Category: Security Boulevard

The Security Fallout of Cyberattacks on Government Agencies

Cyberattacks against government agencies are escalating at an alarming pace. From state departments to small municipal offices, public sector organizations have become prime targets for ransomware, credential theft, and increasingly sophisticated supply chain attacks. What once were isolated breaches have…

Fortifying Retail Security: Practical Steps to Prevent Cyberattacks

Threats to retailers will intensify with more ransomware attacks, combined with the security implications of new technologies. The post Fortifying Retail Security: Practical Steps to Prevent Cyberattacks  appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Using AI to Identify Patterns in Vishing Attempts

AI-powered defenses offer clear strategic advantages for telecom providers and enterprise security teams to help combat vishing attacks. The post Using AI to Identify Patterns in Vishing Attempts appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Bulletproof Security Workflows with Grip’s Jira Integration

See how Grip’s Jira integration automates SaaS security workflows, removes manual gaps, streamlines follow-up, and helps teams stay efficient and ahead of risk. The post Bulletproof Security Workflows with Grip’s Jira Integration appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

LinuxFest Northwest: Applying The Hybrid Threat Modeling Method

Author/Presenter: Chris Beckman (Principal Security Engineer At Taxbit) Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events…

Closing the Gap Between AI Ambition and Enterprise Reality

Even when infrastructure improves, enterprises still face a fundamental hurdle: AI systems don’t behave like traditional software. The post Closing the Gap Between AI Ambition and Enterprise Reality  appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Securing ACH Against Emerging Authentication Bypass Methods

Anyone accepting or sending ACH payments should understand common fraud techniques and take appropriate measures to curb them. The post Securing ACH Against Emerging Authentication Bypass Methods  appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

WormGPT Variants Powered by Grok and Mixtral Have Emerged

Cato CTRL has discovered previously unreported WormGPT variants, but with a twist — they are powered by xAI’s Grok and Mistral AI’s Mixtral.    The post WormGPT Variants Powered by Grok and Mixtral Have Emerged  appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

Feel Reassured with Advanced Secrets Scanning Technologies

Are You Ready for the Future of Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is not just about human identities anymore. A rising segment of digital focuses on non-human identities (NHIs) – a crucial feature in any contemporary cybersecurity strategy. But what are NHIs, and…

AWS Raises Expertise Bar for MSSP Partners

Amazon Web Services (AWS) this week revealed it has added new categories for describing offerings provided by partners offering managed services security providers (MSSP) as part of an effort to ensure a more consistent customer experience. The post AWS Raises…

Are Your Secrets Protected Against Data Breaches?

Are Your Secrets Well Guarded in the Name of Data Security? Have you ever pondered the magnitude of secrets protection in your organizational data security framework? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management has proven to be a significant line…

How Secure Are Your Cloud-Based Non-Human Identities?

Are Your Cloud-Based Non-Human Identities as Secure as You Think They Are? We all want to believe that our cybersecurity measures are infallible. But in reality, our digital defense mechanisms – even those earmarked for cloud security – are only…

Why Being Proactive with NHIs Can Save Your Business

Why is NHI Management a Game Changer in Business Protection? Have you ever wondered how organizations manage to protect enormous amounts of data? An overlooked but vital component in data security is Non-Human Identities (NHIs). Through proactive security measures, organizations…

LinuxFest Northwest: The Geology of Open Source

Author/Presenter: Hazel Weakly (Nivenly Foundation; Director, Haskell Foundation; Infrastructure Witch of Hachyderm) Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating…

Is Your CISO Ready to Flee?

Companies with $1 billion in revenue or less might want to give a heads-up to HR to kickstart the search for a new CISO — because according to a study from IANS Research, your current CISO might be out the…

A New Identity Playbook for AI Agents: Securing the Agentic User Flow

Artificial intelligence has reached an inflection point. AI agents are no longer just service accounts or background processes. They’re decision-makers, workflow executors, and digital delegates—acting autonomously across APIs, clouds, and systems. Unlike traditional non-human identities (NHI), like service accounts or…

Be Optimistic About the Future of Secrets Management

Can Optimism Shape the Future of Secrets Management? Secrets management has become vital to ensure the safety and integrity of precious information. We are addressing the future of secrets management through a lens of optimism. But why optimism? Let’s dive…

LinuxFest Northwest: How To Linuxfest

Author/Presenter: Angela Fischer (Jupiter Broadcasting Co-Owner) Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events located at…

Juneteenth National Independence Day 2025

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://www.national-juneteenth.org/main” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”410″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/ddd72c9b-9db5-4450-afab-ba507ac76a9d/juneteenth.jpg?format=1000w” width=”1024″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> Juneteenth National Independence Day 2025 Permalink The post Juneteenth National Independence Day 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Data Resilience in a Post-Quantum World

As cyberthreats grow more sophisticated and the quantum era draws closer, resilience is no longer just a best practice—it’s a business imperative. Many organizations have focused on breach prevention. Forward-looking enterprises are shifting to a resilience-first model. This model prioritizes…

Cyber Risk Management Strategy: How to Plan

Online threats are everywhere, and no organization is safe from them. Whether it’s stolen data, ransomware, or phishing, attacks are becoming more frequent and severe. That’s why having a clear… The post Cyber Risk Management Strategy: How to Plan appeared…

AWS Makes Bevy of Updates to Simplify Cloud Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS) added a bevy of additional cybersecurity tools and services to its portfolio that collectively make securing its cloud computing platform simpler. Announced at the AWS re:Inforce 2025 conference, the additions include a preview of a revamped…

Ensure Certainty in Your Cloud-Native Security

How Secure is Your Cloud-Native Security? We can’t ignore the rising importance of non-human identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management in the field of cloud-native security. Defined by the unique interplay between “Secrets” and permissions, NHIs illustrate an innovative approach…

Make Your Team Capable with Advanced NHIDR

Are You Leveraging NHIDR Capabilities for Advanced Cybersecurity? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security is not only a critical factor but also a cornerstone. With cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, isn’t it time your team upgraded its capabilities with…

How Safe Are Your Secrets in the Cloud?

Are Your Cloud Secrets as Secure as They Could Be? You’d likely agree that secrets management, particularly for Non-Human Identities (NHIs), is a critical aspect of cybersecurity. But how safe are your secrets stored in the cloud? NHIs, a term…

LinuxFest Northwest: Challenges of Managing Community Meetup Post-Pandemic

Author/Presenter: Mariatta Wijaya (Python Core Developer) Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events located at…

What Is Vulnerability Prioritization? A No-Fluff Playbook

Vulnerabilities, on their own, don’t mean much. You could be staring at thousands of scanner alerts every week, but unless you know which ones truly matter, you’re just reacting to… The post What Is Vulnerability Prioritization? A No-Fluff Playbook appeared…

NSFOCUS APT Monthly Briefing – April 2025

Regional APT Threat Situation Overview In April 2025, the global threat hunting system of Fuying Lab discovered a total of 20 APT attack activities. These activities are mainly distributed in East Asia, South Asia, Middle East and Eastern Europe, as…

Output-driven SIEM — 13 years later

Output-driven SIEM — 13 years later Output-driven SIEM! Apart from EDR and SOC visibility triad, this is probably my most known “invention” even though I was very clear that I stole this from the Vigilant crew back in 2011. Anyhow, I asked this question…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Alert Sound’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/3100/” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”455″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/d5aefbbd-9910-443b-975e-0094443a75fe/alert_sound.png?format=1000w” width=”393″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the cosmic humor & dry-as-the-desert wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Alert Sound’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Automated Guard Rails for Vibe Coding

Vibe coding might sound like a trendy term, but it’s really just developing software without automated checks and quality gates. Traditional engineering disciplines have always relied on safety measures and quality controls, so vibe coding should be no different in…

Protecting Against Origin Server DDoS Attacks

An origin server DDoS attack (sometimes referred to as direct-to-origin attack) is a technique used to bypass cloud-based DDoS protections – such as CDNs and WAFs – by targeting the origin server environment directly. Because the malicious traffic avoids the…

Scalable Secrets Management for Growing Businesses

Why is NHI Management Crucial for Growing Businesses? Growing businesses face the continuous challenge of ensuring their cybersecurity measures scale with their expansion. With companies evolve, so do the number and complexity of Non-Human Identifiers (NHIs) used within their systems.…

Gain Full Control Over Your Digital Identities

Why does Digital Identity Control Matter in Cybersecurity? Do you fully control your digital identities? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets has become a fundamental pillar in cybersecurity. NHIs, often referred to as machine identities, play an increasingly critical…

Drive Innovation Through Advanced NHI Management

Why is Advanced NHI Management Crucial for Driving Innovation? Where data is the new gold, organizations must ensure the safety of this precious commodity. But how can this be achieved? Could enhancing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) management be a powerful tool…

Introducing Guernsey Cyber Security Centre

In creating Guernsey Cyber Security Centre, JCSC are working with the States of Guernsey to ensure all the Channel Islands have access to specialist support for cyber security incidents, as well as advice and guidance to built better and more…

How Can NHIs Enhance Overall System Security?

How Can NHIs Serve as the Crucial Backbone in Overall System Protection? What if there was a foolproof method for safeguarding your organization’s systems and data from potential threats? A diligent layer of security that offers complete visibility and control…

Why Proactive NHI Management is a Must?

Is Proactive NHI Management Our Best Bet Against Cyber Threats? The importance of non-human identities (NHIs) in cybersecurity cannot be overstated. These unique identifiers for automated systems and machine-to-machine communication form the bedrock of modern business infrastructure. But how can…

Are Your Cloud Secrets Safe From Threats?

Why Is Secrets Management Crucial for Your Cloud Environment? Do you think your cloud infrastructure is immune to threats? If you believe that solely relying on encrypted passwords, keys, or tokens is enough, you might want to reconsider. My research…

Secure Your Machine Identities Effectively

Why are Machine Identities Crucial to Cybersecurity Strategies? How often do we ruminate about the myriad of digital interactions happening behind the scenes of our daily operations? Machine-to-machine communication forms the backbone of modern business infrastructure. With the proliferation of…

Top 10 Challenges Implementing DMARC in GWS

Let’s talk about the real story behind Google’s DMARC maze, shall we? (You might want to go pour yourself a cup of coffee, this’ll take ~14 minutes, but it’s the guide I wish I had.) The post Top 10 Challenges…

LinuxFest Northwest: See How Far COSMIC Has Come This Year

Author/Presenter: Carl Richell (CEO and Founder, System76, Inc.) Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events…

DNS Rebind Protection Revisited

After this week’s attention to META and Yandex localhost abuses, it is time to revisit a core feature/option of protective DNS that offers a feel-good moment to those that applied this safety technique long before this abuse report came about.…