Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has long been considered a robust security measure, with Microsoft research showing it can block 99.9% of automated attacks. However, recent data indicates that sophisticated attackers have developed numerous techniques to bypass MFA, making it insufficient as a standalone defense against Account Takeover (ATO) attacks.

New technologies, regulatory shifts, and the next generation of clients are redefining the financial services industry and what customers expect from the firms they work with. Firms embracing these changes will gain a competitive edge, while those who ignore them risk falling behind. Countless technology innovations across the industry are redefining the customer experience, security, data management, and back-office functions. But what is poised to make the biggest impact in 2025?

After covering the importance of unique usernames in yesterday's blog, we would be remiss not to take a look at the second half of most login credentials: passwords. These are important because, despite increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity technologies and methodologies, 86% of breaches still involve stolen credentials.

In the current economic environment, IT and security leaders face significant challenges. Budget optimization and prioritizing initiatives that provide real business value are crucial, particularly amidst a growingly complex and threatening threat landscape. This pressure is especially pronounced when it comes to securing the APIs essential for modern applications and linking vital data.

Organizations face a monumental challenge managing cyber risk and vulnerabilities across expanding digital environments. Research indicates that security teams can remediate merely 10% of detected vulnerabilities due to resource limitations, emphasizing the urgent need for optimized prioritization methods. Risk-based vulnerability management (RBVM) addresses this challenge by focusing remediation efforts on vulnerabilities posing genuine risk to specific organizational assets and infrastructure.

In February 2025, the cybersecurity community witnessed an unprecedented leak that exposed the internal operations of Black Basta, a prolific ransomware group. Trustwave SpiderLabs has taken an in-depth look at the leaked contents, which spell out in detail how the group thinks and operates, revealing discussions on tactics and the effectiveness of various attack tools. Even going so far as to debate the ethical and legal implications of targeting Ascension Health.

Safeguarding patient information has become more critical than ever in today’s evolving digital healthcare landscape. As technology leaders, we must navigate the intricate maze of regulations and implement robust strategies to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This article delves into the nuances of HIPAA compliance, offering insights and best practices to uphold healthcare privacy in the digital age.

If you’re a defense contractor, cybersecurity compliance isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a requirement. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented strict cybersecurity guidelines to ensure that sensitive government information stays protected. Two major frameworks you need to be familiar with are the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 (NIST SP 800-171) and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

In an era where APIs form the backbone of every digital experience, security can no longer be an afterthought—or a bottleneck. The real challenge lies not just in detecting threats, but in doing so accurately, with clear explainability, and at enterprise scale. At AppSentinels, we built our platform from the ground up to tackle modern threats with unmatched efficacy.

I’ve been doing some research on group Managed Service Accounts (gMSAs) recently, and reading the MS-SAMR protocol specification for some information.