Ensuring the security of containerized workloads has become a top priority given the accelerated adoption of managed Kubernetes services. The complexity of hosting these workloads securely in the cloud necessitates a comprehensive array of security measures. Among these, network policies and encryption stand out as indispensable prerequisites for safeguarding sensitive workloads in a shared, multi-tenant environment.

In our previous blog, we explored the significance of host discovery techniques using Nmap, Netdiscover, and Angry IP Scanner. Now, let's dive deeper into the network reconnaissance and focus specifically on the powerful features offered by Nmap.

There is one area of technology that requires the fastest possible response time, where every second has potentially enormous implications – security. Coralogix fits the security use cases elegantly for a simple reason. It’s very, very fast. Coralogix alarms fire faster than any of our competitors. When benchmarking our closest competition, whose alarms responded in around 2-4 minutes, we left them behind with a median trigger time of 10 seconds across log alerts.

APIs have transformed cloud computing, simplifying communications between different cloud technologies and providing immense benefits to enterprises by connecting various cloud-based solutions. However, APIs have also become a prime target for malicious actors seeking to exploit them as a gateway into valuable resources, such as sensitive data. APIs rely on organizations to set up publicly accessible endpoints that can be used to retrieve user data and services through targeted requests.

Arctic Wolf has recently observed an uptick in detected password spraying for multiple Firewall and VPN appliances. This activity began on February 28, 2024. A variety of products are affected by this activity, including but not limited to devices from vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and WatchGuard. Further investigation revealed that authentication against web-based applications in general was being targeted as opposed to a selection of firewall vendors.

Since 1991, Web Application Firewall, commonly referred to as WAF, has become one of the most common application security technologies available on the market. Since the last century, WAFs have evolved by incorporating the cloud and using Machine Learning instead of RegExp. Currently, few technologies, such as NG-WAF, RASP, WAAP, and a few others, have internal WAF capabilities, which prevent web applications and API threats.

In the world of networking, misconfigurations and inconsistencies can lead to significant issues for businesses, especially those in highly regulated industries such as financial services. One Fortune 500 financial services company experienced a nightmare scenario with their MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) settings, resulting in application and performance problems. Fortunately, the company found a solution in Forward Networks' digital twin.

Just as the heart keeps the body going, unseen and often not thought about unless something goes wrong, so do proxies serve as the hidden engines that power the bustling world of online retail. They are the invisible assistants that work hard to ensure the storefront—that shiny website filled with enticing products—remains the focus of our shopping experience.