The newest version of the vulnerability scoring system CVSS 4.0 is here! After a lengthy gap between version 3 (released in 2015), as of November 2023 version 4.0 is officially live. Building iteratively on version 3 there are a few…
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Proactive cybersecurity: A strategic approach to cost efficiency and crisis management
In this Help Net Security interview, Stephanie Hagopian, VP of Security at CDW, discusses offensive strategies in the face of complex cyberattacks and the role of the zero-trust model. The conversation also covers the essential steps for a reactive cybersecurity…
How to make developers accept DevSecOps
According to a recent Dynatrace report, only 50% of CISOs believe that development teams have thoroughly tested the software for vulnerabilities before deploying it into the production environment. This is a statistic that needs to change and the only way…
Database management enters a new era of complexity
Increasing complexity, the rapid adoption of emerging technologies and a growing skills gap are the biggest concerns facing IT leaders in 2024, according to Redgate. 30% of development teams now deploy database changes to production in a day or less,…
Cybercriminals replace familiar tactics to exfiltrate sensitive data
Ransomware attacks are increasing again as cybercriminals’ motivation shifts to data exfiltration, according to Delinea. The familiar tactics of crippling a company and holding it hostage have been replaced by new strategies that use stealth to exfiltrate private and sensitive…
Siren launches AI-Powered search with mobile access for front line officers
Siren has launched a new AI-Powered search with mobile access as part of its latest release and its Siren for Law Enforcement product bundle. Siren provides a complete suite of investigation tools for contemporary challenges such as police vetting, “Smash…
SentinelOne unveils threat hunting capabilities in its WatchTower and WatchTower Pro
Organizations today face a relentless pace of sophisticated cyber attacks that they must be able to swiftly detect and neutralize to keep their assets and infrastructure safe. But many lack the time and resources to pull this off. To help…
NordVPN Link Checker protects users from malicious websites
NordVPN launches its new experimental product from the NordLabs platform. Link Checker is a manual URL-checking tool that enables users to examine a website’s safety before visiting by scanning it for different types of malware and getting a notification about…
Self-managed GitLab installations should be patched again (CVE-2024-0402)
Less than two weeks after having plugged a security hole that allows account takeover without user interaction, GitLab Inc. has patched a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-0402) in GitLab CE/EE again and is urging users to update their installations immediately. GitLab Inc.…
HaystackID enhances Protect Analytics AI Suite to strengthen data analysis
HaystackID announced the expansion of its Protect Analytics AI Suite of AI enabled services designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of identifying, analyzing, and reporting on sensitive information within large, unstructured datasets. The enhanced suite featuring Protect Analytics AI…