December 11, 2024 at 10:59AM In the first half of 2024, over 9,000 cyber incidents occurred, highlighting cybersecurity as a business priority. CEOs emphasize security investments but remain concerned about effective threat mitigation. Key lessons include the importance of strong password policies, limitations of multifactor authentication, and addressing human errors to enhance overall cybersecurity resilience. … Read more
December 9, 2024 at 10:04AM Cybersecurity defenders face increasing vulnerabilities due to a growing IT environment. Recent reports indicate that 14% of breaches exploit vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for clear prioritization strategies. Learning from past incidents like MOVEit and Log4j can guide effective vulnerability evaluation and management, including the adoption of secure-by-design principles. ### Meeting … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 06:27PM The 2024 Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) list revealed significant software flaws, emphasizing persistent threats like cross-site scripting and SQL injection. The new ranking methodology considered both severity and frequency. Organizations are urged to prioritize these weaknesses for better software security and to enhance their software supply chains. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
November 14, 2024 at 11:32AM Cyber risk management firm Bitsight has announced its acquisition of threat intelligence provider Cybersixgill for $115 million. This deal will enhance Bitsight’s capabilities in risk management and threat detection, providing organizations with comprehensive insights into their attack surfaces and bolstering their cybersecurity measures with real-time, AI-driven data. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 08:03AM Ivanti has addressed numerous vulnerabilities by releasing fixes for Endpoint Manager, Avalanche, Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and Secure Access Client, enhancing security across these products. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Release of Fixes:** Ivanti has issued fixes addressing multiple vulnerabilities. 2. **Affected Products:** The vulnerabilities were found in the following products: – … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 07:15AM The rise of SaaS and cloud environments has increased cybersecurity threats, particularly through browsers. LayerX released a guide, “Kickstarting Your Browser Security Program,” outlining steps for implementing browser security, including threat mapping, stakeholder collaboration, and gradual rollouts. Successful programs adapt to evolving risks, focusing on data protection and credential safety. … Read more
November 11, 2024 at 05:39AM Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) released security updates for Aruba Networking Access Point products, addressing critical command injection vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-42509, CVE-2024-47460) that allow unauthenticated remote code execution. Users are advised to enable cluster security or block access to UDP port 8211 and implement management access controls to mitigate risks. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
November 4, 2024 at 08:29AM API security vulnerabilities have significantly increased, with a 21% rise in flaws reported. Key issues include misconfigured APIs, poor design, inadequate security testing, and lack of visibility. Organizations must implement strict authorization checks, consistent testing, and governance frameworks to mitigate risks and protect against breaches and attacks. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
October 22, 2024 at 05:31PM Organizations using Open Policy Agent (OPA) for Windows should update to v0.68.0 or later to address a vulnerability (CVE-2024-8260) that exposes user credentials via improper input validation. This flaw allows attackers to exploit authentication processes, highlighting the risks linked to using open-source software. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Update Recommendation**: – … Read more
October 22, 2024 at 07:30AM Service accounts in Active Directory are essential yet pose security risks due to their elevated privileges if unmanaged. This guide details methods for locating and securing these accounts, highlighting Silverfort’s automated solutions for discovery, monitoring, and access protection, ultimately enhancing an organization’s security posture against potential breaches. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more