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


Konrad Buck
Head of Press and Media Relations
Background & Expert Access for Media
We offer journalists access to in-depth background information beyond our publicly available materials, including:
- Detailed insights into asvin’s products and technologies
- Assessments of current cyber incidents and explanations of the security landscape
- Expert commentary and background briefings — our CEO, Mirko Ross, is a recognised expert and experienced media source on the cyber threat landscape, hacktivism, regulation and the use of AI.
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I speak openly, fact-based, and without PR spin. I am a former IT journalist with decades of experience in the IT and cybersecurity space, familiar with the highs and lows of the industry. Off-the-record discussions are possible upon request.
I speak openly, fact-based, and without PR spin. I am a former IT journalist with decades of experience in the IT and cybersecurity space, familiar with the highs and lows of the industry. Off-the-record discussions are possible upon request.


