How a small message can cause big problems

A lot of “Zero Trust” still works like this: 1️⃣ Authenticate once with MFA at the front door 2️⃣ Get broad, persistent access until you log out 3️⃣ No re-checks or scope adjustments after login That’s not Zero Trust. Zero Trust Access = Continuous, context-aware control ✔ Context & policy evaluated at every access request ✔ Granular permissions scoped to the specific task ✔ Access automatically expires. No standing access ✔ No “one and done” authentication 💡 Why it matters: If you verify once and grant broad access, you’re leaving room for privilege misuse. True Zero Trust means continuous verification across the environment and access that disappears when the task ends. 🔗 Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q03F6km90

Today’s Social Engineering Tip; Happy Sunday! MFA Bypass & Help Desk Manipulation Spot It 👀 ->Receiving unexplained authentication prompts (MFA “push fatigue” or repeated SMS codes). ->IT help desk asking for your MFA token or password. Defend 🛡️ ->Never approve unknown MFA requests. ->Never share MFA tokens or passwords—IT should never ask for them. ->Alert IT if you get multiple prompts or unusual help desk requests. #cyberattack #cybertech #infosec #cybertip

🔐 Are Your Authentication Methods Truly Aligned with Zero Trust? I came across this excellent breakdown on authentication methods 👇 — and it got me thinking: ✅ Passwords are no longer enough. ✅ MFA ≠ Zero Trust by default. ✅ Biometric ≠ secure unless verified by risk-based engines. In a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), authentication must be: * Contextual → Who, where, when, how? * Continuous → Authenticate *not once*, but throughout the session. * Risk-aware → Backed by behavioral signals and device posture. Here’s a simple litmus test: > Does your authentication method verify identity at every access point, based on dynamic trust scores? > If not — you’re not truly Zero Trust ready. 💡 Authentication isn’t just about access control — it’s the frontline of breach prevention. 🔥 If you’re leading Zero Trust adoption or planning 2025 IAM upgrades — this post is a must-read. 👇 Reposting it here so more CISOs, architects, and IAM leaders can benefit. 💬 Let me know in comments: What’s your biggest authentication gap today? #ZeroTrust #CISO2AI #pcjai #pciai #AuditSecIntel #AuditGPTWeekly #Authentication #CISO2AI #AuditSecIntel #IdentitySecurity #MFA #CybersecurityLeadership #IAM #ZTA #PredictiveAccess

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MFA (Multi Factor Auth) is neither secure nor efficient after all. It makes it harder to hack but not 100% safe either. It only makes the users' daily life so inconvenient and inefficient, the definition of snake oil.

It’s time to go beyond passwords and start using “something you are” for authentication. An OFFPAD aren’t tied to a specific computer or mobile. You choose when to activate and where to authenticate. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiSMgABw

Managing passwords is a headache, anyone in my course plan especially can agree. Or at least it was before password managers came around, before them most people simply used the same password across all platforms. An infamously insecure and dangerous way to handle things. The following article relays the advantages of using a password manager, though some practices like auto-fill might not be the best to implement into daily life, overall there are some great pointers. Personally, 2FA using Microsoft Authentication or passkeys are the most secure ways to go! https://lnkd.in/d5cjrG3w #LetsBeCarefulOutThere #flcc270

IT Support Tip of the Day Forgot your password? Before calling IT, try the self-service password reset option if your company provides it. It’s faster, secure, and saves you time. #ITSupport #TechTips #Productivity #PasswordHelp #ITHelp

I get it—handing out admin rights feels easier in the moment. But that “*” permission is basically a hacker’s dream come true. Start small with access, add more if needed, and turn on MFA. It’s a little extra work now that saves you a nightmare later.

IT Support Tip of the Day Keep your passwords strong and unique. Use a password manager instead of reusing the same one everywhere. One leak shouldn’t expose your whole digital life.