AI agents require unique governance as they aren't typical users. New @IDC research reveals challenges like limited visibility and fragmented vendor coverage. Is your identity program ready for the rise of agentic AI? Download the research, sponsored by @GuidePointSec:

We are pleased to announce that @GuidePointSec has been honored with two significant awards at the 2026 @Okta Partner Summit: Partner Sales Partner of the Year and Customer Success Story Partner of the Year. Sincere gratitude to the Okta team and our valued customers for their support in achieving this milestone. This marks the beginning of an exciting journey ahead! okt.to/S546xX

Congratulations to Emily O'Carroll, a Field CISO in our Southwest region, on being named a 2026 @TopTechExecs winner! Emily is one of 13 honorees chosen from nearly 200 nominees for her impact on San Diego's technology community. Learn more: okt.to/7VL6te

#API Gateway enables fast deployment of serverless endpoints, but configuration issues can leave them exposed. Read the latest blog from our Threat and Attack Simulation (TAS) team on how unauthenticated endpoints, unsafe code, and broad permissions can cause cloud credential vulns. The post offers advice on remediation and detection to protect against attacks. ➡️ okt.to/w7Stob

Through a multi-year partnership, @GuidePointSec has become a trusted extension of the @CintasCorp security team, helping evaluate an evolving solutions landscape and align security investments with business priorities. Watch the full story 🎥 :okt.to/RfPi4w

Recently, we discussed how blockchain has enabled a quick and cost-effective method for attackers to advance their malware operations. More importantly, it has provided our team with a lasting, transparent record of their actions. In this technical follow-up, our #DFIR experts reveal how a lone smart contract identified during a business email compromise investigation unraveled seven months’ worth of attacker activities affecting at least 31 compromised sites. See the in-depth analysis: okt.to/oCIe21

Non-human identities already outnumber people in many environments, with ratios as high as 75:1. AI agents will push that gap even wider. Do you have full inventory of the identities operating in your environment, including AI agents? Get the new @IDC research: okt.to/cA3ni8

Security teams are securing growing AI adoption without added funding, prioritizing controls that prevent the greatest harm. CISO of @GuidePointSec, Gary Brickhouse, spoke with @CRN about why clearer AI use cases and ROI could make 2027 a turning point for security investment. ⤵

A misconfigured ADCS certificate template can put an entire domain at risk. After seeing ESC1 abuse in real-world incidents, GuidePoint Security’s DFIR team explains how defenders can detect it directly at the CA server. Read more: okt.to/OgfcL8

GuidePoint Security's Patrick Gillespie recently joined @State_Scoop's Priorities Podcast to unpack why internet-connected devices remain a common attack path for water utilities—and what OT teams can do to close the gap. Listen: okt.to/NK6zjQ

Ransomware didn't slow down in Q2. GRIT tracked 2,279 ransomware victims (up 43% YoY) and a record 91 active ransomware groups. The latest report breaks down what's driving the increase and how defenders can prepare: okt.to/BZUnAW

AI is changing how work gets done—and how risk is introduced. Watch our on-demand Brick House Partner Special with experts from @Abnormal, @cyera_io and @Saviynt as they tackle data exposure & detection risks in AI adoption: okt.to/dpowFP

Most security teams are juggling more tools than they need. In a new blog, we explore how consolidation can improve risk analysis and AI performance—resulting in faster detection, less manual work & a more reliable security cycle. Read more: okt.to/x5KUnd

As LLMs become part of daily work, most AI incidents start with routine employee decisions, not the models. Targeted training is emerging as one of the most effective ways to reduce human-driven #AI risk and boost security. Read more: okt.to/PE2NWb

Don’t miss the final 2025 GPSEC in Orlando on Nov. 13! Hear from keynote Jen Easterly, earn 8 CPE credits, network with peers and more. Contact your @GuidePoint Security rep today to register.

Celebrating growth as @proofpoint names @GuidePointSec their Fastest Growing Partner in the Americas! A huge thank you to the Proofpoint team, our incredible GuidePoint experts and our customers who make this growth possible.

A new benchmark for #SaaS security is here. @GuidePointSec & @cloudsa have launched the SaaS Security Capability Framework (SSCF)—the first standardized set of SaaS security controls designed to close long-standing gaps in third-party risk management. Learn more: okt.to/wUF6EV

Heading to #Oktane25 this week? Stop by Booth 22 to see how @GuidePointSec can turn your identity insights into real results. Our Okta-certified specialists will help you strengthen security, simplify access & maximize the value of your investment: okt.to/lSRDK8

The energy was electric at the @GuidePointSec Splunk .conf25 Happy Hour! A huge thank you to @corelight_inc, @cyera_io, @deepwatch_sec, @InvictiSecurity, @ObservoAI & @RecordedFuture—as well as our customers and colleagues—for bringing the night to life. #SplunkConf25

Not all dashes are created equal. Our DFIR experts have uncovered a clever attack where cybercriminals hide code using look-alike Unicode characters in a seemingly harmless calendar app.  Read more: okt.to/G1WpRn