Audit admin keys, not just code, expert advises

Following a significant $200 million exploit, a security expert is urging companies to broaden their auditing practices beyond just code. The incident highlights a critical vulnerability where compromised administrative keys, rather than flaws in the software itself, led to the massive loss. This suggests a systemic issue in how access controls and privileged credentials are managed and secured within financial technology platforms. Organizations must implement rigorous protocols for key management, including regular rotation, strict access policies, and continuous monitoring, to prevent similar devastating breaches in the future and safeguard sensitive assets.