Tag: risk
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SailPoint’s Public Return Highlights SaaS Growth Strategy
President Matt Mills Shares M&A Vision, Machine Identity Security, Market Expansion. SailPoint returns to the public markets, and President Matt Mills discusses the company’s SaaS evolution and market expansion plans. He outlines how proceeds from the IPO will be used and highlights new tools for managing the growing risk from unmanaged machine identities. First seen…
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The Crux of Security Awareness: Stopping ‘Death Clickers’
Who Are ‘Death Clickers,’ and How Do They Weaken Company’s Cyber Defense? Employees who repeatedly click on malicious links or death clickers are a risk to an organization’s cybersecurity. This blog explains how awareness, behavior testing and simulations can help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity culture and manage human risks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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New GRC and cyber risk strategies emphasize risk adaptability
MetricStream has unveiled its annual forecast of key trends shaping the future of GRC and Cyber GRC. These 2025 predictions offer a roadmap for building resilience strategies, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/14/grc-predictions/
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The Challenges of Identity Lifecycle Management for NHIs
Identity lifecycle management is one of the most underestimated security risks in many organizations. You may have structured IAM processes that handle the lifecycle of human identities, but what about your non-human identities (NHIs)? First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/the-challenges-of-identity-lifecycle-management-for-nhis/
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North Korean IT Workers Penetrate Global Firms to Install System Backdoors
In a concerning escalation of cyber threats, North Korean IT operatives have infiltrated global companies, posing as remote workers to introduce system backdoors and exfiltrate sensitive data. These activities, which generate critical revenue for the heavily sanctioned regime, also pose significant risks to corporate security and international stability. Fraudulent Hiring North Korea has capitalized on…
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Microsoft Security Update Notification in February of High-Risk Vulnerabilities in Multiple Products
Overview On February 12, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Microsoft released a security update patch for February, which fixed 63 security issues involving widely used products such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, Apps, and Microsoft Visual Studio, including high-risk vulnerabilities such as privilege escalation and remote code execution. Among the vulnerabilities fixed in Microsoft’s monthly update…The…
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UK’s AI Safety Institute Rebrands Amid Government Strategy Shift
The organization becomes the AI Security Institute as the UK shifts its focus to tackling AI risks to national security First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-ai-safety-institute-rebrands/
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CISA Publishes 20 Advisories on ICS Security Flaws and Exploits
Tags: cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, risk, technology, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued 20 security advisories on February 13, 2025, warning about critical vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and medical devices. These disclosures are part of ongoing efforts to address the growing risks posed by cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure and operational technology (OT). The advisories span vulnerabilities…
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Apache Fineract SQL Injection Vulnerability Allows Malicious Data Injection
The Apache Software Foundation has disclosed a critical SQL injection vulnerability in its widely utilized financial platform, Apache Fineract. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-32838, affects multiple API endpoints and poses a significant risk to applications built on this platform. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL data, potentially compromising sensitive information and the overall…
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Die besten IAM-Tools
Tags: access, ai, api, authentication, automation, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, endpoint, gartner, governance, iam, identity, infrastructure, login, mfa, microsoft, okta, password, risk, saas, service, tool, windows, zero-trustIdentity & Access Management ist für sicherheitsbewusste Unternehmen im Zero-Trust-Zeitalter Pflicht. Das sind die besten IAM-Anbieter und -Tools.Identität wird zum neuen Perimeter: Unternehmen verlassen sich immer seltener auf die traditionelle Perimeter-Verteidigung und forcieren den Umstieg auf Zero-Trust-Umgebungen. Sicherer Zugriff und Identity Management bilden die Grundlage jeder Cybersicherheitsstrategie. Gleichzeitig sorgt die Art und Weise, wie sich…
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CISA Cuts Expose US Critical Infrastructure to New Threats
Could CISA’s Uncertain Future Embolden Nation-State Attackers?. As the future of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency becomes increasingly uncertain in the wake of a massive federal overhaul, experts warn that key U.S. infrastructure sectors, including energy, financial services and election infrastructure, are at a heightened risk of cyberattacks and cyberespionage. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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New Microsoft Windows GUI 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, identified by ClearSky Cyber Security, is reportedly being actively exploited by the Chinese state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group Mustang Panda. The vulnerability, which affects the Windows Explorer graphical user interface (GUI), has been classified as low-severity by Microsoft but poses significant risks due to its exploitation in…
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NVIDIA Container Vuln Could Put AI Systems at Risk
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/nvidia-container-vuln-could-put-ai-systems-at-risk
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Move to a risk-based vulnerability management approach
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/move-to-a-risk-based-vulnerability-management-approach
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Cyber resilience: A C-suite game plan for balancing innovation, compliance and risk
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/cyber-resilience-a-c-suite-game-plan-for-balancing-innovation-compliance-and-risk
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The SaaS Sprawl of 2025: Tackling the Unseen Security Risks
Tackling the Digital Mess The other day, a technician came over to help me with an unresponsive computer. After bringing it back to life, he started rifling through my installed programs. “What’s this one for?” he asked. “And this one?” I stared at him blankly. I had no idea. Some programs had been sitting there……
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Consortium Acquires Cyber Risk Quantification Startup To Become ‘Next-Gen VAR’
Consortium’s acquisition of Metrics That Matter is aimed at providing customers with a more-accurate, continuously updated picture of their cyber risk, CEO Nate Ungerott tells CRN. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/consortium-networks-acquires-cyber-risk-quantification-startup-to-become-next-gen-var
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Consortium Networks Acquires Cyber Risk Quantification Startup To Become ‘Next-Gen VAR’
Consortium Networks’ acquisition of Metrics That Matter is aimed at providing customers with a more-accurate, continuously updated picture of their cyber risk, CEO Nate Ungerott tells CRN. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/consortium-networks-acquires-cyber-risk-quantification-startup-to-become-next-gen-var
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CISOs lavieren zwischen Datenschutz und Business-Support
Gar nicht so einfach, die richtige Balance zwischen Datenschutz und Business-Support zu finden.Die wenigsten Führungskräfte im Bereich Security & Risk Management (SRM) schaffen eine ausgewogene Balance zwischen Datenschutz und Business-Unterstützung. Das hat eine Umfrage von Gartner ergeben. Demzufolge priorisieren 35 Prozent der Befragten den Schutz von Datenbeständen, während gut jeder fünfte (21 Prozent) seinen Fokus…
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Risiken beim Online-Dating: Die echte Liebe inmitten von Scams finden
62 % der deutschen aktuellen Nutzer von Dating-Apps begegnen mindestens wöchentlich verdächtigen Profilen oder Nachrichten. Online-Dating erfreut sich in Deutschland großer Beliebtheit es wird kräftig geswiped, geliked und Nachrichten ausgetauscht in der Hoffnung, die große Liebe zu finden. Gemessen an den Downloadzahlen, war Bumble im Dezember 2024 die beliebteste deutsche Dating-App mit rund 110.000… First…
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Piraterie auf EU-Webseite: Behörde für Lebensmittelsicherheit von Piraten ausgenutzt
Tags: riskWie Gauner immer öfter offizielle EU-Webseiten für ihre illegale Aktivitäten missbrauchen – und welche Risiken damit verbunden sind. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/online-betrug/piraterie-auf-eu-webseite-behoerde-fuer-lebensmittelsicherheit-von-piraten-ausgenutzt-310128.html
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Grip SSPM: Next Evolution in SaaS Identity Risk Management
Grip SSPM enhances SaaS security by automating misconfiguration fixes, engaging app owners, and unifying risk management for a smarter, proactive defense. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/grip-sspm-next-evolution-in-saas-identity-risk-management/
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SaaS Security: Connecting Posture Management Identity Risk
SaaS security posture management and identity risk are deeply connected. Learn how to unify visibility, automation, and control to protect your SaaS ecosystem. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/saas-security-connecting-posture-management-identity-risk/
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Treasury was ‘fully aware of the risks’ posed by DOGE access to payment systems, court filing says
A Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was accidentally given the ability to edit a sensitive Treasury payment database, but he never did so and the mistake was quickly corrected. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/treasury-fully-aware-of-risks-posed-by-doge-access-to-database
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Warning: Cybercrime Services Underpin National Security Risk
Tags: china, cybercrime, cybersecurity, google, hacking, iran, korea, north-korea, ransomware, risk, russia, serviceRussia, China, Iran and North Korea Tapping Cybercrime Services, Google Says. The cybercrime-as-a-service economy continues to power ransomware and other criminal enterprises, as well as serve as an accelerant for state-sponsored hacking, collectively posing an increasing risk to Western national security, cybersecurity researchers warn. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/warning-cybercrime-services-underpin-national-security-risk-a-27502
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Getting the Most Value out of the OSCP: Pre-Course Prep
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, exploit, finance, framework, guide, hacker, hacking, infosec, infrastructure, jobs, kali, linux, mandiant, metric, microsoft, mitre, network, organized, password, penetration-testing, PurpleTeam, RedTeam, risk, service, skills, software, tactics, technology, tool, training, vulnerability, windowsThe first post in a five-part practical guide series on maximizing the professional, educational, and financial value of the OffSec certification pursuit for a successful career in offensive cybersecurity consulting Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this article are solely my own. I have reviewed the content to ensure compliance with OffSec’s copyright policies and agreements.…
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SonicWall Firewalls Exploit Hijack SSL VPN Sessions to Gain Networks Access
SonicWall firewalls running specific versions of SonicOS are vulnerable to a critical authentication bypass flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-53704, which allows attackers to hijack active SSL VPN sessions. This vulnerability has been classified as high-risk, with a CVSS score of 8.2. It affects SonicOS versions 7.1.x (up to 7.1.1-7058), 7.1.2-7019, and 8.0.0-8035, used in various Gen…