Due diligence is one of the most important steps before starting a partnership with a third-party business, as it reveals any hidden risks or vulnerabilities that could harm your network. In this blog, we will define third-party due diligence, explore the benefits of conducting cybersecurity due diligence, and describe how to get started.

The latest Internet Security Report, produced by the WatchGuard Threat Lab team, compiles analysis detailing malware evolution and trends based on data collected from 35,180 Firebox devices worldwide. Its key findings are as follows: This rate of incidents that the report has outlined for Q3 2021 does not seem to have decreased in severity in recent months. For these reasons, organizations should adopt several measures in order to be better prepared for upcoming threats.

On Jan. 18, 2022, researchers found a heap base buffer overflow flaw (CVE-2022-0185) in the Linux kernel (5.1-rc1+) function “legacy_parse_param” of filesystem context functionality, which allows an out-of-bounds write in kernel memory. Using this primitive, an unprivileged attacker can escalate its privilege to root, bypassing any Linux namespace restrictions.

The SURGe team at Splunk is always exploring new methods and tools to make our lives easier. Today we’d like to share some of that work with you. Before we dive into the what and how, I’d like to briefly explain the why.

In this modern world of fast-moving technology and handheld devices, it seems impossible to function properly without access to wireless internet. People all over the world from all walks of life rely on this wireless communication or Wi-Fi to complete their daily tasks and goals. From entertainment to business all things are done with the help of the wireless internet.

The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry has become a massive technological playground worldwide. Their extensive applications make UAS very popular for the public and the private sector. Armed forces, agricultural industry, law enforcement, meteorological agencies, medical services, environmental companies, and oil refineries are but a few out of the excessive list of UAS users.