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THREAT INTEL: OKTA’s Cyberattack exposes critical vulnerabilities, due to insecure Internet assets

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THREAT INTEL: OKTA’s major cyberattack exposed critical vulnerabilities, highlighting the grave dangers of insecure Internet assets

By Andy Jenkinson – Guest Contributor |  Group CEO Cybersec Innovation Partners
via CYBERInsights
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In December 2022, Okta’s major cyberattack exposed critical vulnerabilities, highlighting the grave dangers of insecure Internet assets.

Despite the devastating impact on their clients, it appears Okta refuses to learn from this event – sound familiar?

Recent findings from research on one of the world’s largest fund management and JV organizations yesterday, revealed that Okta continues to expose clients to significant risks.

The presence of unsecured subdomains without valid digital certificates and insecure servers is a glaring oversight.

In an era where Cybersecurity threats are rampant, such lapses are unforgivable.

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Okta and far too many other companies must elevate their security measures to prevent a sequel to their 2022 disaster.

Clients, too, bear responsibility.

They must move beyond assumptions and conduct thorough due diligence on their suppliers. The stakes are too high for complacency; it’s time for both providers and clients to take Cybersecurity seriously.

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About Andy Jenkinson

Group CEO CIP. Fellow Cyber Theory Institute. Director Fintech & Cyber Security Alliance (FITCA) working with Governments. Recognised Expert in Internet Asset & DNS Vulnerabilities.

Andy Jenkinson is a senior and seasoned innovative Executive with over 30 years’ experience as a hands-on lateral thinking CEO, coach, and leader.