Application Security News and Articles


Cybersecurity habits and behaviors executives need to be aware of

Top executives — the employee group most targeted by threat actors — are frequently provided unfettered access to valuable data sources and networked assets, according to Ivanti. Executives access unauthorized work data While 96% of leaders ...

Unlock GDPR Compliance for Small Business: A Must-Read Guide

Introduction: Why GDPR Compliance Matters for Small Business Navigating the complex landscape of GDPR compliance for small business can be daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect that can’t be ignored. With hefty fines and reputational damage at ...

What’s New in Smart SOAR (November 2023 Release)

Our latest update to Smart SOAR brings in a wealth of enhancements aimed at streamlining cybersecurity management for enterprises. A notable feature in this release is the ability to view credentials while editing them, for easier password entry ...

FIRST Releases CVSS 4.0 Vuln Scoring Standard

The CVSS vulnerability scoring standard is refreshed to provide more data and remove ambiguities in rating the severity of downstream issues. The post FIRST Releases CVSS 4.0 Vuln Scoring Standard appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Join the Cloud Native Community at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America

If you’re running cloud-native apps and services, you probably already know that KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2023 is next week, November 6-9 in Chicago! Fairwinds is sponsoring KubeCon once again, contributing our efforts to the ...

Frameworks for DE-Friendly CTI (Part 5)

This blog series was written jointly with Amine Besson, Principal Cyber Engineer, Behemoth CyberDefence and one more anonymous collaborator. In this blog (#5 in the series), we will build a quick “framework-lite” for making CTI to DE ...

Protect Your Retail Business Against Malicious Bots and Botnets

In today's digital landscape, the threat of malicious bots and botnets looms large over the retail industry. Manipulated by cybercriminals, these devices and networks can wreak havoc on your e-commerce platform and disrupt your customers' ...

DEF CON 31 Policy – Panel: All Your Vulns Are Belong To Terms And Conditions

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. ...

Countries at a UK Summit Pledge to Tackle AI’s Potentially ‘Catastrophic’ Risks

Delegates from 28 nations agreed to work together to contain the potentially “catastrophic” risks posed by galloping advances in artificial intelligence. The post Countries at a UK Summit Pledge to Tackle AI’s Potentially ‘Catastrophic’ ...

HYPR Engineering: The Next Generation

HYPR is expanding its original mission to take a more comprehensive approach to Identity Assurance. We have introduced two cutting-edge products, HYPR Adapt and HYPR Affirm that round out the HYPR platform. The post HYPR Engineering: The Next ...

Orca Security Taps Amazon for Generative AI Expertise

Orca Security is adding LLMs hosted on the AWS cloud to those from Microsoft and OpenAI to provide additional generative AI capabilities to cybersecurity teams. The post Orca Security Taps Amazon for Generative AI Expertise appeared first on ...

What is a Polymorphic Virus detection and best practices ?

In the ever-evolving sphere of digital tech, the persistent threat of cyber intrusions remains a formidable concern. A notable example is the polymorphic virus, an insidiously clever adversary in the landscape of cyber threats. Let's probe the ...

News alert: AdviserCyber launches to help ‘RIAs’ meet SEC’s cybersecurity infrastructure rules

Phoenix, Ariz. — Nov. 1, 2023 — AdviserCyber, a cybersecurity service provider for Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) with $500M to $3B Assets Under Management (AUM) who must comply with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ...

Protecting Your Digital Domain: An Introduction to Online Privacy for Executives and HNWI

Cybersecurity is no longer a choice, but a necessity. It is crucial for executives and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) to fortify their online presence. Whether it’s identity theft, multi-factor authentication, data broker removal, social ...

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Breaker Box’

via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD! Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Breaker Box’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

How to Select a Protective DNS Solution

Protective DNS for Proactive Defense You may have heard about Protective DNS (pDNS) from CISA and the NSA, who recommend it as part of the Shields Up initiative. You may have heard about Protective DNS as being a recommended part of a SASE ...

Understanding the Joe Biden Executive Order on AI and Enhancing Cybersecurity: Key Takeaways and Recommendations

On October 30, 2023, the White House issued an Executive Order promoting safe, secure, and trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) deployment. This Executive Order recognizes the global challenges and opportunities presented by AI and emphasizes ...

Mozi Botnet Likely Killed by Its Creators

The recent shutdown of the Mozi botnet is believed to have been carried out by its creators, possibly forced by Chinese authorities.  The post Mozi Botnet Likely Killed by Its Creators appeared first on SecurityWeek.

SonarQube: Your One-Stop Solution for Code Quality and Security

In the ever-evolving world of software development, the importance of delivering high-quality, secure code cannot be overstated. However…Continue reading on Medium »

CISO’s Checklist: How to Train Employees to be SaaS Cyber Aware

Download this CISO’s Checklist to help your colleagues be SaaS cyber aware and to protect your organization from SaaS cyber breaches and incidents. The post CISO’s Checklist: How to Train Employees to be SaaS Cyber Aware appeared first on ...