Application Security News and Articles


Product showcase: DCAP solution FileAuditor for data classification and access rights audit

The concept of DCAP solutions was introduced by Gartner experts, as it was clear, that without such solutions information security (IS) specialists would not be able to cope with the protection of data in various silos due to the increase in the ...

Shield Your Device: Mitigating Bluetooth Vulnerability Risks

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a significant Bluetooth security flaw has emerged, posing a threat to devices operating on Android, Linux, macOS, and iOS. Tracked as CVE-2023-45866, this flaw allows threat actors to exploit an ...

Why data, AI, and regulations top the threat list for 2024

The new year finds us confronted by a landscape characterized by political uncertainty, social fragmentation, escalating geopolitical tensions, and a turbulent macro-economic backdrop, making it crucial for security leaders to strategically ...

Benefits of Software Bill of Material

In May 2021, the US government mandated that software suppliers selling to the government include a Software Bill of Material (SBOM) in…Continue reading on Medium »

A closer look at the manufacturing threat landscape

The manufacturing industry is embracing digital transformation to fuel efficiency and productivity. However, this evolution is accompanied by profound and growing cybersecurity challenges. In this Help Net Security video, Kory Daniels, CISO at ...

Key Takeaways from the Gartner® Market Guide for Insider Risk Management

Insider risk incidents are on the rise and becoming more costly to contain. As a result, earlier this year, Gartner predicted that 50% of all medium to large enterprises would adopt insider risk programs. To help organizations understand what ...

How executives adapt to rising cybersecurity concerns in mobile networks

In this Help Net Security video, Rowland Corr, VP & Head of Government Relations at Enea, discusses the implications of burner phones and the crisis of confidence in network operators as they struggle to protect consumers from sophisticated ...

Are organizations moving away from passwords?

Passwordless authentication emerges as a calculated response, eliminating the inherent weaknesses of conventional passwords. At the heart of this evolution lies the deployment of passkeys—sophisticated cryptographic tools designed to ...

86% of cyberattacks are delivered over encrypted channels

Threats over HTTPS grew by 24% from 2022, underscoring the sophisticated nature of cybercriminal tactics that target encrypted channels, according to Zscaler. For the second year in a row, manufacturing was the industry most commonly targeted, ...

Why RV Connex Chose Swimlane As “The Powerhouse” Of Their SOC

The post Why RV Connex Chose Swimlane As “The Powerhouse” Of Their SOC appeared first on AI Enabled Security Automation. The post Why RV Connex Chose Swimlane As “The Powerhouse” Of Their SOC appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Attackers Finding Novel Ways to Abuse GitHub: ReversingLabs

Threat actors are finding new ways to take advantage of GitHub in hopes of tricking developers into putting malicious code into their software and sending to users downstream, according to researchers with ReversingLabs. Code repositories like ...

SEC Enforces Stricter Cybersecurity Rules Amid Corporate Resistance

The SEC cyber rules go live On December 18th, 2023 the  Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially rolled out their new cybersecurity disclosure rules. The SEC’s move has sparked pushback Read More The post SEC Enforces Stricter ...

CodeSecure Expands Automation Capabilities for Complying with Leading Embedded Software Safety and Security Standards

The post CodeSecure Expands Automation Capabilities for Complying with Leading Embedded Software Safety and Security Standards appeared first on CodeSecure. The post CodeSecure Expands Automation Capabilities for Complying with Leading Embedded ...

USENIX Security ’23 – Claudio Anliker, Giovanni Camurati, and Srdjan Čapkun ‘Time for Change: How Clocks Break UWB Secure Ranging’

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 ...

Exploring EMBA: Unraveling Firmware Security with Confidence

Firmware security analysis is a critical aspect of modern cybersecurity. As our devices become more interconnected and reliant on firmware, understanding the vulnerabilities in this often overlooked layer of software is paramount. In this ...

AppOmni Previews Generative AI Tool to Better Secure SaaS Apps

AppOmni previewed a digital assistant to its platform for protecting SaaS apps that uses generative AI to identify cybersecurity issues. The post AppOmni Previews Generative AI Tool to Better Secure SaaS Apps appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #270 — The Agile Manifesto

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! The post Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan ...

Connecting the Dots: NIST SSDF, Self-Attestation, and a Complete ASPM Platform

In today’s hyper-connected world, secure software development is no longer an option, it’s a necessity. Yet achieving true security demands more than just guidelines and good intentions. It requires a complete picture. While existing ...

The Limitations of Google Play Integrity API (ex SafetyNet)

This overview outlines the history and use of Google Play Integrity API and highlights some limitations. We also compare and contrast Google Play Integrity API with the comprehensive mobile security offered by Approov. The imminent deprecation of ...

SSH FAIL: Terrapin Attack Smashes ‘Secure’ Shell Spec

Testy Testudine: Lurking vuln in SSH spec means EVERY implementation must build patches. The post SSH FAIL: Terrapin Attack Smashes ‘Secure’ Shell Spec appeared first on Security Boulevard.