It is a proud and exciting day for me to announce that Bugcrowd has acquired Informer. On this momentous day, I can’t help but take a walk down memory lane, thinking about the past decade of hard work and innovation that led us to this moment. Ten years ago, I founded a specialist penetration testing business called The Security Bureau. As our client base grew, certain patterns emerged and it became clear that many organizations were unsure of exactly which assets were internet-facing.

In today’s digital age, organizations are often crippled by a cybersecurity environment that is fragmented and complex. The jumble of security data — from intrusion detection systems to vulnerability management platforms and more — scattered and isolated across various tools, hinders a unified approach to security.

The cybersecurity industry has seen radical changes over the past year–changes that may alter the trajectory of the industry. In partnership with analyst firm Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), today Keeper announces Information Security and Compliance Future Trends 2024, a report that analyzes recent research and industry data to highlight key shifts in the cybersecurity industry and offer insights into current trends and future directions.

Insider threats pose a substantial risk, stemming from the potential misuse of access granted to employees, contractors, and third-party vendors. These threats, which can be both intentional and accidental, threaten the security of sensitive data and can significantly impact an organization’s financial stability, reputation, and operational efficiency.

Access management is a fundamental element of your organization’s security infrastructure. With numerous approaches to implementing an access management system, selecting the most suitable one for your organization may be daunting. In this article, we analyze the two most popular access control models: role-based and attribute-based. We delve into what RBAC and ABAC are, review the pros and cons of each model, compare them, and check if it’s possible to combine them.

If you’re searching for a new job, do so with caution. The rise of job scams poses a real threat to our privacy, finances, and livelihoods. Online scammers are taking advantage of the increase in remote work, Artificial Intelligence, and a competitive job market to post fake job offers or other job scams online.

Fireblocks is pleased to announce its integration with Gunzilla Games to provide advanced custodial solutions for institutional clients and non-custodial wallet options for over 100 million users on the GUNZ blockchain, enhancing the security and autonomy of digital assets within the gaming sector.

This week, the SEC issued a statement addressing some of the rampant confusion and inconsistencies observed under the agency’s new cyber breach disclosure rule. The statement itself addresses a technical securities law requirement, that public companies should only use Item 1.05 of Form 8-K to disclose “material” cyber breach information (instead of making voluntary or immaterial disclosures).

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! There certainly has been an increasing number of VPN breaches of late, many of which are SSL based. Time to get rid?

Understanding the Dark Web and its Threats The dark web refers to a part of the internet that is not indexed by search engines and requires specific software, such as Tor, to access. It is a breeding ground for illegal activities, including the sale of stolen data, hacking tools, drugs, and other illicit goods. Organizations need to understand the threats posed by the dark web in order to effectively protect their sensitive information and prevent cyberattacks.