Company mergers, the consolidation of cloud technologies, and the interconnected nature of digital business have all led to a more efficient, fast-paced digital economy. But these advantages have also ushered in a higher degree of cyber risk concentration that stands to threaten national security and global economies.

Despite organizations’ best efforts, security threats are on the rise, with malicious actors continuously evolving their tactics. Unfortunately, the situation is only intensifying as hackers from all walks of life leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques. To combat these threats, security teams need to implement gates and controls throughout their entire software development lifecycle.

This blog post dives into four essential strategies to enhance AppSec accountability: establishing clear security policies, utilizing advanced tools and automation, fostering a security-conscious culture, and implementing security orchestration. Readers will gain valuable insights into aligning their cybersecurity measures with business goals, ensuring a robust and strategic AppSec framework.

The latest Noname Security 3.30 update includes a new feature that allows for convenient tracking of attacker IP addresses, as well as improved options for triggering workflows to resolve attacks faster. Additionally, the process of installing Noname Remote Engine on local Kubernetes clusters has been simplified.

Newly-released data highlights our worst fears about the prevalence of phishing, and some glimmer of hope that the good guys may be winning the fight. Every quarter, the Anti-Phishing Working Group puts out a Phishing Activity Trends Report to highlight the changes in phishing attacks, including the number of campaigns, attacks, targets, and brands impersonated. The focus of the report covering 4th Quarter 2023 was the significant dip in the number of attacks in Q3 of last year.

Is "RogerLovesTaco$24" a strong password? No! Everyone has a ton of passwords. They should be strong and unique for every site and service you use. Everyone knows this. Note: The information and recommendations in this post are supported in detail by the KnowBe4 ebook,

In an era when every aspect of our society depends on reliable critical infrastructure, the role of identity security in safeguarding these essential services has never been more pivotal. With sophisticated cyberthreats escalating, understanding the transformational potential of identity security is akin to orchestrating a symphony. Each section – strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion – must perfectly harmonize to produce a masterpiece.

The growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is reshaping our digital landscape. From smart thermostats to industrial sensors to IP cameras to smart toilets, these devices drive efficiency through innovation. But they aren’t secure by nature. A new UK law aims to make IoT products much more secure. On April 29, the UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act became official and is now enforcing compliance across IoT assets.

A ticket in cybersecurity is a set of credentials used to authenticate users. A silver ticket is a forged ticket an unauthorized user creates. With this forged silver ticket, threat actors can launch a cyber attack that involves exploiting the weaknesses of a Kerberos authentication system. In this system, a Ticket Granting Service (TGS) serves as the credential token, granting authorized users access to particular services.

CVE-2024-3094 is a critical backdoor vulnerability found in the XZ Utils open-source library. The vulnerability was caused by a malicious code injected into the library by one of the maintainers. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute any desired code on systems with exposed SSH packages.