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North Korean operatives have infiltrated hundreds of Fortune 500 companies

SAN FRANCISCO — North Korean nationals have infiltrated the employee ranks at top global companies more so than previously thought, maintaining a pervasive and potentially widening threat against IT infrastructure and sensitive data. “There are hundreds of Fortune 500 organizations that have hired these North Korean IT workers,” Mandiant Consulting CTO Charles Carmakal said Tuesday…

DHS Secretary Noem: CISA needs to get back to ‘core mission’

SAN FRANCISCO — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem outlined her plans Tuesday to refocus the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on protecting critical infrastructure from increasingly sophisticated threats — particularly from China — while distancing the agency from what she characterized as mission drift under previous leadership. Speaking at the 2025 RSAC Conference, Noem…

Amazon, CrowdStrike leaders say private threat intel can quickly bring cybercriminals to justice

SAN FRANCISCO — Threat intelligence flowing from private companies to cybersecurity authorities and law enforcement agencies is critical to the disruption of malicious activities and the arrests of cybercriminals, security leaders at Amazon and CrowdStrike said Monday during the RSAC 2025 Conference.  When the private sector and governments interact well, actively participating and sharing resources…

Harnessing Powerful Tools for Secrets Scanning

Capturing the Essence of Powerful Secrets Scanning Wondering how to enhance your organization’s cybersecurity measures? Among the vast spectrum of cybersecurity tools available, secrets scanning is one that holds paramount significance. Secrets scanning, as an integral part of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) management, is a powerful practice that helps mitigate security risks posed by NHIs in…

Your NHIDR Is Getting Better—How?

Why Does Improving Non-Human Identity and Data Response (NHIDR) Matter? How often do we consider the impact of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) on our data security? The management of NHIs and their accompanying secrets has become an indispensable necessity for businesses. From financial services and healthcare to travel and DevOps, professionals across various domains are realizing…

Cybersecurity experts issue response to Trump order targeting Chris Krebs, SentinelOne

SAN FRANCISCO — A sweeping public statement signed by more than 30 prominent cybersecurity professionals and academics has condemned what they describe as political retaliation against Chris Krebs, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and his employer, SentinelOne.  The letter, released Monday, comes in the wake of an executive order…

Bugcrowd Launches Red Team Service to Test Cybersecurity Defenses

Bugcrowd today at the 2025 RSA Conference announced its intent to create a red team service to test cybersecurity defenses using a global network of ethical hackers. Alistair Greaves, director of red team operations for Bugcrowd, said via a Red Team-as-a-Service (RTaaS) offering that a global pool of experts vetted by Bugcrowd will employ the..…

Blackpoint Cyber Extends MDR Service to Improve Cyber Resiliency

Blackpoint Cyber today at the 2025 RSA Conference unveiled a unified security posture and response platform that is based on the company’s managed detection and response (MDR) service. Company CTO Manoj Srivastava said the CompassOne platform provides organizations the tool to discover assets along with the guidance needed to improve their security posture. The overall..…

Creating Impenetrable Cloud Compliance Practices

Are Your Cloud Compliance Practices Truly Impenetrable? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Management have emerged as critical components of an effective cybersecurity strategy. These effectively address the security gaps that often exist between the security and R&D teams within an organization, ensuring a secure and compliant cloud environment. Grasping the Concept of Non-Human Identities NHIs…

Delivering Value with Advanced IAM

Why is Advanced Identity and Access Management Necessary? Have you ever imagined the chaos that would ensue if all the people in a bustling city, for instance, Los Angeles or New York, swapped their identities suddenly? A similar scenario might unfold in an organization without a robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) system. Without a…

Optimistic About Your Cybersecurity Strategy?

Why should Cybersecurity Strategy Spark Optimism? Why is there a growing wave of optimism surrounding cybersecurity strategies, especially with the increasing incidence of cyber threats? The answer lies in the revolutionary approach of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management. The proactive nature of this approach, focused on end-to-end protection, is shifting cybersecurity as we…

Are You Capable of Managing NHIDs Efficiently?

Are You Understanding the Complexities of Managing NHIDs? When it comes to reinforcing cybersecurity, how confident are you in providing adequate protection for your Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? Are you familiar with the mechanisms that drive efficient identity management, specifically focusing on NHIDs and Secrets Management? It’s a pivotal part of fortifying your cloud security, yet…

New geolocus-cli For ONYPHE’s Geolocus Database

ONYPHE has made available a free API and free MMDB download of their new Geolocus database. It provided IP address metadata in the form of: { “abuse”: [ “amzn-noc-contact@amazon.com”, “aws-routing-poc@amazon.com”, “aws-rpki-routing-poc@amazon.com”, “trustandsafety@support.aws.com” ], “asn”: “AS14618”, “continent”: “NA”, “continentname”: “North America”, “country”: “US”, “countryname”: “United States”, “domain”: [ “amazon.com”, “amazonaws.com”, “aws.com” ], “ip”: “3.215.138.152”, “isineu”: 0,…

NSFOCUS APT Monthly Briefing – March 2025

Regional APT Threat Situation Overview In March 2025, the global threat hunting system of NSFOCUS Fuying Laboratory discovered a total of 19 APT attack activities. These activities were mainly distributed in South Asia, East Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America, as shown in the following figure. In terms of group activity, the most active APT…

Secure Your Secrets with Effective Rotation

Why Does Secrets Rotation Matter in Cybersecurity? Secrets rotation, a cybersecurity best practice, is a procedure to refresh and modify privileged credentials regularly. It’s a critical facet of managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their associated secrets, a fundamental component of contemporary cybersecurity strategies. But why does it hold such significance? NHIs, or machine identities, complement…

Feel Supported by Robust PAM

Can Robust PAM Systems Make a Difference? We delve into the intricacies of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management. A well-configured PAM system, especially for organizations operating, can be the cornerstone of a solid cybersecurity strategy. A Deep Dive into Non-Human Identities and Secrets: Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are the machine identities that play crucial…

Adapting to Modern Threats in Cloud Security

Are You Effectively Managing Your Non-Human Identities? For quite a while, organizations have been grappling with numerous cybersecurity challenges. However, one obstacle stands out – the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets. These NHIs, linked with a unique secret as an identifier, pose quite a number of threats that many fail to address…

Stay Ahead in Cloud-Native Security

Is Staying Current in Cloud-Native Security Trends Important? Absolutely! Staying ahead in cloud-native security trends is essential for organizations of all sizes and across various industries. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets are fundamental to these trends, requiring expertise in data management and cybersecurity for effective protection and oversight. What are Non-Human Identities and why…

To Catch A Thief | Rubrik

For this special live recording of To Catch a Thief at The New York Stock Exchange, host and former lead cybersecurity and digital espionage reporter for The New York Times, Nicole Perlroth sits down with those who have been directly targeted by, traced, or directly engaged China’s state-sponsored hackers, diplomatically, or in the cyber domain:…

SAP zero-day vulnerability under widespread active exploitation

Threat hunters and security researchers have observed widespread exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability affecting SAP NetWeaver systems. The unrestricted file upload vulnerability — CVE-2025-31324 — has a base score of 10 on the CVSS scale and allows attackers to upload files directly to the system without authorization.  The software defect, which affects the SAP Visual…

VulnCheck spotted 159 actively exploited vulnerabilities in first few months of 2025

Attackers exploited nearly a third of vulnerabilities within a day of CVE disclosure in the first quarter of 2025, VulnCheck said in a report released Thursday. The company, which focuses on vulnerability threat intelligence, identified 159 actively exploited vulnerabilities from 50 sources during the quarter. The time from CVE disclosure to evidence of exploitation in…

Is Your Cybersecurity Scalable Enough?

Are Your Cybersecurity Efforts Truly Scalable? A question all organizations grapple with: is your cybersecurity infrastructure ready to adapt, evolve and scale alongside your business? Achieving scalable cybersecurity solutions forms the bedrock of data protection strategies. Not just from the viewpoint of managing the increasing volume of data, but also to combat advanced threats that…

Calm Your NHI Management Concerns

What if You Could Calm Your NHI Management Concerns? Where businesses are migrating to the cloud at an astonishing pace, the security of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their associated secrets has become an absolutely critical concern. NHIs and their associated secrets, if not managed correctly, can significantly increase the risk of security breaches and data…

Stay Proactive with Advanced Secrets Management

Why is Proactive Cybersecurity Crucial? Where machine identities take center stage, the need for advanced secrets management is more crucial than ever. The rise of key management failures, token compromises, and password leaks are some of the telltale signs of a flawed cybersecurity strategy. With an alarming increase in data breaches, how can organizations stay…

Gain Confidence in Your IAM Strategies

What Makes for Effective IAM Strategies? IAM (Identity and Access Management) strategies have become a cornerstone element, focusing on the protection of critical assets through superior access control and user authentication. But the question is, how can organizations incorporate IAM into their cybersecurity strategy to create a safer, more reliable digital environment? Understanding the Role…

Are Your Secrets Properly Protected?

Implementing Strategic Non-Human Identity Management for Sensitive Data Protection Are your organization’s secrets safe? How comprehensive is your strategy for securing your Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets? Businesses must aim to eliminate data leaks and security breaches by incorporating NHI and Secrets management as a core part of their cybersecurity strategy. Understanding Non-Human Identities…

Attackers hit security device defects hard in 2024

Attackers are having a field day with software defects in security devices, according to a new report released Wednesday by Mandiant  Exploits were the most common initial infection vector, representing 1 of every 3 attacks in 2024, and the four most frequently exploited vulnerabilities were all contained in edge devices, such as VPNs, firewalls and…

Video: How Eaton Partners Can Boost Profits with Lithium-Ion UPS Technology

In this Partner POV episode, host Katie Bavoso talks with Sami Hussaini, Product Line Manager at Eaton, about the shifting landscape of physical infrastructure and how solution providers can capitalize on Eaton’s lithium-ion UPS technology to grow profits and customer loyalty. Learn how Eaton empowers its partners with industry-leading products and comprehensive support—from hands-on training…

10 key numbers from the 2024 FBI IC3 report

It looks like 2024 was a record year in cybercrime for all the wrong reasons, according to the FBI’s annual Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report released Wednesday.  As cyber-enabled fraud and ransomware continue to harm individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure, the report, now in its 25th year, provides crucial insight into evolving criminal tactics…

Cynomi cinches $37M for its AI-based ‘virtual CISO’ for SMB cybersecurity

Small and medium businesses are the latest targets for cybersecurity attacks, with one in three small businesses experiencing a data breach last year. SMBs are becoming more proactive in detecting and stopping these threats, and today a startup called Cynomi is announcing $37 million in funding to meet that demand. Insight Partners and Entrée Capital are co-leading…

AI can help defenders stop nation-state threat actors at machine speed

Last year, the escalating concerns about Chinese threat actors breaching U.S. organizations reached a crescendo as federal authorities issued increasingly urgent advisories about China’s “Typhoon” groups infiltrating U.S. networks, pressing organizations to take immediate action. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned that these groups were engaged…

Verizon discovers spike in ransomware and exploited vulnerabilities

Cybercriminals and state-sponsored threat groups exploited vulnerabilities and initiated ransomware attacks with vigor last year, escalating the scope of their impact by hitting more victims and outmaneuvering defenses with speed. The rate of ransomware detected in data breaches jumped 37%, occurring in 44% of the 12,195 data breaches reviewed in Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations…

Cloud-Native Security: Assurance for Tech Leaders

Why Should Tech Leaders Place Their Trust in Cloud-Native Security? Let’s ask another question: What better assurance for tech leaders than a robust system that offers comprehensive end-to-end protection? This is precisely what cloud-native security does, and why it is gaining traction. Cloud-native security, with its focus on non-human identities (NHIs) and secrets security management,…

Attackers stick with effective intrusion points, valid credentials and exploits

IBM X-Force observed an identical breakdown of the top methods cybercriminals used to intrude networks for two years running, the company said in its annual Threat Intelligence Index. The top initial access vectors, valid account credentials and exploitation of public-facing applications, each accounted for 30% of IBM X-Force incident response cases last year. By focusing…

Assured Security with Secrets Scanning

Is Secrets Scanning the Key to Assured Security? The alarming rise in data breaches and cyber threats globally raises an essential question – is secrets scanning the definitive answer to assured security? I grapple with this question every day. This article offers some valuable insights into why secrets scanning stands as a stalwart for assured…

Multiple top CISA officials behind ‘Secure by Design’ resign 

Two top officials at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency who worked with the private sector to manufacture secure products and technology are leaving the agency. Bob Lord, senior technical adviser and Lauren Zabierek, senior advisor at CISA, were both chief architects behind CISA’s Secure by Design initiative, which garnered voluntary commitments from major vendors…

Protected NHIs: Key to Cyber Resilience

Why is Management of Protected NHIs Essential? Protected Non-Human Identities (NHIs) have become a crucial factor for organizations looking to strengthen their cybersecurity framework. Given the surge in hacking attempts and data breaches, it is pertinent to ask, “How crucial are protected NHIs in ensuring cyber resilience?” Let’s delve deeper into this topic. NHIs, as…

Ensuring a Safe Environment with Least Privilege

Why Is Least Privilege Fundamental to Creating Safe Environments? Data is the new gold. If data volumes surge, so do cyber threats, making data protection a top priority. The principle of least privilege (POLP) crucially comes to play here. But what is least privilege, and how does it contribute to creating safer environments? Least privilege…

Staying Ahead with Proactive Secrets Rotation

Why Should Organizations Prioritize Proactive Secrets Rotation? Where digital connectivity is ever-increasing, how can organizations stay one step ahead? One answer lies in proactive secrets rotation – a strategy that is pivotal to maintaining robust cybersecurity health. Not only does this strategy allow companies to prevent unauthorized access to their networks, but it also facilitates…

Stay Reassured with Advanced NHIDR

Can Advanced NHIDR Keep Your Cloud Environment Secure? Enriched with advanced technologies, potential threats also grow in complexity. One such concern circulates around the concept of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management. But, what if there was a way to feel reassured about your security in NHIs? In comes the role of advanced NHIDR—…

How to Ensure Security in Cloud Compliance

Why is Cloud Security of Paramount Importance? It’s a well-acknowledged fact, isn’t it, that our reliance on cloud services has significantly increased in the past few years? According to data from Dell Technologies, almost every organization, regardless of size and industry, has adopted some form of cloud storage or applications. This shift has prompted many…

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