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Weak IAM affects up to 98% of cloud environments

Misconfiguration remains one of the leading threats to cloud environments because a single configuration error can result in public network access, unrotated keys, missing encryption, exposed services, and logging gaps. CISA now mandates baseline cloud configuration practices for US federal agencies. More than two-thirds of midmarket organizations use multiple cloud providers, each with its own security model, terminology, and configuration settings. The same security issue can manifest differently across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, often … More → The post Weak IAM affects up to 98% of cloud environments appeared first on Help Net Security.
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17 draft Cyber Resilience Act standards are open for comment

A company selling a connected toy in Europe must show by the end of 2027 that the product meets the Cyber Resilience Act. The law states what manufacturers have to achieve and stops there, which leaves the toymaker to work out the technical detail alone. Seventeen draft standards, now open for comment, supply that detail. What following a standard buys you Manufacturers who follow a Harmonised Standard get the presumption of conformity, meaning a regulator … More → The post 17 draft Cyber Resilience Act standards are open for comment appeared first on Help Net Security.
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New infosec products of the week: August 14, 2026

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from A10 Networks, ScienceLogic, Searchlight Cyber, and SelectHub. ScienceLogic delivers secure AI deployment and smarter IT operations with Skylar AI 2.5 ScienceLogic has announced Skylar AI 2.5, expanding secure deployment options for organizations with stringent security, sovereignty, and compliance requirements, while introducing enhancements that strengthen AI performance, operational intelligence, and enterprise integrations. The release further improves AI accuracy, platform performance, and … More → The post New infosec products of the week: August 14, 2026 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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What is a virtual machine (VM) and how does it work?

A virtual machine (VM) is a virtual emulation of a physical computer.
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Broadcom, AT&T settle lawsuit over VMware support

The companies have ‘reached a settlement-in-principle,’ but the telecom giant has indicated it’s planning an exit from the virtualization platform.
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