Mailchimp
Not subscribed to OpsMatters Newsletter
Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance
The Latest Cybersecurity News & Insights From Around The World
Latest posts
How To Prevent Insider Threats
According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, 19% of the threats organizations face are internal. When organizations don’t take the necessary steps to prevent internal misuse of credentials and human errors, their chances of suffering an insider threat are greater. A few ways organizations can prevent insider threats are by using threat modeling, implementing the principle of least privilege, using strict access controls and deleting accounts when employees leave.
The Average Malicious Website Exists for Less Than 10 Minutes
A new Chrome update brings to light Google findings about malicious websites that have serious implications on detecting malicious links, spoofed brands and the use of legitimate web services. This month, Google released a new feature to Google Safe Browsing, a feature that is used by over 5 million devices today and better protects Chrome browser users.
How to Avoid Online Tax Day Scams: Tips to protect your finances and data
As Tax Day in the U.S. looms on the horizon, so too does the risk of falling victim to online scams. In 1986, the first year that e-filing was available, five people filed their returns electronically. Since then, the popularity of e-filing has increased so much that 92% of individual tax returns are now e-filed. As online tax filing and payment have become more popular, though, scams targeting unsuspecting taxpayers have as well.
Evaluating Your Security Posture: Security Assessment Basics
This is Part 4 in my ongoing project to cover 30 cybersecurity topics in 30 weekly blog posts. The full series can be found here. Performing Security Assessments is one component of security operations that every organization does, or at least should do. However, deciding what type of assessment to conduct can be challenging. After all, there’s a long list of assessments that can be useful in providing insights into your security architecture and operational performance.
What is anti-tampering protection and how can it help a company's cybersecurity?
Cybercriminals are increasingly using new evasion strategies in their attacks in order to disable or alter company security controls. This year, there has been a surge in the use of hunter-killer malware that seeks to identify and eliminate enterprise defenses such as firewalls, antivirus, and next-generation EDR technologies. A recent report reveals a massive 333% increase in this type of malware.
The Looming Cyber Threat in Real Estate
In our interconnected world, the real estate industry has embraced technology to revolutionize its operations, enhance customer experiences, and streamline business processes. Yet, while this technological evolution has brought immense benefits to the property sector, it has also attracted the attention of nefarious actors keen on exploiting vulnerabilities.
Friday Flows Episode 23: Retrieve and respond to Azure guest accounts detected by Wiz
"This is a great example of the power of Tines. You can automate something simple, but also very manual & time-consuming." Michael Tolan continues our cloud security series & walks us through a workflow to easily identify and manage Azure Entra ID guest accounts detected by Wiz. In seconds, take action by disabling or deleting any undesired guest accounts via a Tines page.
Third-Party Risk: How MDR Offers Relief as Security Threats Abound
While third-party products and services are crucial to everyday business operations for almost any company, they also present significant security concerns, as high-profile attacks including SolarWinds and MOVEit laid bare. Trustwave research shows the attacks vary by industry but also makes clear the best defense is the stringent application of the latest security measures, including penetration tests, vulnerability scans, and managed detection and response (MDR) services.
AI: The Future Shield Against Evolving Security Threats | Explore with Brivo
In an era where security threats are becoming more sophisticated, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in safeguarding businesses has never been more critical. Join us, Brivo, as we delve into the transformative power of AI in the realm of security. Discover how AI technologies are not just a part of the future but a necessity in today's rapidly changing security landscape. From predictive analytics to real-time monitoring, learn how AI is revolutionizing the way we protect our spaces and ensure safety. 🚀
Jit Announces Open Source License Detection and Tracking
Earlier this year Jit announced Software Bill of Materials, which catalogs every open source component in your codebase – making it easy to understand if you are using an open source component that is impacted by a newly disclosed security vulnerability. With our new release of Open Source License Detection, you’ll also be able to detect the associated license of each open source component in your codebase.