SAML SSO: How It Works in 8 Simple Steps (2025) SAML SSO is one of the most popular ways to simplify and secure user login for businesses and applications. In this guide, we’ll explain what SAML SSO is, how it works step-by-step, and why many organizations prefer it for seamless Single Sign-On experiences. Remember that...
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Discover how IP geolocation strengthens password security by detecting suspicious login attempts, reducing fraud risks, and enhancing user authentication.
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The age of agentic AI is here — and it’s changing everything about how we secure identity. As AI agents begin to perform sensitive tasks once reserved for humans — from making purchases to deploying code — they must be treated as first-class citizens in the enterprise identity architecture. But giving an agent identity is...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, organizations face a constant struggle: how to best allocate limited resources to maximize their defensive posture. No one has enough budget, personnel, or tools to defend against every conceivable threat. When effort is misapplied to low-risk areas, higher-risk areas are left exposed. This inefficiency can prove disastrous. Risk management is a zero-sum game where every dollar, hour, or tool directed to one area means less for another. That is why having superior insights is a serious advantage.
With threats growing in sophistication and frequency, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and tempted to defend every possible vulnerability. But as Frederick the Great stated “He who defends everything, defends nothing.” Proper prioritization is essential to align resources for the maximum effect. The key to efficient and effective cybersecurity is prioritization — and that means understanding and including Threat Agents in your risk assessments.
The Missing Piece: Threat AgentsMost cybersecurity risk assessments focus on vulnerabilities, assets, controls, and potential impacts. But too often, they overlook the most critical element of all: the people behind the attacks. Every cyber incident begins with a person or group — whether it’s a cybercriminal, a disgruntled employee, a hacktivist, or a nation-state actor. These individuals, known as Threat Agents, have particular motivations, objectives, capabilities, and preferred methods.
Why Threat Agents MatterThe crucial insight is that not all attackers are interested in your organization. Their motivations vary, and so do their targets. Some are in it for money, others for power, espionage, or personal vendettas. By identifying which Threat Agent archetypes are most relevant to your business, you can focus your defenses on the most likely threats. Equally important is to identify those personas who are not interested in attacking you, which can identify areas where deprioritization is optimal and resources reallocated to more important areas. This approach optimizes your resource distribution, ensuring you’re not wasting time and money defending against unlikely attack methods.
Understanding Threat Agent ArchetypesThreat Agents can be grouped into personas, or archetypes, based on shared characteristics:
For example, cybercriminals are motivated by profit and will likely go after organizations with digital assets of monetary value or those that are likely to pay ransoms. Nation-state actors, are after intellectual property, geopolitical leverage, or seek to disrupt adversaries’ critical infrastructures. Data miners might only seek to collect information without causing direct harm.
The Benefits of Threat Agent-Focused Risk AssessmentBy mapping the methods and motivations of relevant Threat Agents to your organization, you gain actionable intelligence:
Risk models can upgrade from a static compliance checklist to a living, threat-informed strategy that evolves with the adversarial landscape.
A Practical ApproachThe process doesn’t need to be complicated. Start by studying common Threat Agent archetypes, detailing their motivations, capabilities, and behaviors. Map these archetypes to your organization based on your industry, size, assets, and digital footprint. Looking at the history of previous attacks, both successful and failed, is a good cross-reference.
Tools like the Threat Agent Library (TAL) are excellent starting points. I’ve personally maintained a custom version that I use in all my risk assessments to align controls with the most relevant attacks.
Final ThoughtsCybersecurity isn’t just about patching vulnerabilities, locking down every tool, and building ever more walls — it’s about understanding your enemy. As Sun Tzu emphasized over two thousand years ago: “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” In cybersecurity, knowing your enemy means understanding the Threat Agents who may come after you, their tactics, targets, and capabilities.
Incorporating Threat Agents in your cybersecurity risk assessments is not just a best practice — it’s essential for building a resilient and efficient defense strategy. By focusing on the adversaries most likely to target your organization, you can stop spreading your resources too thin and start building targeted, effective protections. It is essential for defending effectively in today’s adversary-driven threat landscape.
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Introduction: The AI Cybersecurity Crisis The cybersecurity landscape has fundamentally changed. AI-powered cyberattacks are projected to surge by 50% in 2024 compared to 2021, with Gartner research showing a 63% increase since 2023. Meanwhile, 87% of organizations report an explosion in AI-powered cyberattack frequency and sophistication. The stakes have never been higher. Traditional cybersecurity awareness […]
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Is Securing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) the Key to User Satisfaction? I can attest to the increasing importance of NHIs. Machine identities, as they’re often referred to, are integral to the security of organizations operating. But how does this correlate to user satisfaction, particularly concerning secure NHIs? NHIs consist of encrypted identifiers, akin to a passport […]
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How Can NHI Management Unlock Advanced Security Capabilities? Ever considered the security measures that stand behind extensive data networks? A key component of this invisible fortress is the Non-Human Identity (NHI) which, armed with its own set of encrypted ‘Secrets’, allows machines to interact safely within a secure cloud. The management of these identities and […]
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Will Rising Cybercrimes Warrant a More Innovative Approach to NHI Protection? With the intensifying wave of cybercrimes, robust and innovative strategies are crucial in tackling these emerging threats. One area that is often overlooked yet holds immense potential for a more secure digital is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets. Are we ready […]
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4 min readDiscover the emerging class of attacks involving software workloads and AI agents.
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Our sincere appreciation to OffensiveCon by Binary Gecko, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their outstanding OffensiveCon 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Hilton Berlin; and via the organizations YouTube channel.
Thanks and a Tip O' The Hat to Verification Labs :: Penetration Testing Specialists :: Trey Blalock GCTI, GWAPT, GCFA, GPEN, GPCS, GCPN, CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, SSCP, CDPSE for recommending the OffensiveCon 25 conference.
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Effective digital infrastructure management remains crucial as colocation data centers grow more intricate and essential in supporting global digital operations. Modern Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms, such as Hyperview, are revolutionizing how colocation providers tackle industry challenges. From optimizing energy use to meeting sustainability and compliance standards, advanced DCIM tools can serve as ...
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Microsoft addresses 65 CVEs, including two zero-day vulnerabilities, with one being exploited in the wild.
Microsoft addresses 65 CVEs in its June 2025 Patch Tuesday release, with nine rated critical, and 56 rated as important. Our counts omitted one vulnerability reported by CERT CC.
This month’s update includes patches for:
Remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities accounted for 38.5% of the vulnerabilities patched this month, followed by information disclosure vulnerabilities at 26.2%.
Important CVE-2025-33053 | Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE-2025-33053 is a RCE in Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV). It was assigned a CVSSv3 score of 8.8 and is rated important. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability through social engineering, by convincing a target to open a malicious URL or file. Successful exploitation would give the attacker the ability to execute code on the victim’s network.
According to Microsoft, it was exploited in the wild as a zero-day. It was reported by researchers at Check Point Research, who have released a blog post discussing the discovery of this zero-day. According to the researchers, CVE-2025-33053 was exploited by Stealth Falcon, an APT group that has been observed using zero-day exploits in espionage attacks.
Important CVE-2025-33073 | Windows SMB Client Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityCVE-2025-33073 is an EoP vulnerability affecting the Windows Server Message Block (SMB) client. It was assigned a CVSSv3 score of 8.8 and was publicly disclosed prior to a patch being made available. According to Microsoft, successful exploitation requires an attacker to execute a crafted script to force a target device to connect to an attacker-controlled machine using SMB credentials. If successful, the attacker could elevate their privileges to SYSTEM.
Critical CVE-2025-33070 | Windows Netlogon Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityCVE-2025-33070 is an EoP vulnerability in Windows Netlogon. It was assigned a CVSSv3 score of 8.1 and is rated as critical. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain domain administrator privileges. According to Microsoft, a successful attack requires the attacker to take additional actions in order to prepare a target for exploitation. Despite these requirements, Microsoft has assessed this vulnerability as “Exploitation More Likely” according to Microsoft’s Exploitability Index.
Critical CVE-2025-47162, CVE-2025-47164, CVE-2025-47167 and CVE-2025-47953 | Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE-2025-47162, CVE-2025-47164, CVE-2025-47167 and CVE-2025-47953 are RCE vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Office. Each of these critical vulnerabilities were assigned CVSSv3 scores of 8.4 and all except CVE-2025-47953 were assessed as “Exploitation More Likely.” Microsoft notes that Preview Pane is an attack vector for exploitation of these vulnerabilities.
In addition, CVE-2025-47173, another RCE in Microsoft Office was patched this month. It received a CVSSv3 score of 7.8, was rated as important and assessed as “Exploitation Unlikely.” Unlike the other Office vulnerabilities, the preview pane is not an attack vector for CVE-2025-47173.
Critical CVE-2025-33071 | Windows KDC Proxy Service (KPSSVC) Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE-2025-33071 is a RCE vulnerability affecting Windows Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) proxy service, an authentication mechanism used for KDC servers over HTTPS. It received a CVSSv3 score of 8.1 and is rated as critical. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability utilizing a crafted application to exploit a cryptographic protocol vulnerability in order to execute arbitrary code. According to the advisory, this only impacts Windows Servers that have been “configured as a [MS-KKDCP]: Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) Proxy Protocol server.” While the advisory does mention that exploitation requires the attacker to win a race condition, this vulnerability was still assessed as “Exploitation More Likely.”
Important CVE-2025-32713 | Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityCVE-2025-32713 is an EoP vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver. It was assigned a CVSSv3 score of 7.8 and is rated as important. CVE-2025-32713 was assessed as “Exploitation More Likely.” Successful exploitation would allow an attacker to elevate their privileges to SYSTEM.
Prior to this month's release, Microsoft has patched five other EoP vulnerabilities in the Windows CLFS driver in 2025, three of which were exploited as zero-days. This includes CVE-2025-29824 from the April 2025 Patch Tuesday release and both CVE-2025-32701 and CVE-2025-32706, which were patched in the May 2025 Patch Tuesday release.
Tenable SolutionsA list of all the plugins released for Microsoft’s June 2025 Patch Tuesday update can be found here. As always, we recommend patching systems as soon as possible and regularly scanning your environment to identify those systems yet to be patched.
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via the cosmic humor & dry-as-the-desert wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD
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UNFInished business: We were warned this would happen. And now here we are.
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Can a simple dash character introduce a security risk? Discover how SQL line comments can open the door to unexpected injection vulnerabilities in several PostgreSQL client libraries!
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In a timely and candid webinar hosted by Axio, leading experts discussed what’s working (and what’s not) in industrial cybersecurity as we look toward 2025. Featuring insights from cybersecurity veteran
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Plixer is live from Cisco Live 2025 at the San Diego Convention Center, and they’re ready to showcase the future of AI-driven network visibility. Join Peter Silva as he catches up with Nils Werner for a behind-the-scenes look at what attendees can expect at Booth 1940. The Plixer One platform continues to evolve as a […]
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Scott Schober, Cyber Expert, Author of "Hacked Again," and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems, sits down with host David Braue to discuss the ransomware attack that recently hit Marks & Spencer.
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Azul identifies and prioritizes known Java security vulnerabilities with 1,000 times greater accuracy than traditional APM or AppSec tools.
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The Dart coding language and the Flutter framework architecture are gaining traction among developers looking to build fast, reliable, cross-platform applications.
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