GitHub Patches Critical Vulnerability in Enterprise Server

October 15, 2024 at 01:31PM A critical vulnerability in GitHub Enterprise Server could allow unauthorized access to affected instances. GitHub has released a patch to address this severe flaw, ensuring better security for users. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Critical Vulnerability Identified**: A severe flaw has been discovered in GitHub Enterprise Server that poses a significant risk, … Read more

Fortifying the Weakest Link: How to Safeguard Against Supply Chain Cyberattacks

September 26, 2024 at 07:55AM Cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in widely-used IT and security tools, leading to major security incidents. Recent examples include attacks on Ivanti enterprise VPNs, TeamCity, and Fortra GoAnywhere MFT. These incidents underscore the importance of safeguarding against supply chain cyberattacks. Strategies to mitigate these risks include advanced supplier risk management, securing … Read more

Zest Security Aims to Resolve Cloud Risks

July 25, 2024 at 02:39AM Zest Security aims to revolutionize cloud risk resolution with its AI-powered platform, streamlining the process by identifying and eliminating vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. Existing manual methods take 30-60 days per risk and often lead to 80% resurfacing. The company raised $5 million from investors and boasts co-founders with extensive experience in … Read more

DevOps Dilemma: How Can CISOs Regain Control in the Age of Speed?

May 24, 2024 at 07:09AM The text discusses the evolving challenges for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in the age of DevOps and the critical need to bridge the gap between security and development. It emphasizes the importance of proactive collaboration between CISOs, DevOps teams, and IT management to ensure innovation thrives on a safe … Read more

Critical Vulnerabilities in Judge0 Lead to Sandbox Escape, Host Takeover

April 30, 2024 at 01:33PM Three critical-severity vulnerabilities in the Judge0 open source service enable sandbox escapes and complete host machine takeovers. The flaws impact versions before 1.13.1 and can lead to code execution outside the sandbox, privilege escalation, and full system access. While version 1.13.1 addresses the issues, the potential for exploitation via other … Read more

How Pentesting-as-a-Service can Reduce Overall Security Costs

March 28, 2024 at 11:47AM Traditional penetration testing, while important, can lead to hidden costs and inefficiencies. Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) offers continuous monitoring, real-time testing, and enhanced collaboration. It provides more significant ROI and reduces the total costs of security. Outpost24’s PTaaS solution is a robust alternative to traditional pen testing, better … Read more

PoC Exploits Heighten Risks Around Critical New Jenkins Vuln

January 29, 2024 at 05:05PM Around 45,000 Internet-exposed Jenkins servers remain unpatched against a critical arbitrary file-read vulnerability (CVE-2024-23897), allowing remote code execution. Proof-of-exploit code is available, with reports of attackers attempting to exploit. The vulnerability affects the Jenkins CLI and can lead to data theft, system compromise, and disrupted pipelines. An immediate software update … Read more