Alexander Zawalnyski

Alex Zawalnyski

Journalist and Content Editor

Alex is an experienced journalist and content editor, working alongside software experts to research, write, meticulously factcheck, and edit articles relating to B2B cybersecurity and technology solutions, focusing on topics such as DevSecOps, network security and firewalls, and cloud infrastructure security.

Articles By: Alex Zawalnyski

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Best 10 Agentic IAM Solutions (2026)
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Best 10 Agentic IAM Solutions (2026)

We've evaluated the best agentic IAM solutions to help security and identity teams register AI agents as first-class identities, enforce least-privilege access at runtime, and close the shadow agent gap.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jul 29, 2026
How To Build A Compliance Automation Program
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How To Build A Compliance Automation Program

Automated compliance can allow you to prove compliance automatically, while diverting your human resources to other tasks.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jul 28, 2026
Behavioral Analytics in Endpoint Security: Detecting Zero-Day and AI Malware
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Behavioral Analytics in Endpoint Security: Detecting Zero-Day and AI Malware

Why signature-based detection is unable to keep up with the latest threat trends.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jul 28, 2026
Best 8 Malware Protection Solutions For Business (2026)
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Best Malware Protection Solutions

We reviewed the leading malware protection platforms on detection accuracy across delivery vectors, remediation speed, and how well they integrate endpoint and email protection into a coherent defense.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jul 22, 2026
Nine Best Practices To Stop LLMs Becoming Your Biggest Security Risk
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Nine Best Practices To Stop LLMs Becoming Your Biggest Security Risk

A Practical Guide To Securing LLMs Across The Enterprise Attack Surface

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jul 13, 2026
Massive Password Spray Campaign Targeting M365 Accounts With 81 Million Login Attempts
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Massive Password Spray Campaign Targeting M365 Accounts With 81 Million Login Attempts

At least 23 organizations breached in a two-week Microsoft credential spraying campaign had MFA that was configured incorrectly.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jul 2, 2026
SD-WAN vs SASE: A Buyer’s Guide
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SD-WAN vs SASE: A Buyer’s Guide

SD-WAN vs SASE: Key Differences, Use Cases, and How to Choose the Right Network Architecture for Your Organization

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jun 29, 2026
Immutable Backup Explained: Why It Matters For Ransomware Protection
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Immutable Backup Explained: Why It Matters For Ransomware Protection

How immutable backups work and why they are important.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jun 18, 2026
SASE Explained: What It Is And Why It Matters 2026
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SASE Explained: What It Is And Why It Matters 2026

A Guide To Secure Access Service Edge: How It Works, What It Includes, And Whether Your Organization Needs It

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jun 18, 2026
SOC 2 Compliance: A Complete Guide for 2026
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SOC 2 Compliance: A Complete Guide for 2026

SOC 2 compliance in 2026: what security leaders need to know about the Trust Services Criteria, Type I vs Type II reports, audit costs and timelines, and scoping a program that satisfies enterprise buyers.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jun 11, 2026
AI Security Risks: What CISOs Need To Know In 2026
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AI Security Risks: What CISOs Need To Know In 2026

The top AI security risks facing CISOs in 2026, including shadow AI, deepfake fraud, MCP supply chain attacks, and AI agent governance.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jun 10, 2026
What Are The Three Types Of Cyber Threat Intelligence?
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What Are The Three Types Of Cyber Threat Intelligence?

There are three classes of cyber threat intelligence – tactical, operational, and strategic – but what is the difference? Who is this information for? And how is it presented?

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jun 8, 2026
How To Choose A Cyber Threat Intelligence Solution
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How To Choose A Cyber Threat Intelligence Solution

Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) allows you to gain an insight into the cybersecurity risks that your organization faces. But what should you look for when trying to find the right threat intelligence solution?

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jun 8, 2026
What Is The Difference Between 2FA And MFA?
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What Is The Difference Between 2FA And MFA?

What are multi-factor authentication (MFA) and two-factor authentication (2FA), and what’s the difference between them?

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jun 8, 2026
What Are Impossible Travel Logins?
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What Are Impossible Travel Logins?

What is an “impossible travel login”? How can it affect your organization? And what is the best way of combatting it?

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jun 8, 2026
User Authentication (MFA) Buyers’ Guide 2026
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User Authentication (MFA) Buyers’ Guide 2026

How to choose the right User Authentication software.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jun 8, 2026
How Does Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Work?
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How Does Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Work?

How do online services know you are who you say you are when you try to login?

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jun 8, 2026
Can Multi-Factor Authentication Be Hacked?
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Can Multi-Factor Authentication Be Hacked?

We are all encouraged to use multifactor authentication (MFA), but just how secure is MFA?

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jun 8, 2026
11 Questions To Ask When Demoing A Cloud Email Security Solution
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11 Questions To Ask When Demoing A Cloud Email Security Solution

What questions should you ask a Cloud Email Security Solution provider when looking for a new piece of cybersecurity infrastructure?

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jun 8, 2026
How To Qualify For Cybersecurity Insurance
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How To Qualify For Cybersecurity Insurance

Comprehensive cybersecurity insurance is fast becoming an important part of an organization’s security strategy, but what does your organization need to do to qualify for cover?

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jun 8, 2026
Logitech Confirmed Data Theft After Oracle Zero-Day Exploit
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Logitech Confirmed Data Theft After Oracle Zero-Day Exploit

A Logitech breach is linked to CL0P extortion group.

Alessandro Mascellino by Alessandro Mascellino
Jun 8, 2026
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: What Changed And Why It Matters 
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NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: What Changed And Why It Matters 

NIST CSF 2.0 is the first major overhaul of the framework in a decade. We break down the key changes, from the Govern function to supply chain risk, and why they matter for CISOs.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
Jun 4, 2026
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Buyers’ Guide 2026
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Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Buyers’ Guide 2026

How to choose the right Zero Trust Network Access software.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
May 29, 2026
SaaS Backup and Recovery Buyers’ Guide
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SaaS Backup and Recovery Buyers’ Guide

How to choose the right Software As A Service (SaaS) Backup and Recovery software.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
May 29, 2026
Single Sign-On (SSO) Buyers’ Guide 2026
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Buyers’ Guide 2026

How to choose the right Single Sign-On software.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
May 29, 2026
How To Choose A Managed Detection And Response (MDR) Solution
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How To Choose A Managed Detection And Response (MDR) Solution

The functions and capabilities of an MDR (Managed Detection and Response) solution can seem overwhelming – how do you choose one that is appropriate for your organization?

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
May 29, 2026
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Tools Buyers’ Guide 2026
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Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Tools Buyers’ Guide 2026

How to choose the right SAST software.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
May 29, 2026
Security Information and Events Management (SIEM) Buyers’ Guide
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Security Information and Events Management (SIEM) Buyers’ Guide

How to choose the right SIEM software.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
May 29, 2026
Intrusion Prevention Buyers’ Guide 2026
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Intrusion Prevention Buyers’ Guide 2026

A guide to the Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) market.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
May 29, 2026
API Gateways Buyers’ Guide 2026
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API Gateways Buyers’ Guide 2026

How to choose the right API Gateway software.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
May 28, 2026
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Tools Buyers’ Guide 2026
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Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Tools Buyers’ Guide 2026

How to choose the right DAST software.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
May 28, 2026
Dark Web Monitoring Buyers’ Guide 2026
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Dark Web Monitoring Buyers’ Guide 2026

How to choose the right Dark Web Monitoring software.

Alex Zawalnyski by Alex Zawalnyski
May 28, 2026