party use is significantly more extensive than might be expected.

Mitigating cyber security threats this Cyber Monday

By David Higgins last updated

How can retailers safeguard from cyber-attack this Cyber Monday?

A city in trouble: is ransomware here to stay?

By David Higgins published

CyberArk's David Higgins explains why it's time to prep for a huge surge in ransomware.

Using cybersecurity to bring the retail sector back into fashion

By David Higgins published

CyberArk's David Higgins explains how retailers can embrace new technologies without compromising on security.

Securing the playbook: safeguarding robotics in the AI-age

By David Higgins published

In the aftermath of Super Bowl LIII, CyberArk’s David Higgins examines the risks to poorly designed robotics in Industry 4.0.

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