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Sevco Security drives resolution of enterprise vulnerabilities
IT Automation

Sevco Security drives resolution of enterprise vulnerabilities

Sevco Security further evolves asset protection by prioritising, automating and validating exposure issues resolution with its upgraded platform, aiding cyber risk management for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Backslash Security unveils security risks in AI-generated code
Generative AI

Backslash Security unveils security risks in AI-generated code

Backslash Security reveals security oversights tied to AI-generated code in their recent GPT-4 developer simulation exercise, shedding light on unexpected vulnerabilities introduced by third-party open-source software.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Portnox teams up with Bugcrowd for private bug bounty programme
Unified Communications

Portnox teams up with Bugcrowd for private bug bounty programme

Cloud-native access control solutions provider, Portnox, is launching a private bug-bounty scheme in collaboration with Bugcrowd, incentivising white-hat hackers to identify security vulnerabilities for financial rewards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Five top concerns in private cloud visibility
Malware

Five top concerns in private cloud visibility

Despite progress in perimeter security, the focus has shifted to private cloud networks, where insider threats prove costly.

By Martyn Crew • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
BeyondTrust's 2024 report reveals top Microsoft vulnerabilities
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

BeyondTrust's 2024 report reveals top Microsoft vulnerabilities

BeyondTrust's 2024 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report shows Elevation of Privilege (EoP) dominating the vulnerability class for a fourth year.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Cado Security unmasks Cerber ransomware threat to Confluence servers
Ransomware

Cado Security unmasks Cerber ransomware threat to Confluence servers

Cyber security firm, Cado Security, uncovers revelations about a Linux variant of Cerber ransomware exploiting vulnerabilities in Confluence servers using the CVE-2023-22518 exploit.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
BackBox introduces major update to Network Vulnerability Manager
Ransomware

BackBox introduces major update to Network Vulnerability Manager

BackBox enhances network vulnerability management with an update to its Network Vulnerability Manager, allowing organisations to mark mitigated Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, thus refining their risk scores and optimising remediation efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
GitGuardian introduces tool to strengthen codebase health
Application Security

GitGuardian introduces tool to strengthen codebase health

Cybersecurity firm GitGuardian has introduced a Software Composition Analysis module, designed to enhance the health of organisations' codebases by automating detection and remediation of vulnerabilities in software dependencies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
LG Magna e-Powertrain earns TV Rheinland's CSMS certification
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

LG Magna e-Powertrain earns TV Rheinland's CSMS certification

LG Magna e-Powertrain achieves global certification for its Cyber Security Management System, cementing compliance with impending UNECE WP.29 car cybersecurity regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
LG Magna earns cybersecurity certification ahead of new regulations
Cybersecurity

LG Magna earns cybersecurity certification ahead of new regulations

LG Magna secures Cyber Security Management System certification ahead of new global regulations due July 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications
Unified Communications

New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications

Kaspersky study unveils that between 2021-2023, access control and data protection flaws were found in numerous corporate web applications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
A proactive approach to cyber and physical security
Network Infrastructure

A proactive approach to cyber and physical security

Recent Genetec survey reveals a rising awareness of cyber threats targeting physical security systems, sparking increased investment in cybersecurity resources and protocols.

By George Moawad • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Australia's healthcare sector faces escalating cyber threat
Cybersecurity

Australia's healthcare sector faces escalating cyber threat

Claroty research exposes a rise in cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Australia's healthcare sector, suggesting significant risks for hospitals and health clinics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Embrace Your Vulnerability to Drive Growth
Amazon

IWD 2024: Embrace Your Vulnerability to Drive Growth

On International Women's Day 2024, women are urged to harness moments of vulnerability and change to drive personal and professional growth, challenging fears and embracing innovation.

By Kate Gooden • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

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Beyond the CVE: Illuminating inherent security issues in device configuration
Network Infrastructure

Beyond the CVE: Illuminating inherent security issues in device configuration

Beyond the CVE addresses how neglecting device misconfigurations can exacerbate vulnerabilities and risk breaches, demanding constant scrutiny and remediation.

By Matt Malarkey • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
FICO survey reveals identity theft & fraud fears among Indonesians
Fintech

FICO survey reveals identity theft & fraud fears among Indonesians

FICO's study reveals prolonged fears of identity theft among Indonesians, as 36% remain anxious, heightening vulnerabilities to financial loss and credit damage amid growing risks from real-time payments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2024
Critical zero-day vulnerability in D-Link routers exposes thousands
Cybersecurity

Critical zero-day vulnerability in D-Link routers exposes thousands

Ensign InfoSecurity reveals a zero-day vulnerability in D-Link DIR-822 routers, putting users at risk of cyber attacks including data theft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)
Microsoft

IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)

Zuto's COO underlines the importance of diverse, strong teams that align with ESG considerations, attributing their recent B Corp certification and growth to a people-first approach.

By Aimee Gethin • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024