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Benchmark Authority: The benchmark for cloud security posture and continuous compliance monitoring.

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5 Myths About Mutual TLS the LXD Flaw Just Exposed

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5 Myths About Mutual TLS the LXD Flaw Just Exposed
The LXD vulnerability exposes five common myths about mutual TLS, highlighting the risks of weak certificate validation and network access misconfigurations.
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November 2, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Term of the day: Platform as a Service

Platform as a Service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model that gives developers a ready-made, managed environment to build, deploy, run, and manage their...

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Platform as a Service. Platform as a Service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model that gives developers a ready-made, managed environment to build, deploy, run, and manage their applications without having to set up the underlying servers and infrastructure themselves. The cloud provider handles the platform layer, while the customer focuses on the applications and data they create or acquire. Because responsibilities are split between provider and customer, security duties are shared and vary by service and provider.
November 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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KEV Deadlines Are a Floor, Not a Patching Strategy

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KEV Deadlines Are a Floor, Not a Patching Strategy
KEV deadlines set patching minimums but don’t guarantee protection. Proactive risk-based strategies and compromise assessments are vital in cloud security.
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November 1, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Term of the day: Plan of Action and Milestones

A Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) is a document that lists known security weaknesses in a system and lays out how they will be fixed...

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Plan of Action and Milestones. A Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) is a document that lists known security weaknesses in a system and lays out how they will be fixed. For each weakness, it records the tasks needed to correct it, the resources required, the milestones for tracking progress, and the target dates for completion. It functions as a corrective action plan, giving system owners a structured way to track outstanding issues until they are resolved.
November 1, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Kernel Flaw Gives Root Without Auth: Your Questions Answered

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Kernel Flaw Gives Root Without Auth: Your Questions Answered
CVE-2026-98432 is a severe Linux kernel flaw enabling unauthenticated remote root access. Understanding patching and controls is vital for Linux security teams.
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October 31, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Term of the day: Phishing-Resistant MFA

Phishing-resistant MFA is a form of multi-factor authentication designed to withstand attacks that trick users into handing over their login credentials...

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Phishing-Resistant MFA. Phishing-resistant MFA is a form of multi-factor authentication designed to withstand attacks that trick users into handing over their login credentials or approving fraudulent sign-in requests. Unlike standard MFA methods such as one-time codes or push notifications, it is built to resist common bypass techniques like credential phishing. It is commonly implemented using standards such as FIDO.
October 31, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Six Mistakes That Turn Firewall Patches Into Outages

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Six Mistakes That Turn Firewall Patches Into Outages
Avoid six common firewall patch mistakes that cause outages during zero-day exploits. Effective vulnerability management ensures security and operational continuity.
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October 30, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Term of the day: Permissions Policy

The term 'Permissions Policy' refers to two distinct concepts depending on context. In cloud identity systems, it is a rule set attached to a user, role, or...

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Permissions Policy. The term 'Permissions Policy' refers to two distinct concepts depending on context. In cloud identity systems, it is a rule set attached to a user, role, or resource that says which actions are allowed or denied. On the web, it is a browser mechanism (delivered as an HTTP header or iframe attribute) that lets a website turn specific browser features on or off for its own pages and embedded frames.
October 30, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Ephemeral Infrastructure Detection Checklist

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Ephemeral Infrastructure Detection Checklist
Volt Typhoon’s use of ephemeral infrastructure challenges traditional detection. This checklist outlines controls to detect and respond to transient cyber espionage tactics.
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October 29, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Term of the day: Permission Set

A permission set is a reusable, named bundle of access permissions that administrators define once and then assign to users or accounts, rather than configuring...

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Permission Set. A permission set is a reusable, named bundle of access permissions that administrators define once and then assign to users or accounts, rather than configuring privileges individually each time. Different platforms implement the concept in their own way, but the shared goal is to make access grants consistent and easier to manage. The exact meaning and scope depend on the specific vendor's implementation.
October 29, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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1% Breach Impact Hides a 100% Vendor Visibility Gap

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1% Breach Impact Hides a 100% Vendor Visibility Gap
A 1% user breach highlights critical gaps in vendor visibility and security, emphasizing the need for continuous monitoring of third-party risks in cloud development.
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October 28, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Term of the day: Permission Boundary

A permission boundary is a rule that sets the maximum set of actions an identity (such as a user or role) is allowed to perform, acting as a ceiling on its...

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Permission Boundary. A permission boundary is a rule that sets the maximum set of actions an identity (such as a user or role) is allowed to perform, acting as a ceiling on its permissions regardless of what other policies attempt to grant. It does not by itself give an identity any permissions; instead, it caps whatever permissions are assigned elsewhere. This is commonly used so that a central team can safely let developers create new identities without those identities exceeding predefined limits.
October 28, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Should You Rotate Every Token or Just Monitor Them All?

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Should You Rotate Every Token or Just Monitor Them All?
Explore token management strategies, rotation, monitoring, or hybrid, to prevent breaches like Gheist and meet compliance standards efficiently.
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October 27, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Term of the day: Penetration Testing

Penetration testing is a security exercise in which an authorized expert simulates a real cyberattack to find and, where permitted, exploit weaknesses in a...

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Penetration Testing. Penetration testing is a security exercise in which an authorized expert simulates a real cyberattack to find and, where permitted, exploit weaknesses in a computer system or network. The goal is to discover exploitable vulnerabilities before a genuine attacker does. It is a point-in-time assessment of security, not a continuous or automated monitoring process.
October 27, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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13,500 Branches in 850 Accounts: What Gheist Reveals About GitHub's Private Repository Gap

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13,500 Branches in 850 Accounts: What Gheist Reveals About GitHub's Private Repository Gap
The Gheist campaign exploited GitHub tokens to exfiltrate secrets from private repos, revealing key security control gaps and the need for enhanced detection.
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October 26, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Term of the day: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

PCI DSS is a set of security requirements created by the payments industry to protect environments where...

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Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. PCI DSS is a set of security requirements created by the payments industry to protect environments where payment card data is stored, processed, or transmitted. It is maintained by the PCI Security Standards Council, a global forum of payments industry stakeholders. Organizations that handle cardholder data are typically expected to meet these requirements to help reduce the risk of payment data compromise.
October 26, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Securing AI Endpoints Won't Stop Autonomous Agents

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Securing AI Endpoints Won't Stop Autonomous Agents
Autonomous AI attack agents bypass endpoint security by hijacking models to execute multi-layered attacks, demanding advanced monitoring and defense strategies.
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October 25, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Term of the day: Passwordless Authentication

Passwordless authentication is a way for users to sign in to applications and systems without entering a password. Instead of typing a memorized...

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Passwordless Authentication. Passwordless authentication is a way for users to sign in to applications and systems without entering a password. Instead of typing a memorized secret, users verify their identity through other means, such as biometrics like a face or fingerprint scan. The goal is to remove the need to create and remember passwords at login.
October 25, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Should You Wait for Proof of Exploitation Before Patching Edge Devices?

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Should You Wait for Proof of Exploitation Before Patching Edge Devices?
Delaying patches on internet-facing edge devices risks credential theft and ransomware. Accelerated patch cycles and real-time monitoring reduce exposure and operational impact.
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October 24, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Term of the day: POA&M Aging

POA&M aging refers to tracking how long identified security weaknesses have remained open on a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) relative to their planned remediation dates...

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POA&M Aging. POA&M aging refers to tracking how long identified security weaknesses have remained open on a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) relative to their planned remediation dates. Because a POA&M documents known deficiencies along with remediation owners, milestones, and target completion dates, aging measures whether those items are being resolved on schedule or are slipping past their deadlines. It is used to prioritize remediation and flag findings that have gone overdue.
October 24, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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AI Won't Stop Account Takeover Alone

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AI Won't Stop Account Takeover Alone
Account takeover bypasses email security by exploiting identity trust. Combining AI-driven email defense with SaaS monitoring is key to effective mitigation.
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October 23, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Gottlieb & Associates PLLC filed 55% of complaints, up from 37% in August.

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September 2026 website accessibility lawsuit report
148 federal website accessibility lawsuits were filed in September 2026 across 8 states. What the complaints alleged, who was sued, where, and by whom.
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October 23, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Term of the day: PCI DSS Requirement 2

PCI DSS Requirement 2 is a section of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard that focuses on setting up computer systems and applications securely...

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PCI DSS Requirement 2. PCI DSS Requirement 2 is a section of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard that focuses on setting up computer systems and applications securely instead of leaving them with default or insecure settings. It covers practices such as changing default passwords, hardening system configurations, and removing unnecessary features. Meeting this requirement is one part of the broader effort to protect environments that handle payment card data.
October 23, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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884,000 Servers at Risk: Patching PHP2Shell in 72 Hours

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884,000 Servers at Risk: Patching PHP2Shell in 72 Hours
Over 884,000 servers face critical PHP2Shell vulnerabilities enabling remote code execution. Immediate patching within 72 hours is essential to protect your infrastructure.
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October 22, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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Term of the day: Organizational Units

An organizational unit (OU) is a logical container used to group related accounts, resources, or directory objects so they can be administered together as a...

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Organizational Units. An organizational unit (OU) is a logical container used to group related accounts, resources, or directory objects so they can be administered together as a single unit. Grouping items this way can simplify management by letting administrators apply settings and policies across a set of accounts or objects at once. The exact meaning and capabilities of an OU depend on the platform in which it is used.
October 22, 2026 at 3:10 PM