A CISO's Checklist For Securing APIs And Applications

Building a robust API and application security program is a key objective for security leaders in any market. But developing and maintaining an effective security program for your APIs and web applications requires: ‍- A deep understanding of the right approach to implementing API and application security.

CVE-2024-20439 & CVE-2024-20440: Critical Cisco Smart Licensing Utility Vulnerabilities

On September 4, 2024, Cisco released fixes for two critical vulnerabilities in Cisco Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU), a tool used to manage licenses across Cisco products in a network. Cisco has stated that these vulnerabilities are only exploitable if the Smart Licensing Utility is actively running and has been started by a user. Note: These vulnerabilities do not impact Cisco’s Smart Software Manager On-Prem or Satellite.

Introduction to Amazon S3 Storage Classes

A good deal of my time and efforts in educating customers today is around object storage in general and AWS S3 in particular. In case you missed it 11:11 Systems has recently taken our partnership with AWS to the next level, making all of their S3 class storage available to you with our award winning support and flexible pricing options.

How to use USB devices with a VMware vSphere virtual machine

The main function of a hypervisor is to emulate the devices used by virtual machines at the software level. Devices, such as virtual controllers, disks, DVD-ROMs, video cards, network cards, input devices, etc., are created in a virtual machine. But what if you want to connect a printer, scanner, USB flash drive, USB hard drive, USB smart card reader, security dongles, USB license keys, etc.?

Cyber security measures for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

The risk of cyber attacks for companies is increasing and can significantly disrupt their operations, have negative financial consequences and damage their reputation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially vulnerable to these attacks due to limited resources and a lack of cyber security expertise. Understanding the significance of cyber security is crucial for protecting sensitive data and ensuring business continuity.

New 1Password SIEM integrations with Rapid7, Blumira, and Stellar Cyber

Spend less time collating security reports and investigating security issues by creating integrated, customizable dashboards with data from 1Password. The new Rapid7, Blumira, and Stellar Cyber integrations for 1Password allow you to monitor potential risks around company data or credentials stored within 1Password.

Cybersecurity Sessions S03E01: "Bot's the Story, Morning Glory?" Oasis Ticket Scalper Bots

Netacea bot experts discuss the challenges around the Oasis reunion tour ticket sales, focusing on the issues caused by bots and scalping in high-demand events. The discussion explores the technical difficulties of managing ticket sales, the tactics used by bot operators to secure tickets, and the broader implications for the industry. The team also discuss why current methods to prevent bot activity often fail and why a multi-pronged strategy combining real-time detection, post-transaction analysis, and clamping down on secondary markets is critical.