Providers of digital products and services to the EU are being impacted by a suite of new cybersecurity regulations coming into force. Among them is the Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA), and we’ve developed a checklist to help you manage…
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Tackle Cyber Resilience Act requirements with our CRA checklist
Recent Cybersecurity regulations in the EU impact providers of digital products by setting down new requirements along the software supply chain. Our Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) checklist covers key elements of CRA and how the Sonatype platform enables compliance for…
Century-Long Innovation: A Legacy of Outpacing Cyber Threats
Discover how Komori, a century-old printing giant, is leading the charge in cybersecurity innovation by adapting to internet-connected risks and utilizing advanced solutions like NodeZero to safeguard their legacy. The post Century-Long Innovation: A Legacy of Outpacing Cyber Threats appeared…
What is the KEV Catalog?
A quick guide to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The post What is the KEV Catalog? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: What is the KEV Catalog?
The EU AI Act and the Need for Data-Centric Security
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already embedded deep into the economic and social fabric of the world. It does everything from operating website chatbots to authenticating users with their bank. It keeps planes in the sky and cars on the road.…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – Sifter: An Inversion-Free and Large-Capacity Programmable Packet Scheduler
Authors/Presenters:Peixuan Gao, Anthony Dalleggio, Jiajin Liu, Chen Peng, Yang Xu, H. Jonathan Chao 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…
International Raids Shut Down Ghost Encrypted Messaging App
Europol headed up an international law enforcement operation against the operators and users of Ghost, an encrypted messaging app that was used by criminal organizations worldwide for drug trafficking, money laundering, and threating to kill or harm people. The post…
Permiso Launches Universal Identity Graph to Advance Zero-Trust IT
Permiso today added a Universal Identity Graph engine that makes it simpler for cybersecurity teams to visually map the relationship between individuals, applications and systems to better enforce zero-trust IT policies. The post Permiso Launches Universal Identity Graph to Advance…
Rethinking TPRM: Managing Third-Party SaaS Risks | Grip
Discover how to close the gaps in TPRM with better third-party risk management. Learn how Grip and SecurityScorecard protect against hidden shadow SaaS risks. The post Rethinking TPRM: Managing Third-Party SaaS Risks | Grip appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
RansomHub Ransomware Targets 210 Victims Since February 2024
As per recent reports, the RansomHub ransomware group threat actors have stolen data from at least 210 victims ever since the group’s inception in February 2024. The victims of these attacks span across various sectors. In this article, we’ll dive…
Best 10 Regulatory Change Management Software of 2024
Blog: Best 10 Regulatory Change Management Software of 2024 According to a recent KPMG report, 43% of Chief Ethics and Compliance Officers (CCOs) find new regulatory requirements their greatest challenge. To manage these changes effectively, 45% will focus on automating…
Two QEMU Vulnerabilities Fixed in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Recently, two memory-related flaws were discovered in QEMU, a popular open-source machine emulator and virtualizer. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-26327 and CVE-2024-26328, affect QEMU versions 7.1.0 through 8.2.1. Both vulnerabilities stem from mishandling of memory operations within the QEMU codebase.…
AT&T to Pay $13 Million to Settle FCC Case of 2023 Data Breach
AT&T agreed to pay $13 million to settle an FCC investigation into a data breach in January 2023 that put a focus on the evolving security landscape and the growing threat to customer data that organizations store in the cloud.…
FBI Disrupts Another Massive Chinese-Linked Botnet
The FBI and other U.S. and international law enforcement agencies disrupted a massive botnet created by China-linked threat group Flax Typhoon that had pulled in more than 200,000 IoT and other connected devices over the past for years. The post…
Pulumi Adds Cloud Security Intelligence Tool to Portfolio
Pulumi today added a Pulumi Insights application for discovering cloud assets in addition to generally making available a previously launched tool for centralizing the management of cloud security. The post Pulumi Adds Cloud Security Intelligence Tool to Portfolio appeared first…
E2EE is MIA in iPhone/Android Chat — GSMA Gonna Fix it
No More Barf-Green Bubbles? GSM Association is “excited” to bring Apple and Google closer together, but encryption is still lacking. The post E2EE is MIA in iPhone/Android Chat — GSMA Gonna Fix it appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
North Korean Group Uses Fake Job Offers to Target Energy, Aerospace Sectors
The North Korean-backed threat group UNC2970 is using spearphishing emails and WhatsApp messages to entice high-level executives in the energy and aerospace sectors to open a malicious ZIP file containing a fake job description and a previously unknown backdoor called…
10 Best Attack Surface Management Tools
< div class=”wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row top-level”> < div class=”row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left”> 10 Best Attack Surface Management Tools What Is Attack Surface Management? What Are the Different Types of Attack Surfaces? Top Enterprise Attack Surface Management Tools Selecting the…
Post-Quantum Cryptography: The Future of Secure Communications and the Role of Standards
Digital security has long relied on cryptographic systems that use complex mathematical problems (also known as algorithms) to keep sensitive data and transactions safe from unauthorized access. These algorithms were designed to be nearly impossible for classical computers to solve,…
Analysis Identifies Web Servers as Weakest Cybersecurity Link
An analysis of more than 39 million anonymized and normalized data points published today by Cycognito, a provider of platforms for discovering and testing attack surfaces, finds web servers accounted for more than a third (34%) of all the severe…
Apache Flaw: High Severity Vulnerability Fix Via Update
Organizations worldwide leverage technological solutions for increased efficiency and productivity. However, given the rapid advancements of online threats, using such solutions does come with some risks. The recently discovered Apache flaw is a fine example of such risks. In this article,…
Building a Secure Linux Environment for Enterprise Applications
Enterprises today face sophisticated attacks that are often targeted, persistent, and difficult to detect. Keep your Linux environment secure with automated live patching to apply security updates without downtime. Configure firewalls and secure communication protocols to protect network applications…
Fair Ball or Foul Play? EU’s Digital Markets Act Puts App Security on Shaky Ground
Apple Inc, announced a fightback after the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) allegedly forced a compromise on the security of its products. The post Fair Ball or Foul Play? EU’s Digital Markets Act Puts App Security on Shaky Ground appeared…
Data Detection & Response (DDR): Not the Dance Revolution It Claims
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, protecting sensitive information is more critical than ever. The latest “Cyber Security in Focus report” by… The post Data Detection & Response (DDR): Not the Dance Revolution It Claims appeared first on Symmetry Systems. The post…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – Fast Vector Query Processing for Large Datasets Beyond GPU Memory with Reordered Pipelining
Authors/Presenters:Zili Zhang, Fangyue Liu, Gang Huang, Xuanzhe Liu, Xin Jin 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…
Avoiding The “No Responsibility” Cloud Security Model
We’re all familiar with the shared responsibility model championed by cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP: platform providers secure the cloud infrastructure, while customers are responsible for securing their usage and configuration of services. But how well is this…
Part 1: Can Just Anyone Access Your ServiceNow Articles?
What if I told you that thousands of companies (30% of the accounts we reviewed) are leaving a backdoor open to their ServiceNow databases for anyone with limited programming skills? This is a story of how a simple misconfiguration in…
Part 2: Can Just Anyone Access Your ServiceNow Articles?
In this two-part series, we began by examining the structure of ServiceNow, and the relationship between articles, pages, and widgets. Now, in Part 2, we discover how a widget misconfiguration can be exploited. To read the intro (Part 1), click…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Craters’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2984/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”352″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/5bcc27f8-2d59-400a-aae2-4fc4e384603f/craters.png?format=1000w” width=”457″ /> </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 ‘Craters’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
5 Ways to Reduce Information Security Risk in a Mobile Workplace
Today’s talent is no longer bound by the cubicle. For many, home offices and Wi-Fi-enabled coffee shops are the new workplaces. One study shows that 41% of employees in North America alone work outside the office at least some of…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – Horus: Granular In-Network Task Scheduler for Cloud Datacenters
Authors/Presenters:Parham Yassini, Khaled Diab, Saeed Zangeneh, Mohamed Hefeeda 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…
Global Bot Security Report Findings: 2 in 3 Websites Are Unprotected
DataDome Advanced Threat Research identified the largest risks to today’s businesses, outlined in this year’s Global Bot Report. Learn more about how 2 in 3 businesses are at risk from basic bot attacks. The post Global Bot Security Report Findings:…
A Future of Security Free from CNAPP – Keynote Interview with James Berthoty
Learn why CNAPP may be failing security teams and explore the future of cloud security. The post A Future of Security Free from CNAPP – Keynote Interview with James Berthoty appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
Can a Bot Farm Damage Your Business? What You Need to Know About Bot Farms
Bot farms are used by hackers to conduct ad fraud and DDoS attacks. DataDome explains how to recognize and prevent bot farm activity. The post Can a Bot Farm Damage Your Business? What You Need to Know About Bot Farms…
Email Security Breaches Rampant Among Critical Infrastructure Organizations
A full 80% of organizations within the critical infrastructure vertical experienced email-related security breaches in the past year, according to an OPSWAT survey. The post Email Security Breaches Rampant Among Critical Infrastructure Organizations appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
Performance Testing Vs Load Testing: Know the Key differences
The increased adoption of technology in business operations requires software systems to deliver their expected values in terms of usability, flexibility, and stability. Performance testing and load testing have an essential contribution to these qualities. These testing methodologies enable developers…
From Fragmentation to Integration: Establishing a Cyber Risk Management Program
Organizations are often inundated with many security threats and vulnerabilities in today’s fast-paced cybersecurity landscape. As a result, many have turned to point solutions—tools designed to solve specific problems, such as vulnerability scanning, incident response, or threat intelligence. These tools…
Enterprise ServiceNow Knowledge Bases at Risk: Extensive Data Exposures Uncovered
Read the blog to learn about ServiceNow’s Knowledge Base data exposure risks and how to mitigate these issues. The post Enterprise ServiceNow Knowledge Bases at Risk: Extensive Data Exposures Uncovered appeared first on AppOmni. The post Enterprise ServiceNow Knowledge Bases…
AppOmni Surfaces Configuration Flaw in ServiceNow SaaS Platform
AppOmni today disclosed how sensitive data stored in knowledge bases hosted on the ServiceNow software-as-a-service (SaaS) application platform can be accessed because the proper controls have not been implemented. The post AppOmni Surfaces Configuration Flaw in ServiceNow SaaS Platform appeared…
All Smoke, no Fire: The Bizarre Trend of Fake Data Breaches and How to Protect Against Them
Fake data breaches may not involve any actual theft, but their reputational impact can be just as damaging as real breaches. The post All Smoke, no Fire: The Bizarre Trend of Fake Data Breaches and How to Protect Against Them…
Making the Complex Simple: Authorization for the Modern Enterprise
Modernizing and automating operations allows organizations to overcome the limitations of legacy systems, enhance the protection of sensitive information and stay competitive in today’s digital landscape. The post Making the Complex Simple: Authorization for the Modern Enterprise appeared first…
MSSPs Say Client Communication Is Too Hard. Here’s How We’re Helping.
We recently published the results of our 2024 MSSP Survey, an exploration of the current state of the managed security services industry, told from the perspective of those on the front lines. The survey unearthed many fascinating insights on topics…
The New Era of SOCs: Simplifying Cybersecurity for SMBs
A new wave of all-in-one SOC platforms is consolidating the market, bringing enterprise-grade security solutions within reach of SMBs. The post The New Era of SOCs: Simplifying Cybersecurity for SMBs appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
A Personally Identifiable Cyber Jihadist Domain Portfolio
Dear blog readers, The following is a compilation of publicly accessible information on cyber jihad URLs. Sample domains include: hxxp://7hj[.]comhxxp://alhawali[.]comhxxp://almurabeton[.]orghxxp://anwar-islam[.]comhxxp://aqsavoice[.]nethxxp://fateh[.]ornewsindex[.]phphxxp://lvo[.]infohxxp://palestine-info-urdu[.]comhxxp://qudsway[.]orghxxp://web[.]manartv[.]orghxxp://3asfh[.]comhxxp://abrarway[.]comhxxp://al-ansar[.]bizhxxp://al-ansar[.]nethxxp://al-fateh[.]nethxxp://al-mojahedoon[.]nethxxp://al-nour[.]nethxxp://alaaleb[.]orghxxp://alahed[.]orghxxp://alawajy[.]nethxxp://alemdad[.]orghxxp://alftn[.]orghxxp://alhaq[.]infohxxp://alharamain[.]nethxxp://alharamain[.]orghxxp://alhesbah[.]orghxxp://aljarha[.]orghxxp://alkotla[.]comhxxp://alkotla[.]nethxxp://alkotla[.]orghxxp://alm2sda[.]comhxxp://alm2sda[.]nethxxp://almahdiscouts[.]orghxxp://almjlah[.]nethxxp://almoltaqa[.]orghxxp://almuhajiroun[.]com[.]pkhxxp://almuhajiroun[.]comhxxp://almuk[.]comobmhxxp://almuslimoon[.]comhxxp://alnour[.]nethxxp://alokab[.]comhxxp://alqaida[.]comhxxp://alqassam[.]nethxxp://alrassoul[.]orghxxp://alresalah[.]orghxxp://alsakifah[.]orghxxp://alshahd[.]nethxxp://alshorouq[.]orghxxp://alsunnah[.]orghxxp://altartousi[.]comhxxp://alwatanvoice[.]comhxxp://ansaar[.]infohxxp://aqsavoice[.]comhxxp://as-sabeel[.]comhxxp://as-sahwah[.]comhxxp://ayobi[.]comhxxp://b-alshohda[.]comhxxp://baqiatollah[.]orghxxp://barsomyat[.]comhxxp://bouti[.]nethxxp://caliphate[.]nethxxp://cdlr[.]net […]Content was cut in order to protect the source.Please visit the source for the rest of the article. This article…
After CrowdStrike Crash, Microsoft Mulls New Windows Security Tools
Microsoft is looking to add new security platform features to Windows, including allowing security vendors to operate outside of the OS’ kernel to avoid the situation that let a faulty software update by CrowdStrike in July to crash 8.5 million…
Point Product vs. CDN for Bot Protection: Striking the Right Balance
There are several pros and cons of point products versus CDNs for bot protection. Learn how DataDome’s Cyberfraud Protection Platform strikes a balance between the two to give your business the best protection. The post Point Product vs. CDN for…
Five Tools That Can Help Organizations Combat AI-powered Deception
As digital exploitation, fraud and deception move deeper into society, it is incumbent on organizations to educate their employees on digital literacy skills, make them aware of the risks posed by phishing and social engineering threats. The post Five Tools…
Apple Seeks to Drop Its Lawsuit Against Spyware Maker NSO
Apple wants its three-year-old lawsuit against spyware maker NSO to be dismissed, citing the surveillance software maker’s declining dominance of the expanding market and fears that its own threat intelligence could be exposed, which would harm its efforts to protect…
DORA Compliance Checklist: From Preparation to Implementation
Learn how to navigate the DORA compliance checklist and meet DORA cybersecurity regulation requirements with our step-by-step guide. The post DORA Compliance Checklist: From Preparation to Implementation appeared first on Scytale. The post DORA Compliance Checklist: From Preparation to Implementation…
Why Are So Many Public Sector Organizations Getting Attacked?
Public sector organizations such as schools, hospitals, manufacturing units, essential services and government offices have become a popular target for cybercriminals. The post Why Are So Many Public Sector Organizations Getting Attacked? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
Unlock FCC Pilot Program Funding with Cloud Monitor and Content Filter
Maximize Your District’s Application Success: How ManagedMethods Qualifies for the Identity Protection and Authentication Category We recently hosted a live webinar that discusses what you need to know about the FCC School and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program. This webinar outlines…
SOC 2 Compliance Provides AppViewX Customers Security and Data Protection Assurance
At AppViewX, our top priority is safeguarding the digital identities that are the backbone of modern enterprises. With hundreds of customers and millions of certificates under management, AppViewX bears a significant responsibility to protect its customers’ critical data and infrastructure.…
The Rise of AI Voicemail Scams, Political Donation Privacy Concerns
In episode 346, we discuss new AI-driven voicemail scams that sound convincingly real and how to identify them. We also explore recent research on the privacy concerns surrounding donations to political parties through their websites. Additionally, we celebrate the 15th…
USENIX Security ’23 – Multiview: Finding Blind Spots in Access-Deny Issues Diagnosis
Authors/Presenters:Bingyu Shen, Tianyi Shan, Yuanyuan Zhou Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via the…
USENIX Security ’23 – On the Feasibility of Malware Unpacking via Hardware-assisted Loop Profiling
Authors/Presenters:Binlin Cheng, Erika A Leal, Haotian Zhang, Jiang Mingy Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott;…
SquareX: The Future of BYOD Security for Enterprises
Convert the Browsers on BYOD / Unmanaged Devices into Secure Browsing Sessions As modern enterprises continue to adapt to the flexible work culture, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies have become a standard practice. However, protecting sensitive corporate data while maintaining…
CVE-2024-28986 – SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Vulnerability – August 2024
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-28986) in SolarWinds Web Help Desk puts systems at risk of exploitation, requiring immediate attention. Affected Platform The security vulnerability CVE-2024-28986 primarily affects the SolarWinds Web Help Desk software. Organizations utilizing this platform must act swiftly to…
New Office of the CISO Paper: Organizing Security for Digital Transformation
So some of you are thinking “ewwww … another security transformation paper” and this is understandable. A lot of people (and now … a lot of robots too) have written vague, hand-wavy “leadership” papers on how to transform security, include security into…
Fundamentals of GraphQL-specific attacks
GraphQL vs REST APIs Developers are constantly exploring new technologies that can improve the performance, flexibility, and usability of applications. GraphQL is one such technology that has gained significant attention for its ability to fetch data efficiently. Unlike the traditional REST…
CVE-2024-29847 Deep Dive: Ivanti Endpoint Manager AgentPortal Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Introduction Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) is an enterprise endpoint management solution that allows for centralized management of devices within an organization. On September 12th, 2024, ZDI and Ivanti released an advisory describing a deserialization vulnerability resulting in remote code execution…
USENIX Security ’23 – Security Analysis of MongoDB Queryable Encryption
Authors/Presenters:Zichen Gui, Kenneth G. Paterson, Tianxin Tang Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Monocaster’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2983/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”673″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/d6d46307-0dbb-42b6-9d46-ab12d107684e/monocaster.png?format=1000w” width=”536″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Monocaster’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
AI in Cybersecurity: Experts Discuss Opportunities, Misconceptions and the Path Forward
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword in the cybersecurity industry—it’s an essential tool for staying ahead of threats. But how are leading organizations leveraging AI in cybersecurity effectively, and what challenges do they face? During a recent…
Top 5 Vulnerability Management Mistakes Companies Make (Plus a Bonus Mistake to Avoid)
Are you confident your vulnerability management is doing its job, or do you sometimes feel like it’s falling short? Many companies invest time and resources into managing vulnerabilities, yet still… The post Top 5 Vulnerability Management Mistakes Companies Make (Plus…
Realm.Security Emerges to Tackle Cybersecurity Data Management
Realm.Security has launched a platform for collecting and normalizing cybersecurity telemetry data that promises to streamline analytics. The post Realm.Security Emerges to Tackle Cybersecurity Data Management appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
Live Patching as a Growth Enabler for Your Infrastructure
Yesterday, as I was preparing this article, I had the opportunity to present at a TuxCare webinar, where we introduced live patching. Throughout the presentation, we discussed various characteristics of this patching methodology. While reflecting on these aspects, I realized…
Cybersecurity Compliance and Beyond: How Protocols Drive Innovation and Growth
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity compliance is no longer just a legal necessity or a defensive measure; it has become a catalyst for innovation and growth. The post Cybersecurity Compliance and Beyond: How Protocols Drive Innovation and Growth appeared first…
How Secure is the “Password Protection” on Your Files and Drives?
Most password protection methods use some form of encryption, but is there a clear choice between software and hardware encryption when it comes to protecting your personal or business files from theft, loss, or hacking? The post How Secure is…
Why Breaking into Cybersecurity Isn’t as Easy as You Think
We’re told over and over again that there are hundreds of thousands of cybersecurity vacancies in the U.S. and millions worldwide. But from what I hear, many new entrants to the application security field find it difficult to land jobs.…
Application Security — The Complete Guide
Explore our application security complete guide and find key trends, testing methods, best practices, and tools to safeguard your software. The post Application Security — The Complete Guide appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Comprehensive Guide to Infrastructure Robustness Metrics
Infrastructure robustness is critical for ensuring the resilience and reliability of your systems. This comprehensive guide explores key metrics used to assess and improve infrastructure robustness. The post Comprehensive Guide to Infrastructure Robustness Metrics appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
Navigating the Shared Responsibility Model: Lessons Learned from the Snowflake Cybersecurity Incident
Jerry Dawkins, PhD In the world of cybersecurity, the recent incident involving Snowflake has sparked a significant discussion around the shared responsibility between vendors and customers. The attacks, which targeted over 100 Snowflake customers, have highlighted vulnerabilities that arise not…
Microsoft’s September 2024 Patch Tuesday Addresses 4 Zero-Days, 79 Vulnerabilities
On September 10, 2024, Microsoft released its latest round of security updates as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday program. This month’s updates address a total of 79 vulnerabilities across various Microsoft products, including four zero-day vulnerabilities that have been…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Water Filtration’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2982/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”467″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/387450f7-0c5b-4e62-85be-87148f628a01/water_filtration.png?format=1000w” width=”593″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Water Filtration’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Proofpoint Adds Ability to Dynamically Apply Granular Security Controls
Proofpoint this week at its Protect conference launched a series of efforts through which it plans to provide cybersecurity teams with more granular controls in real-time, over what applications and services are accessed by end users. The post Proofpoint Adds…
Threat Actors Are Finding it Easier Than Ever to Breach Cyber-Defenses: Enter Data-Centric Security
Global end-user spending on information security is projected to hit $212bn next year, an increase of 15% from 2024, according to Gartner. Yet at the same time, data breach costs continue to spiral. The latest IBM report now puts the global average at nearly $4.9n…
Aembit’s Vision for Non-Human Identity and Access Management Gains $25 Million in Backing
3 min read How our journey began – and why securing non-human identities is personal for us and our mission. The post Aembit’s Vision for Non-Human Identity and Access Management Gains $25 Million in Backing appeared first on Aembit. The…
Blocking in Production Requires a Modern Security DevEx | Impart Security
< div class=”blog-post4-content_component margin-top”> < div class=”blog-post4-content_content”> < div class=”text-rich-text w-richtext”> Blocking in Production Requires a Modern Security DevEx I’ve spoken to many security leaders who are genuinely scared of blocking in production. And I totally get it – blocking…
How to Strengthen and Improve Your Company’s Security Posture
Maintaining security posture is key to protecting organizations against cyberattacks. Here’s how to improve your security posture and keep your business safe. The post How to Strengthen and Improve Your Company’s Security Posture appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
The SBOM has a long history — but what’s next is what matters
Software bills of materials (SBOMs) are having their day — they’re even government-mandated at times. In September 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued its final version of “Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket…
Tines Leverages LLMs to Simplify Security Automation
Tines today added an artificial intelligence (AI) chat interface to its no-code platform for automation cybersecurity workflows. The post Tines Leverages LLMs to Simplify Security Automation appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
US Elections: Iranian Hackers Target Political Campaigns
With elections, there have always been accusations of rigging and corruption and it’s possible that such claims may hold some truth in different countries worldwide. However, the US elections have recently been subjected to the influence of cybercrime. Such a…
Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS Released: This is What’s New
Canonical’s Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, codenamed “Noble Numbat” has received its first major update: Ubuntu 24.04.1. This release, which arrived a bit later than initially planned due to some high-impact bugs, brings a host of improvements and enhancements to the popular…
BYOD Policies Fueling Security Risks
The use of employee mobile devices at work, or bring your own device (BYOD), is a significant and growing threat to organizational security. The post BYOD Policies Fueling Security Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
News alert: Opus Security’s new ‘Advanced Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine’ elevates VM
Palo Alto, Calif., Sept.11, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Opus Security, the leader in unified cloud-native remediation, today announced the launch of its Advanced Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine, designed to revolutionize how organizations manage, prioritize and remediate security vulnerabilities. Leveraging AI-driven … (more…)…
News alert: Criminal IP partners with IPLocation.io to deliver new tech to mitigate IP address evasion
Torrance, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Criminal IP, a distinguished leader in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) search engine developed by AI SPERA, announced that it has successfully integrated its IP address-related risk detection data with IPLocation.io, one of ……
Vulnerability handling requirements for NIS2 compliance
In a previous blog post, we covered two foundational elements of the Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive, software supply chain security and reporting requirements. In this blog, we take a closer look at the types of organizations impacted by…
FFIEC Will Sunset the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool: Everything You Need to be Prepared
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has officially announced that its Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) will phase out by August 31, 2025. Launched in June 2015, the CAT has helped financial institutions assess and improve their cybersecurity posture. However,…
Customer Story | Protecting Students and Data in Google Workspace at Santa Rita Union School District
Santa Rita USD’s IT Team Partners with ManagedMethods to Improve Google Security and Safety Santa Rita Union School District in Salinas, CA, serves about 3,200 students and employs approximately 350 faculty and staff. As the district embraced Google Workspace for…
Navigating the Risks of Namespace Collision: A Critical Security Challenge
In today’s digital landscape, organizations face a multitude of cybersecurity threats, one of which is the often-overlooked issue of namespace collision. This vulnerability arises when internal domain names conflict with newly registered top-level domains (TLDs), exposing sensitive data to potential…
Microsoft Fixes Four 0-Days — One Exploited for SIX YEARS
Week B: Bugs begone! This month Redmond fixes 79 security flaws in Windows and other products The post Microsoft Fixes Four 0-Days — One Exploited for SIX YEARS appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
ADCS Attack Paths in BloodHound — Part 3
ADCS Attack Paths in BloodHound — Part 3 In Part 1 of this series, we explained how we incorporated Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) objects into BloodHound and demonstrated how to effectively use BloodHound to identify attack paths, including the ESC1 domain escalation…
The SBOM Survival Guide: Why SBOM Compliance is Set to Ignite IoT Security
Once SBOM and IAM provisioning knit seamlessly with policy-driven data encryption and AI-powered monitoring, they will have a far stronger security posture. The post The SBOM Survival Guide: Why SBOM Compliance is Set to Ignite IoT Security appeared first on…
SpecterOps Extends Reach of BloodHound Tool for Mapping Microsoft AD Attacks
SpecterOps has added the ability to track attack paths across instances of Microsoft Azure Directory (AD) running in both on-premises and on the Microsoft Azure cloud service. The post SpecterOps Extends Reach of BloodHound Tool for Mapping Microsoft AD Attacks…
6 Questions to Answer Before Choosing an Identity Provider
Choosing the right identity provider is crucial, as it requires architectural changes that can make switching later difficult and costly. The post 6 Questions to Answer Before Choosing an Identity Provider appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
How SOAR Automation is Boosting MSSP Revenue Without Replacing Human Workers
Learn how SOAR automation helps MSSPs increase revenue, boost efficiency, and improve job satisfaction—without replacing human workers. Explore key 2024 survey insights The post How SOAR Automation is Boosting MSSP Revenue Without Replacing Human Workers appeared first on D3 Security.…
Manufacturing, Industrial Sectors Are Under Siege
Manufacturing and industrial sectors are becoming bigger cyber-targets, and many of the intrusions are coming from China. Those are among the sobering takeaways from a report Tuesday by Ontinue’s Advanced Threat Operations team in its biannual Threat Intelligence Report. The…
Delinea Survey Surfaces Spike in Cybersecurity Insurance Claims
Delinea, a provider of for managing authorizations, today published a survey of 300 decision makers that finds 62% of respondents have filed an insurance claim because of a cyberattack in the last 12 months, with well over a quarter (27%)…
USENIX Security ’23 – Can a Deep Learning Model for One Architecture Be Used for Others? Retargeted-Architecture Binary Code Analysis
Authors/Presenters:Junzhe Wang, Matthew Sharp, Chuxiong Wu, Qiang Zeng, Lannan Luo Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim…
No Ransom Demand by Rhysida Before Columbus Data Leak: City IT Chief
The Rhysida ransomware group may have been behind the July attack on on the city of Columbus, Ohio, but there was never a ransom demand and the hackers ignored attempts by city officials to contact them, according to the head…