The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Despite widespread cloud adoption, most SecOps teams rely on outdated, on-premises alert tools, leading to missed threats and wasted resources on false positives. Our research reveals 69% of breaches are rooted in inadequate authentication and 78% of organizations have been targeted by identity-based attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 21, 2023

Identity threat detection and response (IDTR) equips enterprises to protect digital identities along with the identity systems that manage them. And it's why identity threat detection and response (ITDR) should be part of every enterprise's security strategy. Digital identity data is a cybercriminal's favorite target.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Multi-factor authentication (MFA): MFA ensures that access to critical systems is granted only after verifying user credentials through multiple channels. Leverage data analysis: Data analytics and IoT technologies are revolutionizing the oil and gas sector, enabling better monitoring and threat detection.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security tool used by various organizations to protect user credentials, or the username and password. As a first step, organizations need to modernize their authentication, moving away from RADIUS or LDAP protocols and moving towards SAML.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 12, 2024

Where should the lines […] The post Snowflake and the Continuing Identity Threat Detection Gap Across SaaS and Cloud appeared first on RevealSecurity. The post Snowflake and the Continuing Identity Threat Detection Gap Across SaaS and Cloud appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

AI-powered threat detection is enabling organizations to identify and neutralize attacks faster, but adversarial AI is also supercharging cyber threats. According to the report: "AI can analyze vast amounts of security data in real time, identifying anomalies and potential threats faster than traditional methods.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 26, 2025

However, in a classic good versus evil showdown, AI also delivers the most effective defense by detecting subtle differences between authentic and synthetic IDs and in the ID document verification as part of the onboarding stage. Referencing Entrusts own 2025 Identity Fraud Report , there is a deepfake attempt every 5 minutes.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. Experts warn that biometric authentication alone is not foolproof.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 28, 2022

Features include multifactor authentication, threat detection and dashboards. This review compares the features of IAM software Okta and Ping. The post Okta vs Ping: IAM software comparison appeared first on TechRepublic.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This includes strengthening password policies, implementing multi-factor authentication, and leveraging advanced threat detection techniques. This feature uses Windows Hello authentication to help protect files stored in known locations like the Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

AI-powered security solutions can analyze vast datasets to identify subtle indicators of compromise, automate threat detection, and predict emerging attack vectors. Investing in AI-augmented defenses Just as cybercriminals leverage AI for malicious purposes, defenders can use AI-driven tools to enhance their capabilities.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

Implement Network Segmentation Behind VPN Access: Since attackers target the sslvpn_websession file to harvest credentials, segment your network so that VPN users land in an isolated environment that requires extra authentication to access critical systems. Detect and address cloud misconfigurations to minimize risk.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2025

Implement phishing-resistant authentication methods and multi-factor authentication (MFA) across all access points. Deploy advanced threat detection tools , such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Office 365, to identify and neutralize suspicious activities before significant damage occurs.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 31, 2022

Seeing the flaws continue year after year, the industry began linking authentication of valid software components to the underlying hardware, or the “root of trust”. This approach allows for compromised software to be identified during the authentication process.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In a recent cybersecurity development, threat actors exploited weak security practices by targeting Microsoft accounts that lack two-factor authentication (2FA). As discussed on WindowsForum, this “password spray and pray” attack highlights the importance of robust authentication measures.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) User verification: Multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to provide two or more verification factors before accessing critical systems. This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access, even if passwords are compromised.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Broken User Authentication : This type of vulnerability occurs in instances where authentication mechanisms do not function as intended because they weren’t implemented properly, noted OWASP. An overview of authentication and authorization. Authorization comes after authentication.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2021

Stories from the SOC is a blog series that describes recent real-world security incident investigations conducted and reported by the AT&T SOC analyst team for AT&T Managed Threat Detection and Response customers. Executive Summary. Read full post.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2025

demands a structured approach to implementation and preparation. demands a structured approach to implementation and preparation.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Quantum-powered cybersecurity solutions also present significant opportunities, specifically when looking at threat detection and intrusion response. Today, AVs use traditional cryptographic methods to secure over-the-air updates, sensor data transmission, and command authentication.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But did you know that today over 80% of attacks now involve identity, compromised credentials or bypassing the authentication mechanism? Recent breaches at MGM and Caesars have

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Prioritize continuous threat detection. Maintaining continuous observability of the trading system is essential for early threat detection. Prompt detection and response to potential security incidents mitigate the impact of breaches, ensuring ongoing protection of investor data.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Starting next month, Microsoft announced that they will begin rolling out mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) sign-in for Azure (also known as Microsoft Entra ID) resources. Most recently, Duo became the first approved vendor in Microsoft’s new External Authentication Methods framework.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 30, 2024

But Duo hasn’t stopped there, as we have a unique ability to respond and establish scalable, structured product enhancements to our threat detection and response capabilities. One device being used to authenticate the account of 27 students across 5 schools? A typical device might be linked to a small number of Duo accounts.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 14, 2025

and strong authentication mechanisms like OAuth 2.0 It mandates robust authentication methods, including mutual TLS (mTLS), and stringent access restrictions for APIs interacting with operational technology (OT) systems. Secure authentication mechanisms must be implemented to maintain the integrity and security of financial APIs.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Traditionally, organizations have relied on strong authentication requirements, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), to address compromised access. Identity Threat Detection & Response: Limiting the blast radius A robust identity security program also includes dedicated Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR).

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 21, 2024

The proliferation of cyber threats demands innovative solutions, and generative AI is emerging as a transformative force in this arena. Far beyond its applications in content creation or virtual assistants, generative AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity by enhancing threat detection, automating responses, and fortifying defenses.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Simulated phishing exercises can help staff become more aware of these threats. Use of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) : MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to provide two or more verification methods. This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access to accounts and systems.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

The attack methods included a mixture of passcode phishing and push harassment, with the intent to access university VPNs or register a malicious authentication device on one or more user accounts for continued access. Trust Monitor will also detect and surface risky device registration events.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The attacker can then use this passphrase to de-authenticate the original client and connect with the access point in its place. Advanced Security for Advanced Threats. At this point, aWIPS identifies the de-authentication attack and creates an alert so IT and the network can take action. De-authentication attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 31, 2024

By embedding user authentication, data protections, robotic process automation, and workflow integration directly into an enterprise browser companies can reduce complexity while improving speed and productivity, Huynh explains. You’ll learn, as I did, why enterprise browsers are not just another incremental improvement.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 14, 2022

Take this recent phishing attempt , which was identified by Perception Point’s Incident Response team: hackers first used an irregular URL structure to evade standard email threat detection systems, and sent users through a very convincing but fake two-factor authentication.

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For one, they often lack control over user access and authentication, leaving the door open for anyone to join group conversationsor worse, impersonate someone else. On the one hand, AI is helping detect and prevent cyber-attacks through advanced threat detection and response capabilities.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Organizations should likewise leverage GenAI to better detect AI-enhanced threats and counter the attack volumes that we expect to see in 2024. John Gunn , CEO, Token Gunn The carnage from 2023 reveals that legacy mutifactor authentication was the most frequent point of failure.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The ETP app is capable of grabbing a range of ETP events—including threat, AUP (Acceptable User Policy), DNS activity, network traffic, and proxy traffic events—and feeding them into the robust USM Anywhere correlation engine for threat detection and enrichment.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

Additionally, implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) can add an extra layer of security, making it harder for attackers to gain unauthorized access. As cyber threats evolve, organizations must prioritize protecting customer data. that tend to have better security) instead of creating a separate account.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Given the complexity of policy, even the most advanced teams struggle to deploy, maintain and assess a strong access management policy posture standard that helps mitigate threats while also supporting a productive business. What is ITDR, or Identity Threat Detection & Response? Why is ITDR & ISPM important?

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