Tag: identity
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CrowdStrike To Boost Identity Security For AI Agents With SGNL Acquisition
CrowdStrike announced Thursday that it has reached a deal to acquire SGNL, a startup that provides identity protection capabilities that will be crucial for helping to secure AI agents. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/crowdstrike-to-boost-identity-security-for-ai-agents-with-sgnl-acquisition
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Ping Identity erhöht Sicherheitsstandard: Zero-Knowledge-Biometrie für das KI-Zeitalter
Diese Funktionen treiben Pings Vision voran: verifiziertes Vertrauen über alle Identitäten hinweg zu schaffen ohne Reibungsverluste, Datenschutzrisiken oder Kontrollverlust. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/ping-identity-erhoeht-sicherheitsstandard-zero-knowledge-biometrie-fuer-das-ki-zeitalter/a43299/
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Cisco Patches ISE Security Vulnerability After Public PoC Exploit Release
Cisco has released updates to address a medium-severity security flaw in Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) with a public proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20029 (CVSS score: 4.9), resides in the licensing feature and could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrative privileges to gain access to First seen…
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Cisco warns of Identity Service Engine flaw with exploit code
Cisco has patched an ISE vulnerability with public proof-of-concept exploit code that can be abused by attackers with admin privileges. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-warns-of-identity-service-engine-flaw-with-exploit-code/
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Reverse DNS mismatch: Fix SMTP banner errors
Fix “reverse DNS does not match SMTP banner” errors by aligning PTR, A records, and server identity to restore trust and reliable email delivery. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/reverse-dns-mismatch-fix-smtp-banner-errors/
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How to eliminate IT blind spots in the modern, AI-driven enterprise
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, automation, awareness, cio, cloud, control, data, detection, endpoint, governance, group, identity, injection, intelligence, metric, monitoring, network, radius, risk, service, technology, tool, training, vulnerabilityThe more organizations lean on artificial intelligence (AI), spread workloads across different environments, and tie systems together, the harder it becomes for traditional security practices to present a complete picture of what’s going on. The result is a growing number of blind spots hidden misconfigurations, inconsistent controls, and unpredictable behaviors across systems and AI agents…
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How to eliminate IT blind spots in the modern, AI-driven enterprise
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, automation, awareness, cio, cloud, control, data, detection, endpoint, governance, group, identity, injection, intelligence, metric, monitoring, network, radius, risk, service, technology, tool, training, vulnerabilityThe more organizations lean on artificial intelligence (AI), spread workloads across different environments, and tie systems together, the harder it becomes for traditional security practices to present a complete picture of what’s going on. The result is a growing number of blind spots hidden misconfigurations, inconsistent controls, and unpredictable behaviors across systems and AI agents…
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Microsoft warns of a surge in phishing attacks exploiting email routing gaps
Hardening configurations can help: The disclosure emphasizes that proper configuration of mail authentication mechanisms is the most effective defense against this spoofing vector. Organizations are advised to adopt strict DMARC reject policies and enforce SPF hard fails so that unauthenticated mail claiming to be from their domains is rejected or safely quarantined.Additionally, recommendations include ensuring…
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The Future of Cybersecurity Includes Non-Human Employees
Non-human employees are becoming the future of cybersecurity, and enterprises need to prepare accordingly. As organizations scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud automation, there is exponential growth in Non-Human Identities (NHIs), including bots, AI agents, service accounts and automation scripts. In fact, 51% of respondents in ConductorOne’s 2025 Future of Identity Security Report First seen…
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8 things CISOs can’t afford to get wrong in 2026
Tags: access, advisory, ai, attack, automation, awareness, breach, business, ciso, cloud, communications, compliance, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, dora, encryption, finance, firmware, GDPR, healthcare, identity, incident response, india, infrastructure, injection, insurance, intelligence, iot, jobs, law, malicious, monitoring, network, privacy, ransom, regulation, resilience, risk, saas, scam, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, zero-trust“Identity and access controls for AI agents and AI platforms are one of the most important areas of concern for CISOs,” says Jason Stading, director at global technology research and advisory firm ISG. “Right now, permissions and access rights for AI are a black box in many areas. We will see a major push over…
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Understanding Implicit Identity Authentication Methods
A deep dive into implicit identity authentication methods for software development, covering oauth 2.0 flows, security risks, and modern alternatives for single-page applications. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/understanding-implicit-identity-authentication-methods/
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Identity security planning for 2026 is shifting under pressure
Identity security planning is becoming more focused on scale, governance, and operational strain, according to the Identity Security Outlook 2026 report. The ManageEngine … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/07/identity-security-outlook-2026-report/
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10 Identity and Credential Risk Questions for 2026
Identity and credential risk drives account takeover and lateral movement. Discover 10 questions enterprises should ask to reduce exposure. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/10-identity-and-credential-risk-questions-for-2026/
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How generative AI accelerates identity attacks against Active Directory
Generative AI is accelerating password attacks against Active Directory, making credential abuse faster and more effective. Specops Software explains how AI-driven cracking techniques exploit weak and predictable AD passwords. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-generative-ai-accelerates-identity-attacks-against-active-directory/
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Dec Recap: New AWS Privileged Permissions and Services
As December 2025 comes to a close, Sonrai’s latest review of newly released AWS permissions highlights a continued expansion of cloud privilege. This month’s updates span identity, observability, AI, and managed service infrastructure, with changes across CloudWatch, CloudFront, Bedrock, EKS, SageMaker, and emerging agent-based platforms. Together, these permissions reinforce a core reality of cloud security:……
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What is Identity Dark Matter?
The Invisible Half of the Identity UniverseIdentity used to live in one place – an LDAP directory, an HR system, a single IAM portal.Not anymore. Today, identity is fragmented across SaaS, on-prem, IaaS, PaaS, home-grown, and shadow applications. Each of these environments carries its own accounts, permissions, and authentication flows.Traditional IAM and IGA tools govern…
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AI, Quantum, and the New Threat Frontier: What Will Define Cybersecurity in 2026?
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, automation, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, container, control, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, finance, flaw, framework, governance, government, healthcare, iam, identity, infrastructure, injection, LLM, malicious, metric, monitoring, network, nist, open-source, oracle, regulation, resilience, risk, service, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, waf, zero-day, zero-trustAI, Quantum, and the New Threat Frontier: What Will Define Cybersecurity in 2026? madhav Tue, 01/06/2026 – 04:44 If we think 2025 has been fast-paced, it’s going to feel like a warm-up for the changes on the horizon in 2026. Every time this year, Thales experts become cybersecurity oracles and predict where the industry is…
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Managing the Explosion of Machine Identities in Financial Services
CyberArk and Accenture Experts Discuss Modernization, Identity Sprawl, Securing AI. Enterprises are embracing modernization by adopting artificial intelligence tools, automation and DevOps-driven development in the cloud, but these new platforms have introduced an attack surface saturated with human and machine identities, said CyberArk’s Barak Feldman and Accenture’s Rex Thexton. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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10 Cybersecurity Startups To Watch In 2026
CRN’s list of cybersecurity startups to watch in 2026 includes early-stage companies providing identity security, exposure management and data security. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/10-cybersecurity-startups-to-watch-in-2026
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Agentic AI Is an Identity Problem and CISOs Will Be Accountable for the Outcome
As agentic AI adoption accelerates, identity is emerging as the primary security challenge. Token Security explains why AI agents behave like a new class of identity and why CISOs must manage their access, lifecycle, and risk. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/agentic-ai-is-an-identity-problem-and-cisos-will-be-accountable-for-the-outcome/
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California’s DROP Platform Launches: What Enterprise B2B SaaS Companies Need to Know About Data Deletion Compliance
How California’s groundbreaking data deletion law signals a fundamental shift in enterprise identity lifecycle management”, and why your SSO infrastructure matters more than ever First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/californias-drop-platform-launches-what-enterprise-b2b-saas-companies-need-to-know-about-data-deletion-compliance/
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California’s DROP Platform Launches: What Enterprise B2B SaaS Companies Need to Know About Data Deletion Compliance
How California’s groundbreaking data deletion law signals a fundamental shift in enterprise identity lifecycle management”, and why your SSO infrastructure matters more than ever First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/californias-drop-platform-launches-what-enterprise-b2b-saas-companies-need-to-know-about-data-deletion-compliance/
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Are current NHI security measures truly impenetrable
How Secure Are Your Non-Human Identities? Are your organization’s non-human identity (NHI) security measures truly impenetrable? With digital becomes even more intricate, the management of NHIs is increasingly essential for protecting assets. NHIs, essentially machine identities, have the vital role of safeguarding access and maintaining the integrity of sensitive data in a centralized manner. But……
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What is Enterprise Identity, And Why Most Companies Get SSO RBAC Catastrophically Wrong
Authentication requirements block 75-80% of enterprise deals, costing B2B SaaS companies millions annually. After scaling identity to 1B+ users while supporting hundreds of enterprise customers, here’s why most companies get SSO and RBAC catastrophically wrong”, and the framework that actually works. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/what-is-enterprise-identity-and-why-most-companies-get-sso-rbac-catastrophically-wrong/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Predictions for 2026: AI Attack Acceleration, Automated Remediation, Custom-Made AI Security Tools, Machine Identity Threats, and More
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, breach, ciso, cloud, computer, conference, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, governance, group, identity, intelligence, mitigation, risk, service, threat, tool, zero-dayIn this special edition, Tenable leaders forecast key 2026 trends, including: AI will make attacks more plentiful and less costly; machine identities will become the top cloud risk; preemptive cloud and exposure management will dethrone runtime detection; and automated remediation gets the go-ahead. Key takeaways AI will supercharge the speed and volume of traditional cyber…
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Post-Quantum Identity and Access Management for AI Agents
Secure your AI infrastructure with post-quantum identity and access management. Protect MCP deployments from quantum-enabled threats using PQC and zero-trust. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/post-quantum-identity-and-access-management-for-ai-agents/
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What features in IAM solutions make IT managers feel relieved
What Makes Identity and Access Management Solutions a Game-Changer for IT Managers? Is your IT team constantly battling with cybersecurity threats while struggling to maintain operational efficiency? Ensuring the security of non-human identities (NHIs) becomes as crucial as safeguarding human user credentials. Non-human identities, which include service accounts, bots, and other machine entities, play a……