In the race to scale digital platforms, security should never slow you down. Yet, many security solutions are often rigid, complex, and operationally intrusive. That’s why we built AppSentinels to deliver robust API protection without disrupting performance, processes, or peace of mind. From day one, AppSentinels was engineered with operational ease at its core—so security and DevOps teams can sleep easy, knowing their APIs are secured by design. Here’s how we do it.

Cybersecurity Insiders’ Insider Threat Report 2023 states that 74% of organizations are moderately or more vulnerable to insider threats, which demonstrates why organizations need resilient data loss prevention strategies. Your organization needs strong access controls and detailed monitoring systems to protect sensitive information effectively.

At Vanta, our mission is to secure the internet and protect consumer data. The proliferation of AI has made this both more challenging—and more important—than ever before. In our ongoing mission to ensure we safely use AI and demonstrate trustworthy AI practices, we’re excited to announce that Vanta is the first trust management platform to achieve ISO 42001 certification from an ANAB-accredited 42001 assessor. ‍

Technology is transforming the way financial scams operate, making them more sophisticated, automated, and harder to detect. From deepfake impersonations to cryptocurrency fraud and tech support scams, bad actors are leaving no stone unturned and are leveraging every advanced tool at their disposal to manipulate victims and steal their assets.

This blog explores exploitable vulnerabilities meaning by demystifying the concept and explaining what the phrase actually entails – both as a category and in the context of specific threats. Understanding which vulnerabilities can be actively exploited – and learning how to address them – is essential for any organization striving to stay secure.

Recently, I received an email at work from a company with whom I've had previous interactions. The email lacked context and contained an attachment, immediately raising suspicion. I reported it to our infosec team using the Phish Alert Button (PAB). A short while later, our team confirmed it was indeed a malicious email. Subsequently, the sender organization informed us that they had been compromised, and phishing emails had been distributed from their account.

Let’s catch up on the more interesting vulnerability disclosures and cyber security news gathered from articles across the web this week. This is what we have been reading about on our coffee break! Curious no claims on the attack, could that suggest an insider?