Vulnerabilities
Stop SAML Authentication Bypass Attacks With These 3 Controls
Most SAML bypasses occur not because the protocol is broken, but because the application trusts the assertion without verifying the digital signature or session state.
identity management
Everything SecOps Monitor has reported about identity management: 7 stories, newest first. Part of our Cloud Security coverage.
Cloud Security
What Is Cloud Security Compliance: Mechanics, Risks, and Control
Cloud security compliance shifts liability from static infrastructure checks to continuous validation of dynamic, shared responsibility models.
Cloud Security
Cloud Incident Response: 7 Mistakes That Escalate Breaches
Most cloud failures stem from treating ephemeral infrastructure like static servers, causing responders to hunt for ghosts while the attacker persists.
Cyber Attacks
Account Lockout Policies: Preventing Denial of Service Attacks
Misconfigured lockout thresholds turn routine password errors into a denial-of-service weapon that shuts down your entire authentication infrastructure.
Cloud Security
SaaS Account Takeover: Definition, Mechanics, and Control
Attackers bypass perimeter defenses by stealing session tokens and identity assertions, rendering traditional network security controls irrelevant.
Cloud Security
Just-in-Time Access: Benefits, Limits, and When to Use It
Just-in-time access reduces the attack surface by granting privileges only during active work, but it introduces latency and operational friction that can hinder emergency response.
Cloud Security
Service Account Security: Definition, Purpose and Privilege Control
Service accounts operate without human oversight, making them prime targets for automated theft if their permissions exceed the minimum required for their specific technical task.