Identity in the News

Selections from the top news items this week in the world of identity and application security. Thousands of etcd installs are leaking secret server keys online From ZDNet: According to security researcher Giovanni Collazo, a quick query made through the Shodan search engine revealed a total of 2,284 etcd servers which are leaking credentials,…

Selections from the top news items this week in the world of identity and application security. Europe's New Privacy Law Will Change The Web, And More From WIRED: On May 25, the power balance will shift towards consumers, thanks to a European privacy law that restricts how personal data is collected and handled. The rule, called General Data…

Selections from the top news items this week in the world of identity and application security. How Refugees Are Helping Create Blockchain's Brand New World From Wired: Without legal proof of your existence, you can’t do many things. You can’t vote, and you can’t drive. You can’t start a bank account or access government services. Good luck…

Selections from the top news items this week in the world of identity and application security. Cloud computing is eating the world: Should we be worried? Warning: Video may autoplay From ZDNet: The days of securing data physically on mainframes is over. New research from Cisco predicts that by 2021, 628 'hyperscale' data centers will exist,…