Tag: framework
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AI testing harder than it looks
As AI overload becomes a real thing, ominous, outsized claims are becoming annoyingly de rigueur. But testing those claims against real-world frameworks and threat vectors are harder than it seems. We should know, we’re doing it. For us, this is nothing new, we’ve been working on AI testing methodology for some time now with researchers……
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Autonomous AI hacking and the future of cybersecurity
Tags: ai, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, defense, framework, hacking, offense, open-source, programming, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-management, saas, software, tool, update, vulnerabilityThe AI-assisted evolution of cyberdefense: AI technologies can benefit defenders as well. We don’t know how the different technologies of cyber-offense and cyber-defense will be amenable to AI enhancement, but we can extrapolate a possible series of overlapping developments.Phrase One: The Transformation of the Vulnerability Researcher. AI-based hacking benefits defenders as well as attackers. In…
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Autonomous AI hacking and the future of cybersecurity
Tags: ai, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, defense, framework, hacking, offense, open-source, programming, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-management, saas, software, tool, update, vulnerabilityThe AI-assisted evolution of cyberdefense: AI technologies can benefit defenders as well. We don’t know how the different technologies of cyber-offense and cyber-defense will be amenable to AI enhancement, but we can extrapolate a possible series of overlapping developments.Phrase One: The Transformation of the Vulnerability Researcher. AI-based hacking benefits defenders as well as attackers. In…
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Is the CISO chair becoming a revolving door?
Tags: ai, automation, breach, business, ciso, cloud, control, cybersecurity, framework, governance, jobs, risk, skills, threatIs the stress worth the sacrifice?: For others in the CISO role, including Fullpath CISO Shahar Geiger Maor, the issue is less about boredom and more about the constant strain. “At any time there may be a breach. You live under the assumption that something is going to go wrong, and it’s very stressful,” he…
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CISOs rethink the security organization for the AI era
Jill Knesek, CISO, BlackLine BlackLineEchoing Oleksak, Knesek says she feels strongly about utilizing traditional security and having the right controls in place. Getting foundational security right will get you a long way, she says.’Then, as you learn about more sophisticated attacks “¦ we’ll have to pivot our tooling and capabilities to those risks.” For now,…
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CISOs rethink the security organization for the AI era
Jill Knesek, CISO, BlackLine BlackLineEchoing Oleksak, Knesek says she feels strongly about utilizing traditional security and having the right controls in place. Getting foundational security right will get you a long way, she says.’Then, as you learn about more sophisticated attacks “¦ we’ll have to pivot our tooling and capabilities to those risks.” For now,…
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Hackers Turn AWS X-Ray into Command-and-Control Platform
Tags: cloud, control, cyber, framework, hacker, infrastructure, monitoring, network, RedTeam, serviceRed team researchers have unveiled XRayC2, a sophisticated command-and-control framework that weaponizes Amazon Web Services’ X-Ray distributed application tracing service to establish covert communication channels. This innovative technique demonstrates how attackers can abuse legitimate cloud monitoring infrastructure to bypass traditional network security controls. Diagram explaining command and control (C2) servers used by attackers to control…
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Does Your NHI Strategy Deliver Value?
What Makes NHI Management a Must-Have for Your Business? Have you ever wondered how machine identities are reshaping cybersecurity frameworks? Non-human identities (NHIs), composed of machine identities, are increasingly pivotal. These machine identities, often unseen yet omnipresent, require a robust strategy to ensure security and efficiency. Let’s explore why a well-formulated NHI strategy is essential……
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Ensuring Certainty in Identity Security
How Do Non-Human Identities Shape Identity Security in the Digital Landscape? Imagine where non-human identities (NHIs) dictate the security of your data. With machines performing a vast array of tasks autonomously, ensuring their identities are as secure as their human counterparts is crucial. NHIs, which are machine identities, seamlessly integrate with cybersecurity frameworks to enhance……
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New ‘PointClick’ Phishing Kit Evades Security Filters to Deliver Malicious Payloads
A new toolkit named Impact Solutions has emerged on cybercrime forums, offering a comprehensive, user-friendly framework for crafting advanced phishing campaigns. By democratizing malware delivery, Impact Solutions empowers even low-skill threat actors to bypass both end users and conventional security filters, delivering malicious payloads via seemingly innocuous attachments. This article explores the mechanics of Impact…
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Descope Gets $35M for AI Agent Identity Controls, Governance
Identity Security Vendor to Expand AI Governance Tools Including MCP Server Defense. Descope raised $35 million to expand its agentic identity hub and MCP authorization capabilities. As enterprises adopt AI, CISOs demand granular governance, auditing and secure identity frameworks for nonhuman agents. Descope aims to lead this emerging space. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Descope Gets $35M for AI Agent Identity Controls, Governance
Identity Security Vendor to Expand AI Governance Tools Including MCP Server Defense. Descope raised $35 million to expand its agentic identity hub and MCP authorization capabilities. As enterprises adopt AI, CISOs demand granular governance, auditing and secure identity frameworks for nonhuman agents. Descope aims to lead this emerging space. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Microsoft Previews Graph Framework to Better Integrate Cybersecurity Tools
Microsoft this week began previewing an instance of a graph that is specifically designed to facilitate integration of disparate cybersecurity tools and platforms. Based on a data lake that is now generally available and an instance of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, the Microsoft Sentinel graph promises to make it simpler for cybersecurity teams..…
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Sichere Bewältigung von Compliance-Herausforderungen bei der Datenaufbewahrung durch SaaS-Drittlösungen
Die Einhaltung von Richtlinien zur Datenaufbewahrung sind für Unternehmen unerlässlich, denn sie sorgen dafür, dass wertvolle Informationen sicher gespeichert und Branchenvorschriften egal wie komplex sie sind eingehalten werden. Diese Governance-Frameworks legen fest, wie Unternehmen sensible Daten verwalten von deren Erstellung und aktiven Nutzung bis hin zur Archivierung oder Vernichtung. Heute verlassen sich […] First seen…
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Threat Actors Exploiting MS-SQL Servers to Deploy XiebroC2 Framework
A surge in attacks targeting improperly managed MS-SQL servers, culminating in the deployment of the open-source XiebroC2 command-and-control (C2) framework. Similar in functionality to legitimate tools like Cobalt Strike, XiebroC2 offers capabilities for information gathering, remote control, and defense evasion, making it an attractive option for threat actors seeking a cost-effective intrusion platform. In one…
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Threat Actors Exploiting MS-SQL Servers to Deploy XiebroC2 Framework
A surge in attacks targeting improperly managed MS-SQL servers, culminating in the deployment of the open-source XiebroC2 command-and-control (C2) framework. Similar in functionality to legitimate tools like Cobalt Strike, XiebroC2 offers capabilities for information gathering, remote control, and defense evasion, making it an attractive option for threat actors seeking a cost-effective intrusion platform. In one…
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How to restructure your security program to modernize defense
Restructuring the security program when technology and skills change: When revamping the security programs, CISOs can have in mind Venables’ four-phase framework, which is flexible enough to fit almost any organization. Companies can start where they are, make the changes they want, and then return to complete the remaining tasks.Restructuring the security program should be…
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AI-Powered Voice Cloning Raises Vishing Risks
A researcher-developed framework could enable attackers to conduct real-time conversations using simulated audio to compromise organizations and extract sensitive information. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/ai-voice-cloning-vishing-risks
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How Good IAM Support Bolsters Your Security Posture
What Are Non-Human Identities, and Why Do They Matter in Cybersecurity? Have you ever considered how machine identities could impact the security framework of an organization? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are the often-overlooked components of cybersecurity strategies that can significantly influence an organization’s security posture. NHIs are essentially machine identities that include an encrypted password, token,……
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Cloud Security Alliance führt neues SaaS-Framework ein
Tags: business, ceo, cloud, compliance, cyberattack, firewall, framework, international, ISO-27001, risk, saas, zero-trustMit dem SaaS Security Capability Framework (SSCF) hat die Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) einen neunen Sicherheitsstandart festgelegt.Das SaaS Security Capability Framework (SSCF) der Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) soll SaaS-Anbietern dabei helfen, Zero-Trust-Prinzipien in ihre Umgebungen zu integrieren und Kunden angesichts steigender Risiken durch Dritte konsistentere Sicherheitskontrollen zu bieten. Die Veröffentlichung der Leitlinien folgt auf die…
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Chinese hackers breached critical infrastructure globally using enterprise network gear
Tags: access, backdoor, breach, business, china, communications, control, cve, defense, exploit, framework, germany, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, Internet, korea, law, malware, military, monitoring, network, open-source, penetration-testing, programming, service, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability72-hour vulnerability exploitation window: RedNovember demonstrated the ability to weaponize newly disclosed vulnerabilities faster than most organizations could deploy patches, researchers found. When researchers published proof-of-concept code for Check Point VPN vulnerability CVE-2024-24919 on May 30, 2024, RedNovember was attacking vulnerable systems by June 3.That campaign hit at least 60 organizations across Brazil, Germany, Japan,…
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Expired protections, exposed networks: The stakes of CISA’s sunset
Congress needs to reauthorize the information-sharing law and build a modernized framework for collaborative cyber defense. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cybersecurity-information-sharing-act-expiration-date/
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Google Project Zero Exposes ASLR Bypass Vulnerability in Apple’s Serialization Framework
Google Project Zero has revealed a new technique capable of bypassing Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) protections on Apple devices. The finding, published by security researcher Jann Horn, stresses a novel way attackers could exploit deterministic behaviors in Apple’s serialization framework, specifically within First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/project-zero-exposes-aslr-bypass/
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Expired protections, exposed networks: The stakes of CISA’s sunset
Congress needs to reauthorize the information-sharing law and build a modernized framework for collaborative cyber defense. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cybersecurity-information-sharing-act-expiration-date/
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Agentic AI in IT security: Where expectations meet reality
Tags: ai, api, automation, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, detection, finance, framework, gartner, google, governance, infrastructure, injection, metric, phishing, RedTeam, risk, service, siem, skills, soar, soc, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, trainingIntegration approaches: Add-on vs. standalone: The first decision regarding AI agents is whether to layer them onto existing platforms or to implement standalone frameworks. The add-on model treats agents as extensions to security information and event management (SIEM), security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR), or other security tools, providing quick wins with minimal disruption. Standalone…
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Agentic AI in IT security: Where expectations meet reality
Tags: ai, api, automation, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, detection, finance, framework, gartner, google, governance, infrastructure, injection, metric, phishing, RedTeam, risk, service, siem, skills, soar, soc, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, trainingIntegration approaches: Add-on vs. standalone: The first decision regarding AI agents is whether to layer them onto existing platforms or to implement standalone frameworks. The add-on model treats agents as extensions to security information and event management (SIEM), security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR), or other security tools, providing quick wins with minimal disruption. Standalone…
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Google Project Zero Discloses Apple Vulnerability Allowing ASLR Bypass
Google Project Zero researcher Jann Horn has disclosed a novel vulnerability in Apple’s macOS and iOS systems that could potentially allow attackers to bypass Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) protections through pointer leaks in serialization processes. Vulnerability Overview The vulnerability exploits a technique that leverages pointer-keyed data structures in Apple’s NSKeyedArchiver serialization framework to leak…
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Google Project Zero Discloses Apple Vulnerability Allowing ASLR Bypass
Google Project Zero researcher Jann Horn has disclosed a novel vulnerability in Apple’s macOS and iOS systems that could potentially allow attackers to bypass Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) protections through pointer leaks in serialization processes. Vulnerability Overview The vulnerability exploits a technique that leverages pointer-keyed data structures in Apple’s NSKeyedArchiver serialization framework to leak…
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USENIX 2025: PEPR ’25 UsersFirst: A User-Centric Threat Modeling Framework For Privacy Notice And Choice
Creators, Authors and Presenters: Norman Sadeh And Lorrie Cranor, Carnegie Mellon University Our thanks to USENIX for publishing their Presenter’s outstanding USENIX Enigma ’23 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/usenix-2025-pepr-25-usersfirst-a-user-centric-threat-modeling-framework-for-privacy-notice-and-choice/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Highlights Vulnerability Management Importance in Breach Analysis, as Orgs Are Urged To Patch Cisco Zero-Days
Tags: 2fa, access, advisory, api, attack, authentication, breach, business, cisa, cisco, cloud, control, credentials, crime, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, endpoint, exploit, fido, finance, firewall, framework, github, grc, guide, identity, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, ISO-27001, kev, law, lessons-learned, malicious, malware, mfa, mitigation, monitoring, network, open-source, phishing, privacy, ransomware, risk, saas, scam, security-incident, service, soc, software, supply-chain, tactics, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, worm, zero-dayCISA’s takeaways of an agency hack include a call for timely vulnerability patching. Plus, Cisco zero-day bugs are under attack, patch now. Meanwhile, the CSA issued a framework for SaaS security. And get the latest on the npm breach, the ransomware attack that disrupted air travel and more! Here are six things you need to…