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?? Why Is Identity-Centric Security So Important? Gil Kirkpatrick, Chief Architect, discusses the shift from traditional network security to an identity-driven model. With Zero Trust, every action must be authenticated and authorized, making identity the ultimate gatekeeper. If your identity system is compromised, so is everything else. Watch now to learn why securing identity is securing your entire organization.

?? Cybersecurity Industry Watch: Weekly Highlights ?? It’s Monday, and we’re here with the latest news shaping the cybersecurity landscape: 1?? Ransomware gangs are exploiting a vulnerability in Paragon Partition Manager to carry out Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks, allowing them to disable security tools. Ransomware gangs exploit Paragon Partition Manager bug in BYOVD attacks. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ddEy4QMX 2?? Serbian police reportedly used a zero-day exploit in Cellebrite to unlock Android phones, which highlights how law enforcement can leverage vulnerabilities in forensic tools to access encrypted data. Serbian police used Cellebrite zero-day hack to unlock Android phones. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/eHXm3rHc 3??A Chinese APT group is taking advantage of a VPN vulnerability to breach OT organizations worldwide, giving them a foothold in critical infrastructure networks. Chinese APT Uses VPN Bug to Exploit Worldwide OT Organizations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/erjTUX6H What stories are catching your attention this week?

#TeamSemperis is hitting the road for a lineup of must-attend events around the globe. Will we be in your city? ???? Explore our event schedule and connect with us along the way: https://lnkd.in/g7MyVvZk

Think Microsoft’s manual AD forest recovery will save you after a cyberattack? When every second counts, can you afford a long, complex recovery process? Read this "guide to the guide" from Sean Deuby, Semperis Principal Technologist, to uncover the many pitfalls of manual AD forest recovery. https://lnkd.in/gCxGPijJ

Systems at Cleveland’s Municipal Court have been taken offline following a cyber attack – the latest in a string of attacks targeting local governments. Our own Jeff Wichman spoke with Kristina Beek Dark Reading warning that this is another example of how no organization is off-limits to malicious actors. While details are still sparse, the reality is that in 90% of ransomware attacks, threat actors compromise identity systems, most often Active Directory, to gain complete network control. Real-time monitoring of identity changes and privileged accounts can help stop hackers in their tracks. https://lnkd.in/gPTmB7Xs

Houston area Semperians didn't let the cold weather stop them from being a #ForceforGood! During their third volunteer day at Henry's Home Horse and Human Sanctuary, they helped prepare the herd of nearly 30 horses for the incoming winter storm and assisted with various projects in the shop. Henry's Home is a local nonprofit that helps veterans and first responders through equine-assisted learning.

Ramadan Mubarak! Wishing you a blessed Ramadan.

With DORA now in effect, ensuring your compliance checklist is complete is essential. Three steps are vital for protecting Active Directory—the foundation of access to your Tier 0 infrastructure—and ensuring continuous operations in the face of cyber threats. To ensure DORA compliance, financial entities and information and communication technology providers that support them should focus on three key steps: First, identify who is responsible for ITDR and DORA compliance within the organization, as this responsibility is increasingly shifting to dedicated security or IAM professionals. Second, accurately identify risks to the hybrid Active Directory environment, including both internal and external threats. Finally, embrace automation for continuous risk management to ensure the ability to quickly and securely recover Active Directory and Entra ID in case of an attack. These steps are crucial for maintaining a robust business resilience plan and protecting against sophisticated cyber threats.

?????????????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ??????????????: ?? ???????????????? ???????? ???? ???????????????? ???????????????? ?????????????????????????????? Password spraying attacks pose a significant threat to your identity infrastructure. Unlike brute-force attacks, password spraying targets multiple accounts with commonly used passwords, making this type of attack harder to detect and prevent. ?? Why it matters: ? Widespread impact: Password spraying can compromise systems like VPNs, Citrix gateways, and Entra ID tenants. ? Stealthy approach: By spreading out attempts, attackers avoid triggering account lockouts, making detection challenging. ? High stakes: Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and significant financial losses. ?? Learn more: Dive into our latest article to understand how password spraying works, how to detect it, and the best practices to defend against it. Strengthen your Active Directory security stance today! https://lnkd.in/gjRAgJg6

#TeamSemperis proudly sponsored the February Toronto IAM Community meetup, where industry experts shared insights on IAM careers and the future of #IdentitySecurity in the age of AI. #IAMMeetup #AIAgentAccess #TorontoIAMCommunity