Welcome to Unlocked — your weekly report on cyber threats, breaches, and security tips.

How to harden your endpoints without breaking your workflow

Why EDR Deployment Best Practices Determine Whether Your Security Actually Works EDR deployment best practices are the difference between a security tool that catches real threats and one that drowns your team in noise — or worse, gets quietly evaded. Here is a quick-reference summary of the core practices before we

Stop Playing Identity Crisis with Your Customer Data

Your Customer Data Is Fragmented — And Attackers Know It Customer identity and access management (CIAM) is the technology framework that lets organizations securely register, authenticate, and manage external users — customers, citizens, or partners — across digital properties, while balancing security with a frictionless experience. Quick answer for evaluators: What you need

The ShinyHunters Playbook: The Group That Hacked a Billion People Is Coming for Your CRM

This week we break down the two attack playbooks ShinyHunters running right now, and what happened when they ran them against Medtronic, Allianz Life, and Ameriprise.

What is the CHAP Protocol and Why Should You Care?

What CHAP Really Does - and Why Network Teams Still Care The chap protocol — formally, the Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol — is a network authentication method that verifies identity without ever sending a password across the wire. Defined in RFC 1994, it was originally built for Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) links and remains

A Deep Dive into Privileged Access Governance Strategies

Why Privileged Access Governance Is a Top Security Priority Privileged access governance (PAG) is the ongoing framework of policies, processes, and controls that ensures users and accounts retain only the minimum level of access required for their current role — and that this access is continuously reviewed, certified, and revoked when

The Overnight Exploit: What Mythos Means for Your Access Layer

🔓 Unlocked - Edition #35 - Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

Best Duo Security Alternatives 2026 for MFA

Compare top Duo Security alternatives for MFA and passwordless access. Find the best option for cost, UX, and identity management.

Best IAM Solutions of 2026: Top 10 Identity & Access Management Platforms Compared

Explore our comprehensive comparison of the top 10 IAM solutions of 2026 to find the best identity access management platform for your needs. Read more!

Best 1Password Alternatives 2026 for Your Password Management Needs

Discover the top 1Password alternatives for effective password management in 2026. Find the right solution for your security needs — read more now!

The Double Agent: When Your Ransomware Negotiator Works for the Other Side

🔓 Unlocked - Edition #34 - Tuesday, April 21st, 2026

Alternatives to Keeper: The Best Password Managers for IT Teams and Security Pros

Discover top alternatives to Keeper for effective password management. Explore features, pros, and cons to find the best fit for your needs. Read more!

Alternatives to Bitwarden: a complete guide for IT professionals

Explore top alternatives to Bitwarden for better password security in 2026. Find the right solution for your needs and enhance your online safety today!