Why Are Non-Human Identities Critical in Cybersecurity? What happens when machine identities are not managed efficiently? Cybersecurity is rapidly transforming with increasing reliance on machine identities, also referred to as Non-Human Identities (NHIs). These identities are often overlooked but hold…
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Preventing DNS filtering bypass by Encrypted DNS (DoT, DoH, DoQ)
DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and other encrypted DNS protocols like DNS over TLS (DoT) & DNS over QUIC (DoQ) enhances user privacy and security by encrypting DNS queries in transit, shielding them from eavesdropping, tampering, and censorship on untrusted networks.…
Defending DNS with Infoblox and Protective DNS
For too long, we’ve treated DNS as a simple utility. It’s just a phonebook for the internet, right? Treating it that way is a mistake. Nearly every single malicious action, whether it’s a phishing link, a command-and-control (C2) callback, or…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Hot Water Balloon”
via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Hot Water Balloon” appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Randall…
From Visibility to Action: How AI and Automation Are Reshaping Enterprise Security
Alan speaks with Shailesh Athalye, senior vice president of product management at Qualys, about how AI, automation, and integrated platforms are redefining the way enterprises approach cybersecurity and risk management. Athalye notes that many organizations still operate in fragmented security…
Cyber Risk in Real Time: Lessons from the Front Lines
Alan and Kip Boyle, founder and chief information security officer at Cyber Risk Opportunities, discuss how organizations can rethink cybersecurity in terms of measurable risk rather than endless checklists and compliance frameworks. Boyle, a longtime cybersecurity leader and author, argues…
The Top 8 Cyber Risk Assessment Tools and Solutions
Cyber risk assessment is the heart of modern cyber risk management. In 2025, as enterprises face AI-driven attacks, record ransomware volumes, and regulators demanding operational resilience, the ability to assess cyber risks in business and financial terms has become mission-critical.…
FCC Chair Carr Looks to Eliminate Telecom Cybersecurity Ruling
FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the agency will look to eliminate a declaratory ruling made by his predecessor that aimed to give the government more power to force carriers to strengthen the security of their networks in the wake of…
When APIs Become Attack Paths: What the Q3 2025 ThreatStats Report Tells Us
Wallarm’s latest Q3 2025 API ThreatStats report [link placeholder] reveals that API vulnerabilities, exploits, and breaches are not just increasing; they’re evolving. Malicious actors are shifting from code-level weaknesses to business logic flaws, from web apps to partner integrations, and…
The Privacy Paradox: Balancing Employee Monitoring and Secure Authentication
Discover how to balance employee monitoring and privacy using transparent oversight and passwordless authentication tools like MojoAuth. The post The Privacy Paradox: Balancing Employee Monitoring and Secure Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Elevating the Human Factor in a Zero-Trust World
Zero-trust isn’t just technology — it’s a human-centered strategy. Real security depends on context, judgment and collaboration, not automation alone. The post Elevating the Human Factor in a Zero-Trust World appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
Improving NHI Lifecycle Management Continuously
What is the True Cost of Overlooking Non-Human Identities? When organizations increasingly move operations to the cloud, the spotlight is now on securing machine identities, also known as Non-Human Identities (NHIs). But what happens when these identities are overlooked? The…
Independent Control Over Cloud Identities
How Secure Are Your Cloud-Based Non-Human Identities? What measures are you taking to ensure the security of your cloud-based systems? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) has become a critical focus for diverse sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and travel. NHIs, essentially…
Training for the Unexpected — Why Identity Simulation Matters More Than Unit Tests
Enterprises adopting agentic AI face their own black swans. Identity outages, token replay attacks, or rogue agents don’t happen every day, but when they do, the impact is massive and immediate. The problem is that most organizations still rely on…
Building an AI Pilot’s License — From Sandbox Hours to Production Readiness
Pilots don’t just train in simulators; they log hours and earn licenses. A private pilot needs a minimum number of simulator sessions before solo flight. Commercial pilots need even more. The process is standardized, measurable, and required. The post Building…
Flight Simulators for AI Agents — Practicing the Human-in-the-Loop
Simulators don’t just teach pilots how to fly the plane; they also teach judgment. When do you escalate? When do you hand off to air traffic control? When do you abort the mission? These are human decisions, trained under pressure,…
OpenAI’s Aardvark is an AI Security Agent Combating Code Vulnerabilities
OpenAI on Thursday launched Aardvark, an artificial intelligence (AI) agent designed to autonomously detect and help fix security vulnerabilities in software code, offering defenders a potentially valuable tool against malicious hackers. The GPT-5-powered tool, currently in private beta, represents what…
US Defense Contractor Boss Sold Zero Days to Russia — Cops a Plea
So long and thanks for all the fish: Peter Williams admits to selling unpatched iPhone bugs to a shady Russian broker. The post US Defense Contractor Boss Sold Zero Days to Russia — Cops a Plea appeared first on Security…
The Hidden Cost of Secrets Sprawl
Manual secrets management costs organizations $172,000+ annually per 10 developers. Discover the hidden productivity drain, security risks, and how automation can recover at least 1.2 FTE worth of capacity. The post The Hidden Cost of Secrets Sprawl appeared first on…
Veeam Sets Data Graph Course Following Acquisition of Securiti AI
Veeam Software plans to expand the scope of its offerings into the realm of data security posture management (DSPM) following the closing of a $1.725 billion acquisition of Securiti AI. Securiti AI developed a DSPM platform based on a knowledge…