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5 min readThe core problem is that human IAM was never built for machine scale or behavior... The amount of non-human identities continues growing—10 to 1 will turn into 45 to 1, then 100 to 1, then 200 to 1. Nothing stops this growth. Unlike people, machines can't use MFA or log in with a password. Instead, their 'credentials' are static API keys or secrets embedded in code. This creates a hidden drag on DevOps velocity and leaves organizations exposed to security risks.

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5 min readThe core challenge isn't secrets; it's access. Instead of treating access as a secrets problem, teams should treat it as an identity problem. This simple shift flips the script entirely. With ephemeral credentials tied to workload identity, authentication becomes invisible. Developers stop worrying about keys, security posture improves, and velocity accelerates.

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5 min readWhile least privilege remains a fundamental security principle, DevOps teams consistently fail to apply it to non-human identities, like CI/CD pipelines and applications. This struggle stems from a reliance on outdated, static credentials and a tension between development velocity and security, making a shift to ephemeral, policy-driven access a critical and necessary solution.

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Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Creators/Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely DEF CON 33 outstanding content. Originating from the conference's events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel.

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Ron Zayas, CEO of Ironwall by Incogni, tackles a sobering question: why do attackers keep harvesting encrypted data—and why are organizations so complacent about it? Zayas notes that it’s not just “foreign” apps scooping up information; domestic platforms often collect just as much. The real issue is that organizations and individuals alike have adopted a..

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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) often unfold at breakneck speed, driven by business opportunity and shareholder expectations. But as Dave Lewis, global advisory CISO at 1Password, explains, cybersecurity risks are still too often left as an afterthought. Lewis points to a recent example involving Salesforce apps and SalesLoft, where an acquired company carried unresolved security issues..

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Learn how to shift the conversation from "who’s to blame" to "who has context" in managing non-human identities across modern enterprise IT infrastructure.

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The Atlantic Council has published its second annual report: “Mythical Beasts: Diving into the depths of the global spyware market.”

Too much good detail to summarize, but here are two items:

First, the authors found that the number of US-based investors in spyware has notably increased in the past year, when compared with the sample size of the spyware market captured in the first Mythical Beasts project. In the first edition, the United States was the second-largest investor in the spyware market, following Israel. In that edition, twelve investors were observed to be domiciled within the United States—­whereas in this second edition, twenty new US-based investors were observed investing in the spyware industry in 2024. This indicates a significant increase of US-based investments in spyware in 2024, catapulting the United States to being the largest investor in this sample of the spyware market. This is significant in scale, as US-based investment from 2023 to 2024 largely outpaced that of other major investing countries observed in the first dataset, including Italy, Israel, and the United Kingdom. It is also significant in the disparity it points to ­the visible enforcement gap between the flow of US dollars and US policy initiatives. Despite numerous US policy actions, such as the addition of spyware vendors on the ...

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Palo Alto, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025, CyberNewswire: SquareX first discovered and disclosed Last Mile Reassembly attacks at DEF CON 32 last year, warning the security community of 20+ attacks that allow attackers to bypass all major SASE/SSE solutions and smuggle … (more…)

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SOC automation breaks in the messy middle of triage and investigation. Learn how Morpheus AI fixes it with transparent, adaptive playbooks.

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Phishing remains one of the most successful cyberattack techniques today. Despite decades of awareness campaigns, it continues to deceive individuals and organizations into giving away sensitive information, from login credentials to financial details. Why? Because phishing exploits the human element, which is often the weakest link in cybersecurity. Phishing attacks are evolving in sophistication, scale,

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Creators, Authors and Presenters: Silk Interviews Members ShellPhish

Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Creators/Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely DEF CON 33 outstanding content. Originating from the conference's events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel.

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Get details on this supply chain attack.

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Discover how the best bank reconciliation software simplifies audits, ensures compliance, reduces errors, and strengthens financial transparency.

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September marks National Insider Threat Awareness Month, a reminder that some of the biggest security risks to an organization do not come from shadowy external hackers, but from the people already inside the walls. Employees, contractors, and trusted partners all … Read More

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Let's dive in and learn about his drive to expand Sonar's presence in Latin America, what a typical day looks like, and what fuels his passion both in and out of the office.

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For an extended period, cybersecurity has been characterized by the isolated operation of sophisticated tools. While endpoint protection, identity solutions, and network security each fulfill their respective functions, a critical vulnerability emerges when a threat circumvents these individual defenses. A delay often occurs upon the alteration of user behavior or the compromise of a device, creating a crucial communication gap that attackers can exploit.

At Dispersive Stealth Networking, we advocate for security as an integrated intelligence driven network access, rather than a collection of independent efforts. That's why we’re thrilled we’ve just announced our powerful integration with the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform, creating a unified solution that connects endpoint, identity, and network for real-time, proactive cyber defense.

The "Aha!" Moment: From Passive Defense to Active Intelligence

Think of it like this: your traditional security system is like a bouncer at a club with a static guest list. Our new solution is that bouncer with real-time feed from inside the club, updating him on who’s behaving and who’s causing trouble.

Here’s the magic behind it:

• CrowdStrike is the “Eyes and Ears.”The CrowdStrike Falcon platform continuously watches for suspicious activity on endpoints and monitors user identities. It assigns a risk score to every device and user in your network.
• Dispersive is the “Bouncer with a Brain.”Our Continuous Trust Authorization Network receives those risk scores in real time. Instead of just allowing or denying access, it adapts. If a user’s score suddenly jumps because they've tried to access a sensitive file or their device shows signs of compromise, Dispersive can instantly and automatically segment or isolate them from critical resources.

This isn’t just about blocking threats; it’s about predictive containment. We can stop an attack before it spreads, preventing a small incident from becoming a full-blown crisis.

Real-World Story: New American Funding Pilots the Integration

New American Funding (NAF), one of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders, is piloting the Dispersive + CrowdStrike integration to strengthen security without slowing business. In a highly regulated industry where employees, contractors, and vendors all need access to sensitive systems, NAF faced the challenge of enforcing a robust Zero Trust posture while keeping daily operations smooth.

By combining CrowdStrike Falcon’s continuous endpoint and identity risk scoring with Dispersive’s adaptive networking, NAF will be able to gain the ability to dynamically adjust access in real time. If a user or device shows elevated risk, the system can instantly segment or isolate them before lateral movement occurs, all without disrupting legitimate activity.

As Jeff Farinich, SVP of Technology and CISO at NAF, explains: “With Dispersive and CrowdStrike deployed together, we will gain the ability to see and act on user and device risk in real time. We could then provide risk-based access to network resources based on Zero Trust principles. It’s a powerful competitive advantage for us in both security and trust.”

With identity-based segmentation, automatic behavioral access controls, and adaptive authorization, NAF will explore how continuous authorization can transform Zero Trust from a concept into a business enabler.

The Dispersive + CrowdStrike Integration Provides:

• Enforcement of identity-based segmentation: Isolating different groups of users (e.g., employees, contractors, vendors) to prevent lateral movement in the event of a breach.
• The ability to apply automatic behavioral access controls: The system automatically responds to a change in risk, such as a user trying to access an unauthorized application, by restricting their access instantly.

• Strengthened Zero Trust: By providing risk-based access to network resources, clients can enforce a true zero-trust model, ensuring that only trusted users and devices have access to the resources they need, based on their current risk posture.

This result is a significant upgrade to an organization’s defenses, who will be able to proactively protect their systems and data without creating new bottlenecks or disrupting the user experience for legitimate users.

Key Takeaways

The future of cybersecurity isn't about buying more tools; it's about making your existing tools work together smarter. The Dispersive + CrowdStrike integration delivers continuous authorization and real-time containment, eliminating the silos that slow down your security teams and empowers you to respond to threats with unprecedented speed and precision. Organizations gain:

• Real-Time Containment: Stop attacks the moment risk is detected — from alert to isolation without manual delay.
• Identity-Aware Security: Continuous, risk-based access decisions ensure that only trusted users and devices get the right access at the right time.
• Predictive Defense: Prevent lateral movement and impersonation attacks by unifying endpoint, identity, and network intelligence.
• Stronger Zero Trust: Enforce true continuous authorization throughout the user journey, not just at login.
• Operational Simplicity: Automate containment without disrupting legitimate users — giving SOC and IT teams speed and control.

Watch the Demo 

Ready to see how a connected security posture can transform your defense? Explore the integration in the CrowdStrike Marketplace, on our website, or even better - request a demo today!

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How Morpheus brings trusted cybersecurity frameworks to life through automation and intelligence.

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Creators, Authors and Presenters: Silk, Torvik

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