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Does cloud log management shield you from threats? CloudTrail vs CloudWatch

What is different about cloud log management versus on-premises? The answer may seem simple, but several elements such as CloudTrail vs. CloudWatch come into play. In this article, we will cover some of the most important differences, and then dig deeper into a specific example of AWS CloudTrail vs. CloudWatch.

6 Steps to Successful IR: Identification

In our last blog post, we discussed the importance of having a solid Incident Response plan in place. In this blog post, we will discuss the next step in that process: identification. Once you have determined that an incident has occurred, it is important to identify the scope of the issue as quickly as possible. This will help you determine the best course of action and ensure that your response is effective.

CVE-2022-3602 and CVE-2022-3786 - OpenSSL 3.0.X Critical Vulnerabilities

On October 25, 2022, the OpenSSL project announced the existence of a critical vulnerability in the OpenSSL library affecting OpenSSL versions 3.0.0 and above, as well as any application with an embedded, impacted OpenSSL library. This announcement did not include any details on what this vulnerability is or how it can be exploited. On November 1, 2022, a cryptographic library used for encrypting communications in a wide variety of applications on the internet.

Ruby on Rails Docker for local development environment

Hi there Ruby developers! If you’ve been looking for an effective way to establish a Ruby on Rails Docker setup for your local development environment, then this post is for you. It’s a continuation of our previous article on how to install Ruby in a macOS for local development. Ruby developers frequently need to account for a database when building a Ruby on Rails project, as well as other development environment prerequisites.

How Government Agencies Can Secure Mission Critical Software in the Cloud

Government agencies are instructed by Executive Order to improve the delivery of digital services to citizens while also safeguarding critical data and systems. Often, this leads to a difficult decision between speed of application production and software security. However, as recent events have shown, sacrificing security in the name of speed compromises the safety of citizens and government infrastructure.

The Essential Guide to Secrets Scanning

In today’s digital world, data breaches are becoming more and more common. In fact, recent studies found that a large majority of breaches are caused by stolen secrets & credentials, such as API keys. API keys are used to access data and resources from another application or service. They are typically used to connect two applications so that they can share data. For example, if you use a weather app on your phone, that app likely uses an API key to access the Weather Channel’s data.

How Cybersecurity Checklists Keep Cyber Insurance Costs Manageable

The cyber insurance market has experienced dramatic changes over the past couple of years – including large payouts from ransomware attacks and the shift to hybrid/remote work – which has had a substantial impact on premiums. According to Egnyte’s recent Cybersecurity Trends for Mid-Sized Organizations Report, 47% of organizations have experienced premium increases of 76% or more in the past year.