Privileged Accounts, Hidden Threats: Why Privileged Access Security Must Be a Top Priority

November 19, 2024 at 07:49AM Organizations must evolve their approach to Privileged Access Management (PAM) by prioritizing security over merely managing access. With advanced cyber threats emerging, adopting a proactive strategy that includes continuous monitoring, real-time threat response, and robust security controls is essential to effectively protect privileged accounts and sensitive systems. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

BeyondTrust Acquires Entitle, Strengthening Privileged Identity Security Platform

April 16, 2024 at 04:50PM BeyondTrust has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Entitle, a privilege management solution focusing on just-in-time access and modern identity governance across the cloud estate. This acquisition enhances BeyondTrust’s ability to provision user access to sensitive data and cloud resources, expanding its privilege identity security platform. For more information, … Read more

Delinea Scrambles to Patch Critical Flaw After Failed Responsible Disclosure Attempt

April 16, 2024 at 06:48AM Privileged access management provider Delinea rushed to patch a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Secret Server SOAP API. Despite attempts at responsible disclosure, the company initially ignored researcher Johnny Yu’s findings. Delinea has since released patches for its platforms and assured customers that their data has not been compromised. No … Read more

Delinea Secret Server customers should apply latest patches

April 15, 2024 at 10:07AM Delinea’s Secret Server customers are urged to upgrade installations immediately due to a critical vulnerability discovered by researcher Johnny Yu. The vulnerability allows attackers to gain admin-level access, putting account credentials at risk. Delinea fixed the vulnerability but did not credit Yu, leading to concerns about transparency. The incident also … Read more

Superusers Need Super Protection: How to Bridge Privileged Access Management and Identity Management

February 28, 2024 at 05:45AM Traditional perimeter-based security is no longer effective, leading to a greater emphasis on communication security and the management of superusers. SSH Communications Security aims to bridge the gap between traditional PAM and IdM solutions. The future of cybersecurity is envisioned as a Zero Trust model, embracing borderless, passwordless, keyless, and … Read more

The Latest Delinea Secret Server Release Boosts Usability With New Features

December 1, 2023 at 05:34PM Delinea announced new features for its Secret Server to enhance usability and facilitate Privileged Access Management adoption. Improvements include a Web Password Filler, enhanced Connection Manager, and mobile app updates for secure, convenient access to privileged credentials, addressing the balance between risk, security, and productivity. Meeting Takeaways: 1. Delinea has … Read more