Category: Security Boulevard

Are You Satisfied with Your Current Secrets Security?

Are You Really Securing Your Non-Human Identities and Secrets? How confident are you in the security measures protecting your Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets? Do you often wonder if there are areas for improvement? These are critical questions every organization…

Fostering Independence with Effective Non-Human Identity Management

Why is Effective NHI Management Crucial? Is complete independence in cybersecurity attainable? When we increasingly rely on cloud technologies, the security of non-human identities (NHIs) has emerged as a crucial concern. Effective NHI management grants autonomy and ensures a robust…

Feel Relieved with State-of-the-Art Secrets Rotation

Are You Truly Prepared for Cybersecurity Threats? Security risks abound in increasingly dependent on complex digital interactions. From healthcare to finance, businesses across industries are looking for ways to safeguard their data. One crucial element to fortify your security strategy…

Can Your NHI Management Handle Evolving Security Needs?

Is Your NHI Management Ready to Face Evolving Security Needs? Evolving security needs pose a continually shifting challenge for cybersecurity professionals across industries such as financial services, healthcare, and travel. Key to maintaining a secure environment in these challenges is…

How to Protect Your Drupal Site From Cyberattacks

If you do the basics right — update regularly, control permissions and protect logins — you’ll already be ahead of most sites on the web. The post How to Protect Your Drupal Site From Cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

Abstract Security Adds Data Lake to Reduce Storage Costs

Abstract Security this week added a data lake, dubbed LakeVilla, to a portfolio of tools for migrating data between cybersecurity tools to provide a less expensive alternative to a security information event management (SIEM) platform for storing data. The post…

AI vs. AI: How Deepfake Attacks Are Changing Authentication Forever

The 3,000% increase in deepfake attacks represents more than just a cybersecurity statistic—it marks the beginning of a new era where traditional approaches to digital identity verification must be fundamentally reconsidered. Organizations that recognize this shift and respond proactively will…

LinuxFest Northwest: CentOS Mythbusters

Author/Presenter: Carl George (Principal Software Engineer, Red Hat) 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…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Interoperability’

<img alt=”” height=”269″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/fc4a6456-402d-49a3-b0b3-ddc1a0a7091c/interoperability.png?format=1000w” width=”740″ /><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 ‘Interoperability’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Who is Hero?

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The Toxic Cloud Trilogy: Why Your Workloads Are a Ticking Time Bomb

Don’t let hidden cloud risks become tomorrow’s headline breach. The time to dismantle the toxic cloud trilogy is now. Here’s how Tenable Cloud Security can help. In today’s cloud environments, individual misconfigurations or vulnerabilities are dangerous — but it’s their…

Security Without Guesswork: Calculating and Reducing Residual Risk

We’re staunch believers in the adage: The post Security Without Guesswork: Calculating and Reducing Residual Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Security Without Guesswork: Calculating and Reducing Residual…

How AI is Transforming the Legal Profession

AI isn’t replacing lawyers—it’s liberating them from mundane tasks to focus on strategy and human connection. From transforming document review to democratizing legal expertise for small firms, artificial intelligence is reshaping how legal professionals serve clients and deliver justice. The…

Is Container OS Insecurity Making Your K8s Infrastructure Less Secure?

The decision to adopt a purpose-built container operating system (OS) versus maintaining a standard OS across legacy and cloud-native systems depends on your organization’s risk tolerance, compliance requirements, and visibility needs. Below is a structured approach you can take to…

Bankers Association’s Attack on Cybersecurity Transparency

A coalition of banking industry associations, including SIFA, the American Bankers Association (ABA), Bank Policy Institute (BPI), and several other lobbying groups have made a disgraceful appeal to the SEC to eliminate the rule requiring public disclosure of material cybersecurity…

The Era of Agentic Security with Microsoft Security Copilot

In the evolving landscape of cyber threats, security teams often find themselves overwhelmed. They are constantly battling an unrelenting barrage of incidents with limited resources. Traditional automation falls short. The dynamic and unpredictable nature of modern attacks keeps threat actors…

LinuxFest Northwest: Securing Your Web Server

Author/Presenter: Ted Matsumura (Board Director, Linux Professional Institute) 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…

LapDogs Campaign Shows Chinese Groups’ Growing Use of ORB Networks

A cyberespionage campaign called LapDogs by SecurityScorecard illustrates the growing use of ORB networks by China-nexus threat groups, which use botnet-like techniques to stay undetected while collecting information and establishing persistence in compromised networks. The post LapDogs Campaign Shows Chinese…

How to Tame Your Multi-Cloud Attack Surface with Pentesting

Let’s face it most organizations aren’t using just one cloud provider anymore. Maybe your dev team loves AWS. Your analytics team prefers GCP. And someone else decided Azure was better… The post How to Tame Your Multi-Cloud Attack Surface with…

How Secure Login Enhances the Accuracy of Your Marketing Dashboards

A clean login flow does more than protect your data—it keeps every metric on your dashboard trustworthy. Discover how authentication choices go through attribution, segmentation and forecasting. Learn which secure-login practices deliver the biggest lift in reporting accuracy for lean…

Best Practices for Secrets Management in the Cloud

5 min readThis guide covers the essential best practices for securing your organization’s secrets in cloud environments. The post Best Practices for Secrets Management in the Cloud appeared first on Aembit. The post Best Practices for Secrets Management in the…

A Guide to Secret Remediation Best Practices

6 min readWith the increasing complexity of cloud environments and the proliferation of APIs, exposed secrets have become a widespread concern. The post A Guide to Secret Remediation Best Practices appeared first on Aembit. The post A Guide to Secret…

Managing Encryption Keys vs. Access Keys

6 min readNot all keys are created equal, and treating them as if they are can quietly introduce risk. The post Managing Encryption Keys vs. Access Keys appeared first on Aembit. The post Managing Encryption Keys vs. Access Keys appeared…

Moving Beyond Static Credentials in Cloud-Native Environments

5 min readStatic credentials, like hardcoded API keys and embedded passwords, have long been a necessary evil. But in distributed, cloud-native environments, these static credentials have become a growing source of risk, operational friction, and compliance failure. The post Moving…

Secrets Management: Free Your Team from Routine Burdens

Could Secrets Management Be the Key to Unburdening Your Teams? When we talk about potential bottlenecks and inefficiencies in business operations, the conversation often focuses on process improvement and automating repetitive tasks. Yet, we neglect one significant area that can…

Why Every File Demands Sanitization

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LinuxFest Northwest: GNU/Linux Loves All

Author/Presenter: Timmy Barnett (GNU Philosopher) 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 the…

Anton’s Security Blog Quarterly Q2 2025

Amazingly, Medium has fixed the stats so my blog/podcast quarterly is back to life. As before, this covers both Anton on Security and my posts from Google Cloud blog, and our Cloud Security Podcast (subscribe). Top 10 posts with the…

WhatsApp BANNED by House Security Goons — But Why?

New phone—who dis? Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) offers hazy reasoning. The post WhatsApp BANNED by House Security Goons — But Why? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…

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…

NSFOCUS was Selected as a Representative Provider of Gartner® “Innovation Insight: Adversarial Exposure Validation in China”

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 24, 2025 – Recently, Gartner released the 2025 “Innovation Insight: Adversarial Exposure Validation in China”¹, NSFOCUS was selected as a Representative Provider for its adversarial exposure validation (AEV) capability in the continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) service.…

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…

Scattered Spider Targets Aflac, Other Insurance Companies

The prolific Scattered Spider threat group, which recently targeted U.S. and UK retailers in a series of attacks, is now turning its attention to the insurance industry and appears to have landed a big victim in Aflac after compromising networks…

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…

Top 7 Ambient Listening AI Tools Revolutionizing Healthcare in 2025

Imagine if every doctor had an invisible assistant, one that quietly listens during every patient interaction, captures every detail with precision, and instantly writes the…Read More The post Top 7 Ambient Listening AI Tools Revolutionizing Healthcare in 2025 appeared first…

What’s OpenID Connect (OIDC) and Why Should You Care?

Alright, let’s be honest — login systems are everywhere. From your favourite pizza delivery app to your office tools, every app asks you to Sign in with Google or Log in with Microsoft. Ever wondered how that works under the…

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…

The Identity Gaps in Agentic AI: 9 Problems We Must Solve to Secure the Future

AI agents have evolved from passive tools into proactive actors—making decisions, executing transactions, and interacting with APIs autonomously. Unlike traditional non-human identities (NHI) that serve narrow, static purposes, agentic identities are dynamic, ephemeral, and often independent in their actions. By…

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…

Understanding IAM vs CIAM: A Comprehensive Guide to Identity Management Systems

The distinction between IAM and CIAM reflects the fundamental differences between managing internal organizational resources and serving external customers in the digital age. While both share common identity management principles, their implementation approaches, user experience requirements, and architectural considerations differ…

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 Extends Scope of Cybersecurity Alliance with CrowdStrike

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and CrowdStrike this week expanded their alliance to include an incident response that is now available on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) marketplace. Announced at the AWS re:Inforce 2025 conference, the Falcon for AWS Security Incident…

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…