Vulnerabilities
Difference Between Broken Access Control and IDOR Explained
Broken access control is a broad category of failure, while IDOR is a specific object-level flaw that often hides inside larger permission gaps.
access control
Everything Phish Herald has reported about access control: 6 stories, newest first. Part of our Data Breaches coverage.
Data Breaches
Public File Share Exposure: Debunking Six Common Security Myths
Visibility controls do not equal security, and internal permissions often fail when storage moves to public cloud infrastructure without reconfiguration.
Vulnerabilities
Least Privilege Access: Hidden Costs and Real Security Gains
Restricting permissions reduces your attack surface but creates operational friction that can slow incident response and break automated workflows if not managed correctly.
Data Breaches
How Accidental Data Disclosure Happens: Step-by-Step Mechanics
Most accidental disclosures fail because human error bypasses automated security controls that assume users act with perfect rationality and intent.
Data Breaches
Prevent Third-Party Data Breaches: The Vendor Risk Framework
Most organisations focus on their own perimeter, yet the weakest link is invariably the supplier who holds your keys but not your standards.
Cloud Security
Identity Sprawl Explained: How Digital Keys Multiply and Break Security
Unmanaged digital identities accumulate silently, creating hidden entry points that automated systems often fail to detect or revoke.