Application Security News and Articles


An Overview of Enterprise Certificate Life Cycle Management

Enterprises must ensure the secure exchange of information and establish the trustworthiness of their online identities in today's digital environment. Digital certificates offer a universally recognized method for establishing digital trust, ...

Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast SVP of Cyber Strategy Tom Kellermann | 7/7

Insight #1 When responding to a ransomware attack, recognize that most ransomware will deploy a remote-access Trojan (RAT).  If you do not identify and terminate the RAT, the attackers will return.   Insight #2 If you conduct ...

External auditors face new regulatory and enforcement pressure

Industry News: External auditors face new regulatory and enforcement pressureHold onto your calculator, auditors; 2023 is shaping up to be an unprecedented year. Since the pandemic, there has been a notable surge in the efforts of financial and ...

July 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: A month of instability and uncertainty

We’re halfway through 2023 already and moving into our seventh Patch Tuesday of the year next week. There’s been a lot of activity with Microsoft this month which may impact updates we’ll see. But first taking a quick look back at June, we ...

What is the Difference Between FIPS 140-2 and FIPS 197 Certification

FIPS 140-2 vs. FIPS 197 Certification: Learn the Differences &… Continue reading What is the Difference Between FIPS 140-2 and FIPS 197 Certification The post What is the Difference Between FIPS 140-2 and FIPS 197 Certification appeared ...

Is your browser betraying you? Emerging threats in 2023

Network attacks (IPS detections) have remained relatively flat over the last three quarters, technically down a bit more than 3%, according to WatchGuard. “Organisations need to pay more active, ongoing attention to the existing security ...

API tools and services are fueling revenue growth

As more companies recognize APIs as the building blocks of modern software, API tools and services are evolving to meet their needs, according to Postman. Adopting an API-first approach “More companies are adopting an API-first approach to ...

Scammers using AI voice technology to commit crimes

The usage of platforms like Cash App, Zelle, and Venmo for peer-to-peer payments has experienced a significant surge, with scams increasing by over 58%. Additionally, there has been a corresponding rise of 44% in scams stemming from the theft of ...

The Critical Imperative of Prioritizing Code, Repository, and Cloud Security

Is code security receiving the necessary attention it deserves in today’s tech landscape, particularly within the context of cloud…Continue reading on Medium »

Apptega Edge – The MSP Ally in Cybersecurity

“The gold rush of managed services is quickly coming to an end. Over the next 10 years, we're going to see a consolidation and culling of managed service providers across the board.” That’s a direct quote from Tim Conkle, the CEO of The 20 ...

A Frictionless – And Secure – CAPTCHA Alternative

A new approach to bot detection and mitigation completely eliminates the need for silly, time-consuming CAPTCHAs. The post A Frictionless – And Secure – CAPTCHA Alternative appeared first on Security Boulevard.

BSides Knoxville 2023 – Casey Ellis – Release The Hounds, Part 2

Our thanks to BSides Knoxville for publishing their presenter’s outstanding BSides Knoxville 2023 content on the organizations’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSides Knoxville 2023 – Casey Ellis – Release The Hounds, Part 2 ...

The Seceon team is excited to speak and exhibit at XChange Security 2023 in Dallas Texas, July 10-12.

The Channel Company’s XChange Security 2023, has over 135 MSP and MSSP attendees that are driving over $780 million in revenue The post The Seceon team is excited to speak and exhibit at XChange Security 2023 in Dallas Texas, July 10-12. ...

New Tools for Stopping Fraud in the Era of AI

Sophisticated identity attacks are on the rise. Learn to prevent them with new anti-fraud protections. It's no secret that the bad guys are training their artificial intelligence (AI) engines to crack passwords, perform account takeovers (ATO), ...

Spoofing Attack Prevention

Understanding Spoofing Attacks In today’s interconnected landscape, where technology has become an integral part of our lives, it is crucial to be aware of the various threats that can compromise our online security. One such threat that has ...

CISA, FBI Warning: Truebot Hackers Exploiting Netwrix Auditor Flaw

Hackers linked to the Truebot malware are exploiting a year-old Netwrix Auditor flaw to break into organizations in the U.S. and Canada. The post CISA, FBI Warning: Truebot Hackers Exploiting Netwrix Auditor Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Now’s the Time for a Pragmatic Approach to New Technology Adoption

What a cloud migration strategy did for cloud adoption, an automation implementation strategy does for security automation adoption. The post Now’s the Time for a Pragmatic Approach to New Technology Adoption appeared first on SecurityWeek.

News Alert: Nuvoton underscores its commitment to 8-bit MCU production sustainability

Hsinchu, Taiwan – July 6, 2023 – Nuvoton Technology, one of the world’s leading suppliers of microcontrollers, has proudly launched its MUG51 8-bit MCU series of low power microcontrollers designed for battery-free devices. Nuvoton is ...

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Room Temperature’

via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, resident at XKCD! Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Room Temperature’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Has 2023 been the year of risk? Updates on our 8 predictions

It’s been about six months since we released our top eight predictions for 2023, which covered everything from ... Read More The post Has 2023 been the year of risk? Updates on our 8 predictions appeared first on Hyperproof. The post Has 2023 ...