Tag: risk-assessment
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Trust in MCP takes first inwild hit via squatted Postmark connector
Risks persist even after package removal: Koi security researchers did not hear back when they reached out to the developer (attacker) of version 1.0.16 for clarification on the added ‘Bcc:’. Instead, they noticed the package promptly removed, even before they could report it to npm.However, deleting the package won’t remove it from the machines it…
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Trust on MCP takes first inwild hit via squatted Postmark connector
Risks persist even after package removal: Koi security researchers did not hear back when they reached out to the developer (attacker) of version 1.0.16 for clarification on the added ‘BCC’. Instead, they noticed the package promptly removed, even before they could report it to npm.However, deleting the package won’t remove it from the machines it…
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Trust on MCP takes first inwild hit via squatted Postmark connector
Risks persist even after package removal: Koi security researchers did not hear back when they reached out to the developer (attacker) of version 1.0.16 for clarification on the added ‘BCC’. Instead, they noticed the package promptly removed, even before they could report it to npm.However, deleting the package won’t remove it from the machines it…
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Cloud Security Alliance launches framework to improve SaaS security
Tags: access, business, ceo, cloud, compliance, control, firewall, framework, governance, international, Internet, monitoring, network, privacy, risk, risk-assessment, saas, zero-trustChange control and configuration managementData security and privacy lifecycle managementIdentity and access managementInteroperability and portabilityLogging and monitoringSecurity incident management, e-discovery, and cloud forensicsThese domains are designed to map high-level business requirements into tangible SaaS security features that customers can actually configure and rely on, such as log delivery, SSO enforcement, secure configuration guidelines, and incident…
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5 steps for deploying agentic AI red teaming
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, automation, blizzard, business, cloud, control, data, defense, exploit, framework, gartner, governance, infrastructure, malicious, open-source, RedTeam, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, threat, tool, zero-trustFive steps to take towards implementing agentic red teaming: 1. Change your attitude Perhaps the biggest challenge for agentic red teaming is adjusting your perspective in how to defend your enterprise. “The days where database admins had full access to all data are over,” says Suer. “We need to have a fresh attitude towards data…
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SecurityScorecard Buys HyperComply to Expand Risk Platform
HyperComply’s AI Automation Reduces Vendor RFP Questionnaire Work by 92%. SecurityScorecard is acquiring HyperComply to streamline third-party risk assessments with AI that automates most security questionnaire responses. The deal supports SecurityScorecard’s shift from ratings-only to a full solutions platform for mitigating supply chain risk. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/securityscorecard-buys-hypercomply-to-expand-risk-platform-a-29440
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Feds Release Updated HIPAA Security Risk Analysis Tool
Experts Say Tool Geared to Small, Midsized Organizations. Federal regulators have updated their HIPAA security risk assessment tool that’s long been aimed at helping small and midsized providers and business associates with risk analysis – an activity that many healthcare organizations can’t seem to get right. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/feds-release-updated-hipaa-security-risk-analysis-tool-a-29411
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We’ve crossed the security singularity – Impart Security
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, breach, ciso, compliance, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, framework, group, hacker, incident response, injection, intelligence, Internet, msp, password, penetration-testing, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, skills, software, sql, strategy, supply-chain, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-day, zero-trustThe Bottom Line: We’ve Crossed the Security Singularity “ The Security Singularity: When AI Democratized Cyberattacks We’ve crossed a threshold that fundamentally changes cybersecurity forever. Not with fanfare or headlines, but quietly, in the background of our AI-powered world. The expertise barrier that once separated script kiddies from sophisticated threat actors has simply… vanished. I…
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What the Salesloft Drift breaches reveal about 4th-party risk
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, breach, control, data, data-breach, email, exploit, google, hacker, incident response, intelligence, monitoring, risk, risk-assessment, saas, soc, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, zero-trustFebruary 2024: SalesLoft acquires Drift, an AI-powered chatbot companyThe hidden legacy: Drift’s existing OAuth tokens to thousands of Salesforce and Google Workspace instances probably remained activeTime passes: Tokens and app permissions remain valid unless explicitly rotated or revoked.August 2025: Attackers abuse OAuth tokens associated with the Drift application to enumerate and exfiltrate Salesforce data; a…
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5 ways CISOs are experimenting with AI
Tags: ai, attack, awareness, breach, business, ceo, cio, ciso, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, email, finance, framework, incident response, intelligence, login, metric, microsoft, monitoring, phishing, qr, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, siem, soc, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementTranslating security metrics into business language: CISOs are now tasked with being the security storyteller, and it doesn’t always come easily. Turning to AI, CISOs are finding a helping hand to translate technical detail into business-oriented narratives, drawing on a range of data sources, risk trends, control gaps and threat modeling.AI tools are helping tailor…
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5 ways CISOs are experimenting with AI
Tags: ai, attack, awareness, breach, business, ceo, cio, ciso, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, email, finance, framework, incident response, intelligence, login, metric, microsoft, monitoring, phishing, qr, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, siem, soc, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementTranslating security metrics into business language: CISOs are now tasked with being the security storyteller, and it doesn’t always come easily. Turning to AI, CISOs are finding a helping hand to translate technical detail into business-oriented narratives, drawing on a range of data sources, risk trends, control gaps and threat modeling.AI tools are helping tailor…
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UltraViolet Cyber Acquires Application Security Testing Service from Black Duck
Tags: application-security, ceo, cloud, container, cyber, penetration-testing, RedTeam, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, threatUltraViolet Cyber has acquired the application security testing services arm of Black Duck Software as part of an effort to expand the scope of the managed security services it provides. Company CEO Ira Goldstein said this addition to its portfolio will provide penetration testing, red teaming, threat modeling, cloud and container risk assessments, architecture risk..…
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UltraViolet Cyber Acquires Application Security Testing Service from Black Duck
Tags: application-security, ceo, cloud, container, cyber, penetration-testing, RedTeam, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, threatUltraViolet Cyber has acquired the application security testing services arm of Black Duck Software as part of an effort to expand the scope of the managed security services it provides. Company CEO Ira Goldstein said this addition to its portfolio will provide penetration testing, red teaming, threat modeling, cloud and container risk assessments, architecture risk..…
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Indirect Prompt Injection Attacks Against LLM Assistants
Tags: attack, automation, control, data, disinformation, email, framework, google, injection, LLM, malicious, mitigation, mobile, phishing, risk, risk-assessment, threat, toolReally good research on practical attacks against LLM agents. “Invitation Is All You Need! Promptware Attacks Against LLM-Powered Assistants in Production Are Practical and Dangerous” Abstract: The growing integration of LLMs into applications has introduced new security risks, notably known as Promptware”, maliciously engineered prompts designed to manipulate LLMs to compromise the CIA triad of…
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Quantum Is Closer Than You Think”, So Why Are You Still Encrypting Like It’s 2015?
Tags: access, ai, business, cloud, communications, compliance, computer, computing, container, crypto, cryptography, data, defense, encryption, endpoint, exploit, government, guide, Hardware, infrastructure, network, nist, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityQuantum Is Closer Than You Think”, So Why Are You Still Encrypting Like It’s 2015? madhav Tue, 09/02/2025 – 05:43 Not long ago, the idea that quantum computers could one day break today’s strongest encryption felt like science fiction. Today, it’s no longer about if”, but when. While real-world demonstrations of quantum algorithms like Shor’s…
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Key Considerations for Implementing Risk-Based Authentication
Explore key considerations for implementing risk-based authentication (RBA) to enhance security. Learn about adaptive authentication, risk assessment, integration strategies, and maintaining user experience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/key-considerations-for-implementing-risk-based-authentication/
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Key Considerations for Implementing Risk-Based Authentication
Explore key considerations for implementing risk-based authentication (RBA) to enhance security. Learn about adaptive authentication, risk assessment, integration strategies, and maintaining user experience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/key-considerations-for-implementing-risk-based-authentication/
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How Gainesville Regional Utilities is locking down vendor risk
Tags: access, breach, business, cio, ciso, compliance, conference, cyber, data, finance, group, HIPAA, infrastructure, malicious, penetration-testing, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, soc, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityIntake and triage: The requesting business unit submits an intake form detailing the vendor’s responsibilities, the IT service involved, the types of data needed, and any required system access. The IT security team then conducts an initial risk triage.Detailed assessment: If the vendor poses a moderate or high risk, it must complete a security questionnaire…
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Microsoft’s New AI Risk Assessment Framework A Step Forward
Microsoft recently introduced a new framework designed to assess the security of AI models. It’s always encouraging to see developers weaving cybersecurity considerations into the design and deployment of emerging, disruptive technologies. Stronger security reduces the potential for harmful outcomes”Š”, “Šand that’s a win for everyone. It is wonderful to see that Microsoft leveraged its…
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Enrollment Policies for Passwordless Authentication
Learn how to create effective enrollment policies for passwordless authentication, covering user groups, risk assessment, conditional access, and best practices for a secure transition. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/enrollment-policies-for-passwordless-authentication/
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5 hard truths of a career in cybersecurity, and how to navigate them
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, awareness, best-practice, breach, business, cio, ciso, conference, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, finance, firewall, framework, gartner, identity, ISO-27001, jobs, mitigation, network, regulation, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, skills, strategy, technology, threat, training, wafCybersecurity teams protect systems but neglect people: After all the effort it takes to break into cybersecurity, professionals often end up on teams that don’t feel welcoming or supportive.Jinan Budge, a research director at Forrester who focuses on enabling CISOs and other technical leaders, believes the way most cybersecurity career paths are structured plays a…
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NIST Risk Assessment Template: A Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Risk Management
Key Takeaways The Disconnect Between Cyber Risk and Business Strategy If you’re wondering why risk assessments often feel disconnected from business strategy, you’re not alone. ISACA and PwC have both found that even in well-resourced organizations, critical gaps remain: This lack of operational clarity stems often from the absence of a structured, repeatable approach to……
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Mind the overconfidence gap: CISOs and staff don’t see eye to eye on security posture
Tags: ai, attack, awareness, business, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, grc, group, hacker, identity, incident response, intelligence, international, least-privilege, metric, network, phishing, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, soc, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, updateMisplaced priorities: Investments often favor visibility and compliance over “core capabilities like detection engineering, incident response, and threat containment,” according to Santiago Pontiroli, lead security researcher at cybersecurity vendor Acronis TRU.Delayed adaptation: AI-driven threats demand faster, smarter defenses, but key upgrades (such as behavior-based analytics or automation) are often postponed due to underestimated risk, according…
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Skills gaps send CISOs in search of managed security providers
Tags: access, awareness, business, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, governance, group, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, monitoring, msp, mssp, network, penetration-testing, risk, risk-assessment, service, skills, strategy, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilitySecurity operations centers (SOCs)Cloud platform managementSIEM and log monitoringFramework-based cybersecurity management functionsThreat intelligence feeds and analysisVulnerability scanning and patch managementEndpoint detection and response (EDR)Firewall and network security managementCompliance tracking and audit support”MSPs already have the infrastructure and staff in place to deliver these services efficiently, and at scale,” Richard Tubb, who runs the MSP community…