Auth0 teams up with Thinking Machines to give AI agents real identity controls. The partnership blends authentication, authorization and a token vault with LangChain & LlamaIndex, promising tighter access management for open‑source projects. Curious how your agents will stay secure? Read the full story. #AIAgents #IdentityControls #TokenVault #AccessManagement
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Apex Legends recently experienced a confirmed security incident involving remote control of player inputs during live matches.
Respawn reported no signs of malware or RCE, suggesting the issue stemmed from cheat mechanisms or misuse of elevated privileges.
This case highlights ongoing InfoSec challenges in:
• Privileged access management
• Real-time monitoring
• Incident response in live digital environments
What controls do you see as most critical in preventing similar incidents?
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A cybercrime forum listing claims the sale of read-only access to a cryptocurrency exchange panel, including visibility into user profiles, transaction histories, and KYC-related documentation.
If substantiated, this reinforces ongoing concerns around internal access governance, support system abuse, and identity data exposure within financial platforms.
What security controls should be non-negotiable for protecting KYC workflows?
Source: https://x.com/DarkWebInformer/status/2006853492871188940?s=20
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Zero Trust Security Model Explained: Is It Right for Your Organization?
1,135 words, 6 minutes read time.
When I first walked into a SOC that proudly claimed it had “implemented Zero Trust,” I expected to see a modern, frictionless security environment. What I found instead was a network still anchored to perimeter defenses, VPNs, and a false sense of invincibility. That’s the brutal truth about Zero Trust: it isn’t a single product or an off-the-shelf solution. It’s a philosophy, a mindset, a commitment to questioning every assumption about trust in your organization. For those of us in the trenches—SOC analysts, incident responders, and CISOs alike—the question isn’t whether Zero Trust is a buzzword. The real question is whether your organization has the discipline, visibility, and operational maturity to adopt it effectively.
Zero Trust starts with a principle that sounds simple but is often the hardest to implement: never trust, always verify. Every access request, every data transaction, and every network connection is treated as untrusted until explicitly validated. Identity is the new perimeter, and every user, device, and service must prove its legitimacy continuously. This approach is grounded in lessons learned from incidents like the SolarWinds supply chain compromise, where attackers leveraged trusted internal credentials to breach multiple organizations, or the Colonial Pipeline attack, which exploited a single VPN credential. In a Zero Trust environment, those scenarios would have been mitigated by enforcing strict access policies, continuous monitoring, and segmented network architecture. Zero Trust is less about walls and more about a web of checks and validations that constantly challenge assumptions about trust.
Identity and Access Management: The First Line of Defense
Identity and access management (IAM) is where Zero Trust begins its work, and it’s arguably the most important pillar for any organization. Multi-factor authentication, adaptive access controls, and strict adherence to least-privilege principles aren’t optional—they’re foundational. I’ve spent countless nights in incident response chasing lateral movement across networks where MFA was inconsistently applied, watching attackers move as if the organization had handed them the keys. Beyond authentication, modern IAM frameworks incorporate behavioral analytics to detect anomalies in real time, flagging suspicious logins, unusual access patterns, or attempts to elevate privileges. In practice, this means treating every login attempt as a potential threat, continuously evaluating risk, and denying implicit trust even to high-ranking executives. Identity management in Zero Trust isn’t just about logging in securely; it’s about embedding vigilance into the culture of your organization.
Implementing IAM effectively goes beyond deploying technology—it requires integrating identity controls with real operational processes. Automated workflows, incident triggers, and granular policy enforcement are all part of the ecosystem. I’ve advised organizations that initially underestimated the complexity of this pillar, only to discover months later that a single misconfigured policy left sensitive systems exposed. Zero Trust forces organizations to reimagine how users and machines interact with critical assets. It’s not convenient, and it’s certainly not fast, but it’s the difference between containing a breach at the door or chasing it across the network like a shadowy game of cat and mouse.
Device Security: Closing the Endpoint Gap
The next pillar, device security, is where Zero Trust really earns its reputation as a relentless defender. In a world where employees connect from laptops, mobile devices, and IoT sensors, every endpoint is a potential vector for compromise. I’ve seen attackers exploit a single unmanaged device to pivot through an entire network, bypassing perimeter defenses entirely. Zero Trust counters this by continuously evaluating device posture, enforcing compliance checks, and integrating endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions into the access chain. A device that fails a health check is denied access, and its behavior is logged for forensic analysis.
Device security in a Zero Trust model isn’t just reactive—it’s proactive. Threat intelligence feeds, real-time monitoring, and automated responses allow organizations to identify compromised endpoints before they become a gateway for further exploitation. In my experience, organizations that ignore endpoint rigor often suffer from lateral movement and data exfiltration that could have been prevented. Zero Trust doesn’t assume that being inside the network makes a device safe; it enforces continuous verification and ensures that trust is earned and maintained at every stage. This approach dramatically reduces the likelihood of stealthy intrusions and gives security teams actionable intelligence to respond quickly.
Micro-Segmentation and Continuous Monitoring: Containing Threats Before They Spread
Finally, Zero Trust relies on micro-segmentation and continuous monitoring to limit the blast radius of any potential compromise. Networks can no longer be treated as monolithic entities where attackers move laterally with ease. By segmenting traffic into isolated zones and applying strict access policies between them, organizations create friction that slows or stops attackers in their tracks. I’ve seen environments where a single compromised credential could have spread malware across the network, but segmentation contained the incident to a single zone, giving the SOC time to respond without a full-scale outage.
Continuous monitoring complements segmentation by providing visibility into every action and transaction. Behavioral analytics, SIEM integration, and proactive threat hunting are essential for detecting anomalies that might indicate a breach. In practice, this means SOC teams aren’t just reacting to alerts—they’re anticipating threats, understanding patterns, and applying context-driven controls. Micro-segmentation and monitoring together transform Zero Trust from a static set of rules into a living, adaptive security posture. Organizations that master this pillar not only protect themselves from known threats but gain resilience against unknown attacks, effectively turning uncertainty into an operational advantage.
Conclusion: Zero Trust as a Philosophy, Not a Product
Zero Trust is not a checkbox, a software package, or a single deployment. It is a security philosophy that forces organizations to challenge assumptions, scrutinize trust, and adopt a mindset of continuous verification. Identity, devices, and network behavior form the pillars of this approach, each demanding diligence, integration, and cultural buy-in. For organizations willing to embrace these principles, the rewards are tangible: reduced attack surface, limited lateral movement, and a proactive, anticipatory security posture. For those unwilling or unprepared to change, claiming “Zero Trust” is little more than window dressing, a label that offers the illusion of safety while leaving vulnerabilities unchecked. The choice is stark: treat trust as a vulnerability and defend accordingly, or risk becoming the next cautionary tale in an increasingly hostile digital landscape.
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When insider incidents can hit even the most security-focused companies, it forces every organization to reconsider how much “trust” is built into their workflows. Effective insider-threat defense now requires continuous monitoring, tighter access governance, and stronger guardrails around employee privileges—because the risk isn’t theoretical anymore.
Explore how these attacks unfold and what you can do to reduce exposure on our blog: https://www.lmgsecurity.com/betrayed-from-within-the-modern-insider-attack/
Or listen to the podcast: https://www.chatcyberside.com/e/when-security-fails-crowdstrike-insider-leaks-and-the-threat-within/
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RE: https://infosec.exchange/@franklesniak/115572191076370399
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Attackers rely on excessive privileges to move laterally. Regular access reviews and IAM discipline significantly reduce breach impact.
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Each new application introduces potential security risk. Securing every integration with access controls and policy compliance ensures sensitive data is protected from the start.
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DevOps platforms continue to introduce hidden risks — from exposed secrets and token theft to CI/CD pipeline abuse and accidental deletions.
The Shared Responsibility Model reinforces that teams must secure their own data, permissions, and backups across GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket & Azure DevOps.
Which control do you consider most essential today: MFA, least privilege, immutable backups, or CI/CD hardening?
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Every application integration introduces potential security risks. Controlling access, enforcing policies, and securing sensitive data from the start reduces exposure and strengthens organisational security posture.
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Every new app brings opportunity but also risk. Without strong identity controls, onboarding can lead to misconfigurations, privilege misuse & compliance gaps.
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Ever wondered how SSH works? Before logging remotely into a machine with SSH, you must ensure your server is configured for that. This guide explains how to configure a start-to-end solution and provides a bash script to automate server provisioning. 👇
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5 signs you urgently need IAM:
1️⃣ Too many people have admin access
2️⃣ Password reuse everywhere
3️⃣ No MFA
4️⃣ No way to track access
5️⃣ Old accounts are still open
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4 Main Components of IAM and Their Role in Data Security.
Learn about the 4 core IAM components that enhance security, streamline identity management, and protect critical business data against breaches, insider risks, and unauthorized access in today’s digital landscape. "IAM components.
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https://star-knowledge.com/blog/what-are-the-4-components-of-iam/
🔐 Think your access controls are secure? Think again.
Even mature organisations often have hidden permission gaps, dormant admin accounts, and excessive access rights that create silent vulnerabilities.
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