The 2023 SANS Survey on API Security (Jun-2023) found that less than 50 percent of respondents have API security testing tools in place. Even fewer (29 percent) have API discovery tools. Wallarm delivers both these capabilities via our single, integrated App and API Security platform. Wallarm has long offered the ability to generate OpenAPI Specifications (aka Swagger) based on actual traffic across your endpoints.
President Joe Biden, on October 30, signed the first-ever Executive Order designed to regulate and formulate the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence within the United States. Overall, Trustwave’s leadership commended the Executive Order, but raised several questions concerning the government’s ability to enforce the ruling and the impact it may have on AI’s development in the coming years.
Ransomware is a scourge that is on track to inflict over $30 billion in damages in 2023. Businesses and organizations that are hit by a ransomware attack face a potentially devastating data breach, with system downtime, recovery, negative publicity and the likelihood of a ransom payment to deal with. Many small businesses are unable to recover from the ordeal and end up permanently shutting their doors within months of being hit.
MSPs are under pressure to maintain business continuity while ensuring that their clients’ security capabilities are not diminished in the face of growing cyber threats and IT staff shortages. So, what if you don’t have the staff or expertise to do it all? MSPs can save on security capabilities by using a security vendor’s managed services. This allows you to focus on your core competencies while outsourcing higher-level security management to the experts.
Spear phishing was the most common attack technique in the third quarter of 2023, according to researchers at ReliaQuest. “In Q2 2023, spear phishing-related techniques represented the three most observed methods of attack,” the researchers write. “This remained true in Q3 2023, accounting for a total of almost 65% of all true-positive incidents.
An analysis of ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations from 2016 through October of 2023 shows the healthcare sector is likely to continue to suffer as a viable ransomware target. In the last seven years, there have been 539 confirmed ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals, costing a total of around $77 billion. Consumer tech comparison website Comparitech performed an analysis of these attacks to show the trends – with both positive and negative results.
"The 'Classiscam' scam-as-a-service operation has broadened its reach worldwide, targeting many more brands, countries, and industries, causing more significant financial damage than before,” touts Bleeping Computer. So just what is it?
In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity is not just a technical concern; it's a strategic imperative. As we delve into the insights from a recent report from Accenture titled "The Cyber-Resilient CEO," we'll uncover CEOs' critical role in safeguarding their organizations against cyber threats. Discover how a select group of leaders navigates the complex terrain of cyber vulnerabilities, making cybersecurity a cornerstone of business resilience.
API World 2023 was all about sharing insights on best practices, accounting for all your assets, and the importance of AI and API cybersecurity in an API-driven world.