Application Security News and Articles


Digital Banking — At Risk! A Needed Defense Update

Over 12 years ago, I came across this new online security solution that let me look at my entire set of web and mobile transactions in real time, as the traffic came across the network. As the manager of online security, this was the best data I ...

Pwned by the Mail Carrier

How MS Exchange on-premises compromises Active Directory and what organizations can do to prevent that. At SpecterOps, we recommend our customers establish a security boundary around their most critical assets (i.e., Tier Zero) of Active ...

EPA and White House Raise Alarm on Water Cybersecurity

Iran and China fingered: Biden admin. chides governors: Water infra. lacks “even basic cybersecurity precautions.” The post EPA and White House Raise Alarm on Water Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Linux Supply Chain Validation Cheat Sheet

Linux provides several tools and techniques that allow users to query systems for information about hardware and firmware (This post builds on our previous post Linux Commands To Check The State Of Firmware). Just this information alone does not ...

Zoom Compliance Manager helps organizations fulfill regulatory requirements

Zoom announces Zoom Compliance Manager, an all-in-one offering that provides archiving, eDiscovery, legal hold, and information protection capabilities to help organizations fulfill regulatory requirements and mitigate organizational ...

DataDome Account Protect provides security for login and registration endpoints

DataDome launched DataDome Account Protect. This solution targets the growing threat of account takeovers and fake account creations that organizations worldwide face, providing robust security for login and registration endpoints against ...

USENIX Security ’23 – Rasmus Dahlberg, Tobias Pulls – Timeless Timing Attacks And Preload Defenses In Tor’s DNS Cache

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 ...

RaaS groups increasing efforts to recruit affiliates

Smaller RaaS groups are trying to recruit new and “displaced” LockBit and Alphv/BlackCat affiliates by foregoing deposits and paid subscriptions, offering better payout splits, 24/7 support, and other “perks”. ...

Semgrep Assistant boosts AppSec team productivity using AI

Semgrep announced Semgrep Assistant, a tool that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive efficiencies and uncover insights across all phases of an AppSec program, from rule creation to remediation. Semgrep is a static code analysis tool that ...

ControlUp Secure DX reduces endpoint management complexity

ControlUp announced Secure DX, a real-time scanning, detection, and remediation solution that improves the security posture of endpoint devices without compromising the digital employee experience. By continuously and autonomously spotting and ...

AI-generated deepfakes and investment scams

Financial scams are like that one guest at the party who just won't leave, constantly evolving and finding new ways to crash our digital lives. Lately, they've taken a turn for the futuristic with AI-generated videos popping up in investment ...

7 ways to put your code on a diet — and improve AppSec in the process

Application security (AppSec) struggles mightily with scale. Applications must be protected, dependencies tracked, and vulnerabilities prioritized — it can be dizzying to keep tabs on it all. And most overwhelming of all is the sheer gravity of ...

Streamline your static analysis triage with SARIF Explorer

By Vasco Franco Today, we’re releasing SARIF Explorer, the VSCode extension that we developed to streamline how we triage static analysis results. We make heavy use of static analysis tools during our audits, but the process of triaging them ...

Implementing Scrum for Cybersecurity Teams

How can cybersecurity teams adopt Scrum for agile and responsive best practices? Staying ahead of cybersecurity threats requires cutting-edge technology and agile and effective management practices. Enter Scrum, a framework initially designed for ...

Apiiro and Secure Code Warrior join forces for developer training integration

Apiiro has announced a product integration and partnership with Secure Code Warrior to extend its ASPM technology and processes to the people layer. The partnership combines Apiiro’s deep code analysis and risk context with Secure Code ...

Closing the False Positives Gap for SOC Efficiency

Eliminating false positives can remarkably enhance security operations center (SOC) efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The post Closing the False Positives Gap for SOC Efficiency appeared first on Security Boulevard.

9 SSH Key Management Best Practices You Need to Know

In today’s distributed workplace model, privileged remote access to servers and systems is essential to ensure smooth operations. Secure Shell (SSH) keys play a pivotal role in facilitating this access securely. IT teams worldwide use SSH keys ...

Kubernetes 1.30: A Security Perspective

Kubernetes 1.30 marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the widely used orchestration platform, particularly regarding security The post Kubernetes 1.30: A Security Perspective appeared first on ARMO. The post Kubernetes 1.30: A ...

Portnox Conditional Access for Applications improves data security for organizations

Portnox introduced its Conditional Access for Applications solution. Available as part of the Portnox Cloud platform, Conditional Access for Applications delivers easy-to-implement passwordless authentication, endpoint risk posture assessment, ...

CyberSaint raises $21 million to accelerate market expansion

CyberSaint announced the company has raised $21 million in Series A funding led by Riverside Acceleration Capital (RAC). Additional participating investors include Sage Hill Investors, Audeo Capital, and BlueIO. The funding will build on customer ...