Access Control
The latest Access Control coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Aembit Zero Trust Workload IAM Now Integrates with Microsoft Azure for Enhanced Security
For years, identity and access management (IAM) has been the bedrock of organizational security, providing the crucial control points that prevent unauthorized human access to sensitive resources....
10 Essential Microsoft 365 Security Strategies to Defend Against Modern Cyber Threats
Microsoft 365 has become the backbone of productivity for millions of organizations worldwide, but its widespread adoption also makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. As threats evolve from...
Microsoft 365 faces top 2025 threats: AI phishing, ransomware & insider risks
As organizations increasingly rely on Microsoft 365 for productivity and collaboration, cyber threats targeting the platform continue to evolve at an alarming rate. In 2025, businesses face a perfect...
Siemens SiPass Critical Flaw: Patch Now to Prevent MITM Attacks
A critical vulnerability in Siemens SiPass access control systems (CVE-2022-31807) has exposed industrial facilities and critical infrastructure to potential cyberattacks. This cryptographic flaw in...
Siemens SiPass CVE-2022-31812: Unpatched Servers Risk Full System Takeover
A newly discovered vulnerability in Siemens' SiPass integrated access control system (CVE-2022-31812) has raised alarms across critical infrastructure sectors. This critical flaw, rated 9.8 on the...
Microsoft 365 Faces 78% Attack Surge: AI Phishing and Zero-Day Threats Dominate 2025
As we approach 2025, Microsoft 365 remains a prime target for cybercriminals, with evolving threats challenging even the most robust security frameworks. Organizations must stay ahead of...
Azure Monitor Logs now filters rows by user attributes, slashing compliance risks for GDPR and HIPAA.
For organizations leveraging Microsoft Azure's extensive monitoring capabilities, the introduction of granular row-level security (RLS) in Azure Monitor Logs represents a tectonic shift in data...
Johnson Controls ICU Vulnerability: Critical Security Risks and Mitigation Strategies for Industrial Control Systems
Industrial control systems (ICS) are fundamental to the operation of critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, manufacturing, government facilities, and commercial buildings. Ensuring the...
Johnson Controls ICU Vulnerability (CVE-2025-26383) Poses Critical Security Risks to Industrial Control Systems
The recent discovery of the Johnson Controls iSTAR Configuration Utility (ICU) Tool vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-26383, has raised significant concerns in the security of critical...
Top 8 Best Practices for Ensuring AI Data Security in 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), safeguarding sensitive data has become paramount. As organizations integrate AI into their operations, they must adopt comprehensive...
Windows 11’s Administrator Protection: A Game-Changer in Desktop Security
Windows 11’s Bold Shift: Eliminating Default Admin Accounts for Better Security Microsoft is revolutionizing user account security in Windows 11 with a groundbreaking feature called Administrator...
Why Windows Mobile Broadband MAC Addresses Change and What It Means
Introduction In the evolving landscape of Windows networking, a nuanced issue has emerged concerning the variability of Media Access Control (MAC) addresses in mobile broadband interfaces. This...