Category: Security Boulevard

A Merry Little Christmas And A Happy New Year

<img alt=”” height=”768″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/54774409-95af-496b-ab64-d588ef5f868f/Have+Yourself+A+Merry+Christmas+and+Happy+New+Year.jpeg?format=1000w” width=”1024″ /> The post A Merry Little Christmas And A Happy New Year appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: A Merry Little Christmas And A…

Happy Hanukkah To Our Friends And Families

<img alt=”” height=”682″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/d89552ce-3f76-4648-a732-03ae7b4dcba9/Happy+Hanukkah.jpeg?format=1000w” width=”1024″ /> <img alt=”” height=”1000″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/0b839e53-89ec-4c66-ad4e-3c5886024631/Jessica+Meir.jpeg?format=1000w” width=”800″ /><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir’s Hanukkah Wishes from the International Space Station: Happy Hanukkah to all those who celebrate it on Earth! (Originally Published in 2019) Permalink The…

Unmasking the Risks: Auditing Your Web Pixel Usage

In our last post, we discussed the powerful, yet potentially risky nature of web pixels. Now, let’s dive into how you can assess your organization’s use of these digital trackers and uncover potential privacy vulnerabilities. Conducting a Thorough Audit Think…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘D Roll’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/3028/” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”313″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/e0ca7bec-c012-43d2-9ceb-c322fd631ba1/dnd_roll.png?format=1000w” width=”312″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘D Roll’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

Impact of Unpatched Vulnerabilities in 2025

Vulnerability-based attacks are growing. Undoubtedly, these attacks are hackers’ favorite ways to gain initial access. Such attacks rose by 124% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 2023. Furthermore, the quick shot of hackers taking advantage of the security…

Achieving Stability with Enhanced Secret Detection

Is the Quest for Stability an Uphill Battle in Cybersecurity? In the vast landscape of data management and cybersecurity, professionals constantly grapple with threats that lurk in the shadows, invisible and unpredictable. The elusive nature of these threats often leaves…

DEF CON 32 – Hacker Jeopardy – Night 2

Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Exclusion Principle’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/3027/” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”336″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/ed30241e-81af-45dd-b800-ef7f3ac2751f/exclusion_principle.png?format=1000w” width=”264″ /> </a> Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Exclusion Principle’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Randall Munroe’s…

Innovations in Handling Cloud-Based Secret Sprawl

Have You Ever Wondered about the Management of Cloud-Based Secret Sprawl? With the rapid digital transformation and the upsurge in cloud computing, enterprises are continually looking for innovative strategies to manage the ever-increasing avalanche of non-human identities (NHIs) and secrets…

Capable Compliance through Rigorous Secrets Rotation

Is Your Organization Taking a Rigorous Approach to Secrets Rotation? In today’s advanced technological landscape, ensuring compliance and maintaining a capable security posture is no longer optional. Particularly, the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets rotation has become a…

Protected Access: Enhancing Cloud IAM Strategies

Unpacking the Importance of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in Cloud Security Can we imagine a world where Non-Human Identities (NHIs) weren’t instrumental to our cybersecurity strategies? NHIs, or machine identities, perform an irreplaceable function in today’s environment, where businesses are increasingly…

Building Trust with Efficient Privileged Access Management

Why is Privileged Access Management Crucial? Does it ever cross your mind how privileged access management plays a significant role in safeguarding your organization’s data and systems? With a largely digitalized economy, the landscape of potential security threats has dramatically…

Harnessing Innovation in Machine Identity Management

How Does Innovation Impact Machine Identity Management? Imagine an environment where machine identities are as secure as human identities, where every “tourist” in the system is accounted for, their “passports” encrypted and secure. This is the goal of Non-Human Identity…

Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season

Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season The holiday season, while festive, presents heightened cybersecurity risks for businesses. Cybercriminals exploit increased online activity and reduced vigilance during this period. Understanding these threats is…

DEF CON 32 – NTLM: The Last Ride

Authors/Presenters: Jim Rush, Tomais Williamson Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel.…

Navigating the Future of Secure Code Signing and Cryptography

In today’s interconnected world, the integrity of software has never been more critical. With the increasing reliance on open-source components and the complexities introduced by containerized applications, ensuring trust in software has become a cornerstone of modern security practices. I…

DEF CON 32 – Laundering Money

Author/Presenter: Michael Orlitzky Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The…

DEF CON 32 – Measuring the Tor Network

Authors/Presenters: Silvia Puglisi, Roger Dingledine Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel.…

How to Handle Secrets in Configuration Management Tools

Configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, and Puppet offer various methods for handling secrets, each with inherent trade-offs. The article explores these approaches alongside modern OIDC-based solutions that enable short-lived authentication tokens for automated processes. The post How to Handle…

Insider Threat Indicators

Nisos Insider Threat Indicators Security threats can come from trusted individuals within your organization or partners, contractors, and service providers with authorized access to sensitive systems and data… The post Insider Threat Indicators appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The…

How Data Classification Reduces Insider Threats

Companies can significantly reduce insider threat risks with a suitable data classification strategy that adequately manages and protects sensitive information.  The post How Data Classification Reduces Insider Threats  appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

CISO Challenges for 2025: Overcoming Cybersecurity Complexities

As organizations recognize the immense value and criticality of your data and systems, cybersecurity has become intrinsically linked to business strategy. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are increasingly expected to play a central role in shaping business decisions, assessing and…

Kubernetes Secrets: How to Create and Use Them

Kubernetes, also known as K8s, is a powerful platform for orchestrating containers in complex, distributed environments. Among its many features, Kubernetes has Secrets, which safeguard sensitive information like API keys, passwords, and tokens in a cluster. By separating confidential data…

Detection as Code: Key Components, Tools, and More

As software development accelerates, the need to identify threats and respond in real time is greater than ever. Detection as Code (DaC) allows you to write, maintain, and automate your threat detection logic as if it were software code, making…

What Is Privilege Escalation? Types, Examples, and Prevention

Privilege escalation is a critical cybersecurity threat in which a user—usually a malicious actor—gains access to data beyond what their account permissions allow. Attackers can gain this access through human error, stolen credentials, or social engineering.  The post What Is…

CVE-2024-50379: A Critical Race Condition in Apache Tomcat

An Apache Tomcat web server vulnerability has been published, exposing the platform to remote code execution through a race condition failure. The post CVE-2024-50379: A Critical Race Condition in Apache Tomcat appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

Machine Identity Was the Focus at Gartner’s IAM Summit

Last week’s Gartner IAM Summit in Grapevine, Texas, was a whirlwind of insights, particularly around machine identity management (MIM). The event underscored the transformative trends and challenges shaping the domain, providing both thought leadership and actionable strategies for businesses navigating…

CISA Mandates Federal Agencies Secure Their Cloud Environments

CISA is requiring all federal agencies to adopt stronger measures to improve their SaaS configurations and protect their complex cloud environments against growing threats from hackers, who are increasingly targeting third parties like cloud providers. The post CISA Mandates Federal…

Acumen Threat Analysis: Preparing for 2025

Phishing continues to be the threat vector of choice for adversaries, ransomware continues to deliver the desired financial and destructive results for attackers, while organizations, both public and private, are growing increasingly concerned about the risks posed by insiders.  The…

Understanding Virtual Skimmers: A Threat to E-Commerce Security

Virtual skimmers exploit vulnerabilities in websites that process payments online, often without leaving a trace until it’s too late. The post Understanding Virtual Skimmers: A Threat to E-Commerce Security  appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

How Does Enhanced Access Control Bolster Your Security?

Why is Access Control Crucial in Cybersecurity? In the expansive and complex world of cybersecurity, have you ever wondered how vital a role access control plays? It’s the cornerstone of securing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and managing their secrets effectively. With…

How Secure Automation Saves Your Cloud Operations

Why is Secure Automation Essential for Cloud Operations? Modern businesses operate within a complex ecosystem. How can they ensure their cloud operations remain secure, streamlined, and efficient? The answer lies in secure automation. This blog post will delve into why…

Scaling Secrets Security in High-Growth Environments

Is Secrets Security Management Crucial for High-Growth Environments? The digital age is expanding at an unprecedented rate, constantly evolving with revolutionary technologies that are redefining business models. In such high-growth environments, the criticality of effective secrets security is amplified. In…

Managing Risks: Executive Protection in the Digital Age

The recent incident involving the United Healthcare CEO has sparked critical conversations in corporate boardrooms about the evolving threat landscape and the importance of robust security measures centered around executive protection. The incident has illuminated a stark and unsettling reality:…

CrowdStrike Allies With Salt Security to Improve API Security

CrowdStrike and Salt Security have extended their alliance to make it simpler to feed application programming interface (API) security data directly into a security information event management (SIEM) platform. The post CrowdStrike Allies With Salt Security to Improve API Security…

5 Modern Computer Safety Tips You Should Know About

Protecting your computer in the hyper-connected world of today goes beyond merely preventing bothersome viruses. Smarter, quicker, and far more invasive than ever before are modern dangers. Cybercriminals no longer depend on simple strategies; they leverage flaws, fool unsuspecting consumers,…

Attackers Can Find New APIs in 29 Seconds: Wallarm

Cybersecurity vendor Wallarm, using a honeypot, found that hackers can discover new APIs in 29 seconds and that APIs are now more targeted than web applications, highlighting the need to put a security focus on the increasingly popular business tools.…

Top 5 Cryptographic Key Protection Best Practices

We’re sharing top 5 cryptographic key protection best practices. The post Top 5 Cryptographic Key Protection Best Practices appeared first on Zimperium. The post Top 5 Cryptographic Key Protection Best Practices appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

Review of Blackhat EMEA 2024

A review of some interesting briefings and tools found at Blackhat EMEA 2024. The post Review of Blackhat EMEA 2024 appeared first on The Cyber Hut. The post Review of Blackhat EMEA 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #316 – Simplicity

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://www.comicagile.net/comic/simplicity/” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”510″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/225b70b2-14e8-4638-a8d8-68bff40161f4/%23316+-+Simplicity.png?format=1000w” width=”502″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the respected Software Engineering expertise of Mikkel Noe-Nygaard and the lauded Software Engineering / Enterprise Agile Coaching work of Luxshan Ratnaravi at Comic Agilé! Permalink The post Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi –…

Top Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out For in 2025

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. To keep up, organizations must stay ahead of these developments. Below is an exhaustive list of key cybersecurity trends to watch…

Empower Your SOC Teams with Cloud-Native Security Solutions

Can Cloud-Native Security Be a Game-Changer for Your SOC Teams? In today’s complex digital landscape, organizations are increasingly challenged to protect their data while ensuring compliance with evolving cybersecurity regulations. From finance to healthcare, businesses are recognizing the need for…

Proactively Securing Machine Identities to Prevent Attacks

Why Should Proactive Security Management of Machine Identities Be a Priority? With the rise of digitalization across various sectors, organizations have ramped up their security measures to safeguard sensitive data. An area that often gets overlooked in this process, yet…

Empower Your Security with Cloud Compliance Innovations

How Can We Empower Security with Cloud Compliance Innovations? As we continue to leverage cloud services for our businesses, one cannot ignore the escalating complexity of cybersecurity. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management has emerged as a core player…

Build Your Confidence in Secrets Sprawl Management

Can You Truly Be Confident in Your Approach to Secrets Management? Cybersecurity is a crucial element in today’s digital landscape, but how can organizations ensure they’re confidently managing their non-human identities and secrets? This is a question that many professionals…