Tag: least-privilege
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Password managers under increasing threat as infostealers triple and adapt
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, breach, ceo, cloud, credentials, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, email, encryption, exploit, finance, hacker, identity, intelligence, least-privilege, login, malicious, malware, mfa, password, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, switch, tactics, theft, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustMalware-as-a-service infostealers: For example, RedLine Stealer is specifically designed to target and steal sensitive information, including credentials stored in web browsers and other applications. It is often distributed through phishing emails or by tricking prospective marks into visiting booby-trapped websites laced with malicious downloaders.Another threat comes from Lumma stealer, offered for sale as a malware-as-a-service,…
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Fortifying cyber security: What does secure look like in 2025?
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, business, compliance, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, deep-fake, exploit, finance, Hardware, intelligence, least-privilege, malware, mfa, nis-2, phishing, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-management, scam, software, threat, training, update, vulnerability, zero-trustThe evolving cybersecurity landscape has increased security pressures for IT leaders. With the World Economic Forum estimating, the global cost of cybercrime is projected to reach $10.5trillion annually in 2025, the situation is only escalating[1]. The rise of new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the complexities introduced by flexible working have made IT…
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Securing Autonomous AI Workflows Through Advanced Single Sign-On
Single Sign-On (SSO) is transforming how AI agents authenticate across systems. This article explores SSO’s role in enhancing security, enforcing least-privilege access, and enabling real-time threat detection for autonomous AI workflows. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/securing-autonomous-ai-workflows-through-advanced-single-sign-on/
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The Secret to Your Artifactory: Inside The Attacker Kill-Chain
Artifactory token leaks are not the most common, but they pose significant risks, exposing sensitive assets and enabling supply chain attacks. This article explores the dangers of leaked tokens and proposes mitigation strategies, including token scoping and implementing least privilege policies. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/the-secret-to-your-artifactory-inside-the-attacker-kill-chain/
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The Benefits of Implementing Least Privilege Access
Why is Least Privilege Access a Key Aspect in Security Practices? If you’re involved in cybersecurity, the term “Least Privilege Access” may be familiar. But why is it considered a central feature in security practices across diverse industries? Least privilege, rooted in the principle that a user or system should have the bare minimum permissions……
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Capable Defenses: Mastering Least Privilege Tactics
Ambitious Targets: Are You Maximizing Your Capable Defenses? Amidst the accelerating pace of digital advancements, cybersecurity resilience continues to pose a significant challenge for businesses globally. Organizations often find themselves grappling with the task of securing both human and non-human identities on their network. As the digital landscape expands, the challenge lies in maintaining a……
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Access Control: Least Privilege and Access Revocation
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Die 10 häufigsten LLM-Schwachstellen
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, awareness, breach, cloud, control, cyberattack, data, detection, dos, encryption, injection, least-privilege, LLM, ml, monitoring, privacy, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, risk, service, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trust -
How to Implement Least Privilege to Protect Your Data
Why is the Concept of Least Privilege Vital in Data Protection? Considering the escalating cybersecurity threats in our digital world, the question of how to implement least privilege to protect your data is becoming essentially crucial. With the rise of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and the complexities associated with their management, a strategy that secures both……
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Why identity security is your best companion for uncharted compliance challenges
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, finance, framework, GDPR, governance, government, healthcare, HIPAA, identity, india, law, least-privilege, mitigation, monitoring, privacy, regulation, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, zero-trustIn today’s rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape, new technologies, environments, and threats are heightening cybersecurity and data privacy concerns. In the last year, governing bodies have taken significant steps to enact stricter compliance measures”, and more than ever, they are focusing on identity-related threats.Some notable changes include: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)…
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9 VPN alternatives for securing remote network access
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, control, corporate, credentials, cve, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, dns, encryption, endpoint, exploit, firewall, fortinet, group, guide, Hardware, iam, identity, infrastructure, Internet, iot, least-privilege, login, malicious, malware, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, network, office, password, ransomware, risk, router, saas, service, software, strategy, switch, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, waf, zero-trustOnce the staple for securing employees working remotely, VPNs were designed to provide secure access to corporate data and systems for a small percentage of a workforce while the majority worked within traditional office confines. The move to mass remote working brought about by COVID-19 in early 2020 changed things dramatically. Since then, large numbers…
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Five Cyber Agencies Sound Alarm About Active Directory Attacks: Beyond the Basics
Tags: access, attack, authentication, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, framework, iam, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, least-privilege, login, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, password, risk, service, software, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityA landmark global report emphasizes 17 attack techniques against Microsoft Active Directory and cautions organizations to step up protections. In the second of our two-part series, we take you beyond the basics to highlight three key areas to focus on. The landmark report Detecting and Mitigating Active Directory Compromises, released in September by cybersecurity agencies…
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>>Deny All<< for Public Buckets: AWS Resource Control Policies (RCP) Extend Centralized Cloud Governance
AWS’s release of Resource Controls Policies (RCP) when used in combination with existing Service Control Policies (SCP), enables Cloud Architects to create an identity perimeter controlling all undesired permissions and access to resources at scale. Their usage removes the need for cumbersome least privilege requirements for every workload, facilitating developer innovation. Understanding RCP A Resource……
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Definition Least-Privilege-Prinzip – Was ist das Prinzip der geringsten Rechte?
Tags: least-privilegeFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/-prinzip-geringsten-rechte-it-sicherheit-a-11e96694da695efd8d1c7e5657860d3e/
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Best practices for implementing the Principle of Least Privilege
In this Help Net Security interview, Umaimah Khan, CEO of Opal Security, shares her insights on implementing the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP). … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/09/09/umaimah-khan-opal-security-principle-of-least-privilege-polp/
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How CISOs enable ITDR approach through the principle of least privilege
Somewhere, right now, a CISO is in a boardroom making their best case for stronger identity threat detection and response (ITDR) initiatives to lower … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/07/25/itdr-least-privilege/
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The Role of Automation in Enforcing the Principle of Least Privilege
As businesses continue to expand their reliance on cloud security and privileged access management, the imperative to implement least privilege access… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/07/the-role-of-automation-in-enforcing-the-principle-of-least-privilege/
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Mastering the Art of Least Privilege Access Implementation: A Comprehensive Guide
The concept of least privilege access has emerged as a paramount principle, serving as a cornerstone for robust identity governance and access managem… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/06/mastering-the-art-of-least-privilege-access-implementation-a-comprehensive-guide/
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There’s a New Way To Do Least Privilege
Least privilege. It’s like a love-hate relationship. Everyone knows it’s a best practice, but no one is achieving it at scale. Why? Because it’s hard… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/05/theres-a-new-way-to-do-least-privilege/