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 Privilege Escalation? Types, Examples, and Prevention appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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 security a built-in part of the development pipeline. The post Detection as Code: Key Components,…
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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 from application code, Kubernetes Secrets reduce the risk of exposure during workflows and deployments. The…