1Password today extended the reach of its Extended Access Management (XAM) platform to include an ability to secure artificial intelligence (AI) agents. The post 1Password Extends Reach of IAM Platform to AI Agents and Unmanaged Devices appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The Urgent Need for Tokenizing Personally Identifiable Information
If we want privacy, trust and resilience in our digital infrastructure, tokenization is no longer optional. It’s essential. The post The Urgent Need for Tokenizing Personally Identifiable Information appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Identity lapses ensnared organizations at scale in 2024
Cybercriminals predominantly relied on weaknesses in identity controls to afflict organizations in 2024, with valid accounts being the main way they gained access for the second year in a row, Cisco Talos said in an annual report released Monday. Across the incident response cases Cisco Talos responded to last year, 60% involved an identity attack…
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The PIN is Mightier Than the Face
People pick weak passwords or reuse them over devices, tokens are lost, compromised or bypassed, and biometrics can be forced or spoofed. The post The PIN is Mightier Than the Face appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Infostealers fueled cyberattacks and snagged 2.1B credentials last year
Cybercriminals used information-stealing malware to a devastating effect last year, capturing sensitive data that fueled ransomware, breaches and attacks targeting supply chains and critical infrastructure, according to a new report. Infostealers were used to steal 2.1 billion credentials last year, accounting for nearly two-thirds of 3.2 billion credentials stolen from all organizations, Flashpoint said in a…
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SGNL snags $30M for a new take on ID security based on zero-standing privileges
Security experts often describe identity as the “new perimeter” in the world of security: in the world of cloud services where network assets and apps can range far and wide, the biggest vulnerabilities are often leaked and spoofed log-in credentials. A startup called SGNL has built a new approach that it believes is better at…
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Nametag Adds Ability to Verify Identity of New Remote Workers
Nametag extended its identity verification platform enabling organizations to verify the identity of a remote worker they are considering. The post Nametag Adds Ability to Verify Identity of New Remote Workers appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The Path of Least Resistance to Privileged Access Management
PAM aims to provide a privileged identity-centric approach to controlling access as part of the bigger identity ecosystem. The post The Path of Least Resistance to Privileged Access Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Decentralized Identity: Revolutionizing Identity Verification in The Digital World
Decentralized identity (DCI) is emerging as a solution to the significant challenges in verifying identities, managing credentials and ensuring data privacy. The post Decentralized Identity: Revolutionizing Identity Verification in The Digital World appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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JumpCloud Acquires Stack Identity to Extend Access Management Reach
JumpCloud this week revealed it has acquired Stack Identity to fuel an effort to add identity security and access visibility capabilities to its directory. The post JumpCloud Acquires Stack Identity to Extend Access Management Reach appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Consent Phishing: The New, Smarter Way to Phish
What is consent phishing? Most people are familiar with the two most common types of phishing — credential phishing and phishing payloads, where attackers trick users into revealing credentials and downloading malicious software respectively. However, there is a third type of phishing on the rise: consent phishing. Consent phishing deceives users into granting a third-party SaaS application…