In the latest article in iX magazine, cybersecurity expert Mirko Ross presents the OWASP Top 10 list of the biggest vulnerabilities in machine authentication in software applications.
The secure integration of identities in web applications is a challenge for developers, because lax handling of NHIs (non-human identities) leads to identity and data leaks and is therefore a gateway for cyberattacks.
The new OWASP TOP 10 NHI list provides helpful recommendations for practical implementation!
Be sure to read! (Paywall) ➡️ https://www.heise.de/select/ix/2025/5/2506912473264748230


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