Cybernews researchers reported that since the beginning of the year, they’ve detected 30 datasets containing 16 billion stolen credentials exposed on the internet, most of which had not been previously recorded and represent a massive trove of records that can…
Category: Security Boulevard
AWS Raises Expertise Bar for MSSP Partners
Amazon Web Services (AWS) this week revealed it has added new categories for describing offerings provided by partners offering managed services security providers (MSSP) as part of an effort to ensure a more consistent customer experience. The post AWS Raises…
Are Your Secrets Protected Against Data Breaches?
Are Your Secrets Well Guarded in the Name of Data Security? Have you ever pondered the magnitude of secrets protection in your organizational data security framework? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management has proven to be a significant line…
How Secure Are Your Cloud-Based Non-Human Identities?
Are Your Cloud-Based Non-Human Identities as Secure as You Think They Are? We all want to believe that our cybersecurity measures are infallible. But in reality, our digital defense mechanisms – even those earmarked for cloud security – are only…
Why Being Proactive with NHIs Can Save Your Business
Why is NHI Management a Game Changer in Business Protection? Have you ever wondered how organizations manage to protect enormous amounts of data? An overlooked but vital component in data security is Non-Human Identities (NHIs). Through proactive security measures, organizations…
LinuxFest Northwest: The First Black Software Engineer in America: Technology and Race
Author/Presenter: Clyde Ford (Author And Software Consultant) Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events located…
Your passwords are everywhere: What the massive 16 billion login leak means for you
Security researchers discovered 16 billion stolen passwords from Apple, Google, Facebook and more. Unlike traditional hacks, malicious software infected millions of personal devices, secretly stealing every login. Here’s what this means for your accounts and how to protect yourself immediately.…
The $4.88 Million Question: Why Password-Based Breaches Are Getting More Expensive
The $4.88 million question isn’t really whether organizations can afford to implement passwordless authentication—it’s whether they can afford not to. With breach costs rising 10% annually, credential-based attacks representing the primary threat vector, and operational costs of password management continuing…
PCI DSS 4.0.1: What Changed and How is this the Next Step for Universal MFA
As the transition period for PCI DSS 4.0 draws to a close on March 31, 2025, PCI DSS 4.0.1 stands as the current version of the standard. More importantly, the March 31, 2025 deadline for full compliance with all new…
LinuxFest Northwest: The Geology of Open Source
Author/Presenter: Hazel Weakly (Nivenly Foundation; Director, Haskell Foundation; Infrastructure Witch of Hachyderm) Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating…