What’s Bugging the NSA? A Vuln in Its ‘SkillTree’ Training Platform

July 10, 2024 at 09:06AM The NSA patched a CSRF vulnerability in its SkillTree platform, designed to modernize software practices within the agency and shared on GitHub in 2020. The fix addressed potential manipulation by hackers, and users were urged to apply the update. This incident highlights the inherent difficulty in identifying and addressing CSRF … Read more

AI Coding Companions 2024: AWS, GitHub, Tabnine + More

June 28, 2024 at 09:45AM AI coding companions from companies like AWS, GitHub, and Tabnine are rapidly evolving, promising to make software development faster and easier with capabilities such as code completion and automation. Each platform, like Amazon Q Developer from AWS, GitHub Copilot, and Tabnine, offers unique features tailored to different languages and environments. … Read more

What is DevSecOps and Why is it Essential for Secure Software Delivery?

June 17, 2024 at 07:39AM Traditional application security practices are inadequate for modern DevOps, leading to costly vulnerabilities and compliance risks. DevSecOps integrates security into the entire software lifecycle, aiming to “shift security left” to catch vulnerabilities early. Successful implementation requires a culture of shared responsibility, collaboration, and early integration of security practices. For more, … Read more

Critical GitHub Enterprise Server Flaw Allows Authentication Bypass

May 21, 2024 at 01:22PM GitHub has addressed a critical flaw (CVE-2024-4985) in GitHub Enterprise Server, allowing unauthorized access on instances using SAML SSO with encrypted assertions. The issue affects versions prior to 3.13.0 and has been fixed in versions 3.9.15, 3.10.12, 3.11.10, and 3.12.4. Organizations using vulnerable versions are advised to update for security. … Read more

AI Copilot: Launching Innovation Rockets, But Beware of the Darkness Ahead

April 15, 2024 at 09:39AM The text discusses the security implications of AI in software development, with a focus on GitHub Copilot. It highlights the potential vulnerabilities of AI-generated code and advises on secure coding practices, including strict input validation, managing dependencies, conducting regular security assessments, gradual adoption of AI suggestions, informed decision-making, and continuous … Read more

Behind the Scenes: The Art of Safeguarding Non-Human Identities

March 28, 2024 at 08:03AM The text discusses the challenges of managing non-human identities in modern software development, highlighting issues such as hard-coded secrets, scalability challenges, compliance difficulties, and the neglect of security in the development process. It also provides best practices for securing non-human identities and introduces Entro, a tool for efficient secrets management … Read more

New Cyber Threats to Challenge Financial Services Sector in 2024

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BlueFlag Security Emerges From Stealth With $11.5M in Funding

March 22, 2024 at 07:54AM BlueFlag Security, based in Sunnyvale, CA, has exited stealth mode, announcing its founding in 2022 and raising $11.5 million in seed funding. The startup offers an SDLC security and governance platform to protect the software development lifecycle. It emphasizes identity-centric protection, and the funding will further the platform’s development. CEO … Read more

GitHub Launches AI-Powered Autofix Tool to Assist Devs in Patching Security Flaws

March 21, 2024 at 07:42AM GitHub announced the availability of a new feature called code scanning autofix for Advanced Security customers. It leverages CodeQL, Copilot, and OpenAI GPT-4 to provide code suggestions to fix vulnerabilities in JavaScript, Typescript, Java, and Python. The feature aims to assist developers by generating potential fixes and explanations in natural … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Authority Announces the GCF Annual Meeting 2024

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