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Okta vulnerability explained (bcrypt auth bypass)

Okta Bcrypt Authentication Bypass Explained Last week, on October 30th, Okta released an interesting security advisory detailing a vulnerability that could potentially lead to an authentication bypass. According to Okta, the vulnerability was discovered during an internal review and was promptly addressed. Okta was transparent about the issue, sharing the details publicly.

Revolutionizing Risk Management in Application Security

In our hyper-connected reality, software applications are the unsung heroes of business operations. But, let's face it, with great tech comes great vulnerability to cyber shakedowns and data leaks. This begs the question: “Is scanning enough to manage risk?” Organizations are playing a high-stakes game of keeping their apps secure to safeguard their secrets.

eBPF Vulnerabilities: Ecosystem and Security Model

In this two part blog post we will take a deeper look at eBPF and some of its known vulnerabilities. After a quick introduction to eBPF, how it and its ecosystem works, common attacks, we will talk about how automation and fuzzing can help you to harden your eBPF applications.

Stress, Certification, and Pen Testing: Nathaniel Shere's Journey - Secrets of AppSec Champions

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

CIS Control 16 Application Software Security

The way in which we interact with applications has changed dramatically over the years. Enterprises use applications in day-to-day operations to manage their most sensitive data and control access to system resources. Instead of traversing a labyrinth of networks and systems, attackers today see an opening to turn an organization's application against it to bypass network security controls and compromise sensitive data.

How to Easily Generate An Accurate SBOM with Black Duck SCA | Black Duck

Did you know that open source code constitutes up to 95% of the code in your applications? This creates a web of dependencies that can pose security, quality, and compliance risks. Watch the video to streamline your SBOM generation process and take control of your software supply chain. Black Duck provides a solution by helping you generate an accurate software bill of materials (SBOM) in minutes, giving you visibility into your software supply chain.