Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

DDoS report Q1 2024, certificate changes, QR phishing, and more

In this week's episode, we discuss different topics from blogs that we published in the previous couple of weeks, right after our Developer Week 2024. Host João Tomé is joined by our Field CTO, Trey Guinn, based in San Francisco. We discuss our most recent DDoS threat report for Q1 2024, highlighting the continued increase in DDoS attacks and emerging trends. Additionally, we address Cloudflare's efforts to ensure our customers aren't affected by Let's Encrypt's certificate chain change, emphasizing the importance of certificates.

How to Defend Against Modern Phishing Attacks

Phishing isn’t what it used to be. Older, popular scams — like grammatically incorrect love letters and mysterious princes who just need a little money — have given way to sophisticated and dangerous social engineering attacks. In fact, phishing has become so prevalent and effective that it is one of the three primary ways hackers compromise credentials.

Unlocking the Power of Offensive Security: Trustwave's Proactive Approach to Cyber Defense

Clients often conflate Offensive Security with penetration testing, yet they serve distinct purposes within cybersecurity. Offensive Security is a broad term encompassing strategies to protect against cyber threats, while penetration testing is a specific activity where security teams test system vulnerabilities. At its essence, Offensive Security isn't just about reacting to vulnerabilities; it's about actively hunting down and neutralizing potential threats before they wreak havoc.

10 Popular SCA Tools to Protect Your Code in 2024

Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools have been around since 2002, and they are now more critical than ever for identifying vulnerabilities in your codebase's libraries, frameworks, and third-party components. According to a Capterra report, 61% of businesses have been affected by a supply chain threat in the last year. If you’re one of the lucky 39%, Capterra suggests it really came down to luck - as nearly all companies use at least one third-party vendor.

Compare the Top 10 SAST Tools to Unlock Superior Code Quality

In the famous book “Code Complete,” published by Microsoft Press, author Steve McConnel emphasized the importance of writing code for people first and computers second for better code readability. This was in 1993, when cyber attacks were practically non-existent. Fast forward to 2023, we have a greater challenge: writing code for tackling hackers first and users second.  This challenge is compounded by the rise of cybersecurity incidents due to security vulnerabilities in code.

The 2024 In-Depth Guide to OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities & How to Prevent Them

The OWASP Top 10 list is the go-to resource to begin understand application security risk for software developers and information security professionals. Most of us don't know we're harboring vulnerabilities in plain sight. During 2020 and 2021, there were an average of 15 vulnerabilities per site, and two out of these fifteen vulnerabilities were of high severity. ‍To protect against vulnerabilities, you first need to be aware of them. That’s where the OWASP Top 10 list comes in handy.

Unlocking the Future: Tim Norris on Revolutionizing Security with Tech

Dive into the heart of innovation with Tim Norris as we explore the thrilling future of the security industry. In this exclusive video, Tim unveils how Brivo is leading the charge in transforming security management through cutting-edge software and integrated experiences. 🛡️👁️‍🗨️

WatchGuard Wins in BIG's 2024 Excellence in Customer Service Awards

We’re excited to share that Business Intelligence Group has once again recognized WatchGuard Technologies for outstanding customer service, as WatchGuard claimed three award wins in the 2024 Excellence in Customer Service Awards! The annual awards program celebrates the top companies, executives, and products that are leading the way in supporting their customers and developing the tools to help others find success. WatchGuard’s 2024 award winners include.