At the recent Tripwire Energy and NERC Compliance Working Group, we held a session to demonstrate some tips and tricks to make the latest Tripwire State Analyzer (TSA) work better for your organization. The newest State Analyzer version is 1.5.2, which offers features that align it with most of the latest systems and practices. It also includes improvements with its integration with Tripwire Enterprise (TE).
SecurityScorecard is analyzing a phishing campaign that deployed the Menorah malware, which is taking aim at users in the Middle East. This sophisticated campaign is being mounted by the threat actor group tracked as APT34, which is linked to Iran. This group is known for its focus on collecting sensitive intelligence and taking on high-profile targets across the Middle East including critical infrastructure and telecommunications entities.
Threat actors often employ stealthy attack techniques to elude detection and stay under the defender’s radar. One way they do so is by using uncommon programming languages to develop malware. Using an uncommon programming language to develop malware provides several benefits, including: Netskope recently analyzed a malicious backdoor written in Nim, which is a relatively new programming language.
During the Converge 2023 event, Matt Quinn, the CTO of Tanium, discussed the company's progress over the past year and announced the development of Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)
As the digital landscape evolves, so too must the professionals who safeguard it. Cybersecurity conferences are invaluable when it comes to networking, learning, and staying ahead of the ever-evolving threats. Whether you’re a seasoned cybersecurity professional or a newcomer to the field, attending these conferences can be a transformative experience.
Organizations often create multiple IT policies for a variety of needs: disaster recovery, data classification, data privacy, risk assessment, risk management and so on. These documents are usually interconnected and provide a framework for the company to set values to guide decision-making and responses. Organizations also need an information security policy (InfoSec policy). It provides controls and procedures that help ensure that employees will work with IT assets appropriately.
Whether working at home or in the office, when conducting cybersecurity research, investigating the dark web forums or engaging with any dangerous part of the internet, staying safe is critical. While most researchers use a virtual machine to mitigate risks to the host PC, there is an overlooked and unprotected attack surface: the network. This post will illuminate potential risks and introduce a new solution to keep your network safer without hindering your workflow.
The blockchain has emerged as a revolutionary technology with the potential to redefine how data is managed, stored, and shared. While initially associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, the blockchain’s applications extend far beyond finance, impacting industries ranging from healthcare to supply chain management. One of the blockchain’s key promises lies in ensuring data consistency, transparency, and privacy, critical elements in an interconnected and data-driven world.
Windows PowerShell is a tool for task automation and configuration management that combines a command line shell with a scripting language. IT professionals rely on PowerShell to: Learning even a few basic set of Windows PowerShell commands and core scripting capabilities can help you achieve significant automation. To help, this PowerShell tutorial covers PowerShell scripting basics for beginners.
