Not cute: $UNH’s Change Healthcare unit paid a big ransom—its IT was as weak as a kitten. The post 100 MILLION Americans in UnitedHealth PII Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
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Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 10/25/24
Insight #1: Chuck the checkbox, seize real risk To achieve a strong security posture, CISOs must avoid a “checkbox mentality” that prioritizes compliance over actual risk management and instead cultivate a security culture that is demonstrated in practice. Insight…
CISOs Should Be Directing IAM Strategy — Here’s Why
By placing IAM strategy and enforcement under the CISO’s purview, enterprises can ensure that it is treated as a critical component of the overall security strategy. The post CISOs Should Be Directing IAM Strategy — Here’s Why appeared first on…
EDR Dependency: Ensuring Uninterrupted and Comprehensive Security Coverage
By merging EDRs with defense-in-depth technologies such as AMTD, businesses can detect and respond to known threats, as well as those lurking in the cracks. The post EDR Dependency: Ensuring Uninterrupted and Comprehensive Security Coverage appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
3 Tips for Organizations to Shore Up Their Cyber Resilience Strategies This Fall
As businesses gear up for another risky fall holiday season, visibility, control and security hygiene remain paramount for success and stability. The post 3 Tips for Organizations to Shore Up Their Cyber Resilience Strategies This Fall appeared first on Security…
Cyberattacks Against Sporting Events are Growing More Calculated
The amount of data being collected and shared online before and during large sporting events is low-hanging fruit for attackers. The post Cyberattacks Against Sporting Events are Growing More Calculated appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
Sysdig Predicts Global Cyberattacks Costs Will Exceed $100B in 2025
A report published this week by Sysdig predicts global cyberattacks will cost over $100 billion in 2025 based om the fact that the average cost of a public cloud breach alone has eclipsed $5 million, with the number of attacks…
5 Security Considerations for Managing AI Agents and Their Identities
5 min read Balancing non-human IAM for access – and governance for oversight – is key to ensuring security, compliance, and accountability in managing these next-generation systems. The post 5 Security Considerations for Managing AI Agents and Their Identities appeared…
White House Memo Puts the Focus of AI on National Security
A national security memo released by the Biden Administration is order government agencies to ensure the development and use of AI enables the United States to keep its edge in AI over global adversaries while continuing to align with the…
The Rise of Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure: Are You Prepared?
Our daily lives depend on critical infrastructure – water treatment facilities, power grids, transportation systems. Unfortunately, these systems are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks. The post The Rise of Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure: Are You Prepared? appeared first on Security…
The Entrust Distrust Deadline is Closing In. Are you Prepared?
We’re just weeks away from November 12, 2024—the date when Google Chrome will begin distrusting newly issued certificates from Entrust Roots. Shortly after, Mozilla will implement its distrust in Entrust Roots by the end of November. If your organization hasn’t…
DEF CON 32 – AppSec Village – Securing Frontends at Scale;Paving our Way to Post XSS World
Authors/Presenters:Jen Ozmen, Aaron Shim Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely DEF CON 32 erudite content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel.…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘RNAWorld’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/3002/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”345″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/7d07e190-4266-4591-87ae-b1141905d733/rnaworld.png?format=1000w” width=”275″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘RNAWorld’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Blackwire Labs AI Cybersecurity Platform Incorporates Blockchain to Validate Data
Blackwire Labs launched a platform that combines generative artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain technologies to provide cybersecurity teams with recommendations based on a trusted data source that is immutable. The post Blackwire Labs AI Cybersecurity Platform Incorporates Blockchain to Validate…
Fake IT Workers: How HYPR Stopped a Fraudulent Hire
Since 2022, the FBI and other agencies have been sounding the alarm about North Koreans posing as US or other non-North Korean based IT workers and infiltrating companies. In July, security firm KnowBe4 publicly revealed that they unknowingly hired a…
DMARC MSP Case Study: CloudTech24 Simplies Domain Security Management for Clients with PowerDMARC
Reading Time: 2 min Read the inspiring story of how UK-based MSP CloudTech24 automated and simplified domain security management for multiple client domains with PowerDMARC. The post DMARC MSP Case Study: CloudTech24 Simplies Domain Security Management for Clients with PowerDMARC…
SEC Fines Four Tech Firms for Downplaying SolarWinds Impacts
The SEC fined Unisys, Avaya, Check Point, and Mimecast millions of dollars for disclosures in the wake of the high-profile SolarWinds data breach that intentionally mislead investors and downplayed the impact the supply chain attack had on them. The post…
Strengthening Critical Infrastructure Defense: Shifting to an Exposure Management Mindset
A recent alert jointly issued by a myriad of governmental agencies including CISA, FBI, EPA, DOE, NSA and NCSC-UK has spotlighted activities by Russians targeting U.S. and European critical infrastructure. The post Strengthening Critical Infrastructure Defense: Shifting to an Exposure…
Exploring the Transformative Potential of AI in Cybersecurity
By continuously learning from new data, ML models can adapt to evolving threat landscapes, making them invaluable in identifying zero-day vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. The post Exploring the Transformative Potential of AI in Cybersecurity appeared first on Security…
Majority of SaaS Applications, AI Tools Unmanaged
Unmanaged software as a service (SaaS) applications and AI tools within organizations are posing a growing security risk as vulnerabilities increase, according to a report from Grip Security. The post Majority of SaaS Applications, AI Tools Unmanaged appeared first on…
Blending Traditional and Emerging Cybersecurity Practices for a Holistic Approach
Security leaders must leverage the best of both to truly protect an organization in today’s complex digital environment — blending the old with the new. The post Blending Traditional and Emerging Cybersecurity Practices for a Holistic Approach appeared first on…
CVE-2024-47575: Frequently Asked Questions About FortiJump Zero-Day in FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud
Frequently asked questions about a zero-day vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiManager that has reportedly been exploited in the wild. Background The Tenable Security Response Team (SRT) has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding a zero-day vulnerability in…
Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #310 – The Day After PI Planning
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://www.comicagile.net/comic/the-day-after-pi-planning/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”441″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/409963df-29a3-42bd-9659-9bd963ef3c51/%23310+-+The+Day+After+PI+Planning.png?format=1000w” width=”500″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the respected Software Engineering expertise of Mikkel Noe-Nygaard and the lauded Software Engineering / Enterprise Agile Coaching work of Luxshan Ratnaravi at Comic Agilé!…
DEF CON 32 – AppSec Village – Speed Bumps and Speed HacksP: Adventures in Car Mfg Security
Authors/Presenters:Paulo Silva, David Sopas Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely DEF CON 32 erudite content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel.…
API Vulnerabilities Jump 21% in Third Quarter
Application programming interface (API) vulnerabilities surged 21% in the third quarter, with cloud-native infrastructure increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, according to Wallarm’s Q3 2024 API ThreatStats report. The post API Vulnerabilities Jump 21% in Third Quarter appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Bolstering CTEM with AI and Purple Team Security
Together, AI and purple security offer ideal actionable input and ongoing orientation for a CTEM framework. The post Bolstering CTEM with AI and Purple Team Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
Keep your secrets secret: 5 core tips — and a call to action on modernizing
Many organizations have experienced significant data breaches after inadvertently exposing secrets such as tokens, API keys, digital certificates, and user credentials that attackers gained access to. Many factors have made it harder to avoid secrets exposure, including the adoption of…
IBM Addresses AI, Quantum Security Risks with New Platform
IBM is rolling out Guardian Data Security Center, a framework designed to give enterprises the tools they need to address the emerging cyberthreats that come the ongoing development of generative AI and quantum computing. The post IBM Addresses AI, Quantum…
FortiJump: Yet Another Critical Fortinet 0-Day RCE
FortiFAIL: Remote code execution vulnerability still not acknowledged by Fortinet after 10+ days’ exploitation. The post FortiJump: Yet Another Critical Fortinet 0-Day RCE appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: FortiJump:…
Bolstering CTEM with AI and Purple Team Security
Together, AI and purple security offer ideal actionable input and ongoing orientation for a CTEM framework. The post Bolstering CTEM with AI and Purple Team Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
Keep your secrets secret: 5 core tips — and a call to action on modernizing
Many organizations have experienced significant data breaches after inadvertently exposing secrets such as tokens, API keys, digital certificates, and user credentials that attackers gained access to. Many factors have made it harder to avoid secrets exposure, including the adoption of…
IBM Addresses AI, Quantum Security Risks with New Platform
IBM is rolling out Guardian Data Security Center, a framework designed to give enterprises the tools they need to address the emerging cyberthreats that come the ongoing development of generative AI and quantum computing. The post IBM Addresses AI, Quantum…
FortiJump: Yet Another Critical Fortinet 0-Day RCE
FortiFAIL: Remote code execution vulnerability still not acknowledged by Fortinet after 10+ days’ exploitation. The post FortiJump: Yet Another Critical Fortinet 0-Day RCE appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: FortiJump:…
AI is Revolutionizing Cybersecurity — But Not in the Ways You Might Think
The cybersecurity revolution that began with increased network visibility has culminated in the rise of AI, which can automatically make sense of information that even the best-staffed IT departments never could. The post AI is Revolutionizing Cybersecurity — But Not…
Election Security: Here’s What We Should Really Be Worried About
Rather than buying into unfounded claims of how fragile our election technology is, perhaps we should recognize its proven strengths and focus on improving from there. The post Election Security: Here’s What We Should Really Be Worried About appeared first…
Showcasing our Industry-First BDR Solution in Singapore
SquareX @ Cyber Security World Asia + GovWare 2024 October 2024 marked an exciting time for SquareX as we returned to our home ground, Singapore, for two significant back-to-back events: Cyber Security World Asia (part of Singapore Tech Week) from October…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – Accelerating Skewed Workloads With Performance Multipliers in the TurboDB Distributed Database
Authors/Presenters:Jennifer Lam, Jeffrey Helt, Wyatt Lloyd, Haonan Lu Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24) content, placing the organizations enduring commitment to…
DEF CON 32 – AppSec Village – Lessons Learned from Building and Defending LLM Applications
DEF CON 32 – Lessons Learned from Building and Defending LLM Applications Authors/Presenters:Javan Rasokat Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely DEF CON 32 erudite content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the…
How Security Automation Platforms Streamline SOC Operations
The post How Security Automation Platforms Streamline SOC Operations appeared first on AI-enhanced Security Automation. The post How Security Automation Platforms Streamline SOC Operations appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – SIEVE is Simpler than LRU: An Efficient Turn-Key Eviction Algorithm for Web Caches
Community Award Winner! Authors/Presenters:Yazhuo Zhang, Juncheng Yang, Yao Yue, Ymir Vigfusson, K.V. Rashmi Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24) content, placing…
Elevating SaaS Security: The Strategic Role of Bug Bounty Programs
For engineers and security professionals working within SaaS environments, the standard suite of security tools—firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEMs, WAFs, endpoint protection and secure development practices—forms the backbone of any security architecture. These are foundational elements that work to mitigate known threats,…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – THC: Accelerating Distributed Deep Learning Using Tensor Homomorphic Compression
Authors/Presenters:Minghao Li, Ran Ben Basat, Shay Vargaftik, ChonLam Lao, Kevin Xu, Michael Mitzenmacher, Minlan Yu Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24)…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Temperature Scales’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/3001/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”535″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/52132026-0db0-401d-bdbd-eaceded7c07d/temperature_scales.png?format=1000w” width=”740″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Temperature Scales’ appeared first on Security…
MixMode Recognized By USA Today As One Of The Top 10 AI Companies To Watch in 2024
MixMode has been recognized by USA Today as one of the Top 10 AI Companies to Watch in 2024. This prestigious acknowledgment highlights MixMode’s vital contributions to cybersecurity and ability to shape the industry’s future through advanced AI. The post…
Best Cybersecurity Metrics to Use in the Boardroom | Kovrr
Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. The post Best Cybersecurity Metrics to Use in the Boardroom | Kovrr appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…
Russian Disinformation Group Behind Bogus Walz Conspiracy: Report
The Russian disinformation group Storm-1516 reportedly was behind a deepfake video that claimed so show a former student accusing vice presidential candidate Tim Walz of abusing him, the latest incident in a U.S. election season targeted for disruption by Russia,…
Putting the “R” back in GRC – Insights from Gartner on Emerging Cyber GRC Technologies
Cyber GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tools are software solutions that help organizations manage and streamline their cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance processes. These tools integrate the three core components—governance, risk, and compliance—into a unified platform, providing a centralized and…
SailPoint Adds Raft of Capabilities to Better Manage Privileges
SailPoint Technologies today added a bevy of capabilities that makes it possible for organizations to manage identities on a more granular level. Announced at the SailPoint Navigate 2024 conference, the company is also previewing a set of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Proofpoint Alternatives and Competitors: Find the Best
Reading Time: 6 min Discover the best Proofpoint alternatives for email protection. Compare leading competitors to find the right solution for your business’s cybersecurity needs. The post Proofpoint Alternatives and Competitors: Find the Best appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
OWASP Mobile Top 10 2024: Update Overview
75% of Mobile Apps Fail Basic Security Tests. Hackers are increasingly focusing on the mobile channel, making mobile apps a prime target for fraud and security breaches. With this growing threat, it’s essential for organizations and app developers to adopt…
Inside the Dark Web: How Threat Actors Are Selling Access to Corporate Networks
In recent weeks, underground forums on the dark web have continued to flourish as bustling marketplaces where cybercriminals sell unauthorized access to corporate networks. From VPN credentials to Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) access, threat actors take advantage of compromised corporate…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – DISTMM: Accelerating Distributed Multimodal Model Training
Authors/Presenters:Jun Huang, Zhen Zhang, Shuai Zheng, Feng Qin, Yida Wang Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24) content, placing the organizations enduring…
Are Leaders Ready to Break the Ransomware Cycle
It is good to see US government leaders realize that ransomware is a growing existential threat to our country, at the hands of our adversaries. A top US national cybersecurity advisor stated in a recent op-ed, “This is…
FedRAMP Certification and Compliance: What It Is and Why It Matters
Cloud technologies increase access to information, streamline communication between government agencies and citizens, and accelerate information sharing. And that’s why the U.S. government has become a champion of cloud computing. But each perk comes with a risk, and in response,…
Types of Security Audits: Overview and Best Practices
Cybersecurity audits are key to maintaining compliance with regulations and upholding a strong security posture. They evaluate your organization’s systems, identify vulnerabilities, and offer the insights you need to optimize security. But there are many different kinds to choose from,…
Survey Surfaces Depth and Scope of Identity Management Challenge
A survey of 510 IT security and risk practitioners finds 93% have access to a comprehensive inventory of human and non-human identities across their IT environments, with 85% having a clear line of visibility and monitoring into who is doing…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – Parcae: Proactive, Liveput-Optimized DNN Training on Preemptible Instances
Authors/Presenters:Jiangfei Duan, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Ziang Song, ByteDance; Xupeng Miao and Xiaoli Xi, Carnegie Mellon University; Dahua Lin, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Harry Xu, University of California, Los Angeles; Minjia Zhang, Microsoft; Zhihao Jia, Carnegie…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Experimental Astrophysics’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/3000/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”490″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/82c77da0-8f67-4017-81ba-87e880d1a15a/experimental_astrophysics.png?format=1000w” width=”317″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Experimental Astrophysics’ appeared first on Security…
Is It Time to Move on from Your Legacy GRC Solution?
Is your organization stuck with a legacy GRC solution that feels more like a blocker than an innovator? You’re not alone. Many companies today find themselves with outdated GRC systems that were once cutting-edge but now fall short of supporting…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – Accelerating Neural Recommendation Training with Embedding Scheduling
Authors/Presenters:Chaoliang Zeng, Xudong Liao, Xiaodian Cheng, Han Tian, Xinchen Wan, Hao Wang, Kai Chen Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24) content,…
DEF CON 32 – AppSec Village – Web2 Meets Web3 Hacking Decentralized Applications
Authors/Presenters: Peiyu Wang Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely []DEF CON 32]2 erudite content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink…
Securing Financial Operations: Know Your SaaS
Regulatory concerns may have slowed initial SaaS adoption for financial services companies, but today, many rely heavily on apps like Salesforce, Microsoft 365, and ServiceNow to manage their operations. Now, fully invested, financial services companies are faced with the challenge…
Data Breach Statistics [2024] : Penalties and Fines for Major regulations
In today’s data-driven world, data breaches are one of the most significant threats facing organizations, with the financial impact varying widely across industries. The cost of a data breach is often determined by the nature of the data involved and…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – OPPerTune: Post-Deployment Configuration Tuning of Services Made Easy
Authors/Presenters:Gagan Somashekar, Karan Tandon, Anush Kini, Chieh-Chun Chang, Petr Husak, Ranjita Bhagwan, Mayukh Das, Anshul Gandhi, Nagarajan Natarajan Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and…
Chinese Research Using Quantum System to Crack Encryption a ‘Cautionary Tale’
Chinese researchers used a D-Wave quantum computer to crack a 22-bit encryption key, which can be used as a cautionary tale for what may lie ahead with future quantum systems but doesn’t threaten the classical encryption being widely used today.…
Phishing Attacks Snare Security, IT Leaders
Despite 80% of IT leaders expressing confidence that their organization won’t fall for phishing attacks, nearly two-thirds admitted they’ve clicked on phishing links themselves. This overconfidence is coupled with concerning behaviors, as 36% of IT leaders have disabled security measures…
Escape vs Qualys
Discover why Escape is a better DAST solution for API testing. The post Escape vs Qualys appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Escape vs Qualys
Policy as code in Kubernetes: security with seccomp and network policies
The dynamic world of Kubernetes and cloud security is constantly evolving. As we explore this complicated ecosystem, it’s The post Policy as code in Kubernetes: security with seccomp and network policies appeared first on ARMO. The post Policy as code…
Ransomware Rising – Understanding, Preventing and Surviving Cyber Extortion
Over the past 6 months I have been researching ransomware, and not even from the technical angle (which would very tempting and no doubt, enlightening in it’s own right), but from a strategic perspective. This approach resonated with many, and…
BSides Exeter – Ross Bevington’s Turning The Tables: Using Cyber Deception To Hunt Phishers At Scale
via Friend of the Blog Trey Blalock From VerficationLabs.com Permalink The post BSides Exeter – Ross Bevington’s Turning The Tables: Using Cyber Deception To Hunt Phishers At Scale appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – Reasoning About Network Traffic Load Property at Production Scale
Authors/Presenters:Ruihan Li, Fangdan Ye, Yifei Yuan, Ruizhen Yang, Bingchuan Tian, Tianchen Guo, Hao Wu, Xiaobo Zhu, Zhongyu Guan, Qing Ma, Xianlong Zeng, Chenren Xu, Dennis Cai. Ennan Zhai Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing…
DEF CON 32 – AppSec Considerations From The Casino Industry
Authors/Presenters:Aleise McGowan, Tennisha Martin Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely []DEF CON 32]2 erudite content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel.…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – Crescent: Emulating Heterogeneous Production Network at Scale
Authors/Presenters:Zhaoyu Gao, Anubhavnidhi Abhashkumar, Zhen Sun, Weirong Jiang, Yi Wang Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24) content, placing the organizations enduring…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – A High-Performance Design, Implementation, Deployment, and Evaluation of The Slim Fly Network
Authors/Presenters:Nils Blach, Maciej Besta, Daniele De Sensi, Jens Domke, Hussein Harake, Shigang Li, Patrick Iff, Marek Konieczny, Kartik Lakhotia, Ales Kubicek, Marcel Ferrari, Fabrizio Petrini, Torsten Hoefler Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their…
Managing Foreign Government Information (FGI) on a Network
If you’re a firm that works with foreign governments, in addition to certifications like ISO 27001 that you will generally need to achieve, you will also have to have processes in place for handling foreign government information or FGI. It’s…
Get an Untrusted Security Advisor! Have Fun, Reduce Fail!
Many organizations are looking for trusted advisors, and this applies to our beloved domain of cyber/information security. If you look at LinkedIn, many consultants present themselves as trusted advisors to CISOs or their teams. Untrusted Advisor by Dall-E via Copilot This perhaps…
Is End-User Cybersecurity Training Useless? Spoiler Alert: It’s Not!
Chris Clements, VP of Solutions Architecture Because of the frequency of phishing attacks landing in user mailboxes and the severity of the consequences of a user falling for a lure, any improvement at all can make the difference between an…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – MESSI: Behavioral Testing of BGP Implementations
Authors/Presenters:Rathin Singha, Rajdeep Mondal, Ryan Beckett, Siva Kesava Reddy Kakarla, Todd Millstein, George Varghese Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24) content,…
AI-Generated Personas: Trust and Deception
And the Ethical Dilemma of Using AI to Create Fake Online Personalities In recent years, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have given rise to powerful tools like StyleGAN and sophisticated language models such as ChatGPT. These technologies can create hyper-realistic…
Army Cloud Program to Help SMBs Meet DoD Cyber Requirements
The U.S. Army is developing a cloud environment called N-CODE that will give smaller businesses access to the security technologies they need to meet stringent DoD cybersecurity requirements and compete for defense contracts. The post Army Cloud Program to Help…
CISOs Concerned Over Growing Demands of Role
There are growing concerns among chief information security officers (CISOs) about the evolving demands of their role, with 84% advocating for a split into separate technical and business-focused positions. The Trellix and Vanson Bourne survey of 5,000 CISOs and IT…
US Crackdown With Microsoft: Over 100 Russian Domains Seized
In the most recent US crackdown with Microsoft a total of 107 Russian domains have been seized. Reports claim that these domains were mainly used by state sponsored threat actors for malicious purposes. In this article, we’ll dive into the…
How to Master CentOS Commands: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet
Mastering CentOS commands can help you effectively manage CentOS systems, perform common tasks, and troubleshoot issues. Process management is streamlined using commands like ps and top, which help monitor and troubleshoot system performance in real time. Each command is described…
Understanding the Importance of MFA: A Comprehensive Guide
Protecting digital identities is essential for individuals and organizations in a world where cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. If anything has proven to boost security massively, it has to be the proper utilization of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). While…
The Evolution of Automated Browser Detection: A Cat & Mouse Game
Automated browser detection has changed dramatically throughout the years as bot developers seek easier ways to bypass detection, and bot protection vendors find new ways to identify and stop bots. The post The Evolution of Automated Browser Detection: A Cat…
Life in the Swimlane with Abby Shapiro, Customer Success Manager
The post Life in the Swimlane with Abby Shapiro, Customer Success Manager appeared first on AI-enhanced Security Automation. The post Life in the Swimlane with Abby Shapiro, Customer Success Manager appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
ADR Provides Application Visibility for CISOs | Closing Application Layer Gap | Contrast Security
Good cyber defense involves more than blocking and tackling. Without visibility into what’s happening, where and by whom, enterprises are hard-pressed to maintain solid protection of systems, networks and data. One area where visibility falls short of what you need…
World Economic Forum: AI, Quantum Require ‘Paradigm Shift’ in Security
The World Economic Forum is advocating a shift in security thinking from secure by design to resilience by design in the face of the rapid development and expanding connectivity of emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, and the Internet of…
Email Aliasing is a Great Privacy Tool
Using the same email address everywhere isn’t helping you be more private. But short of creating a multiple new mailboxes and subsequently managing them – what can you do? TABLE OF CONTENTS The problem What is email aliasing? Plus addressing…
The CMMC Final Rule is Published: What Contractors Need to Know
The Department of Defense (DoD) published the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Final Rule on October 15, 2024. This newly issued regulation (CFR 32) can be viewed in the Federal Register and will go into effect on December 16, 2024. It introduces key changes for organizations…
AppOmni Achieves FedRAMP®️ “In Process” Status for Public Sector SaaS Security
AppOmni has achieved FedRAMP® “In Process” status, a major milestone in providing secure SaaS solutions to federal agencies. The post AppOmni Achieves FedRAMP®️ “In Process” Status for Public Sector SaaS Security appeared first on AppOmni. The post AppOmni Achieves FedRAMP®️…
Linux Persistence Mechanisms and How to Find Them
Linux persistence mechanisms are used by an attacker to maintain access to a compromised system, even after reboots or system updates. These allow attackers to regain control of a system without re-exploiting initial vulnerabilities. Persistence methods can vary in sophistication,…
Ransomware Payouts Decline as Security Maturity Rises
There has been a sharp decline in ransomware payouts, with only 11% of companies admitting to paying demands, which has been attributed to increased investment in backup and recovery technologies. The post Ransomware Payouts Decline as Security Maturity Rises appeared…
AppOmni Achieves FedRAMP®️ “In Process” Status for Public Sector SaaS Security
AppOmni has achieved FedRAMP® “In Process” status, a major milestone in providing secure SaaS solutions to federal agencies. The post AppOmni Achieves FedRAMP®️ “In Process” Status for Public Sector SaaS Security appeared first on AppOmni. The post AppOmni Achieves FedRAMP®️…
AppOmni Achieves FedRAMP®️ “In Process” Status for Public Sector SaaS Security
AppOmni has achieved FedRAMP® “In Process” status, a major milestone in providing secure SaaS solutions to federal agencies. The post AppOmni Achieves FedRAMP®️ “In Process” Status for Public Sector SaaS Security appeared first on AppOmni. The post AppOmni Achieves FedRAMP®️…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – Towards Provably Performant Congestion Control
Authors/Presenters:Anup Agarwal, Venkat Arun, Devdeep Ray, Ruben Martins, Srinivasan Seshan Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24) content, placing the organizations enduring…
The Newest PSR Protections
What Organizations Should Know The PSR establishes economic regulations in the UK for payment systems. With APP scams (Authorised Push Payment scams) on the rise, the PSR has introduced groundbreaking new protections to combat fraud and protect consumers. These latest PSR…
MFA Compromise: The Mechanics Behind This Escalating Threat Vector
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) was once perceived as a powerful defense tactic – a silver bullet that made your organization more secure. But attackers have quickly adapted and found ways to compromise it, and it’s now a preferred attack vector for…
Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” Released: Find What’s New
Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole), the latest interim Ubuntu release on October 10, 2024. Powered by the Linux 6.11 kernel, this release brings a lot of exciting new features and improvements, including support for a broad range…
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms
While programs like CTEM may be upcoming, Gartner® Hype Cycle for Security Operations recommends making incremental shifts early on. The post Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms appeared first on SafeBreach. The post Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection…