Application Security News and Articles


Being Proactive with Your NHIs Management

How Important Is Proactive NHI Management? Have you ever considered the significance of proactive Non-Human Identity (NHI) management in securing your cloud? With companies become more digitally reliant, managing machine identities and their ...

Innovating NHIs Management for Better Security

Is Your Cloud Environment as Secure as You Think? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets is a critical concern. This is especially true for organizations making use of cloud environments, where threats often lurk undetected and ...

LinuxFest Northwest: Lightning Talks

Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating from the ...

NIST’s CURBy Uses Quantum to Verify Randomness of Numbers

Scientists with NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder developed CURBy, a system that can verify the randomness of strings of numbers, which will add more protection to encrypted data in the coming era of quantum computing. The post NIST’s ...

Identity & SSO Compliance: GDPR, Certifications, and How to Keep It Clean

Introduction Let’s be honest — nobody loves dealing with compliance. It usually sounds like a bunch of paperwork and legal jargon no one asked for. But when it comes to identity systems and Single Sign-On (SSO), it’s actually a big deal. ...

How Passkeys Work (Explained Simply)

Introduction Let’s be honest — passwords are a pain. They’re either too simple and easy to guess, or so complicated […] The post How Passkeys Work (Explained Simply) appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Week in review: Backdoor found in SOHO devices running Linux, high-risk WinRAR RCE flaw patched

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Stealthy backdoor found hiding in SOHO devices running Linux SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team has uncovered a network of compromised small ...

How to Detect File Changes and Send Email Alerts Using PHP

When managing a live PHP project, especially one deployed on a shared server or accessible by multiple developers, monitoring unauthorized…Continue reading on Medium »

Is Investing in NHI Security Justified?

Is NHI Security Investment Justifiable for Your Organization? Is your organization making a concerted effort towards investing in Non-Human Identities (NHIs) security? Given the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, ensuring tight security ...

Stay Ahead: Upgrading Your NHI Strategy for Cloud Security

Why Upgrade Your NHI Strategy for Cloud Security? Cybersecurity threats have been steadily increasing, requiring cybersecurity professionals to frequently reassess and upgrade their strategies. A robust Non-Human Identities (NHIs) strategy, an ...

Smart Secrets Management: A Must for Modern Enterprises

Why is Smart Secrets Management Imperative for Modern Enterprises? With digital evolves at an unprecedented speed, modern enterprises face increased cybersecurity risks. One key area of concern is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and ...

LinuxFest Northwest: stillOS Launch Event

Author/Presenter: Cameron Knauff (stillOS Developer) Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest ...

‘IntelBroker’ Hacker Arrested for Wave of High-Profile Data Breaches

Kai West, a 25-year-old British citizen, is accused of being the notorious "IntelBroker" hacker, who with co-conspirators attached dozens of major companies, stealing data and offering it for sale on the underground BreachForums site. The attacks ...

Identity Security Best Practices & Compliance — What Smart Teams Should Be Doing Now

Introduction Let’s be real — no one wakes up thinking about identity security. It’s one of those things that quietly works in the background… until it doesn’t. And when it fails, it’s usually a total disaster. Think about it. Every ...

Passkeys 101: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How They Work

Introduction Let’s be honest — passwords are a pain. We’ve all been there, trying to remember which variation of our […] The post Passkeys 101: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How They Work appeared first on Security Boulevard.

FedRAMP Pen Test Scope vs. Rules of Engagement Explained

FedRAMP has strict requirements for the security of the companies looking to earn their certification. Among the many requirements you need to navigate are tests from your C3PAO, simulating malicious actors and common threat vectors. In order to ...

Best Application Security Testing Tools: Top 10 Tools in 2025

What Are Application Security Testing Tools?  Application security testing (AST) tools identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in software applications. These tools assess code, application behavior, or its environment to detect potential ...

CVE-2025-5777, CVE-2025-6543: Frequently Asked Questions About CitrixBleed 2 and Citrix NetScaler Exploitation

Frequently asked questions about recent Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway vulnerabilities that have reportedly been exploited in the wild, including CVE-2025-5777 known as CitrixBleed 2. Background Tenable’s Research Special Operations (RSO) ...

Are You Satisfied with Your Current Secrets Security?

Are You Really Securing Your Non-Human Identities and Secrets? How confident are you in the security measures protecting your Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets? Do you often wonder if there are areas for improvement? These are critical ...

Fostering Independence with Effective Non-Human Identity Management

Why is Effective NHI Management Crucial? Is complete independence in cybersecurity attainable? When we increasingly rely on cloud technologies, the security of non-human identities (NHIs) has emerged as a crucial concern. Effective NHI management ...