Tag: identity
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Why Hybrid Windows Environments are Still a Security Blind Spot
5 min readHybrid Windows environments pose a security risk due to outdated identity controls. Relying on static credentials and fragmented visibility, these setups are vulnerable. Modernization with workload identity federation, conditional access, and centralized monitoring is crucial to close security gaps. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/why-hybrid-windows-environments-are-still-a-security-blind-spot/
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A Cyberattack Victim Notification Framework
Interesting analysis: When cyber incidents occur, victims should be notified in a timely manner so they have the opportunity to assess and remediate any harm. However, providing notifications has proven a challenge across industry. When making notifications, companies often do not know the true identity of victims and may only have a single email address…
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Leveraging Credentials As Unique Identifiers: A Pragmatic Approach To NHI Inventories
Identity-based attacks are on the rise. Attacks in which malicious actors assume the identity of an entity to easily gain access to resources and sensitive data have been increasing in number and frequency over the last few years. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/leveraging-credentials-as-unique-identifiers-a-pragmatic-approach-to-nhi-inventories/
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Ping Identity CEO: Bots Disrupt Identity, Trust Is ‘On Fire’
Durand: Agentic Models Require Stronger Verification and Complex Access Controls. With bots and personal agents poised to reshape digital identity, Ping Identity CEO Andre Durand says organizations must harden onboarding, reimagine omni-channel strategies and deploy verified trust services to combat fraud and deepfakes, especially in workforce and third-party access. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Security Lags Cloud and AI Adoption, Tenable Report Finds, as CISA Lays Out Vision for CVE Program’s Future
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, automation, best-practice, breach, bug-bounty, business, cisa, cloud, communications, computer, control, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, encryption, exploit, framework, google, governance, government, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, linkedin, mitre, network, nist, office, open-source, privacy, programming, RedTeam, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, skills, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityCheck out Tenable’s report detailing challenges and best practices for cloud and AI security. Plus, CISA rolled out a roadmap for the CVE Program, while NIST updated its guidelines for secure software patches. And get the latest on TLS/SSL security and AI attack disclosures! Here are five things you need to know for the week…
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Privacy activists warn digital ID won’t stop small boats but will enable mass surveillance
Big Brother Watch says a so-called BritCard could turn daily life into one long identity check and warn that Whitehall can’t be trusted to run First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/09/12/privacy_activists_warn_uk_digital_id_risks/
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Best Enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software
Discover the 15 best enterprise IAM software solutions. Secure your data, manage access effectively, and prevent identity-based attacks with these practical tools. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/best-enterprise-identity-and-access-management-iam-software/
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Your heartbeat could reveal your identity, even in anonymized datasets
Tags: identityA new study has found that electrocardiogram (ECG) signals, often shared publicly for medical research, can be linked back to individuals. Researchers were able to re-identify … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/12/heartbeat-ecg-data-privacy-risk/
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Your heartbeat could reveal your identity, even in anonymized datasets
Tags: identityA new study has found that electrocardiogram (ECG) signals, often shared publicly for medical research, can be linked back to individuals. Researchers were able to re-identify … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/12/heartbeat-ecg-data-privacy-risk/
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Top 10 Best Cloud Penetration Testing Companies in 2025
Cloud is the foundation of modern business, but it comes with a complex and evolving security landscape. Traditional penetration testing, which focuses on on-premise networks and applications, is not sufficient to secure these dynamic environments. Cloud penetration testing requires specialized expertise to identify and exploit vulnerabilities unique to cloud-native architectures, including misconfigurations, insecure identity and…
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Beaches and breaches
Thor examines why supply chain and identity attacks took center stage in this week’s headlines, rather than AI and ransomware. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/beaches-and-breaches/
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Why Cyber Resilience Starts With People, Not Just Tools
Fletcher Heisler, CEO of Authentik Security, covers the evolution of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and its significance in modern security. Fletcher also emphasizes a careful approach to AI integration, prioritizing human coding. Heisler, who has been working in tech since his early days experimenting with security in less-than-sanctioned ways, shares his journey into the..…
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CodeCloud Visibility: Why Fragmented Security Can’t Scale
Tags: ai, api, best-practice, business, ciso, cloud, container, data, flaw, identity, infrastructure, kubernetes, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementWidespread visibility is critical for cloud security, but obtaining it is easier said than done. To discover insights and best practices for code-to-cloud visibility, check out highlights from a new IDC white paper. Plus, learn how Tenable’s CNAPP and exposure management platform give you an unimpeded view of your multi-cloud and hybrid environment. The modern…
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Top Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions for 2025
Discover 25 top Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions for 2025. Streamline access, enhance security, and find the perfect fit for your organization. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/top-identity-and-access-management-iam-solutions-for-2025/
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Shift from Reactive to Proactive: Leveraging Tenable Exposure Management for MSSP Success
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, best-practice, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, exploit, framework, guide, identity, infrastructure, iot, mitre, mssp, risk, risk-management, service, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementAn Exposure Management as a Service offering allows MSSPs to unify security visibility, insight and action across the attack surface to prioritize exposure and enable innovation that is secure and compliant. Whether you’re already leveraging Tenable Vulnerability Management as a Service or you’re just starting a service offering, we’ve got guidance for you. Key takeaways…
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Best Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software
Secure your data with the 15 best IAM software solutions. Find practical tools to manage user access and prevent identity attacks effectively. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/best-identity-and-access-management-iam-software/
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New Tenable Report: How Complexity and Weak AI Security Put Cloud Environments at Risk
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, breach, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, governance, iam, identity, least-privilege, metric, mfa, monitoring, resilience, risk, security-incident, skills, software, strategy, threat, toolThis survey, commissioned by Tenable and developed in collaboration with the Cloud Security Alliance, warns that rapid cloud and AI adoption, combined with insecure identities and a reactive posture, leave organizations exposed. The report urges a strategic shift to preventive security with a unified view of risk and mature identity governance. Key takeaways Organizations are…
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Auth Migration Hell: Why Your Next Identity Project Might Keep You Up at Night
Authentication migrations fail 40% of the time, costing millions in downtime. Learn the strategies security leaders use to avoid disaster, choose the right vendors, and build future-proof identity infrastructure that won’t lock you in. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/auth-migration-hell-why-your-next-identity-project-might-keep-you-up-at-night/
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Lovesac warns customers their data was breached after suspected RansomHub attack six months ago
American furniture maker Lovesac, known for its modular couches and comfy beanbags, has warned customers that their data was breached by hackers earlier this year, and that they should remain vigilant to the threat of identity theft. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/lovesac-warns-customers-their-data-was-breached-after-suspected-ransomhub-attack-six-months-ago
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How to Protect Your Enterprise Against Account Takeover Attacks
At this very moment, there are at least 16 billion recently stolen login credentials available to hackers in various dark corners of the internet. That is, according to the Cybernews researchers who uncovered the massive breach, “a blueprint for mass exploitation”¦. account takeover, identity theft, and highly targeted phishing.” While account takeover (ATO) attacks can……
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The Agentic Identity Sandbox, Your flight simulator for AI agent identity
We’ve all heard the promises about agentic AI transforming business operations. The reality? Most enterprise AI agent projects never make it past the pilot stage, and it’s not because the technology doesn’t work. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/the-agentic-identity-sandbox-your-flight-simulator-for-ai-agent-identity/
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Top 5 Alternatives to Akamai Identity Cloud (And Why MojoAuth is #1)
Explore the top Akamai Identity Cloud alternatives. Learn why MojoAuth is the #1 CIAM solution for secure, scalable, and cost-effective migration. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/top-5-alternatives-to-akamai-identity-cloud-and-why-mojoauth-is-1/
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Zero Trust’s Next Phase: Agility, Identity, AI Risks
Tags: access, ai, ciso, control, data, governance, identity, intelligence, network, risk, threat, zero-trustWhy CISOs Must Rethink Access, Behavioral Analytics and AI Governance at Scale Zero trust is evolving beyond static controls and network segmentation. CISOs must prepare for dynamic, behavior-driven security models that incorporate real-time intelligence, enforce identity and data safeguards, and manage AI as both a threat vector and a security tool. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Breaking Down Silos: Why You Need an Ecosystem View of Cloud Risk
Tags: access, attack, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, cvss, cyber, data, data-breach, exploit, governance, grc, identity, infrastructure, Internet, least-privilege, metric, network, risk, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityA disjointed approach to cloud security generates more noise than clarity, making it hard for you to prioritize what to fix first. Learn how Tenable dissolves this challenge by integrating cloud security into a unified exposure management platform giving you the context to pinpoint your organization’s biggest cyber risks. Don’t just manage cloud security understand…
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Breaking Down Silos: Why You Need an Ecosystem View of Cloud Risk
Tags: access, attack, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, cvss, cyber, data, data-breach, exploit, governance, grc, identity, infrastructure, Internet, least-privilege, metric, network, risk, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityA disjointed approach to cloud security generates more noise than clarity, making it hard for you to prioritize what to fix first. Learn how Tenable dissolves this challenge by integrating cloud security into a unified exposure management platform giving you the context to pinpoint your organization’s biggest cyber risks. Don’t just manage cloud security understand…
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Powerful Strategies for Non-Human Identity Protection
Why is Effective NHI Protection Essential? Data security has emerged as a paramount concern. Organizations are increasingly relying on machine identities, also known as Non-Human Identities (NHIs), to ensure secure digital operations. However, the management of these NHIs and their associated secrets is yet to receive the strategic importance it deserves. So why is effective……
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Powerful Strategies for Non-Human Identity Protection
Why is Effective NHI Protection Essential? Data security has emerged as a paramount concern. Organizations are increasingly relying on machine identities, also known as Non-Human Identities (NHIs), to ensure secure digital operations. However, the management of these NHIs and their associated secrets is yet to receive the strategic importance it deserves. So why is effective……
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Powerful Strategies for Non-Human Identity Protection
Why is Effective NHI Protection Essential? Data security has emerged as a paramount concern. Organizations are increasingly relying on machine identities, also known as Non-Human Identities (NHIs), to ensure secure digital operations. However, the management of these NHIs and their associated secrets is yet to receive the strategic importance it deserves. So why is effective……