The need for speed, agility, and security is paramount in the rapidly evolving landscape of software development and IT operations. DevOps, focusing on collaboration and automation, has revolutionized the industry. However, in an era where digital threats are becoming increasingly…
Category: DZone Security Zone
Unleashing the Power of On-Premise MFA_ Elevate Active Directory Security
In today’s digital age, the backbone of any organization’s IT infrastructure is its Active Directory (AD). This centralized directory service manages authentication and authorization, making it critical for safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining system integrity. However, as the technological landscape…
Hardcoded Secret at the Heart of the Dell Compellent VMware Vulnerability
In August, Dell disclosed vulnerability CVE-2023-39250 where “A local low-privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to retrieve an encryption key that could aid in further attacks.” This actively affects Dell Storage Integration Tools for VMware (DSITV) customers. Learn…
Decoding Business Source Licensing: A New Software Licensing Model
Business source licensing (BSL) has recently emerged as an alternative software licensing model that aims to blend the benefits of both open-source and proprietary licensing. For developers and IT professionals evaluating solutions, understanding what BSL is and its implications can…
Breach and Attack Simulation Technology (Short Version)
The ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape presents growing challenges in defending against sophisticated cyber threats. Managing security in today’s complex, hybrid/multi-cloud architecture compounds these challenges. This article explores the importance of demonstrating cybersecurity effectiveness and the role of Breach and Attack Simulation…
How To Validate Archives and Identify Invalid Documents in Java
In our contemporary cybersecurity landscape, sneaky custom content threats are beginning to penetrate our email security policies and firewalls/virus-scanning network proxies with greater consistency. Aptly disguised files can easily wind their way into our inboxes and our most sensitive file…
Deploy a Session Recording Solution Using Ansible and Audit Your Bastion Host
Learn how to record SSH sessions on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux VSI in a Private VPC network using in-built packages. The VPC private network is provisioned through Terraform and the RHEL packages are installed using Ansible automation. What Is…
UX Is Critical for Zero-Trust
Implementing a zero-trust framework is essential to any website’s security — everything must be verified and authenticated. It ensures data integrity and prioritizes safety for everyone involved, especially the users. The Relationship Between UX and Security Prioritizing security and nothing…
How To Repair Failed Installations of Exchange Cumulative and Security Updates
To patch the Exchange Servers against known threats and fix bugs and vulnerabilities, Microsoft releases Cumulative and Security updates on a regular basis. These updates also provide new features, security patches, and various other fixes. Usually, the installation of these…
Securing Tomorrow: Unleashing the Power of Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Technology
As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, the challenges associated with defending against cyber threats have grown exponentially. Threat vectors have expanded, and cyber attackers now employ increasingly sophisticated tools and methods. Moreover, the complexity of managing security in today’s…
Next-Gen Threat Hunting Techniques With SIEM-SOAR Integration
In the constantly shifting realm of cybersecurity, remaining ahead of emerging threats is no longer merely an aspiration but an imperative. With cyber adversaries continuously enhancing their skills and tenacity, businesses are progressively embracing cutting-edge technologies and inventive tactics to…
Why You Shouldn’t Test on Rooted Devices
“Mobile is becoming not only the new digital hub but also the bridge to the physical world.”– Thomas Husson, VP and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research Mobile devices have become an inevitable part of organizations’ strategies to do more with…
Safeguarding Your Organization: Insights for IT Pros During National Insider Threat Awareness Month
September marks National Insider Threat Awareness Month (NITAM), an annual campaign dedicated to shedding light on the risks posed by trusted insiders. Whether employees, contractors, partners, or collaborators, these authorized individuals have the potential to intentionally or accidentally cause significant…
Securing Your Applications With Spring Security
In today’s increasingly digital world, securing your applications has become paramount. As developers, we must ensure that our applications are protected from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. One popular solution for securing Java applications is Spring Security, a comprehensive and…
What Is Privacy by Design?
Privacy by Design (PbD) is an approach to systems engineering that aims to embed privacy into every stage of the development process and across the entire organization from day one. Privacy is too often overlooked or solely an afterthought. Policies…
Researcher Finds GitHub Admin Credentials of Car Company Thanks to Misconfiguration
On August 21, 2023, security researcher and HackerOne Advisory Board Member Corben Leo announced on social media that he had “hacked a car company” and went on to post a thread explaining how he “gained access to hundreds of their codebases.”…
The Promise of Personal Data for Better Living
Emerging technologies are unlocking new possibilities for gathering and leveraging data from personal devices to provide highly customized and contextualized user experiences. As Dr. Poppy Crum, CTO, and neuroscientist, highlighted in her Technology and Human Evolution presentation at TIBCO Next,…
Fortifying the Cloud: A Look at AWS Shield’s Scalable DDoS Protection
As businesses shift operations to the cloud, robust security is crucial. DDoS attacks pose significant threats to cloud-based services, aiming to disrupt infrastructure and cause downtime and financial losses. AWS Shield from Amazon Web Services provides comprehensive DDoS protection, fortifying…
New Free Tool From Contrast Security Makes API Security Testing Fast and Easy
Developing secure APIs is crucial, but testing them thoroughly can be time-consuming and difficult without the right tools. A new offering called CodeSec from application security provider Contrast Security aims to make robust API security testing quick, accurate, and accessible…
Gradle Version Catalogs on Android
Gradle version catalogs allow us to add and maintain dependencies in an easy and scalable way. Apps grow, and managing projects with several development teams increases the compilation time. One potential solution to address this issue involves segmenting the project…