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With the recent passage of the CMMC Final Rule, many defense contractors have been reminded of the requirement to ensure the secure exchange of their files containing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). One popular solution used by the Department of Defense (DoD) is DoD SAFE (Secure Access File Exchange).  Unfortunately, users have reported DoD SAFE downtime […]

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Author/Presenter: Mars Cheng

Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel.

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APIs present a security risk—that much is a given. Attacks on APIs have caused some of the most significant security incidents of the past decades. But the question now is: How can we flip the script and leverage their power to enhance security? Bybit might just have the answer.   Bybit—one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency [...]

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I sent this as an op-ed to the Portland Press Herald but have no delusion they will ACK it or post even a small part of it. As a longtime Mainer and independent voter, I have watched Senator Susan Collins’ career with cautious optimism, hoping her self-branded image as a moderate willing to cross party […]

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Businesses face increasing pressure to maintain compliance across regions, mitigate risks and improve consumer protection and stakeholder trust. 

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SMS-based, two-factor authentication (2FA) has long been a staple security measure for many online services, including Gmail. However, as the tech industry shifts towards more secure authentication methods, it has become evident that SMS codes are no longer the ideal solution. In a recent reveal, a Gmail spokesperson has confirmed that Google is planning to phase out SMS codes for authentication, marking a significant change for billions of users worldwide.

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How Morpheus revolutionizes security automation with dynamically generated, context-aware workflows.

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Is Your Approach to NHI Lifecycle Management Robust Enough? Have you ever wondered about the invisibility of your organizational cyber risk? When did you last evaluate the strength of your Non-Human Identity (NHI) lifecycle management? The management of NHIs and their secrets has become paramount. NHIs are machine identities that play a pivotal role in […]

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Can We Be Optimistic About Future Cybersecurity Trends? Driven by the incessant need for safer digital environments where data and machine identities form the core of many organizational operations. A seasoned data management expert and cybersecurity specialist, must ponder, how promising are the future cybersecurity trends? Can we remain optimistic about the future of security? […]

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How Can Powerful Security Tools Impact Your Data Protection Strategy? Has it ever occurred to you how critical it is to have a robust data protection framework in massive digitalization? The need for advanced cybersecurity measures becomes more critical. One aspect of data security that demands attention from organizations operating in the cloud is the […]

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A joint blog featuring CISO Global’s Compliance Team & PreVeil The long-anticipated CMMC rule (CFR 32) is now live, marking a crucial turning point for defense contractors. The Compliance Team at CISO Global recently passed our CMMC Audit and are well on the way to becoming a CMMC Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization, or C3PAO. Although […]

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Authors/Presenters: Justin Mott & Ava Petersen

Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel.

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The 2025 audit landscape is shaped by new regulations and changes in enforcement of existing regulations. In the United States, both changes to longstanding administrative law and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) will shape regulations. Despite Federal changes, new regulations like California’s new climate reporting laws will require companies to undergo audits for...

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In the latest episode of Axio’s Executive Insight Series, CEO Scott Kannry spoke with Meagan Fitzsimmons, Chief Compliance and ESG Officer of a Fortune 500 logistics company. Their conversation offered

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Interesting research: “Emergent Misalignment: Narrow finetuning can produce broadly misaligned LLMs“:

Abstract: We present a surprising result regarding LLMs and alignment. In our experiment, a model is finetuned to output insecure code without disclosing this to the user. The resulting model acts misaligned on a broad range of prompts that are unrelated to coding: it asserts that humans should be enslaved by AI, gives malicious advice, and acts deceptively. Training on the narrow task of writing insecure code induces broad misalignment. We call this emergent misalignment. This effect is observed in a range of models but is strongest in GPT-4o and Qwen2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct. Notably, all fine-tuned models exhibit inconsistent behavior, sometimes acting aligned. Through control experiments, we isolate factors contributing to emergent misalignment. Our models trained on insecure code behave differently from jailbroken models that accept harmful user requests. Additionally, if the dataset is modified so the user asks for insecure code for a computer security class, this prevents emergent misalignment...

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via the respected Software Engineering expertise of Mikkel Noe-Nygaard and the lauded Software Engineering / Enterprise Agile Coaching work of Luxshan Ratnaravi at Comic Agilé!

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Protecting cryptographic keys is a core security necessity. Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) are specialized, tamper-resistant devices that secure cryptographic processes. They generate, protect, and manage keys used for encrypting and decrypting data, as well as creating digital signatures and certificates. Traditionally, these devices were primarily deployed on-premises within a company’s data center. Today, cloud-based HSMs […]

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Authentication policies in Identity and Access Management (IAM) are the bedrock of modern enterprise security. They control who accesses what, safeguarding your organization's crown jewels — its data and systems. But deploying new (or even tweaking existing) policies can feel like navigating a minefield. One misstep can trigger accidental lockouts, open up security gaps or even bring operations to a screeching halt.

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A survey of 1,942 IT and IT security practitioners finds nearly half (47%) work for organizations that have experienced a data breach or cyberattack in the past 12 months that involved a third-party that has access to their network.

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In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, the sheer volume of malicious activity can be overwhelming. One client recently shared with me a startling statistic: on average, they observed 56 billion unique attacks every quarter.  Yes, that number was 56 billion. For any security leader or CISO, these numbers may seem insurmountable—a deluge of data, noise, and potential vulnerabilities that would certainly keep teams awake at night if not drive burnout, with the high likelihood that the most important one accidentally gets missed. However, this same client also demonstrated that with the right intelligence, it’s possible to cut through the chaos and focus on what truly matters.  As the CTO of a telecommunications company said to me, “HYAS doesn’t just find the needle in the haystack, you find the needle in the stack of needles.”

The Challenge: An Avalanche of Threats

Imagine having to defend against 56 billion unique attacks every three months. This isn’t a theoretical risk; it’s a reality for many organizations operating in an era where cyber threats are not only increasing in volume but also evolving in sophistication. Artificial intelligence is not only making them better and more complicated, but easier to launch; nation-states are providing the money and resources for research and highly complex delivery and insertion mechanisms.  For CISOs and others in the Office of the CISO, the challenge is not just about the quantity of alerts but about discerning which threats are actionable and which are mere background noise. With limited resources and growing expectations, finding a way to reduce the burden while ensuring robust protection is paramount.

The HYAS Advantage: Intelligence that Makes a Difference

HYAS Insight is built on the principle that quality, context-rich intelligence can transform security operations. As one long-term client said to me, “I have a ton of tools. But none of them do what HYAS does. You are the glue that connects all other intel tools”
How?  By leveraging extensive infrastructure intelligence, HYAS Insight empowers security teams to sift through billions of alerts and identify the most relevant threats. In the case of one client, using HYAS Insight led to an impressive 70% reduction in the volume of attacks requiring immediate attention.
This isn’t about eliminating threats altogether—it’s about filtering out the noise. By reducing the initial pool by 70%, the client was then able to integrate other cyber security tools to further analyze and prioritize the remaining signals. The result? A streamlined workflow that focused on actionable intelligence, enabling the team to understand attacker behaviors and pinpoint vulnerabilities effectively.

From Overwhelm to Actionable Insight

For CISOs and security leaders, the implications are clear:

• Focus on What Matters: With a 70% reduction in noise, teams can concentrate on high-priority alerts, ensuring that response efforts are both timely and effective.

• Enhanced Situational Awareness: Understanding the “why” and “how” behind each remaining alert offers critical context—information that is essential for proactive defense and strategic planning.
• Optimized Resource Allocation: By filtering out redundant or irrelevant data, organizations can better allocate their limited security resources, driving efficiency without compromising on protection.

• Infrastructure Intelligence Needs to be the First Step: Every attack, and every criminal, utilizes Internet infrastructure and other Internet resources (emails, phone numbers, DNS data, etc) to command and control their attacks; utilizing this knowledge as the first step provides the best path for rapid, efficient triage.

HYAS Insight doesn’t just reduce the number of alerts—it transforms raw data into actionable intelligence. One CISO said to me “HYAS transforms meta information into actionable intelligence” – the meta information being infrastructure intelligence and related Internet indicators.  This enables organizations to shift from a reactive to a proactive posture, anticipating threats before they escalate into significant breaches.  

 

Building a Proactive Security Strategy

The journey doesn’t end at filtering and prioritization. With the refined intelligence provided by HYAS Insight, the client was able to:

• Identify Attack Patterns: Understand emerging tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of adversaries.
• Prioritize Investments: Allocate budgets and resources to defend against the most relevant threats.
• Enhance Collaboration: Share key insights with internal teams and external partners, creating a unified and informed security ecosystem.

In an era where cyber adversaries are continuously evolving, the ability to preempt attacks through precise, intelligence-driven insights is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity.

Conclusion: Embrace the Power of Infrastructure Intelligence

The experience of this HYAS client is a compelling case study for all CISOs and security leaders. Confronted with an overwhelming number of unique attacks, they turned to HYAS Insight to cut through the noise, reduce the burden by 70%, and focus on what truly mattered. This approach not only improved their operational efficiency but also enhanced their ability to predict and prevent potential threats.
For organizations looking to fortify their defenses in an increasingly complex digital landscape, investing in comprehensive infrastructure intelligence like HYAS Insight is a strategic move. It’s about turning data overload into actionable intelligence—a vital step in building a proactive, resilient security posture in today’s cyber environment.

 

Embracing tools that provide deep, contextual intelligence can be the game changer in your security strategy. As threats continue to grow in number and complexity, make sure your defenses are informed by the best intelligence available—because in the realm of cybersecurity, knowing what to ignore is just as crucial as knowing what to fight.

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