Amid API sprawl, continuous contextual assessment is everything by Byron Acohido

Black Hat Fireside Chat: API sprawl turns SMBs into prime targets — simple flaws invite breaches

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Cyber attackers don’t always need sophisticated exploits. Too often, they succeed by exploiting the basics. Related: 51 common SMB cyberattacks That’s the warning from Chris Wallis, founder and CEO of London-based Intruder, ...
Dealing with shrinking digital certificate lifespans by Byron Acohido

Black Hat Fireside Chat: Automation takes center stage as TLS lifespans grow ever shorter

The countdown is on for security teams still managing digital certificates with spreadsheets and manual workarounds. Related: Preparing for the quantum future Starting in 2026, TLS certificate lifespans will begin dropping sharply ...
MY TAKE: Black Hat 2025 vendors define early contours for a hard pivot to AI security architecture

MY TAKE: Black Hat 2025 vendors define early contours for a hard pivot to AI security architecture

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Black Hat USA 2025 concluded amid a noticeable shift in tone. Compared to prior years, the discussions were more grounded, and the stakes more clearly defined. Related: GenAI security gaps few see ...
Securing the AI Era: Sonatype Safeguards Open Source Software Supply Chains 

Securing the AI Era: Sonatype Safeguards Open Source Software Supply Chains 

Open source drives modern software—but with innovation comes risk. Learn how Sonatype secures the software supply chain to enable safer, faster delivery ...
Security Boulevard
Taking a unified approach to network defense by Byron Acohido

Black Hat Fireside Chat: Inside the ‘Mind of a Hacker’ — A10’s plan for unified threat detection

In today’s threat landscape, attackers are no longer just exploiting technical flaws — they’re exploiting business logic. Think gaps in workflows, permissions, and overlooked assumptions in how applications behave. This subtle shift ...
AI, Leaks, and Cyber Espionage – What Microsoft Isn’t Saying #podcast

Leaked, Patched, and Still Hacked: The SharePoint Zero-Day Crisis

This week we explore the recent Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability that has led to widespread exploitation by ransomware gangs and Chinese State-sponsored hackers. We also cover the confirmed compromise of multiple US agencies, ...

Doorbells, Dystopia, and Digital Rights: The Ring Surveillance Debate

In this episode, we examine Amazon’s Ring doorbell camera amid rising privacy concerns and policy changes. The Electronic Frontier Foundation’s recent report criticizes Ring’s AI-first approach and the rollback of prior privacy ...
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6 Most Mind-Bending Hacks From Past Black Hat Conferences

Six legendary Black Hat hacks, from ATM jackpotting to Tesla takeovers, and how they forced entire industries to rethink security protocols. The post 6 Most Mind-Bending Hacks From Past Black Hat Conferences ...