Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

In a chilling reminder of the relentless threat posed by hackers and cybercriminals, not even the aviation industry is safe from their clutches. Recent reports have shed light on a grave security breach, as unauthorized individuals gained access to vital pilot credentials within two prominent American aviation companies. The far-reaching impact of this breach serves as a stark warning to businesses across all domains: no data is safe from the clutches of malicious actors.

Modern organizations are constantly striving to gain a competitive advantage by delivering software solutions at a remarkable pace. To achieve this, they heavily rely on open-source software (OSS) libraries and packages, which constitute a significant portion (80-90%) of their software solution. However, while open-source software offers numerous benefits, it also presents potential security challenges.

Truebot infects networks throughout the US and Canada, Charming Kitten targets new operating systems, and SmugX targets European government entities.

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a targeted cyberattack in which a cybercriminal poses as a trusted figure, such as the CEO of a company, and sends out an email to specific individuals requesting sensitive information or money. BEC attacks involve research and preparation in order for the cybercriminal to develop a convincing impersonation. Continue reading to learn more about business email compromise and what organizations should do to prevent this type of attack.

Implementing an AWS multi-account strategy is a popular approach that helps organizations to manage their cloud resources efficiently. In my previous post, I discussed our reasons for implementing an AWS multi-account strategy, our journey, and some of the benefits we gained as an organization. However, implementing this strategy can come with its fair share of challenges.

Relying solely on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is insufficient when it comes to effective vulnerability management. While the CVSS score provides a quantitative measure of a vulnerability’s severity, it fails to capture the contextual nuances that can significantly impact the actual risk to an organization. In this article, we will discuss how best to choose a vulnerability management solution.

As organizations continue to re-engineer their data infrastructures to enable efficient, secure productivity for workforces wherever they may be, Netskope is deepening its partnerships with global system integrators who have the experience and worldwide presence to guide those strategic digital transformation projects.