Tag: identity
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Why non-human identities are your biggest security blind spot in 2026
Tags: access, api, breach, cloud, control, credentials, data-breach, github, google, governance, identity, least-privilege, password, service, threat, toolThe three blind spots I keep finding: After years working in cloud security and identity management, certain patterns show up everywhere I look. Three problems in particular appear in nearly every environment I assess. Secrets where they should never be. I still find API keys hardcoded in source files. Still. In 2026. Last year, GitGuardian…
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Google Uncovers Major Expansion in ShinyHunters Threat Activity Using New Tactics
Tags: authentication, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, extortion, google, identity, mfa, phishing, service, software, tactics, threatA substantial expansion in cybercrime operations using tactics consistent with ShinyHunters-branded extortion campaigns. These sophisticated operations employ advanced voice phishing (vishing) and victim-branded credential harvesting websites to compromise corporate environments by stealing single sign-on (SSO) credentials and multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes. While the methodology of targeting identity providers and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms remains consistent with…
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Web Single Sign-on with WS-Federation
Tags: identityDeep dive into Web Single Sign-on with WS-Federation. Learn how to implement secure federated identity, manage STS, and bridge legacy apps with modern CIAM. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/web-single-sign-on-with-ws-federation/
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Best E-Signature Solutions For Secure Digital Signing In 2026
As digital transactions become the backbone of modern business, secure electronic signatures are no longer optional. In 2026, organizations face increasing risks related to document fraud, identity theft, and regulatory violations. Choosing the right e-signature solution is now a cybersecurity decision, not just a productivity upgrade. This guide covers the best e-signature solutions for cybersecurity,…
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Agentic AI and Non”‘Human Identities Demand a Paradigm Shift In Security: Lessons from NHIcon 2026
In the race to innovate, software has repeatedly reinvented how we define identity, trust, and access. In the 1990’s, the web made every server a perimeter. In the 2010’s, the cloud made every identity a workload. Here in 2026, agentic AI makes every action autonomous. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/agentic-ai-and-non%e2%80%91human-identities-demand-a-paradigm-shift-in-security-lessons-from-nhicon-2026/
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10 Best B2B Fintech SSO Solutions in 2026
Discover the best B2B fintech SSO solutions for 2026. Compare SAML, SCIM, SOC2-ready identity providers built for enterprise fintech needs. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/10-best-b2b-fintech-sso-solutions-in-2026/
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Exploring Identity Management and CardSpace Technology
A deep dive into the evolution of identity management and cardspace technology. Learn how modern enterprise sso and ciam solutions replace legacy frameworks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/exploring-identity-management-and-cardspace-technology/
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Human risk management: CISOs’ solution to the security awareness training paradox
Tags: access, ai, awareness, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, email, identity, intelligence, malicious, mitigation, risk, risk-management, strategy, tool, trainingWhat is human risk management?: HRM is defined as a cybersecurity strategy that identifies, measures, and reduces the risks caused by human behavior. Simply stated, security awareness training is about what employees know; HRM is about what they do (i.e., their actual cybersecurity behavior).To be more specific, HRM integrates into email security tools, web gateways,…
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Human risk management: CISOs’ solution to the security awareness training paradox
Tags: access, ai, awareness, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, email, identity, intelligence, malicious, mitigation, risk, risk-management, strategy, tool, trainingWhat is human risk management?: HRM is defined as a cybersecurity strategy that identifies, measures, and reduces the risks caused by human behavior. Simply stated, security awareness training is about what employees know; HRM is about what they do (i.e., their actual cybersecurity behavior).To be more specific, HRM integrates into email security tools, web gateways,…
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Measuring Agentic AI Posture: A New Metric for CISOs
In cybersecurity, we live by our metrics. We measure Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), Dwell Time, and Patch Cadence. These numbers indicate to the Board how quickly we respond when issues arise. But in the era of Agentic AI, reaction speed is no longer enough. When an AI Agent or an MCP server is compromised,…
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Inside Real-World SOC Detections: A Practical View of Modern Attack Patterns
Executive Overview Modern cyberattacks rarely appear as a single loud event. Instead, they unfold as low-and-slow sequences across endpoints, networks, and identity platforms. Attackers blend into normal enterprise activity, using legitimate tools, valid credentials, and trusted services to evade traditional detection. This analysis presents real-world attack detections observed in enterprise environments, illustrating how correlated endpoint,…
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Data Breaches in America Hit All-Time Record High in 2025
Identity Theft Resource Center Catalogs 3,322 Known US Incidents in 2025. The number of U.S. organizations that reported falling victim to a data breach in 2025 reached an all-time high, while the number of notifications they sent to affected consumers fell sharply, reports the Identity Theft Resource Center’s latest annual breach roundup. First seen on…
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The Agentic AI Posture Score: A New Metric for CISOs
In cybersecurity, we live by our metrics. We measure Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), Dwell Time, and Patch Cadence. These numbers tell the Board how fast we react when things go wrong. But in the era of Agentic AI, reaction speed is no longer enough. When an AI Agent or an MCP server is compromised,…
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How does Agentic AI improve platform security
Are Organizations Truly Safe Without Effective Non-Human Identity Management? The Growing Importance of Agentic AI in Platform Security How can organizations navigate the complex terrain of cybersecurity to ensure both human and machine identities are secure? The answer may lie within the burgeoning field of Agentic AI, which is transforming platform security. Where businesses increasingly……
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Inside Arizona’s Push to Modernize and Secure Campus IT
CIO Elliott Cheu on Identity Upgrades, Unified Support and Research-Ready Systems. The University of Arizona is advancing a campus-wide modernization and security agenda by centralizing a previously fragmented IT environment and unifying core platforms that support teaching, research and operations, said Elliott Cheu, CIO at the university. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/inside-arizonas-push-to-modernize-secure-campus-it-a-30619
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AI security startup Outtake raises $40M from Iconiq, Satya Nadella, Bill Ackman, and other big names
Outtake makes an agentic cybersecurity platform to help enterprises detect identity fraud. Its angel investors read like a who’s who of tech industry names. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/ai-security-startup-outtake-raises-40m-from-iconiq-satya-nadella-bill-ackman-and-other-big-names/
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SSO vs. Federated Identity Management: A Guide
5 min readManaging digital identities for both human and non-human users is a central challenge for modern organizations. As companies adopt more SaaS platforms, microservices, and multi-cloud environments, they face two major identity challenges: Each login represents a potential vulnerability and productivity loss. According to 1Password, one in three employees (34%) reuse passwords at work,…
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What Are Service Accounts and Why Are They a Security Risk?
Tags: api, cloud, container, credentials, cyberattack, data, identity, infrastructure, risk, service6 min read79 percent of cyberattacks now rely purely on identity compromise, using legitimate credentials to move laterally, escalate privileges and exfiltrate data while appearing authorized at every step. Service accounts represent the automated backbone of modern infrastructure, operating continuously across cloud platforms, databases, APIs and container orchestrators as non-human identities. Their ubiquity makes them…
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NDSS 2025 Iris: Dynamic Privacy Preserving Search In Authenticated Chord PeerPeer Networks
Session 10C: Privacy Preservation Authors, Creators & Presenters: Angeliki Aktypi (University of Oxford), Kasper Rasmussen (University of Oxford) PAPER Iris: Dynamic Privacy Preserving Search in Authenticated Chord Peer-to-Peer Networks In structured peer-to-peer networks, like Chord, users find data by asking a number of intermediate nodes in the network. Each node provides the identity of the…
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Travel and Leisure Customer Service That Scales
Learn how travel and leisure customer service improves with unified identity, seamless login, personalization, and secure customer engagement. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/travel-and-leisure-customer-service-that-scales/
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Customer Identity Management for Cruise Customer Experience
Tags: identityCustomer identity management helps cruise brands unify profiles, simplify customer onboarding, and improve digital customer experience. Download the full guide. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/customer-identity-management-for-cruise-customer-experience/
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Citizen Engagement Strategies Powered by CIAM
Discover how CIAM improves citizen engagement through unified identity, secure access, and centralized digital services for modern municipalities. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/citizen-engagement-strategies-powered-by-ciam/
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AI Is Rewriting Compliance Controls and CISOs Must Take Notice
AI agents are now executing regulated actions, reshaping how compliance controls actually work. Token Security explains why CISOs must rethink identity, access, and auditability as AI becomes a digital employee. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ai-is-rewriting-compliance-controls-and-cisos-must-take-notice/
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Data Privacy Day and Change Your Password Day
Data Privacy Day and Change Your Password Day arrive at a time when privacy concerns have shifted from niche technical debates to everyday business and personal risk. As digital services expand and data becomes increasingly distributed, the threat to privacy grows. Identity compromise, human behaviour and loss of data control now sit at the heart…
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Skills CISOs need to master in 2026
Tags: access, ai, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, finance, firewall, group, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, resilience, risk, risk-management, skills, strategy, threat, tool, trainingTop technical skills: In addition to strong knowledge of AI systems, today’s CISOs need a solid foundation in the technologies that define modern enterprise environments. The (ISC)² CISSP is still widely regarded as the gold standard for broad expertise in security architecture, risk management, and governance. “Regulators will expect this, and it still appears in…
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Report: Attacks ‘Cascade’ From IT, OT to Patient Care
Trellix Says Email, Identify Failures Are Among Top Vectors in Health Compromises. Of the millions of threats detected in healthcare IT environments last year, email phishing, identity failures and device vulnerabilities were among the top vectors for non-clinical IT compromises – often cascading and disrupting patient care, said a new report from security firm Trellix.…
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Vibe-Coded ‘Sicarii’ Ransomware Can’t Be Decrypted
A new ransomware strain that entered the scene last year has poorly designed code and an odd Hebrew identity that might be a false flag. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/vibe-coded-sicarii-ransomware-decrypted
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ShinyHunters Group Targets Over 100 Enterprises, Including Canva, Atlassian, and Epic Games
A surge in infrastructure deployment that mirrors the tactics of SLSH, a predatory alliance uniting three major threat actors: Scattered Spider, LAPSUS$, and ShinyHunters. A sophisticated identity-theft campaign has emerged, targeting Single Sign-On (SSO) platforms particularly Okta across more than 100 high-value enterprises. Unlike automated phishing campaigns, this operation is human-led. It relies on voice…
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Teleport Launches Framework to Secure Identities of AI Agents
Teleport unveils an agentic identity framework that secures AI agents without passwords, replacing static credentials with cryptographic, zero-trust identities to reduce breach risk. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/teleport-launches-framework-to-secure-identities-of-ai-agents/