November 30, 2023 at 06:06AM The US cybersecurity agency CISA launched Secure by Design (SbD) alerts, encouraging software manufacturers to build products with proactive security measures to mitigate vulnerabilities, particularly in web management interfaces. The new alerts focus on vendor practices that can globally reduce harm, emphasizing the need for default security features, customer security … Read more
November 29, 2023 at 08:36AM In 2023, cybersecurity threats required organizations to strengthen their defenses amid a rise in credential compromise, ransomware, and hacktivism. The White House pushed for better vulnerability management. Going into 2024, Zero Trust adoption, ransomware preparedness, and advanced security awareness programs are key to contending with an evolving threat landscape. **Meeting … Read more
November 15, 2023 at 09:57AM Belgium-based application security startup Aikido Security has raised €5 million ($5.4 million) in seed funding. The investment round was led by Notion Capital and Connect Ventures, with participation from Inovia Capital Precede Fund I and angel investors. Aikido aims to provide SaaS businesses with an all-in-one platform for managing application … Read more
November 14, 2023 at 07:33AM The global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million, leading organizations to realize that traditional cybersecurity measures may not be enough. Continuous monitoring, which involves actively searching for vulnerabilities and threats, is seen as a key strategy. For web applications, a pen testing as a service … Read more
November 10, 2023 at 11:30AM Canadian cybersecurity startup Cavelo has secured CA$5 million in seed funding, bringing its total raised to CA$6.3 million. The funding round was led by Inovia Capital, with participation from Graphite Ventures and existing investors. Cavelo’s solution leverages machine learning to continuously scan an organization’s assets, identify sensitive data, and provide … Read more
November 7, 2023 at 03:52PM The latest version of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS version 4.0) allows organizations to assess and manage the risk posed by security bugs more effectively. It introduces new metrics that enable a dynamic and context-sensitive evaluation of vulnerabilities. CVSS 4.0 provides a more tailored risk management approach and allows … Read more
November 7, 2023 at 08:06AM The AI industry has seen a surge in investment and attention in recent months, with companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Google leading the way. Machine learning and data science have become integral to the development of AI, and universities and corporations have invested in the necessary resources. While Gartner … Read more
October 27, 2023 at 08:00AM Organizations must prioritize cybersecurity and establish comprehensive plans for preparation, mitigation, and response to potential threats. Fidelis Security offers solutions for compliance management, continuous monitoring and threat detection, vulnerability management, insider threat mitigation, incident response and recovery planning. They also offer the Fidelis Challenge to showcase their threat detection capabilities. … Read more
October 12, 2023 at 06:10PM DigiCert has announced the next generation of its Trust Lifecycle Manager called Discovery. This enables customers to create a centralized record of cryptographic keys and certificates, improving security and reducing the time needed for updates and threat remediation. The integration with services like Qualys and AWS Private CA allows for … Read more