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The 18 biggest data breaches of the 21st century
Security practitioners weigh in on the 18 worst data breaches in recent memory.
Why hacking leads to less security respect
If security and risk management continue to be marketed as tools that aren't necessarily complementary to an organization’s strategy, they will continue to be seen as outsiders.
Top application security tools for 2019
Checking for security flaws in your applications is essential. These tools can help find and fix them.
What is sql injection? How SQLi attacks work and how to prevent them
SQL injection is a type of attack that can give an adversary complete control over your web application database by inserting arbitrary SQL code into a database query.
5 best practices for securing your applications
As you begin to look for ways to secure both your legacy and new applications, consider a container platform to ensure your organization is aligned with best ways to keep your business-critical applications out of harm’s way.
What is a chaff bug? How adding bugs to apps may make them more secure
Researchers at NYU have developed a technique to add inert bugs in code to deter hackers. But could it work in reality?
The thin host to serverless model is radically realigning your security responsibilities
This is good news as infrastructure and network security oversight transfers to your cloud provider.
Secrets of 'shift left' success
The shift left movement is about bringing security into the software development cycle earlier through DevSecOps and other changes, yielding more secure software more quickly and at lower costs.
Does the answer to better security lie in password-less experiences?
Truly password-less authentication that lets users control personal details is key to avoid identity theft and data breaches.
Reevaluate "low-risk" PHP unserialization vulnerabilities, researcher says
Over nearly a decade, PHP unserialization vulnerabilities have become a popular route for cyber-criminals to plant remote code execution or deliver other malware into systems. But new research, introduced at Black Hat this month,...
What’s next in payment security?
The three fundamental changes that every card-accepting business and payment solution provider must know.
Securing continuous deployment for applications in the cloud
Container orchestration tools lack the necessary security controls but attribute based access control (ABAC) can help.
Google intends to make GCP the most secure cloud platform
If Google wants the world to know how secure Google Cloud Platform is and increase adoption, it must educate the market and turn up the competitive fire.
5 tips for getting started with DevSecOps
Don't be fooled, integrating security into the DevOps process is a big project. But the payoff is worth the effort. Here's what you need to know to get started building DevSecOps from the ground up.
Cybersecurity operations: Don't wait for the alert
An SOC is a useful part of our cybersecurity arsenal, but its main benefit will be in helping to minimize damage from an issue that has already happened. A strong investigative team, on the other hand, can help to identify and resolve...
Security and new technology: How one company faced the unknown
A move to a pure cloud strategy at the London Stock Exchange Group forced a new security mindset. Here's how the LSEG's CISO faced the challenge.
For strong API security, you need a program not a piecemeal approach
When designed and managed properly, APIs can be less problematic than traditional integration methods and can actually increase an organization's security posture.
Does DevSecOps eliminate the segregation of duties between security and DevOps?
Yes, some cloud-native application development tools include basic security features. No, that does not mean DevOps should “own” security.
Hardware, software options emerge for runtime encryption
Hackers are getting better at exploiting encryption gaps that expose plain-text data. New hardware and software runtime encryption solutions aim to close those gaps.
Ripped from the headlines – are your messages secure in these encrypted apps?
In the investigations of Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen, the FBI has retrieved messages from Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp. Seth Hallem explains the weaknesses in these apps and what a good data protection scheme looks like.
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