Explore the revolutionary Grok AI system in this comprehensive guide. From its sophisticated architecture to real-world applications, discover how this advanced AI assistant integrates with the X platform while maintaining robust privacy and security measures ...
President Biden in the last few days of his administration issued an expansive cybersecurity EO that touched on issues like software supply chain, AI, and foreign adversaries. Many approved of the effort, though there were concerns that the incoming administration will simply shelve it ...
Cohesity has extended its Cyber Event Response Team (CERT) service to include third-party providers of incident response platforms, including Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, Arctic Wolf, Sophos, Fenix24 and Semperis ...
While cloud adoption continues to drive digital transformation, the shift to the cloud introduces critical security challenges that organizations must address ...
The dark web is a thriving underground market where stolen data and corporate vulnerabilities are openly traded. This hidden economy poses a direct and growing threat to businesses worldwide. Recent breaches highlight the danger. ...
As software applications are built and developed over the years, engineering teams continuously shift perspective on what features to prioritize or de-prioritize. A feature developed five years ago may have no significance today. However, features deemed low priority may still be kept operational for legacy, compatibility, or business requirement reasons ...
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Digital tools have transformed how teachers and students engage in classroom activities, creating opportunities to enhance learning, communication, and organization. In this guide, we’ll explore the types of educational technologies available, their benefits for K-12 education, and how school districts can manage their digital classroom environments. What is a digital classroom? A digital classroom is ...
In today’s interconnected digital ecosystems, securing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) has become a critical focus. NHIs—representing machines, applications, containers, and microservices—outnumber human identities exponentially and serve as essential components in modern IT infrastructures. However, their growing volume and complexity have created a vast, dynamic attack surface. The post Understanding the 3-Layers of Non-Human Identity (NHI) Security ...
Why is Secrets Rotation Crucial for Cloud Security? Are you familiar with the concept of secrets rotation? Does it sound like an unfamiliar cybersecurity jargon that goes over your head? Or do you already know and understand its implications but are unsure about its connection with cloud security? Either way, this post will clarify the ...
Is Your Organization Paying Enough Attention to Non-Human Identities? Organizations extensively utilize cloud services and automated systems. In doing so, they inevitably fragment their digital presence into countless Non-Human Identities (NHIs). NHIs, essentially machine identities, are created by combining an encrypted password, token, or key—called a “Secret”—and the permissions granted by a destination server. As ...
Are You Confident in Your Cloud-Native Security? Navigating cybersecurity can be like walking through a maze filled with lurking threats. How can you feel confident navigating through this seemingly complex labyrinth? Proper data protection and a strong focus on Non-Human Identitites (NHIs) and Secrets Security management can give you that much-needed assurance. The Need for ...
Stop stealthy Layer 7 DDoS attacks in 2025 that bypass CDNs. With DataDome’s AI-powered, edge-based protection, you can ensure uninterrupted operations---blocking threats in real time ...
Your IT department can be a valuable ally in overcoming inevitable resistance to change Modern and effective corporate security teams operate in a complex digital environment. You access and connect data from social media, court records, weather, cameras, access logs, and much more — all to keep your people and assets safe. But despite the… ...
TL;DRInsurance companies host large amounts of sensitive data (PII, PHI, etc.) and often have complex environments due to M&A and divestituresMost breaches start with human errorFortune 500 companies rely on Microsoft Active Directory as a backbone for Identity and Access ManagementAttackers target Active Directory to move laterally and escalate privilegeAn Attack Path Management solution can proactively ...
Author/Presenter: Michael Brown Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink ...
One of the most pivotal decisions an organization faces is whether to build an in-house Security Operations Center (SOC) or outsource security operations to a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). While the choice may seem straightforward at first glance, the long-term implications—on finances, operations, and risk management—are anything but simple. Like all things in life, ...
T4 redefines ASM by ensuring only authorized workloads can utilize NHIs through robust isolation powered by mTLS and a “ring-fenced” authorization map. With T4, unauthorized workloads are stopped in their tracks, slashing the attack surface and mitigating risks before they become breaches. Focusing on ASM first delivers immediate, impactful reductions in risk—because with T4, attackers ...
A zero-day vulnerability in SonicWall’s Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 was reportedly exploited in the wild according to researchers.Update January 23: The Analysis and Identifying affected systems sections have been updated to include confirmation of exploitation from SonicWall and how to identify assets using Tenable Attack Surface Management.View Change LogBackgroundOn January 22, SonicWall published a ...
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, Generative AI (GenAI), powered by technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs), has emerged as a game-changer. GenAI’s ability to process vast amounts of information, recognize patterns, and deliver engaging, human-like interactions makes it a powerful tool for detecting threats, analyzing data, and streamlining workflows. However, GenAI also has fundamental limitations. While ...
Learn to bypass EDR detection using NtContinue for hardware breakpoints without triggering ETW Threat Intelligence. This technical blog explores kernel debugging, debug registers, and EDR evasion with code examples. The post ETW Threat Intelligence and Hardware Breakpoints appeared first on Praetorian ...
Author/Presenter: Kevin Mitchell Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink ...
Secrets buried in container registries pose a silent risk. Learn about their hidden vulnerabilities and what steps you can take to safeguard your infrastructure ...
The modern enterprise is fluid, dynamic and distributed. The old network perimeter is gone. And threat actors bypass corporate defenses with ease—often simply using stolen or cracked credentials. This is the world that Zero Trust was designed for. A cybersecurity approach with a history dating back over a decade, it’s now finding favor among global ...
In the past year, 68% of data breaches involved the human element, according to Verizon. From disgruntled employees committing sabotage to innocent mistakes, humans are one of your organization's greatest information security risks. In fact, a shocking amount of high-profile data breaches in recent years have occurred because of employee behaviors. While it's crucial for ...
The new SonarQube Server LTA release is as value-packed as ever. Look forward to high-impact AI capabilities, more secure code at every angle, supercharged developer productivity, and even better enterprise and operational capabilities. As always, there's something for everyone with the LTA! ...
Last month, Henry Farrell and I convened the Third Interdisciplinary Workshop on Reimagining Democracy (IWORD 2024) at Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg Center in Washington DC. This is a small, invitational workshop on the future of democracy. As with the previous two workshops, the goal was to bring together a diverse set of political scientists, law ...
An increase in compliance activities such as the creation of software bills of materials (SBOMs), performing software composition analysis (SCA) scans on code repositories, and securing the attack surface created by artificial intelligence (AI) applications are among the key software security trends highlighted in the latest edition of the Building Security in Maturity Model (BSIMM) ...
Fall was a busy conference season for Tidal Cyber. My colleagues and I participated in events including Black Hat, FutureCon, Health-ISAC, FS-ISAC, ATT&CKCon, and numerous regional Cybersecurity Summits. As we spoke with attendees, one of the big takeaways was that organizations are trying to understand their risk associated with using AI. Rick Gordon and I ...
While Trail of Bits is known for developing security tools like Slither, Medusa, and Fickling, our engineering efforts extend far beyond our own projects. Throughout 2024, our team has been deeply engaged with the broader security ecosystem, tackling challenges in open-source tools and infrastructure that security engineers rely on every day. This year, our engineers ...
Salt Typhoon, a state-sponsored actor linked to the People’s Republic of China, has breached at least nine U.S.-based telecommunications companies with the intent to target high profile government and political figures. Tenable Research examines the tactics, techniques and procedures of this threat actor.BackgroundThroughout 2024, attacks from sophisticated advanced persistent threat (APT) actors associated with the ...
Security appliances, such as firewalls, VPNs, and secure web gateways, are designed to protect organizations from cyber threats. However, these assets designed to protect enterprises are increasingly the target of attackers who exploit vulnerabilities in security appliances to gain access, evade security teams, and maintain persistence within target organizations. The issue is that security appliances, ...
President Trump has made sweeping changes in his first days in office, but as of yet, he's kept intact much of the government's cybersecurity structure and policies, including the two executives orders President Biden issued at the beginning and end of his term ...
The recent cyber breach at the U.S. Treasury Department, linked to state-sponsored Chinese hackers, has set off alarm bells in the public sector. As the investigation continues, this incident reveals a pressing issue that all government agencies must confront: securing their APIs (Application Programming Interfaces).APIs are essential connections within our digital infrastructure, facilitating communication and ...
On January 7, we published a press release to share our five predictions for cybersecurity in 2025. Over the next few weeks, we’ll publish a blog series that provides additional commentary on each prediction. This is the second blog in the series. Check out the first, second, third, and fourth blogs here. Prediction Key Takeaways: ...
As cyberthreats grow in complexity and frequency, vulnerability management requires more than just patching systems; it demands a dynamic, threat-adapted approach. As part of Cyber Rhino Threat Week ( December 9-13, 2024) which aimed to inform, share threat intelligence insights and best practices with our customers, partners and industry ecosystem, we held a session that ...
Discover what DNSSEC is, how it secures your DNS infrastructure, and why it's important for protecting against DNS spoofing and other cyber threats ...
Nisos Japanese Companies Threatened by DPRK IT Workers The Japanese government warned domestic companies in March 2024 about contracting North Korean (DPRK) IT workers posing as Japanese nationals to earn cash, as it is suspected... The post Japanese Companies Threatened by DPRK IT Workers appeared first on Nisos by Nisos ...
Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Oracle has released a security announcement, in which the remote code execution and denial of service vulnerabilities of Oracle WebLogic Server have been fixed. Affected users should take protective measures as soon as possible. CVE-2025-21535: When the T3/IIOP protocol is enabled, an unauthenticated attacker sends a special request to ...
HHS Office for Civil Rights Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Health Care Under HIPAA madhav Thu, 01/23/2025 - 06:25 Data Breaches in Healthcare: Why Stronger Regulations MatterA data breach involving personal health information isn’t just about stolen files—it’s a gut punch to trust and a serious shake-up to people’s lives. Think about it: sharing ...
Santa Clara, Calif. January 23, 2025 – NSFOCUS, a global provider of intelligent hybrid security solutions, today announced that it has received two security service licenses from the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) of Malaysia, being one of the first licensed companies that can provide two crucial services in Malaysia: Managed SOC (Security Operations Center) ...
Why is Secure API Management Essential for Team Empowerment? Is API management a critical aspect of your organization’s cybersecurity strategy? It should be. APIs, or Application Programming Interfaces, are the engines that power today’s digital ecosystem. They enable systems to communicate, allowing for streamlined operations and improved productivity. However, incorrectly managed APIs expose businesses to ...
Is Automation Compromising Your Data Security? In modern business environments, how secure is your automation process? Alarmingly, many companies are unknowingly exposing critical data due to inadequate Non-Human Identity (NHI) and Secrets Management practices. This emerging field is crucial to maintaining data integrity and has become a high-priority concern for many CISOs, IT professionals, and ...
Why is IAM Vital in Preventing Data Breaches? Identity and Access Management (IAM) stands at the forefront of effective cybersecurity strategies. Implementing advanced IAM holds the key to data breach prevention, providing a formidable line of defense against unauthorized access and sophisticated cyber threats. One essential aspect of IAM is the management of Non-Human Identities ...
The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the country's technical authority for cyber security, has announced changes to its Mail Check program ...
Authors/Presenters: Panel Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink ...
This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our next Threat Horizons Report, #11 (full version) that we just released (the official blog for #1 report, my unofficial blogs for #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10).My favorite quotes from the report follow below:“Nearly half ...
Oracle addresses 186 CVEs in its first quarterly update of 2025 with 318 patches, including 30 critical updates.BackgroundOn January 21, Oracle released its Critical Patch Update (CPU) for January 2025, the first quarterly update of the year. This CPU contains fixes for 186 CVEs in 318 security updates across 27 Oracle product families. Out of ...
