Finding YAML Injection with Snyk Code

I conducted some research to try and identify YAML Injection issues in open-source projects using Snyk Code. Though the vulnerability itself is not a new one, the potential impact of YAML Injection is high, which made it a good candidate for research. This research led to the discovery of several issues in open-source projects written in Python, PHP and Ruby. This article focuses on the issue found in geokit-rails version 2.3.2, a plugin for Ruby on Rails

CI/CD and the Promise of Agile Transformation

Continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), promises to help deliver software faster and more reliably. It does this by pushing frequent updates and fixes regardless of size and using automation tools to help the process run smoothly. According to Gartner, CI/CD is the most common agile practice currently being adopted by organizations. So how does CI/CD work and why is it critical for DevOps teams?

Stories from the SOC - The case for human response actions

As we move towards more automation, we should remember the risk of over-automating, or at least make a conscious decision to accept the risks. This is especially important in automating response actions, which left unchecked could wreak havoc with day-to-day business operations.

Hangin' with Haig: Conversations Beyond the Keyboard

ThreatQuotient's Director of Alliances, Haig Colter, assumes the role of host in our series Hangin’ with Haig: Conversations Beyond the Keyboard. In our upcoming episode, we welcome Valéry Marchive. Co-founder of LeMagIT, Valéry has been its editor-in-chief since January 2020. A computer scientist by training, he specialised in cybersecurity and has developed an investigative approach to his journalistic practice, both in studying known cyberattacks and in understanding the dynamics of cybercrime. For several years, he has meticulously investigated cyber attacks with ransomware and their perpetrators.

Mitigate Cyber Risk From Email With the Falcon LogScale and Mimecast Integration

Email is the top initial attack vector, with phishing campaigns responsible for many damaging cyber attacks, including ransomware. Being able to search Mimecast email security logs in CrowdStrike Falcon® LogScale (formerly known as Humio), alongside other log sources such as endpoint, network and authentication data helps cybersecurity teams detect and respond to cyber attacks.

LimaCharlie as a low-cost way to improve cyber resilience

Organizations know that they need to become more cyber resilient, and are asking MSSPs and enterprise security teams to help. But in a time of economic uncertainty and shrinking budgets, the goal of cyber resilience is often at odds with what management is prepared to invest. The good news is that LimaCharlie can be used to help security professionals improve cyber resilience—with a level of control and at a cost efficiency unparalleled industrywide.