Google’s AI-Powered OSS-Fuzz Tool Finds 26 Vulnerabilities in Open-Source Projects

November 21, 2024 at 03:13AM Google’s AI-powered fuzzing tool, OSS-Fuzz, has uncovered 26 vulnerabilities, including a medium-severity flaw in OpenSSL (CVE-2024-9143), indicating significant advancements in automated vulnerability detection. The tool enhances code coverage and is part of Google’s transition to memory-safe languages like Rust, alongside new security checks in C++. **Meeting Takeaways – Nov 21, … Read more

Beyond Compliance: The Advantage of Year-Round Network Pen Testing

November 18, 2024 at 06:03AM IT leaders are urged to conduct more frequent network penetration testing to stay ahead of hackers, as compliance-focused approaches are insufficient. Automated testing solutions like vPenTest can reduce costs by over 60%, allowing companies to perform assessments quickly, maintain security year-round, and meet regulatory and insurance requirements efficiently. ### Meeting … Read more

The ROI of Security Investments: How Cybersecurity Leaders Prove It

November 11, 2024 at 06:42AM Cybersecurity is increasingly vital for businesses, focusing on validating security measures against real-world threats. Shawn Baird from DTCC emphasizes how Automated Security Validation tools enhance productivity and reduce reliance on costly contracting. The gradual implementation builds trust, optimizing staff resources and improving risk management, thus driving strategic budgeting and compliance … Read more

How Developers Drive Security Professionals Crazy

November 8, 2024 at 10:35AM The integration of DevSecOps aims to balance development speed with security, addressing challenges such as security training, complex tools, and alert management. Successful implementation involves understanding risk portfolios, automating security testing, continuous monitoring, and simplifying developers’ experiences, ultimately fostering collaboration for efficient, secure software delivery. **Meeting Takeaways: DevSecOps Implementation** 1. … Read more

Google Open Sources AI-Boosted Fuzzing Framework

February 6, 2024 at 08:35AM The fuzzing framework utilizes AI to enhance code coverage and accelerate vulnerability detection. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are: – The fuzzing framework utilizes AI to enhance code coverage – The AI also helps to expedite vulnerability discovery Full Article

AI Testing Startup RagaAI Emerges From Stealth With $4.7M in Seed Funding

January 23, 2024 at 10:30AM RagaAI, an AI testing platform, emerges from stealth mode with $4.7 million seed funding led by pi Ventures. The San Francisco startup, founded by Gaurav Agarwal, focuses on automated testing to enhance AI security and reliability. It plans to invest in R&D and team expansion to strengthen its testing tools … Read more

Reimagining Network Pentesting With Automation

December 14, 2023 at 12:54PM Network penetration testing is vital in cybersecurity, yet misconceptions impact its role. This blog serves as a guide, explaining the process, debunking myths, and highlighting its significance. It encompasses internal and external testing differences, process stages, common misconceptions, and the comparison between manual and automated testing. It emphasizes the importance … Read more

Software Vulnerabilities Are on the Decline, According to New Synopsys Research

November 14, 2023 at 09:45PM Synopsys, Inc. has released the 2023 Software Vulnerability Snapshot report, which shows a decrease in vulnerabilities found in target applications. The report suggests that code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration are helping to reduce programming errors. However, relying on a single security testing solution is no longer sufficient, and … Read more