Tag: identity
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Securing Agentic AI Connectivity
Securing Agentic AI Connectivity AI agents are no longer theoretical, they are here, powerful, and being connected to business systems in ways that introduce cybersecurity risks! They’re calling APIs, invoking MCPs, reasoning across systems, and acting autonomously in production environments, right now. And here’s the problem nobody has solved: identity and access controls tell you…
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Why identity recovery is now central to cyber resilience
Tags: access, ai, authentication, backup, business, cloud, compliance, cyber, data, email, identity, infrastructure, least-privilege, radius, ransomware, resilience, risk, service, strategyIdentity resilience: Implement immutable backups and automated recovery for identity systems such as Active Directory.Zero-trust architecture: Apply least-privilege access and continuous authentication to reduce the blast radius of an attack.Automated orchestration: Limit manual steps in recovery workflows so teams can respond faster under pressure.Regulatory readiness: Make audit-ready reporting and compliance validation part of resilience planning, not an afterthought.AI-ready protection: Account…
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SpecterOps Launches BloodHound Scentry to Accelerate the Practice of Identity Attack Path Management
Drawing on years of adversary tradecraft, SpecterOps experts work alongside customers to analyze and eliminate attack paths, protect critical assets, and stay ahead of emerging threats. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/identity-access-management-security/specterops-launches-bloodhound-scentry
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The Agentic Virus: How AI Agents Become Self-Spreading Malware
In my previous post, I walked through how disconnected MCP servers and AI agents create a growing blind spot in enterprise identity. The problem: thousands of MCP deployments running with overly broad tokens, no authentication, and no connection to your identity fabric. The solution: federate everything through the Maverics AI Identity Gateway. That post assumed……
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ServiceNow Prevents Deepfake Impersonation at the IT Service Desk with Nametag Identity Verification
First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/servicenow-prevents-deepfake-impersonation-at-the-it-service-desk-with-nametag-identity-verification/
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Constella Intelligence Unveils 2026 Identity Breach Report: The Industrialization of Identity
New research reveals a 1-trillion-attribute threat landscape driven by machine speed and scale, and high-density credential consolidation. LOS ALTOS, CA, February 12, 2026 “, Constella, the leader in Identity Risk Intelligence, today announced the release of its flagship 2026 Identity Breach Report. The report details a fundamental shift in the cyber threat landscape, moving from the… First…
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Reducing Alert Fatigue Using AI: From Overwhelmed SOCs to Autonomous Precision
How Artificial Intelligence Transforms Security Operations Security Operations Centers (SOCs) face a growing operational challenge: overwhelming alert volumes. Modern enterprise environments generate thousands of security notifications daily across endpoint, network, identity, cloud, and application layers. This continuous stream of alerts creates what the industry describes as alert fatigue, a condition where analysts are overwhelmed by…
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Omada Identity Governance Bericht zeigt Sicherheitsbedenken bei KI-Agenten
Die Studie verdeutlicht einen Paradigmenwechsel: Identity Governance hat sich längst von einer punktuellen Kontrollaufgabe zum Kernelement für den modernen IT-Betrieb entwickelt. Sie bildet das unverzichtbare Fundament für Zero Trust und KI-gestützte Prozesse in Unternehmen. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/omada-identity-governance-bericht-zeigt-sicherheitsbedenken-bei-ki-agenten/a43705/
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Gartner® Names Tenable as the Current Company to Beat for AI-Powered Exposure Assessment in a 2025 Report
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, automation, business, cloud, container, cyber, cybersecurity, data, exploit, finance, flaw, gartner, governance, identity, intelligence, iot, leak, network, risk, service, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability“Tenable’s asset and attack surface coverage, its application of AI and its reputation for vulnerability assessment makes it the front-runner in AI-powered exposure assessment,” Gartner writes in “AI Vendor Race: Tenable Is the Company to Beat for AI-Powered Exposure Assessment.” Key Takeaways from Tenable: This is the latest among a recent string of recognitions Tenable…
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Palo Alto closes privileged access gap with $25B CyberArk acquisition
Tags: access, ai, cloud, control, detection, endpoint, governance, identity, intelligence, microsoft, network, okta, risk, threat, zero-trustCustomer impact and integration risks: While Palo Alto is integrating CyberArk’s capabilities into its security ecosystem, the company will continue to offer CyberArk’s identity security solutions as a standalone platform.This signals continuity and roadmap stability for existing customers in the near term. “Standalone CyberArk availability is expected to continue, now backed by Palo Alto’s global…
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Supply chain attacks now fuel a ‘self-reinforcing’ cybercrime economy
Researchers say breaches link identity abuse, SaaS compromise, and ransomware into a cascading cycle First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/12/supply_chain_attacks/
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The ephemeral infrastructure paradox: Why short-lived systems need stronger identity governance
Tags: access, automation, cloud, container, credentials, data, framework, github, governance, identity, infrastructure, jobs, network, risk, service, software, toolFigure 1: Governance must move from static reviews to a continuous lifecycle of issuance, verification and automated expiration. Niranjan Kumar Sharma 1. Identity must be cryptographic We must stop relying on IP allowlists. In a world of dynamic containers, network location is a poor proxy for trust.We need to move toward cryptographic identity. Every workload…
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Guide to Setting Up OpenID Connect for Enterprises
Learn how to implement OpenID Connect (OIDC) for enterprise SSO. Technical guide for engineering leaders on identity providers, scopes, and secure integration. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/guide-to-setting-up-openid-connect-for-enterprises/
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What Is a Security Token Service?
Learn how a Security Token Service (STS) brokers trust in Enterprise SSO and CIAM. Explore token issuance, validation, and federated identity for CTOs. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/what-is-a-security-token-service/
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How to Prevent Vishing Attacks Targeting Okta and other IDPs
<div cla Vishing as the Front Door to MFA Bypass Threat reporting tied to ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider-linked activity shows voice phishing (vishing) being operationalized as a coordinated access vector against enterprise identity systems. Rather than relying solely on email-based phishing, attackers now call employees directly, impersonating IT support, security teams, or identity administrators. These…
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How to Prevent Vishing Attacks Targeting Okta and other IDPs
<div cla Vishing as the Front Door to MFA Bypass Threat reporting tied to ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider-linked activity shows voice phishing (vishing) being operationalized as a coordinated access vector against enterprise identity systems. Rather than relying solely on email-based phishing, attackers now call employees directly, impersonating IT support, security teams, or identity administrators. These…
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News alert: GitGuardian raises $50M to tackle non-human identities crisis, AI agent security gap
NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2026, CyberNewswire, GitGuardian, a leading secrets and Non-Human Identity (NHI) security platform and #1 app on GitHub Marketplace, today announced a $50 million Series C funding round led by global software investor Insight Partners”¦ (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/news-alert-gitguardian-raises-50m-to-tackle-non-human-identities-crisis-ai-agent-security-gap/
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DPRK Operatives Impersonate Professionals on LinkedIn to Infiltrate Companies
The information technology (IT) workers associated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are now applying to remote positions using real LinkedIn accounts of individuals they’re impersonating, marking a new escalation of the fraudulent scheme.”These profiles often have verified workplace emails and identity badges, which DPRK operatives hope will make their fraudulent First seen…
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DPRK IT Workers Use Stolen LinkedIn Identities to Secure Remote Employment
A new wave of identity fraud has hit the remote job market, with North Korean (DPRK) operatives adopting a sophisticated new tactic to bypass hiring screens. This development marks a significant shift in tradecraft. Previously, these operatives often relied on fabricated profiles with AI-generated headshots and fake resumes. However, hiring managers and security teams have…
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Admin Rights Are a Vulnerability, Not an Enabler
Enabling Practical Endpoint Control Without Productivity Trade-offs Removing local admin rights often creates helpdesk and user friction. An identity-first model reduces risk while keeping business operational. Join CyberArk’s practical webinar session to learn how identity-first endpoint control replaces standing admin rights with just-in-time access. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/blogs/admin-rights-are-vulnerability-enabler-p-4039
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Schrödinger’s cat and the enterprise security paradox
Tags: control, cybersecurity, detection, exploit, framework, identity, intelligence, jobs, metric, penetration-testing, RedTeam, resilience, risk, siem, strategy, threat, tooland compromised. The dashboards might be green and the audit reports reassuring, but the uncomfortable reality is that you do not know your actual state until you observe it directly and often. Many readers will have heard of Schrödinger’s cat in passing, but the details blur over time, so it is worth revisiting what the…
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Schrödinger’s cat and the enterprise security paradox
Tags: control, cybersecurity, detection, exploit, framework, identity, intelligence, jobs, metric, penetration-testing, RedTeam, resilience, risk, siem, strategy, threat, tooland compromised. The dashboards might be green and the audit reports reassuring, but the uncomfortable reality is that you do not know your actual state until you observe it directly and often. Many readers will have heard of Schrödinger’s cat in passing, but the details blur over time, so it is worth revisiting what the…
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Cybersquatting Attacks Exploit Trusted Brands to Steal Customer Data and Spread Malware
The nightmare scenario for any modern business is simple but devastating: scammers clone your website, steal your domain identity, and rob your customers. By the time the complaints roll in, the money is gone, and your reputation is left in tatters. This practice, known as cybersquatting, is no longer just a nuisance it is a…
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Six more vulnerabilities found in n8n automation platform
CVE-2026-21893, a command injection hole in the community edition of n8n. An unauthenticated user with administration permission could execute arbitrary system commands on the n8n host.”The risk is amplified by the trust typically placed in community extensions,” Upwinds said in its commentary, “making this a high-impact attack path that directly bridges application-level functionality with host-level…
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Illinois man pleads guilty to hacking hundreds of Snapchat accounts to steal nude photos
Kyle Svara of Oswego, Illinois is facing decades in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, computer fraud, conspiracy to commit computer fraud and false statements related to child pornography. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/illinois-man-pleads-guilty-snapchat-nude-photo-hacks
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OpenAI Launches Trusted Access to Strengthen Cybersecurity Protections
OpenAI has unveiled Trusted Access for Cyber, a new identity- and trust-based framework designed to enhance cybersecurity defenses while mitigating risks posed by its most advanced AI models. The initiative centers on GPT-5.3-Codex, OpenAI’s most cyber-capable frontier-reasoning model, which can operate autonomously for hours or days to complete complex security tasks. Enhanced Capabilities for Defenders…
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Why Attackers no Longer Need to Break in: The Rise of Identity-Based Attacks
In 2026 stolen credentials and unmanaged machine identities drive breaches”, small buys, phone scams, and weak IAM make identity the real perimeter; prioritize inventory, least privilege, and stronger auth. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/why-attackers-no-longer-need-to-break-in-the-rise-of-identity-based-attacks/