Embracing a Risk-Based Cybersecurity Approach With ASRM

November 25, 2024 at 05:27PM The text emphasizes the need for a strategic, risk-based approach to cybersecurity, moving beyond traditional methods. Organizations should identify and prioritize assets and threats, enhance situational awareness, and shift towards proactive measures. Implementing attack surface risk management (ASRM) and zero-trust principles is crucial for effective digital defense against evolving threats. … Read more

Lessons From OSC&R on Protecting the Software Supply Chain

November 15, 2024 at 09:44AM Today’s software development, combining open source, third-party, and custom code, faces heightened vulnerabilities, as evidenced by notable breaches. A recent report highlights that 95% of organizations encounter serious risks, emphasizing the need for proactive, multilayered security strategies throughout the development life cycle to mitigate these ongoing threats effectively. ### Meeting … Read more

Preparing for DORA Amid Technical Controls Ambiguity

November 8, 2024 at 03:17PM The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) becomes effective in January 2025, mandating financial entities to enhance IT security and data resilience. Organizations must prepare by conducting thorough gap analyses, improving risk management strategies, and ensuring continuous monitoring to comply with DORA’s complex regulations and mitigate potential threats effectively. ### Meeting … 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

Leveraging Wazuh for Zero Trust security

November 5, 2024 at 06:07AM Zero Trust security enhances organizational security by eliminating implicit trust and continuously validating user access. It addresses limitations of traditional models by mitigating insider threats and improving compliance. Wazuh aids this approach through real-time monitoring, incident response, and visibility, thereby protecting against evolving cyber threats and data breaches. ### Meeting … Read more

Embarking on a Compliance Journey? Here’s How Intruder Can Help

October 30, 2024 at 07:54AM Intruder simplifies compliance with frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR through continuous vulnerability scanning, automated reporting, and active system monitoring. By providing comprehensive protection and audit-ready reports, Intruder aids organizations in meeting security requirements efficiently, making the compliance journey less daunting and more manageable. ### Meeting Takeaways – … Read more

Think You’re Secure? 49% of Enterprises Underestimate SaaS Risks

October 23, 2024 at 06:36AM A significant portion of security practitioners lack awareness of their organization’s SaaS deployments, with only 15% centralizing SaaS security. This disconnect, paired with a culture that undervalues proactive security, leads to increased vulnerabilities. Establishing a security-first culture and implementing continuous monitoring are essential to mitigate risks associated with decentralized SaaS … Read more

Tricky CAPTCHA Caught Dropping Lumma Stealer Malware

October 22, 2024 at 12:31PM Lumma Stealer has launched a campaign using malicious CAPTCHA pages to prompt malware downloads. This malware aims to steal sensitive data. Researchers emphasize the need for security teams to adopt continuous monitoring and adapt defenses against evolving threats like Lumma Stealer, using a multilayered approach for effective protection. ### Meeting … Read more

Supply Chain Cybersecurity Beyond Traditional Vendor Risk Management

October 18, 2024 at 10:04AM Supply chain attacks are increasingly common, necessitating a shift from traditional vendor risk management to continuous, proactive security measures. Key strategies include real-time vendor monitoring, blockchain for transparency, zero-trust access protocols, and collaborative security practices. Organizations must adopt a comprehensive approach to protect their entire ecosystem from evolving threats. ### … Read more

How a Centuries-Old Company Reached Security Maturity

September 10, 2024 at 04:44PM LV= is a leading UK company offering pension, savings, insurance, and retirement services. It hired an accounting firm to assess its cybersecurity, revealing low maturity and outdated security controls. Chief Information Security Officer Dan Baylis rebuilt the security infrastructure, implementing new tools and training programs to enhance the company’s cybersecurity … Read more