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The Future of Cybersecurity: Darktrace’s AI-Powered Cloud-Native Solution

Nguyen Michael11 months ago012 mins

**Darktrace Unveils New Cloud Security Solution Based on Self-Learning AI** *Cambridge, England – October 26, 2023* Darktrace, a global leader in cybersecurity AI, has announced the release of its new Darktrace/Cloud™ solution. This innovative product leverages Darktrace‘s unique Self-Learning AI to provide comprehensive visibility into cloud architectures, real-time threat detection and response, and prioritized recommendations…

Lessons from Weapons Systems: Enhancing ICS/OT Security

Reynolds Alex11 months ago09 mins

ICS/OT Weapons Systems Provide Valuable Lessons for ICS/OT Security Introduction The field of weapons systems has long been at the forefront of cybersecurity techniques and penetration testing. Now, experts in this field are showcasing how these lessons can be applied to securing industrial control systems (ICS) and other operational technology (OT). At the recent 2023…

Apple Bolsters Security with Essential iOS and macOS Updates

Reynolds Alex11 months ago07 mins

## Apple Releases Major Security Updates for macOS and iOS Platforms **By ** Device manufacturer Apple has issued significant security updates for its macOS and iOS operating systems in response to multiple security vulnerabilities. The flaws identified in these platforms put users at risk of remote hacker attacks, with the potential for code execution exploits,…

Unveiling the Code: A Comprehensive Analysis of Vendor Support for Secure PLC Coding

Morgan Sarah11 months ago09 mins

New Project Analyzes and Catalogs Vendor Support for Secure PLC Coding Introduction A new project presented at SecurityWeek’s ICS Cybersecurity Conference aims to simplify the implementation of secure coding practices for programmable logic controller (PLC) programmers. The project, led by Fortiphyd Logic, focuses on analyzing and cataloging useful files and functions from each PLC vendor….

The Rise of Fractional AppSec Teams: Are They Essential for Small Companies?

Nguyen Michael11 months ago08 mins

Addressing the Challenges Faced by Small Companies in Application Security Small companies that build software often struggle to integrate security concerns into their development process due to limited access to expertise and financial constraints. As a result, these businesses tend to prioritize innovation and business growth over security, accumulating substantial technical debt. The introduction of…

The Rising Need for Fractional AppSec Teams in Small Companies

Emma Thompson11 months ago09 mins

The Challenges Faced by Small Companies in Software Security One of the fundamental principles of secure-by-design software development is to integrate security concerns right from the start. However, for small companies that build software, accessing and affording the necessary application security expertise can be a significant challenge. As a result, these companies often develop and…

Blockaid Takes the Blockchain World by Storm with $33 Million Investment

Morgan Sarah11 months ago011 mins

Blockaid Secures $33 Million Investment to Protect Blockchain Applications Blockaid, a blockchain application security startup, has emerged from stealth mode with a Series A funding round that raised $33 million. The investment, led by Ribbit Capital and Variant, with additional participation from Cyberstarts, Greylock Partners, and Sequoia Capital, will enable Blockaid to further develop technology…

“SolarWinds Takes Action: Addressing Critical Vulnerabilities in Access Rights Manager”

Patel Maya11 months ago08 mins

SolarWinds Patches High-Severity Flaws in Access Rights Manager Enterprise software vendor SolarWinds has released patches for eight high-severity vulnerabilities in its Access Rights Manager (ARM), including three remote code execution issues that can be exploited without authentication. The vulnerabilities, discovered by Sina Kheirkhah of Summoning Team and reported to ZDI, pose a significant risk to…

Safeguarding Citizens: Enhancing Security in State and Local Governments

Nguyen Michael11 months ago08 mins

The Importance of Cybersecurity and Risk Management The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) has identified cybersecurity and risk management as the top priority for state and local governments in 2023. This comes as no surprise given the increasing complexity and distribution of infrastructure, as well as the adoption of hybrid and multicloud…

Navigating FedRAMP Rev. 5: A Guide for Cloud Service Providers on Preparedness

Nguyen Michael11 months ago011 mins

FedRAMP Rev. 5: Navigating the Transition for Cloud Service Providers Introduction On May 30, 2023, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) released Revision 5 (Rev. 5) baselines, aligning with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) “Special Publication (SP) 800-53 Rev. 5” and “SP 800-53B Control Baselines for Information Systems and Organizations.”…