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Most startups treat SSH access as a setup-and-forget task. A developer generates a key pair during onboarding, connects to the production server, and never thinks about it again. No one audits which keys exist on which machines. No one tracks who still has access after leaving the company. No one asks what would happen if a single leaked private key gave an attacker root access to every production system.
This is not a hypothetical scenario. It is the default state of credential management in the
As summer’s second month wraps up, we hope you have had some time to relax or are heading off on a vacation. To add a splash of excitement to your workdays, we share a compilation of sizzling summer IS incidents. In this edition: the latest twist in the Snowflake saga, the adventures of robots.txt, and the case of meme-coin theft.
Showleak sequel
What happened: AT&T experienced its largest data breach ever.
How it happened: Attackers accessed AT&T's database through the company's Snowflake account.
It's time to share our traditional monthly roundup of major IS incidents. In May's edition, we'll reveal: the case of an unscrupulous medical company; accidental data leak caused by the SaaS vendor; consequences of the India's largest electronics manufacturer negligence.
ANALYTICAL MISCALCULATION
What happened: major US company Sisense fell victim of a cyberattack.
How it happened: on 11 April, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency (CISA) reported that a major US company, Sisens
15th Edition Third Party Risk Management Conference: Pioneering Compliance and Continuity Strategies
New York, NY — 09/15/2023
The highly anticipated 15th Edition Third Party Risk Management for Financial Institutions Conference is set to convene on January 30-31, 2024, in the vibrant city of New York, NY. This marcus evans event promises to be a pivotal gathering, where industry leaders and experts will explore critical themes in risk and relationship management.
With a focus on practical strategi
Abu Dhabi – Celebrated cybersecurity experts and distinguished leaders in the UAE, including Ahmad M.D. Ali Al Emadi, Nakheel Department Head of Cybersecurity & Innovation; Ahmed Nabil Mahmoud, Head of Cyber Defense Security Operations at ADIB Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; and Dr. Lt. Col. Hamad Khalifa Al Nuaimi, Head of Telecommunications Division at the Information Technology Center, Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, along with a cohort of 120 other esteemed security leaders, are set to grace the forthcoming
Abu Dhabi – Celebrated cybersecurity experts and distinguished leaders in the UAE, including Ahmad M.D. Ali Al Emadi, Nakheel Department Head of Cybersecurity & Innovation; Ahmed Nabil Mahmoud, Head of Cyber Defense Security Operations at ADIB Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; and Dr. Lt. Col. Hamad Khalifa Al Nuaimi, Head of Telecommunications Division at the Information Technology Center, Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, along with a cohort of 120 other esteemed security leaders, are set to grace the forthcomin
CYSEC AFRICA 2026 to Convene Africa’s Cybersecurity Leaders in Johannesburg
February 2026
CYSEC GLOBAL bringing back CYSEC AFRICA, set to take place on 26ᵗʰ February 2026 at the Gallagher Convention Centre. Under the powerful maxim, “Turning Cyber Threats into Africa’s Cyber Strength!”, The event will bring together over 250 C-level executives, CISOs, cybersecurity experts, policymakers, and technology…
London – January 29, 2026 – Future Alpha 2026 taking place March 31 – April 1, 2026, New York Marriott, Brooklyn Bridge is gaining unstoppable momentum. With just nine weeks to go, 100+ confirmed speakers, 30+ sponsors and exhibitors, and 800+ attendees expected - 60% from the buyside this is the premier event for quantitative finance professionals.
Headline Speakers Across Three…
Protecht is excited to announce a significant investment from PSG, a leading growth equity firm that specializes in partnering with high-growth software companies. This investment marks a key milestone in our journey, enabling us to accelerate innovation, expand our global reach, and continue delivering best-in-class risk management solutions to our customers, partners, and stakeholders.
Growth Equity Firm PSG invests US $280 Million in…
On Thursday 13 March 2025, The Conduit London will host Insurance in a Changing World, a landmark conference held in the heart of London’s West End in collaboration with Howden Insurance. Bringing together more than 300 high-level leaders from cornerstone industries, including technology, insurance, risk management, philanthropic, energy and finance, this full-day gathering will explore the potential for insurance as a driver of economic growth and…
