Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

When a new vulnerability is found, the race is on to either solve it or exploit it (depending on which side you’re on). But while attackers are getting faster, companies not so much. Dev teams take around 215 days to resolve a security vulnerability. The numbers are only marginally shorter when dealing with critical vulnerabilities. This delay is particularly concerning given the rise in zero-day exploits, where hackers take advantage of a security flaw before the organization even knows it exists.

DevSecOps pipelines arose in response to DevOps and CI/CD, which made it possible for developers to iteratively and continuously deliver small code changes, rather than massive deployments periodically. In theory, by integrating security into DevOps processes that enable continuous integration and delivery, developers could find and resolve security issues early in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), which is much faster than fixing security issues in production.

How many security tools do you use daily? If you’re like 35% of developers, it’s probably too many for your liking. Building a DevSecOps toolchain is key to making DevSecOps a success and reaping all of its benefits. However, knowing where to start with so many different tools and processes can be overwhelming. This article will explain the key DevSecOps tools and processes, while providing a guidance for building a software security program that works for you.

Infrastructure as code (IaC) provides an innovative approach to provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure through code, instead of doing it through manual processes. This foundational shift not only accelerates development cycles but also introduces new dimensions of risk that must be carefully managed. In this article, we'll delve into these challenges and explore strategies to secure IaC environments from potential vulnerabilities and threats. 

Elastic Security 8.13 introduces a refined benchmark-rules experience, advanced endpoint response actions, and a suite of enhancements to help users continue to accelerate their security program. Some of the major features included in this release enable users to: Elastic Security 8.13 is available now on Elastic Cloud — the only hosted Elasticsearch offering to include all of the new features in this latest release.

In today’s digitally interconnected world, where data flows freely across networks and devices, ensuring its security is paramount. This is where system cryptography steps in, offering a suite of tools and techniques to safeguard sensitive information from prying eyes and malicious actors. Let’s delve deeper into the realm of system cryptography, exploring its intricacies and significance in modern computing.

When we think of “property,” the first thing that comes to our mind might be tangible objects—items we’ve purchased, like cars and homes, or entitlements we’ve procured, like land, titles, or even honorifics. However, there is another type of property that includes intangible ownership, creations of the mind, and various assets of a nonphysical nature.