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Forbes
15-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Achieving True Breach Readiness For Business Continuity
It is crucial for a business to remain operational amid a digital storm through resilience and ... More preparedness. Cybersecurity strategy has undergone a fundamental shift—from aspiring to build impenetrable defenses to accepting that breaches are inevitable. In today's environment, the defining question is no longer if you'll be breached, but when—and whether your business can keep running when it happens. This shift marks the rise of breach readiness: the proactive discipline of preparing for compromise without letting it compromise continuity. The traditional security model—fortify the perimeter, stop the intrusion—no longer holds. Perimeters have dissolved with the rise of cloud adoption, remote work, and interconnected systems. Attackers no longer need to 'break in' when they can just log in with stolen credentials. Breach readiness reflects a new security mandate: contain threats swiftly, prevent their spread, and sustain critical operations even during an active attack. It's about designing security not just to protect the business, but to preserve the business when protection fails. As Sunil Muralidhar, VP of marketing and partnerships at ColorTokens put it on a recent episode of the TechSpective Podcast, 'The goal of a business at the end of the day is to make money… Now cybersecurity, the role of the CISO, for example, is to align with that goal—what do you need to do as a cybersecurity function to ensure business continues despite a breach.' Once attackers gain access, they typically aim for lateral movement—hopping from system to system, performing reconnaissance, escalating privileges, and seeking out high-value assets. The longer they go undetected, the greater the damage. Breach readiness prioritizes limiting the blast radius. The objective isn't to eliminate every threat, but to prevent one compromised user or device from becoming a launchpad for widespread damage. That requires designing internal controls with the assumption that compromise is already underway. This shift in mindset parallels other domains. Submarines are divided into sealed compartments because flooding is expected, not unthinkable. Hospitals protect critical systems like EMRs or imaging equipment over endpoints with lower operational impact. The same logic must now be applied to digital infrastructure. Zero trust has reemerged as a foundational approach to enabling breach readiness, especially as digital environments grow more fragmented and complex. But zero trust isn't a product or single action—it's a strategy built on the assumption of compromise. Muralidhar explained, 'Breach readiness basically means continuing your digital operations… in an adverse environment. And in order to do that, the cyber leader needs to have visibility, understand the business, and know which applications and systems matter most.' That means shifting from blanket security policies to risk-based prioritization. In sectors like healthcare, for instance, securing Epic or Cerner servers may matter more for continuity than a nurse's workstation. In manufacturing, keeping OT systems online may take precedence over administrative tools. This kind of risk-informed approach is essential for maintaining operations while under attack. Breach readiness is a strategic differentiator for companies today. It supports brand trust, regulatory compliance, and operational uptime. More importantly, it enables organizations to absorb shocks without catastrophic failure. Cyber resilience and breach readiness are increasingly linked in boardroom discussions. Gartner predicts that by 2026, 70% of CEOs will mandate a culture of organizational resilience to survive coinciding threats from cyberattacks, severe weather, and geopolitical unrest. Forward-thinking CISOs are already aligning with that vision—translating risk into business terms, prioritizing continuity, and advocating for architectural investments that ensure the enterprise can take a hit and keep running. The question isn't whether attackers will target your business—it's how far they'll get and how fast you can shut them down. Breach readiness is about controlling the clock and the blast radius. It's a commitment to designing systems, policies, and controls that assume compromise—yet protect operations, data, and customers even under pressure. That's not defeatist thinking. It's reality-based resilience. And in today's high-stakes cyber environment, it's the only strategy that guarantees the business survives to fight another day.
Associated Press
14-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ColorTokens Slashes Federal Compliance Timelines and Enhances Container Security with RapidFort
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2025-- RapidFort, the fastest growing cybersecurity company securing the global software supply chain, has partnered with ColorTokens Inc., a pioneer in Zero Trust security and leader in microsegmentation, to strengthen its containerized infrastructure security and optimize its federal compliance efforts. By leveraging RapidFort's platform, ColorTokens notably reduced its attack surface by 77%, minimizing its security risks and improving security operations. 'RapidFort has measurably strengthened the security of both our cloud‑hosted SaaS platform and our on‑premise product,' said Harish Akali, CTO of ColorTokens, 'It's hardened container images, continuous scanning, and clear remediation guidance have cut our vulnerability backlog and supplied the evidence we needed to fast‑track FedRAMP, IRAP, and other certification audits.' Like many organizations who enter the federal marketplace, ColorTokens was challenged by diverse third-party base images and complex DevSecOps workflows. The constant need to maintain stringent federal compliance standards, including FIPS and STIG, required a solution that would reduce vulnerabilities without overburdening engineering resources. RapidFort helped ColorTokens address these challenges by: 'Far too often, organizations must divert critical resources to remediate vulnerabilities and meet compliance requirements, rather than advancing core business priorities,' said Mehran Farimani, CEO of RapidFort. 'By leveraging the RapidFort platform to optimize vulnerability management and minimize their security risks, ColorTokens was able to secure their software faster and with less strain on their teams, reducing the burden of meeting stringent federal compliance requirements.' RapidFort, already available through Platform One, Tradewind Marketplace, AWS Marketplace, Microsoft Azure Marketplace, Google Cloud Marketplace, and Carahsoft, provides a reliable and efficient pathway for organizations looking to enter the federal marketplace and drive growth in the government sector. For more information about the RapidFort platform, please visit: About RapidFort RapidFort offers a cybersecurity platform that streamlines and secures modern infrastructure. Their innovative approach allows organizations to continuously monitor and minimize their software attack surface, ultimately improving their security posture and operational efficiency. RapidFort empowers development and security teams with a free tier and free community images, making it easy to get started with secure software development. Learn more about RapidFort at View source version on CONTACT: Cole Christy LaunchTech Communications 619-972-9836 [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE INTERNET DATA MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY LOGISTICS/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT TRANSPORT OTHER TECHNOLOGY SECURITY SOURCE: RapidFort Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/14/2025 09:30 AM/DISC: 05/14/2025 09:31 AM
Business Wire
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
ColorTokens Slashes Federal Compliance Timelines and Enhances Container Security with RapidFort
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- RapidFort, the fastest growing cybersecurity company securing the global software supply chain, has partnered with ColorTokens Inc., a pioneer in Zero Trust security and leader in microsegmentation, to strengthen its containerized infrastructure security and optimize its federal compliance efforts. By leveraging RapidFort's platform, ColorTokens notably reduced its attack surface by 77%, minimizing its security risks and improving security operations. 'RapidFort has measurably strengthened the security of both our cloud‑hosted SaaS platform and our on‑premise product,' said Harish Akali, CTO of ColorTokens, 'It's hardened container images, continuous scanning, and clear remediation guidance have cut our vulnerability backlog and supplied the evidence we needed to fast‑track FedRAMP, IRAP, and other certification audits.' Like many organizations who enter the federal marketplace, ColorTokens was challenged by diverse third-party base images and complex DevSecOps workflows. The constant need to maintain stringent federal compliance standards, including FIPS and STIG, required a solution that would reduce vulnerabilities without overburdening engineering resources. RapidFort helped ColorTokens address these challenges by: Deploying FIPS and STIG aligned pre-hardened, near-zero CVE images for Ubuntu, Redis, Golang, and Reducing vulnerabilities through intelligent runtime profiling and automated removal of unused software components, dramatically reducing exposure and cutting down on manual patching efforts. Embedding RapidFort's runtime-aware scanner into CI/CD pipelines, providing continuous visibility, real-time vulnerability insights, and proactive control. Accelerating compliance readiness by three months using built-in benchmarking and STIGing tools, simplifying the path to federal certifications like FedRAMP. 'Far too often, organizations must divert critical resources to remediate vulnerabilities and meet compliance requirements, rather than advancing core business priorities,' said Mehran Farimani, CEO of RapidFort. 'By leveraging the RapidFort platform to optimize vulnerability management and minimize their security risks, ColorTokens was able to secure their software faster and with less strain on their teams, reducing the burden of meeting stringent federal compliance requirements.' RapidFort, already available through Platform One, Tradewind Marketplace, AWS Marketplace, Microsoft Azure Marketplace, Google Cloud Marketplace, and Carahsoft, provides a reliable and efficient pathway for organizations looking to enter the federal marketplace and drive growth in the government sector. For more information about the RapidFort platform, please visit: About RapidFort RapidFort offers a cybersecurity platform that streamlines and secures modern infrastructure. Their innovative approach allows organizations to continuously monitor and minimize their software attack surface, ultimately improving their security posture and operational efficiency. RapidFort empowers development and security teams with a free tier and free community images, making it easy to get started with secure software development. Learn more about RapidFort at
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ColorTokens Slashes Federal Compliance Timelines and Enhances Container Security with RapidFort
Partnership significantly improved company's operational efficiency by eliminating critical software vulnerabilities and fast-tracking certification audits by three months SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RapidFort, the fastest growing cybersecurity company securing the global software supply chain, has partnered with ColorTokens Inc., a pioneer in Zero Trust security and leader in microsegmentation, to strengthen its containerized infrastructure security and optimize its federal compliance efforts. By leveraging RapidFort's platform, ColorTokens notably reduced its attack surface by 77%, minimizing its security risks and improving security operations. "RapidFort has measurably strengthened the security of both our cloud‑hosted SaaS platform and our on‑premise product," said Harish Akali, CTO of ColorTokens, "It's hardened container images, continuous scanning, and clear remediation guidance have cut our vulnerability backlog and supplied the evidence we needed to fast‑track FedRAMP, IRAP, and other certification audits." Like many organizations who enter the federal marketplace, ColorTokens was challenged by diverse third-party base images and complex DevSecOps workflows. The constant need to maintain stringent federal compliance standards, including FIPS and STIG, required a solution that would reduce vulnerabilities without overburdening engineering resources. RapidFort helped ColorTokens address these challenges by: Deploying FIPS and STIG aligned pre-hardened, near-zero CVE images for Ubuntu, Redis, Golang, and Reducing vulnerabilities through intelligent runtime profiling and automated removal of unused software components, dramatically reducing exposure and cutting down on manual patching efforts. Embedding RapidFort's runtime-aware scanner into CI/CD pipelines, providing continuous visibility, real-time vulnerability insights, and proactive control. Accelerating compliance readiness by three months using built-in benchmarking and STIGing tools, simplifying the path to federal certifications like FedRAMP. "Far too often, organizations must divert critical resources to remediate vulnerabilities and meet compliance requirements, rather than advancing core business priorities," said Mehran Farimani, CEO of RapidFort. "By leveraging the RapidFort platform to optimize vulnerability management and minimize their security risks, ColorTokens was able to secure their software faster and with less strain on their teams, reducing the burden of meeting stringent federal compliance requirements." RapidFort, already available through Platform One, Tradewind Marketplace, AWS Marketplace, Microsoft Azure Marketplace, Google Cloud Marketplace, and Carahsoft, provides a reliable and efficient pathway for organizations looking to enter the federal marketplace and drive growth in the government sector. For more information about the RapidFort platform, please visit: About RapidFort RapidFort offers a cybersecurity platform that streamlines and secures modern infrastructure. Their innovative approach allows organizations to continuously monitor and minimize their software attack surface, ultimately improving their security posture and operational efficiency. RapidFort empowers development and security teams with a free tier and free community images, making it easy to get started with secure software development. Learn more about RapidFort at View source version on Contacts Cole ChristyLaunchTech Communications619-972-9836cole@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
