August 7, 2024 at 08:54AM The term “secure by default” refers to products and services being designed with built-in security measures, such as backup protocols or defaulting to more secure pathways. Initiatives like “secure by design” aim to enhance security principles. For companies, implementing security systems is necessary due to infrastructure, configuration, scope, and feature … Read more
July 30, 2024 at 11:36AM Phil Venables, Google Cloud’s CISO, shares insights on their mission to secure cloud infrastructure, products, and services, and improve overall ecosystem security. He discusses the complexities and optimism around the state of cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for security to be built in, not bolted on, and government initiatives for secure-by-design … Read more
May 23, 2024 at 03:08PM Google’s Matt Linton argues against federally mandated phishing tests, comparing them to early fire drills. He points out the increasing phishing attacks despite anti-phishing controls, arguing for a different approach. Current tests are criticized for lack of evidence in reducing successful phishing campaigns, eroding trust, and burdening incident responders. Linton … Read more
November 14, 2023 at 06:57AM Dependabot, a tool that automates checking and updating outdated dependencies in software projects, has revolutionized software maintenance tasks. However, security firm Checkmarx has warned of malicious actors impersonating Dependabot to deceive developers into accepting unauthorized changes. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in CI/CD pipelines, which connect external tools and platforms … Read more