Application Security News and Articles


Enterprises should layer-up security to avoid legal repercussions

The role of CISO these days requires a strong moral compass: You have to be the one speaking up for the protection of customer data and be ready to handle uncomfortable situations such as pressure to downplay an actual breach. Do we admit that a ...

Overcoming the cybersecurity talent shortage with upskilling initiatives

In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Lindsey Polley de Lopez, Director of Cyber & Space Intelligence at MACH37, proposes strategies for companies, educational institutions, and governments on how to address the ongoing shortage of ...

Product showcase: Stellar Toolkit for Exchange – Restore Exchange Database

Time is of the essence when it comes to recovery after Exchange Server failure or database corruption, as organizations depend on emails for their day-to-day business communication. The more the delay in restoring services and recovering data, ...

Zero trust rated as highly effective by businesses worldwide

Zero trust is here to stay, with 82% of experts currently working on implementing zero trust, and 16% planning to begin within 18 months, according to Beyond Identity. Over 90% of those working on zero trust cited that the 2022 Federal Zero Trust ...

Companies encounter months-long delays in filling critical security positions

A lack of executive understanding and an ever-widening talent gap that is placing an unsustainable burden on security teams to prevent business-ending breaches, according to Swimlane. The research investigated the perceptions of cybersecurity ...

Shifting the Cybersecurity Paradigm: Embracing a Prevention-First Strategy

A recent article in Forbes discusses the shifting mindset in cybersecurity from the traditional “detect and respond” approach to a prevention-first philosophy. With the continuous evolution of cybersecurity threats, organizations are ...

How to prevent e-commerce fraud with intelligent automation

Discover how Sift Digital Trust & Safety helps businesses prevent e-commerce fraud at scale using real-time machine learning and automation. The post How to prevent e-commerce fraud with intelligent automation appeared first on Sift Blog. The ...

Who and What is Behind the Malware Proxy Service SocksEscort?

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. Now new findings reveal that AVrecon ...

How to Stop Magecart Attacks and Save Your Business

In 2022, a staggering 60 million payment card records were put up for sale on the dark web. Of these, 45.6 million were obtained through card-not-present transactions, meaning they were stolen during online purchases. The post How to Stop ...

FraudGPT Follows WormGPT as Next Threat to Enterprises

Less than two weeks after WormGPT hit the scene as threat actors’ alternative to the wildly popular ChatGPT generative AI chatbot, a similar tool called FraudGPT is making the rounds on the dark web. FraudGPT offers cybercriminals more ...

8 Tips to Maximize Application Security Testing

For digital-first companies where software applications power their business, ensuring their SDLC and products are secure has become a paramount concern. If these companies haven’t prioritized secure software development, they face many risks ...

Implement a Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) Program

Implementing a continuous threat exposure management program helps enterprises survive breaches, minimize risks, and improve resilience. The post Implement a Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) Program appeared first on SafeBreach. The ...

Compliance? WhiteHat™ Dynamic has you covered

WhiteHat™Dynamic delivers the compliance testing you need, without slowing down development.  The post Compliance? WhiteHat™ Dynamic has you covered appeared first on Security Boulevard.

BSides Leeds 2023 – Holly-Grace Williams – Red Team Keynote

Thanks are in order to BSides Leeds for publishing their presenter’s outstanding BSides Leeds 2023 security content on the organizations’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSides Leeds 2023 – Holly-Grace Williams – Red Team ...

Cyber Insurance: The Key to Business Resilience in a Risky World

Picture this: your company falls victim to a cyber-attack, resulting in loss of revenue and significant operational downtime. Do you know what your next steps should be?  The post Cyber Insurance: The Key to Business Resilience in a Risky World ...

MITRE ATT&CK® and BAS: Getting Started with the MITRE ATT&CK® Framework and SafeBreach

Combining MITRE ATT&CK and BAS enables enterprises to operationalize the powerful ATT&CK framework in a threat-informed cybersecurity strategy. The post MITRE ATT&CK® and BAS: Getting Started with the MITRE ATT&CK® Framework and ...

Netskope Sees Lots of Source Code Pushed in ChatGPT

Netskope today published a report that found source code is posted to ChatGPT more than any other type of sensitive data. The post Netskope Sees Lots of Source Code Pushed in ChatGPT appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Cimcor, Inc.’s President and CEO Named Honoree in the 2023 Indiana 250

Cimcor, Inc.’s President and CEO Named Honoree in the 2023 Indiana 250 - Celebrating Indiana's Most Influential Business Leaders  The post Cimcor, Inc.’s President and CEO Named Honoree in the 2023 Indiana 250 appeared first on Security ...

Daniel Stori’s ‘$ When AI Meets War’

via the webcomic talent of the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US. Republished from 2023-05-05 due to the timeliness of the subject. Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s ‘$ When AI Meets War’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Unlock the Best Captcha Software: Expert’s Guide

How to Choose the Best CAPTCHA Software With one out of every five login attempts on company websites coming from fake users, businesses need reliable solutions to protect sensitive data from bots and bad actors. CAPTCHA software, which presents ...