CISA Recommends Privileged Access Controls for Endpoint Management After Stryker Incident
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a rare and urgent advisory following a March 11, 2026 cyberattack that disrupted the Microsoft environment of Stryker Corporation. Reports indicate the attackers gained access through a compromised Intune administrator account, created a new global admin, and used it to wipe managed devices. At its core, this appears to be a credential-driven attack and part of […]
PowerShell Is a Security Risk – Here’s How to Fix It
If you run a Windows environment, you already know how critical PowerShell is. It’s the backbone of modern administration, used for automation, configuration, and day-to-day operations at scale. And it doesn’t stop at Windows. If you manage Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, or Exchange Online, PowerShell is likely how you do it. A compromised session isn’t just an endpoint risk. It’s a path to […]
How AI Changes the Role of Privileged Access in Cybersecurity
For most organizations, privileged access management (PAM) has historically been treated as a security hygiene requirement. Secure the administrator passwords, enforce approval workflows, rotate credentials, and record sessions for audit purposes. While these controls remain essential, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping cybersecurity. And privileged access is evolving from a credential protection mechanism into one of the most strategic observation points in enterprise security architecture. It’s a shift worth […]
Preventing Breaches – MFA on Remote Access to Linux, Unix, and Infrastructure Systems
Most breaches don’t start with malware or zero-day exploits. They start with a login. An attacker gets hold of a password, maybe through phishing, reuse, or a leaked credential dump. They test it against a remote system. An SSH prompt appears. The credentials work. From there, everything unfolds quietly – privilege escalation, lateral movement, persistence. By the time anyone notices, the damage is already done. […]
Why PAM Implementations Struggle
Privileged Access Management (PAM) is widely recognized as a foundational security control for Zero Trust, ransomware prevention, and compliance with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. Yet despite heavy investment, many organizations struggle to realize the promised value of PAM. Projects stall, adoption remains low, and security teams are left managing complex systems that deliver limited risk reduction. […]
Cyber Insurance Now Requires Privileged Access Management
Cyber insurers are tightening requirements, raising premiums, and demanding proof that organizations can prevent credential misuse and contain lateral movement. In 2026, Privileged Access Management (PAM) has become one of the most decisive factors in whether a business can secure or renew a cyber insurance policy. This post explains why underwriters now focus on identity […]
Why MSPs Should Add Privileged Access Management (PAM) To Their Security Offerings
It’s no surprise that the most popular managed service is security. Cybersecurity threats are a daily occurrence and continue to get more sophisticated, with identity-based attacks now the primary vector. For example, 2023 saw a 72% increase in data breaches since 2021, which held the previous record. MSPs report that customers are requesting more information […]
Ring-fencing AI Workloads for NIST and ISO Compliance
As organizations race to deploy AI agents, they often overlook a critical risk: Identity Inheritance. AI workloads, model runners, and CI/CD bots often inherit broad access permissions simply because of the service accounts they use. If an AI model is compromised via prompt injection or a supply chain attack, it can use these inherited credentials […]
12Port Introduces Zero Trust Privileged Access Management (PAM) for Managed Service Providers
Enables MSPs to enhance their security offerings with a simple, scalable identity security solution. January 26, 2026 – [EXTON, PA] – 12Port, a pioneering cybersecurity startup, announced the launch of its Managed Service Provider (MSP) program, designed to help MSPs deliver Zero Trust security through streamlined Privileged Access Management (PAM). With identity-based attacks rising among […]
Importance of a Zero Trust Architecture
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is more than a buzzword; it is an essential security framework used to combat escalating cybersecurity threats. Cybersecurity has become a non-negotiable priority in every organization’s infrastructure. Today, network security is not just about defending against external threats; it’s about managing a dynamic, ever-evolving landscape of vulnerabilities, data, and technologies. To […]