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A DigiCert survey found most organizations unprepared to address the security implications of post-quantum computing (PQC) ...
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Security Boulevard
Everyone is talking about AI in cyber… But showy homes with poor foundations are liable to collapse. The latest AI solutions in cybersecurity are being actively touted as industry-changing. Companies are evaluating tools, parsing out next year’s budgets, and allocating funds towards emerging tech already. In fact, the “AI cybersecurity market will top $46 billion ...
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What are the common myths behind microsegmentation, and is it actually as hard to achieve as some people say?  The history of network segmentation is a complicated one with a plethora of semi-truths and anecdotal tales about the industry, practices, and methods used to defend against attackers. Facts are important, and we still hear the ...
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Explore the pros and cons of F5 WAF and the top 5 F5 alternatives, including AppTrana, Akamai, Cloudflare, Imperva, & AWS WAF. The post Top F5 WAF Alternatives in 2023 appeared first on Indusface ...
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Discovering that a company with which you’ve shared your personal data has fallen victim to a cyber attack is a sobering experience. Unfortunately, in this era of relentless cyber threats, it’s becoming increasingly common. So, what can you do if your data is caught up in a breach?    Understanding the Risk Level  The steps ...
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This Article The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill’s Relevance to Insider Risk Management was first published on Signpost Six. | https://www.signpostsix.com/ Introduction The UK government has rolled out the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, a move aimed at shielding the financial landscape from unlawful activities. While its main target is money laundering, the ...
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The rise and complexity of insider security incidents has seen insider risk emerge as one of the fastest growing areas of cybersecurity today. The recently released 2023 Ponemon Cost of Insider Risks Global Report by DTEX Systems found 77% of organizations have started or are planning to start an insider risk program. Nearly half (46%) ...
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A recently discovered HTTP/2 protocol-based Distributed-Denial-of-Service (DDoS) vulnerability has been identified by multiple cloud service providers. This vulnerability enables attackers to achieve an unprecedented record of 398 million requests per second. This vulnerability has been identified as CVE-2023-44487, potentially making it one of the largest layer 7 DDoS attacks ever recorded. What is HTTP/2 Rapid ...
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The goal is not ‘AI versus human.' The focus is on 'AI and human.' AI can help us write better, write more, and write with a perceptive eye on the reader's expectations ...
Introduction In today’s digital landscape, antivirus software isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for small businesses. Cyber threats are evolving, making your company’s data more vulnerable than ever. Therefore, investing in robust antivirus software is crucial. It safeguards your business assets, protects sensitive data, and ensures uninterrupted operations. So, let’s dive into an introduction to ...
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Cyberattacks, supply-chain issues, flooding, tsunamis, wildfires, equipment failures and even war: The financial sector has no choice but to keep operations running through all these — among other — types of disruptions, challenges and incidents.  ...
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The post Frontline 6.5.7 Release appeared first on Digital Defense ...
After the Schrems II ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union, legal cross-border transfers of personal data from the EU to the U.S. became a key issue for U.S. businesses. After years of negotiations with the EU, the EU and U.S. have developed and agreed upon an adequate system for cross-border transfers ...
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A Veritas survey suggested the level of risk organizations face is not being correctly assessed by nearly half of respondents ...
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Security Boulevard
On October 3, we published a blog entitled Harness the Power of Your Identity Data. In that post, we outlined the role that identity and access management (IAM) plays in delivering the kind of digital experiences that are key to meeting customer acquisition, engagement, and retention targets. We also covered the challenge of creating the ...
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Part 3 in a blog series spotlighting Coalfire's 5th Annual Penetration Risk Report ...
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Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada; via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink ...
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Almost half of of Forbes Global 2000 companies do not have control over their branded artificial intelligence (.AI) domain names ...
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Security Boulevard
It’s not common for companies to assign any ownership of cyber risk management to HR departments, but there’s a strong argument this needs to change. Considering the type of data HR manages and its strong links to virtually every other business department, a better link between HR and IT can drive stronger cyber defenses. This ...
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This month we are happy to share some great new functionality in Fairwinds Insights, including an update making Action Items for rightsizing workloads available in CI/CD as well as an Action Items Report to help you view your organization’s progress (and more!). We’d also like to invite you to join us for office hours tomorrow, ...
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VANCOUVER, BC, Canada — October 17, 2023 — Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) vendor D3 Security today announced the availability of Smart SOAR in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. D3 Security customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, ...
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In an age characterized by digital transformation, APIs serve as the backbone of modern applications, enabling diverse systems to communicate and share data seamlessly. This widespread API adoption, however, exposes organizations to a considerable attack surface, inviting the attention of cyber adversaries searching for vulnerabilities to exploit. A recent 2023 Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) research ...
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The post Demystifying Vulnerability Management: Cutting Through the Noise appeared first on Digital Defense ...
via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD! Permalink ...
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A special blog for October Cybersecurity Awareness Month In an era where data security is paramount, we at Ordr, specializing in comprehensive security solutions for connected devices, prioritize safeguarding customer information as a core mission. One pivotal step Ordr has taken in securing data is earning SOC 2 compliance with a specific focus on Organizational ...
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Amir Golestan, the 40-year-old CEO of the Charleston, S.C. based technology company Micfo LLC, has been sentenced to five years in prison for wire fraud. Golestan's sentencing comes nearly two years after he pleaded guilty to using an elaborate network of phony companies to secure more than 735,000 Internet Protocol (IP) addresses from the American ...
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Federal security agencies are urging network administrators to immediately patch Atlassian Confluence servers to protect against a critical security flaw that is being exploited by cybercriminals. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) this week issued an advisory saying that the vulnerability – tracked as CVE-2023-22515 ...
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Security Boulevard
Learn how to prove API exploitability through the use of the Burp Collaborator for out-of-band application security testing (OAST). The post Proving API exploitability with Burp Collaborator appeared first on Dana Epp's Blog ...
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Yes, that title was a mouthful, but I’m trying to make sure I’m descriptive enough for the next guy who is in this situation. I was facing something interesting lately. There is a spambot network that is ignoring whatever you put in the MX record, and trying to send emails to other IPs associated with ...
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Explore the newest ATO data from Sift’s Q3 Digital Trust & Safety Index, learn about Sift’s latest product integrations and upgrades, and read about the company’s recent awards and recognition. The post Digital Trust & Safety Roundup: Rising ATO, new product updates, and Sift recognition appeared first on Sift Blog ...
Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada; via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink ...
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SPF macros are character sequences that can be used to simplify an SPF record by replacing mechanisms defined within the said DNS record, as explained under RFC 7208, section 7 ...
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The Environmental Protection Agency in March ordered states to begin assessing the cybersecurity of their public water systems, a part of the Biden Administration’s multi-pronged effort to shore up the protections around the country’s critical infrastructure operations. Seven months later, the agency is withdrawing the order in the wake of a legal challenge filed by ...
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Security Boulevard
Keeping us in suspense—It doesn’t get worse than this: CVE-2023-20198 is CVSS=10 ...
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Security Boulevard
In this buyers guide you'll learn about the many approaches to AI Threat detection and Response, what to look for, benefits, drawbacks, and everything you need to know when choosing an AI platform for your security operations center ...
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Every security professional's worst nightmare:  Being informed by law enforcement or another third-party entity that you have suffered a data breach.  Unfortunately, this nightmare is common among organizations that suffer an incident. Despite advancements in technological safeguards and other risk mitigation methods,most victimized organizations are unaware of ongoing attacks and the exfiltration of sensitive data ...
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Pathlock is excited to unveil a new release of our Application Access Governance (AAG) product within our risk and compliance platform, Pathlock Cloud. This release marks a pivotal advancement in our mission to deliver the industry’s most comprehensive application GRC platform. Unlike other industry solutions focused on a single or limited number of applications, Pathlock ...
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Card testing, where bad actors check the validity of stolen credit card details, is a growing headache for businesses that accept card-not-present payments. To protect their consumer interests and avoid being labeled high-risk, enterprises must take appropriate measures to thwart card testing attempts Before monetizing the stolen credit card credentials, bad actors try to ascertain ...
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Learn what the latest research says about why application security programs struggle and what you can do to strengthen your AppSec. The post New ESG Research Report Outlines Best Practices for Effective Application Security Programs appeared first on Mend ...
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Security pros can use ITDR and DCI in conjunction to combat security threats in the age of AI ...
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Security Boulevard
Whether your users are researching on the web, communicating with clients, accessing your new Software as a Service (SaaS) CRM platform, or downloading a shared file, most work today is conducted in the browser. The bad guys know this, of course, and are increasingly targeting the browser as a way to gain initial access, spread ...
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For years, organizations have recognized the importance of closely managing employee access using identity governance and administration solutions. More recently, they have come to realize that the same level of governance is essential for non-employees as well.    A study sponsored by Opus and conducted by Ponemon found that 59 percent of companies reported data breaches ...
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JumpCloud Inc. today updated its Open Directory platform to include support for a passwordless login capability, dubbed JumpCloud Go ...
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Security Boulevard
The idea of standing is central to ADA-related web accessibility suits. Do bots and AI meet the requirements for standing? ...
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Security Boulevard
With it being the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it is imperative to reflect on its enduring commitment to fostering cybersecurity vigilance and resilience among individuals and organizations alike. Initiated two decades ago, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has steadfastly served as a beacon, illuminating the path towards a safer and more secure cyber environment for ...
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Infostealers have moved from a ‘consumer vulnerability’ to an organizational one. With a perfect storm of circumstances at hand. The post Infostealers: A Threat Spreading like Wildfire appeared first on Enzoic ...
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Today, we’re unveiling HasMySecretLeaked, a free toolset to help security and DevOps engineers verify if their organization’s secrets have leaked on GitHub.com ...
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We can’t see your secrets, but we can tell you if they’ve leaked on GitHub. Here’s how we do it ...
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Online voting is insecure, period. This doesn’t stop organizations and governments from using it. (And for low-stakes elections, it’s probably fine.) Switzerland—not low stakes—uses online voting for national elections. Andrew Appel explains why it’s a bad idea: Last year, I published a 5-part series about Switzerland’s e-voting system. Like any internet voting system, it has ...
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