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Developing Security Protocols for Agentic AI Applications

Agentic AI can be an incredibly powerful asset — like another member of the team. However, it can quickly become a liability due to poorly designed frameworks or lax security protocols. The post Developing Security Protocols for Agentic AI Applications …

Understanding the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP)

The rule of least privilege, also known as the principle of least privilege (PoLP), is a security measure for safeguarding sensitive systems and data. PoLP ensures that users, applications, and systems have only the minimum access necessary to perform their…

What PCI Attestation of Compliance Is and How to Get It

Every time a customer swipes their credit card, they trust that business to protect their sensitive payment information against mishandling or fraud. But proving that trust in the right place requires certification. The post What PCI Attestation of Compliance Is…

AI Code Generation: The Risks and Benefits of AI in Software

AI code generation is changing how developers approach their work. Modern code completion AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT offer faster development cycles, improved productivity, and the ability to automate repetitive tasks.  The post AI Code Generation: The Risks…

GDPR Compliance in the US: Checklist and Requirements

The European Union (EU)’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) isn’t just a European concern. As GDPR-U.S. interactions become more complex, international businesses (including American ones) must comply with this regulation when handling data from EU citizens. If your company collects,…

DEF CON 32 – A (Shallow) Dive Into World Of Aircraft PKI

Author/Presenter: Matt Gaffney 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…

Trump U-Turn: TikTok’s On-Again/Off-Again U.S. Ban

Not For You: The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act shouldn’t be enforced, orders President Trump. The post Trump U-Turn: TikTok’s On-Again/Off-Again U.S. Ban appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Almost 10% of GenAI Prompts Include Sensitive Data: Study

A study by cybersecurity startup Harmonic Security found that 8.5% of prompts entered into generative AI models like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini last year included sensitive information, putting personal and corporate data at risk of being leaked. The post Almost…

Feel Reassured with Robust Machine Identity Protocols

Why Are Machine Identity Protocols Crucial for Robust Security Measures? Imagine opening your virtual “front door,” only to find unknown software entities exploring your data terrain. Chilling, isn’t it? Well, that’s where Machine Identity Protocols step in. They act as…

Getting Better: Advances in Secrets Rotation Tech

Why is Secrets Rotation Technology Crucial in the Data Security Landscape? The safety of sensitive information matters more than ever. With the proliferation of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and a marked increase in cyber threats, the management of these identities is…

Staying Ahead: Key Cloud-Native Security Practices

Can Effective Non-Human Identities and Secrets Management Bolster Your Cloud-Native Security Practices? The revolution in technology has seen a significant shift in business operations, with many organizations adopting cloud-native applications. These applications offer various benefits, including scalability, versatility, and cost-efficiency.…

Privacy Roundup: Week 3 of Year 2025

This is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 12 JAN 2025 – 18 JAN 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here…

The 2025 Themes on Data GPS

With the continued mainstreaming of data privacy concerns, nearly all consumer-facing organizations will be forced to treat data GPS as a first-class initiative within their businesses. The post The 2025 Themes on Data GPS  appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

Considerations for Selecting the Best API Authentication Option

Implementing API authentication is one of the most critical stages of API design and development. Properly implemented authentication protects data, user privacy, and other resources while streamlining compliance, preventing fraud, and establishing accountability. In fact, broken authentication is one of…

How Secure Is Your PAM Strategy?

Is Your PAM Strategy as Secure as You Think? It’s a common question asked in board meetings and by cybersecurity teams: Is our Privileged Access Management (PAM) truly safe? A secure PAM strategy is vital to any business’s cybersecurity infrastructure,…

Proactively Managing Cloud Identities to Prevent Breaches

What Role Does Proactive Handling of Cloud Identities Play in Avoiding Breaches? As cybersecurity experts, we are vested in the responsibility of providing guidance and oversight to other professionals in the cybersecurity sphere. A topic that has been gaining traction…

Confident Cybersecurity: Essentials for Every Business

Are Businesses Truly Prepared for Today’s Cybersecurity Challenges? With the transition to a digital majority, company networks are continuously at risk, and potential breaches are growing more severe each day. So, how well-prepared is the average business when it comes…

A Brief Guide for Dealing with ‘Humanless SOC’ Idiots

image by Meta.AI lampooning humanless SOC My former “colleagues” have written several serious pieces of research about why a SOC without humans will never happen (“Predict 2025: There Will Never Be an Autonomous SOC”, “The “Autonomous SOC” Is A Pipe…

How Can Generative AI be Used in Cybersecurity

The post How Can Generative AI be Used in Cybersecurity appeared first on AI Security Automation. The post How Can Generative AI be Used in Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

DEF CON 32 – Bypass 101

Author/Presenter: Bill Graydon 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…

Cohesity Extends Services Reach to Incident Response Platforms

Cohesity has extended its Cyber Event Response Team (CERT) service to include third-party providers of incident response platforms, including Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, Arctic Wolf, Sophos, Fenix24 and Semperis. The post Cohesity Extends Services Reach to Incident Response Platforms…

Tarbomb Denial of Service via Path Traversal

As software applications are built and developed over the years, engineering teams continuously shift perspective on what features to prioritize or de-prioritize. A feature developed five years ago may have no significance today. However, features deemed low priority may still…

California Wildfires Spark Phishing Scams Exploiting Chaos

As Southern California continues to battle devastating wildfires, cybercriminals have seized the opportunity to exploit the chaos, targeting vulnerable individuals and organizations. The post California Wildfires Spark Phishing Scams Exploiting Chaos appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

MikroTik Botnet Exploits SPF Misconfigurations to Spread Malware

A MikroTik botnet exploited weak SPF configurations, spoofing 20,000 domains to launch widespread malspam campaigns. The post MikroTik Botnet Exploits SPF Misconfigurations to Spread Malware appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…

Yahoo Japan Enforces DMARC Adoption for Users in 2025

Yahoo Japan enforces DMARC, SPF, and DKIM protocols starting December 2024 to strengthen email security and combat phishing. The post Yahoo Japan Enforces DMARC Adoption for Users in 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

How Much of Your Business is Exposed on the Dark Web?

The dark web is a thriving underground market where stolen data and corporate vulnerabilities are openly traded. This hidden economy poses a direct and growing threat to businesses worldwide. Recent breaches highlight the danger.   The post How Much of Your…

Security Concerns Complicate Multi-Cloud Adoption Strategies

While cloud adoption continues to drive digital transformation, the shift to the cloud introduces critical security challenges that organizations must address. The post Security Concerns Complicate Multi-Cloud Adoption Strategies appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

A Peek Inside the Current State of BitCoin Exchanges

Dear blog readers, In this post I’ll provide some actionable intelligence on the current state of active BitCoin Exchanges landscape with the idea to assist everyone on their way to properly attribute a fraudulent or malicious transaction or to dig…

A Peek Inside the Current State of BitCoin Mixers

Dear blog readers, In this post I’ll provide some actionable intelligence on the current state of active BitCoin Mixers landscape with the idea to assist everyone on their way to properly attribute a fraudulent or malicious transaction or to dig…

Tonic.ai product updates: April 2024

SQL Server support on Tonic Ephemeral, Db2 LUW on Tonic Structural, LLM synthesis in Tonic Textual, and expanded LLM access in Tonic Validate! Learn more about all the latest releases from Tonic.ai. The post Tonic.ai product updates: April 2024 appeared…

Tonic.ai product updates: July 2024

Textual’s Pipeline workflow preps your data for AI, Structural’s sensitivity scan is now customizable, and Ephemeral can be deployed on Azure or Google Cloud! The post Tonic.ai product updates: July 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

Tonic.ai product updates: March 2024

Tonic is now Tonic Structural and can output directly to Tonic Ephemeral, subsetting arrives for Snowflake, + Tonic Cloud is HIPAA certified! The post Tonic.ai product updates: March 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Tonic.ai product updates: February 2024

Tonic Ephemeral launches with free trials, Tonic Textual supports expanded file types, and database view has a brand new look 👀 The post Tonic.ai product updates: February 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

DEF CON 32 – Signature-Based Detection Using Network Timing

Author/Presenter: Josh Pyorre 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…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Radon’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/3037/” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”291″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/6b6df542-8710-41ab-aa4b-a26ce08dff06/radon.png?format=1000w” width=”740″ /> </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 ‘Radon’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

10 Essential GRC Policy Management Best Practices

Policy management is the sturdy scaffolding that supports governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) objectives while shaping corporate culture and ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations. Yet, many organizations grapple with a fragmented approach—policies scattered across departments, processes misaligned, and technology underutilized.…

What is an Uncensored Model and Why Do I Need It

While the power and potential of GenAI is evident for IT and security, the use cases in the security field are surprisingly immature largely due to censorship and guardrails that hamper many models’ utility for cybersecurity use cases.    The post…

7 Essential Security Operations Center Tools for 2025

The post 7 Essential Security Operations Center Tools for 2025 appeared first on AI Security Automation. The post 7 Essential Security Operations Center Tools for 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Allstate Violates Drivers’ Privacy, Texas AG Alleges

Don’t Mess With Texas Privacy: “We will hold all these companies accountable,” rants state attorney general Ken Paxton (pictured). The post Allstate Violates Drivers’ Privacy, Texas AG Alleges appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Redacting sensitive free-text data: build vs buy

Building an in-house redaction system requires overcoming significant technical challenges and investing considerable resources to develop and maintain the process. This article explores some of the challenges you may face if your organization decides to go down the build-it-yourself path.…

The Future of Cybersecurity: Global Outlook 2025 and Beyond

The cybersecurity landscape is entering an unprecedented era of complexity, with AI-driven threats, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain vulnerabilities reshaping how organizations approach digital security. This analysis explores key trends and strategic imperatives for 2025 and beyond. The post The…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Trimix’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/3035/” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”299″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/c9ca9a11-3fe5-4a52-8965-90f1f3626d8f/trimix.png?format=1000w” width=”502″ /> </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 ‘Trimix’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

Six Friends Every Security Team Needs

Around the year 1900, an author (Rudyard Kipling) wrote a poem called “The Elephant’s Child.” In it, he writes: “I keep six honest serving men They taught me all I knew Their names are What and Why and When And…

DEF CON 32 – SBOMs the Hard Way: Hacking Bob the Minion

Authors/Presenters: Larry Pesce 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…

The Insider Threat Digital Recruitment Marketplace

Nisos The Insider Threat Digital Recruitment Marketplace Nisos routinely monitors mainstream and alternative social media platforms, as well as cloud-based messaging applications and dark web forums… The post The Insider Threat Digital Recruitment Marketplace appeared first on Nisos by Nisos…

Network Configuration and Change Management Best Practices

Managing network configurations and changes is a critical component of modern IT operations, ensuring organizations maintain security, operational efficiency, and business continuity. In today’s fast-paced and complex technology environments, even… The post Network Configuration and Change Management Best Practices appeared…

FunkSec: A New Ransomware Group Buoyed by AI

A new ransomware group called FunkSec claimed 85 victims in December but its members appear to be lesser-skilled hackers using generative AI and inflated attack numbers to bolster their capabilities and reputation, according to Check Point researchers. The post FunkSec:…

How to create realistic test data for Databricks with Tonic

Learn how to create realistic test data for Databricks with Tonic’s latest integration! Yes, you read that right: We’re the only data masking and synthesis platform to offer a native streamlined Databricks integration. The post How to create realistic test data…

How to generate safe, useful test data for Amazon Redshift

Amazon Redshift enables massive data warehousing capabilities, but creating quality mock data designed to mimic data stored in Redshift comes with significant challenges. Here are the problems involved and tools you need to tackle each with expertise. The post How…

What is Breach Readiness?

While many organizations devote countless resources to stopping attacks at the perimeter, today’s threat landscape calls for a different mindset. The concept of breach readiness begins with acknowledging the likelihood of an incident, then building robust methods to contain and…

Botnet Threat Update July to December 2024

Overall botnet command control (C&C) activity decreased marginally by -4% between July and December last year. China dominated the Top 20 charts with increased botnet C&C activity across domain registrars and networks, ranking #1 globally for hosting botnet C&C servers.…

Privacy Roundup: Week 2 of Year 2025

This is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 5 JAN 2025 – 11 JAN 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here…

The Vanity Press in Academia

I’ve never been a regular resident of the ivory halls of academia, but Mich Kabay recently made me aware of an article about legitimate scientific journals driven to distraction by being flooded with commentary apparently reflecting a surge in the…