Application Security News and Articles


What Is IT Mapping and 5 Critical Security Benefits

  Image Source  What Is IT Infrastructure Mapping? IT infrastructure mapping is the process of creating a visual representation of an organization’s information technology systems, components, and their relationships, including ...

Released: Decryptor for Cl0p ransomware’s Linux variant

Flawed encryption logic used in Cl0p (Clop) ransomware’s Linux (ELF) variant has allowed SentinelOne researchers to create and release a free decryptor. “The [Cl0p] Windows variant encrypts the generated RC4 key responsible for the ...

Linux Variant of Cl0p Ransomware Emerges

A Cl0p ransomware variant targeting Linux systems emerged recently, but a flaw in the encryption algorithm has already allowed for the creation of a free decryptor. The post Linux Variant of Cl0p Ransomware Emerges appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Hacking Embedded Devices

Interview with Ted Harrington, author of “Hackable, How to do Application Security Right,” and Executive partner at Independent Security Evaluators. The post Hacking Embedded Devices appeared first on Security Boulevard.

VMware Says No Evidence of Zero-Day Exploitation in ESXiArgs Ransomware Attacks

ESXiArgs ransomware attacks continue, with thousands of unpatched ESXi servers compromised within a few days via CVE-2021-21974. The post VMware Says No Evidence of Zero-Day Exploitation in ESXiArgs Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Safer Internet Day 2023: Four Priorities

Safer Internet Day, happening on February 7th, is in its 20th year! For two full decades, Safer Internet Day has been an opportunity for education and awareness. The digital landscape has changed dramatically over the years, and we’re at a ...

What is a Secure SDLC?

SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) is a breakdown of all the stages involved in software creation. There are distinct SDLC stages and many different software development models in use. Security should be integral to each step along the way to ...

Why MSSPs Must Go Beyond Pure Efficiency to Deliver Value in Cybersecurity

Today’s managed security service providers (MSSPs) are faced an eternal struggle when it comes to their customers. They must be able to provide a sufficient level of value while at the same time maintaining operational efficiency. This ...

All in for Security: Cisco Secure at Cisco Live EMEA 2023

All in for Security: Cisco Secure at Cisco Live EMEA 2023 Cisco Live is the premier destination for Cisco customers and partners to gain knowledge and build community. Our teams work hard to deliver education and inspiration, ignite... | February 7, 2023

Amazon S3 to apply security best practices for all new buckets

Starting in April 2023, Amazon S3 will change the default security configuration for all new S3 buckets. For new buckets created after this date, S3 Block Public Access will be enabled, and S3 access control lists (ACLs) will be disabled. These ...

Vendor Discovery Cyberelements: When Zero-Trust IAM Drives Business Performance

Join our founder and industry analyst Simon Moffatt on February 21st, where he will be in conversation with Jonathan Fussner from zero-trust identity and access management startup Cyberelements. The post Vendor Discovery Cyberelements: When ...

Cisco Doubles Down on Frictionless Security to Protect Hybrid Work and Multi-Cloud Environments

Cisco Doubles Down on Frictionless Security to Protect Hybrid Work and Multi-Cloud Environments NEWS SUMMARY: Finding the balance between usability and security is now easier than ever with the general availability of Risk-Based Authentication – giving users the access they need, secured by real-time contextual signals Significant ...

Cisco’s Tom Gillis On Building The ‘Security Cloud’ And New Feature Updates

Cisco’s Tom Gillis On Building The ‘Security Cloud’ And New Feature Updates As Cisco announced product feature updates for Duo MFA, application security and SASE, cybersecurity executive Tom Gillis said that the “Cisco Security Cloud” vision uniquely positions the company in the multi-cloud and hybrid cloud world.

Retail Sector Ransomware Attacks Grow by 67% in 2022

When it came to ransomware in 2022, data from our 2022 State of Ransomware report showed that the retail sector ransomware attacks experienced a massive 67% increase over 2021. The post Retail Sector Ransomware Attacks Grow by 67% in 2022 ...

Shift left is critical to app security; Build38 raises €13M for trust development kit

Shift left is critical to app security; Build38 raises €13M for trust development kit Build38 raises €13 million in Series A funding, showing that shifting security left is key to optimizing application security.

Super Bowl ticket scams: Security tips for football fans

The Super Bowl is one of the most popular and highly anticipated events in the world of sports. Each year, millions of fans flock to the host city to witness the biggest game in American football. But, unfortunately, the hype and excitement ...

“Ensuring Secure Transactions with PCI DSS Compliance”

Introduction In today’s digital age, businesses place high importance on safeguarding sensitive data and making sure credit card transactions are secure. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) fills this role. All businesses ...

Balancing risk and security tradeoffs

In this Help Net Security video, Christopher Hodson, CSO at Cyberhaven, talks about how CISOs have been investing in inflating their tech stack, but for what? No amount of acronyms will do any good if stuff is leaking from within. Classifying ...

India-China relations will define the IoT landscape in 2023

Tensions between two of the biggest producers of connected (IoT) devices are coming to a head, and will be changing the IoT landscape in 2023. In recent months, India and China have faced off over their disputed border in the Himalayas. The ...

How to scale cybersecurity for your business

All businesses seek profitable growth. The issue is that growth adds complexity. Organizations need new systems and more employees to support this larger footprint, thus expanding the number of potential points of failure. This means more ...