Cybersecurity Alert: How to Outsmart Token Thieves and Keep Your Data Safe!
CISA and NIST’s draft report offers guidance to combat identity token and assertion misuse. With recent cloud service breaches spotlighting token theft, the report advises federal agencies and cloud providers on IAM system controls, urging Secure by Design principles. Public comments are open until January 30, 2026.
Hot Take:
In a world where identity theft isn’t just about someone stealing your credit card to buy a new TV, but now involves sneaky cyber-criminals trying to impersonate you to access sensitive government and corporate data, you’d think we’d be more careful with our digital doppelgangers! Thankfully, the cybersecurity brainiacs at CISA and NIST are on it, releasing a guide to keep these pesky identity thieves at bay. Maybe they can also work on protecting us from that awkward moment when we forget our own passwords!
Key Points:
- CISA and NIST release new draft report on token and assertion protection.
- The report responds to recent cybersecurity incidents involving CSPs.
- Guidance targets federal agencies and cloud service providers.
- Emphasizes roles, responsibilities, and Secure by Design principles.
- Public comments on the draft report are open through January 30, 2026.