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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,…

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 Many companies today find themselves with outdated GRC systems that were once cutting-edge but now fall short of supporting…

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…

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

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hackers Turn to AI as Hardware Attacks Surge

There has been a sharp increase in the perceived value of AI technologies in hacking, according to a report from Bugcrowd platform, which surveyed 1,300 ethical hackers and security researchers. The post Hackers Turn to AI as Hardware Attacks Surge…

A Turning Point in Loyalty Fraud Prevention

See how a recent FTC settlement highlights the need for effective loyalty fraud prevention strategies to mitigate risk, secure customer data, and minimize financial loss. The post A Turning Point in Loyalty Fraud Prevention appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

Apple Enrages IT — 45-Day Cert Expiration Fury

CA/B testing: Ludicrous proposal draws ire from “furious” systems administrators. The post Apple Enrages IT — 45-Day Cert Expiration Fury appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Apple Enrages IT…

Everything you need to know about NIST Security Compliance

< div class=”wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row top-level”> < div class=”row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left”> What Is NIST? What Is NIST Compliance? Importance of Being NIST Compliant The Benefits of Meeting NIST Cybersecurity Standards Five Main NIST Frameworks Achieve Continuous NIST Compliance…

Nation-State Cyber Threats: The Hidden War on Infrastructure

The post Nation-State Cyber Threats: The Hidden War on Infrastructure appeared first on Votiro. The post Nation-State Cyber Threats: The Hidden War on Infrastructure appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…

Simplifying NIS2 Compliance with Eclypsium

NIS2 is an EU cybersecurity directive that covers an incredibly broad set of services including but not limited to Energy, Transportation, Finance, Healthcare, and Digital Infrastructure. The legislation is designed to ensure that these critical services maintain a consistent set…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Ravioli-Shaped Objects’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2998/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”569″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/8182f190-59b9-4861-9c4d-f4c14827e47f/ravioli_shaped_objects.png?format=1000w” width=”608″ /> </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 ‘Ravioli-Shaped Objects’ appeared first on Security…

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Best Practices | Kovrr

Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. The post Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Best Practices | Kovrr appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Cybersecurity Risk…

Automated vs manual penetration testing – which is best?

Today’s online world is a little like a virtual battlefield, rife with threats and vulnerabilities. So, having a strong cybersecurity posture for your business is crucial. Penetration testing – either automated or manual – is an essential tool to protect…

Ubuntu Fixes Multiple PHP Vulnerabilities: Update Now

Multiple security vulnerabilities were identified in PHP, a widely-used open source general purpose scripting language which could compromise the security and integrity of web applications. These vulnerabilities include incorrect parsing of multipart/form-data, improper handling of directives, and flawed logging mechanisms.…

A Deep Dive into DDoS Carpet-Bombing Attacks

With the rapid growth of the internet, especially in areas like cloud computing, 5G, and IoT technologies, the scale of botnets continues to expand, intensifying the battle between attack and defense. In response, DDoS attacks have evolved, taking on a…

How DDoS Botent is used to Infect your Network?

DDoS botnet gained attention a few years ago due to its record-breaking attacks, but the emergence of new threats in 2024 illustrates the evolving tactics of cyber attackers. The cyber threat landscape is in constant flux, with vulnerabilities like Zyxel’s…

Perfectl Malware

Perfectl in an impressive piece of malware: The malware has been circulating since at least 2021. It gets installed by exploiting more than 20,000 common misconfigurations, a capability that may make millions of machines connected to the Internet potential targets,…

Toxic Triad of Cloud Vulnerabilities Puts Businesses at Risk

Publicly exposed, critically vulnerable and highly privileged workloads are putting organizations at risk of cloud data losses and cyberattacks, according to a Tenable report, which labeled the vulnerabilities a “toxic cloud triad”. The post Toxic Triad of Cloud Vulnerabilities Puts…

Misinformation, Online Scams Surging Following Historic Hurricanes

Bad actors often take advantage of natural disasters, and especially hurricanes, in times of crisis. Hurricanes Helene and Milton pose significant new online threats, including misinformation and fraud. The post Misinformation, Online Scams Surging Following Historic Hurricanes appeared first on…

What Is the Agile SDLC? Benefits, Stages And Implementation

The goal of any software development lifecycle (SDLC) is to create a great product. And that requires flexibility, customer-centricity, and a philosophy of constant improvement—all attributes of the Agile SDLC.  The post What Is the Agile SDLC? Benefits, Stages And…

SDLC Methodologies: The 7 Most Common

The software development lifecycle (SDLC) looks different for every team, but standard methodologies have emerged and evolved to help teams plan, test, and maintain projects with consistency and accuracy. These methodologies offer a clear approach to software development, ensuring each…

Prevent Path Traversal Attacks with ADR | Contrast Security

The Contrast Security Runtime Security Platform — the engine driving Contrast’s Application Detection and Response (ADR) technology — blocked approximately 55.8K cybersecurity attacks during the month of September 2024.  The post Prevent Path Traversal Attacks with ADR | Contrast Security…

Exploring Goldilocks: ‘Just Right’ Resource Management

Managing resource requests and limits in Kubernetes can be challenging, especially for teams that are new to container orchestration or scaling complex workloads. But without proper configuration, your cluster can become unstable, experience resource contention (we call that the noisy…

Cloud Ransomware Attack: Microsoft Sees Storm-0501 As Threat

Microsoft has recently identified a threat actor known as Storm-0501 targeting government, manufacturing, transportation, and law enforcement sectors in the United States (US) in a cloud ransomware attack campaign. In this article, we’ll dive into the details of the campaign…

Passwordless Authentication without Secrets!

Passwordless Authentication without Secrets! divya Fri, 10/11/2024 – 08:54 < div> As user expectations for secure and seamless access continue to grow, the 2024 Thales Consumer Digital Trust Index (DTI) research revealed that 65% of users feel frustrated with frequent…

ADDO session: Building observability to increase resiliency

As part of the DevOps and DevSecOps track during Sonatype’s 9th All Day DevOps (ADDO) event, AWS Senior Developer Advocate Guillermo Ruiz presented his session titled “Building Observability to Increase Resiliency.” Well-applied observability helps you find early signs of problems…