Securing virtual identities and entry points has become a critical priority as cyber threats grow more sophisticated. A Single Sign-On (SSO) system offers ease and allows multi-functionality with a single set of identity verification, but they are enticing targets for cyber attackers. Organizations need Zero Trust Architecture to alleviate this risk. Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is a protection framework that is designed on the principle of never trust and always verify.

Following the Sysdig Threat Research Team’s (TRT) discovery of LLMjacking — the illicit use of an LLM through compromised credentials — the number of attackers and their methods have proliferated.

In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity and system observability, timely and accurate incident investigations are crucial. Whether you’re a SOC admin hunting down vulnerabilities, a developer resolving critical system outages, or a team member tracking Real User Monitoring (RUM) errors, the ability to piece together evidence, understand the timeline, and collaborate effectively is the difference between days and weeks of investigation.

Generative AI (GenAI) has the power to transform organizations from the inside out. Yet many organizations are struggling to prove the value of their GenAI investments after the initial push to deploy models. “At least 30% of GenAI projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025, due to poor data quality, inadequate risk controls, escalating costs or unclear business value,” according to Gartner, Inc.

Increased ransomware attacks on industrial control systems (ICS), mixed with general ICS insecurity found across the manufacturing sector, has given rise to a guide specifically addressing this risk. Manufacturing has been a target of ransomware for quite some time — I’ve even covered a recent attack focused on credential harvesting.

In the critical and constantly evolving identity security space, organizations are focused on three essential needs: While identity security disciplines like identity security posture management (ISPM), identity threat detection and response (ITDR) and privileged access management (PAM) address various aspects of these needs, none offer a complete solution.

In the past, organizations could control how, when, and where their employees accessed sensitive data. Now, in the age of hybrid and remote work, employees can connect to company networks from any location over nearly any device. Safeguarding data while granting employees the access they need is a delicate balance. That’s where zero trust remote access solutions come into play.

San Francisco, California, September 18, 2024 — Nightfall AI has been named a winner in the prestigious 2024 SC Awards. Nightfall has been recognized in the Best Data Security Solution and Best Insider Threat Solution categories, underscoring their team’s commitment to excellence and leadership in the cybersecurity industry. View the full list of 2024 SC Awards winners here.

Enterprise data consolidation and access have long posed significant challenges in the Security Operations Center (SOC). They often hinder security teams from effectively investigating and taking action on the vast amounts of data they are tasked with protecting. Traditional security tools frequently operate in isolation, lacking the compatibility to create a cohesive data strategy.

This is the third article in a series about cloud-based attack vectors. Check out our last article about Cloud-Based ransomware! As Identity Access Management (IAM) becomes more complex, it becomes possible for an attacker to exploit the capabilities of legitimate permissions alone or in combination, escalating privileges and gaining potentially devastating levels of access. Because these privileges are legitimate, these attacks can be difficult to detect until the damage is already done.