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History of Vulnerability Management: Lessons from Past to Present

Vulnerability management has been a key part of how companies protect their digital assets and has helped cybersecurity evolve. In the last few decades, vulnerability management has changed from simple patch management to complex, multi-layered plans meant to act upon cyber threats that are getting smarter all the time. In the early days of cybersecurity, people only took action after security was breached instead of trying to stop them.

Disable HTTP Trace Method in IIS - no one likes a parrot

The primary function of the HTTP trace method (aka trace or track verbs) is as a diagnostic tool used in web servers. It works by echoing back the received request so that the client can see what changes or additions have been made by intermediate servers. Essentially, when a client sends a TRACE request to a server, the server responds by sending back the exact request it received, including all the headers.

A Comprehensive Guide to Post-Breach Services

As businesses increasingly migrate to the cloud, leveraging its scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency, they also face the rising threat of cyberattacks. Despite advanced preventive measures, breaches happen. When they do, knowing how to respond is critical to minimising damage, ensuring compliance, and maintaining customer trust. This guide delves into the essential post-breach services businesses need to implement to recover and strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

How DevOps Automation Enhances Cloud Security

When applied to cloud security, DevOps automation is able to speed up delivery while cutting down on errors. This blend results in faster deployments with a lower likelihood of vulnerabilities sneaking through. Here's a closer exploration of how this plays out, and why you should be making the most of tools in this category as part of your own operations.

4 Ways Ethical Hacking Services Helped Businesses Prevent Cyber Attacks

As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. For businesses of all sizes, the threat of a cyber attack is growing more and more concerning. Through the use of ethical hacking techniques, companies can identify vulnerabilities in their systems. They can also address them before malicious hackers exploit them. In this post, we will explore the ways ethical hacking services have become a valuable asset in the fight against cyber attacks.

Top 10 cybersecurity misconfigurations and how to avoid them

Have you ever heard of the 80/20 rule? The 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto principle, was named after the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto. It states that 80% of consequences come from 20% of causes. Though only a theory, the 80/20 rule has been empirically observed in numerous facets of business.

Trusted Software Delivered!

At swampUP 2024 in Austin just a few days ago, we explored the EveryOps Matters approach with the crowd of developers, driven by a consolidated view from their companies’ boardrooms and 2024 CIO surveys. The message was clear: “EveryOps” isn’t just a strategy or tech trend — it’s a fundamental, ongoing mindset shift that must drive developers’ proactive actions in an ever-evolving software landscape. It’s not optional; it’s essential.

How To Prevent Data Breaches in The Healthcare Industry

Imagine the worst-case scenario: a healthcare security leader receives a call in the dead of night, informing them that their network has been breached and all systems are down. Even a minor data breach in the healthcare sector can jeopardize patients’ personal health information (PHI), leading to identity theft, medical fraud, financial loss, or even the disruption of critical, life-saving medical services.

Phishing Attacks Abuse Content Creation and Collaboration Platforms

Researchers at Barracuda have observed an increase in phishing attacks that abuse popular content creation and collaboration platforms. These include online graphic design platforms and document-sharing services widely used by educational institutions and businesses. “The analysts found that attackers are sending out emails from these platforms, featuring legitimate-looking posts, designs, and documents, but with embedded phishing links,” the researchers write.