The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 10, 2022

It’s possible to de-risk work scenarios involving personal data by carrying out a classic risk assessment of an organization’s internal and external infrastructure. Planning required processes and security components when initially building your architecture. Related: The dangers of normalizing encryption for government use.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Posted by Alex Rebert, Security Foundations, and Chandler Carruth, Jen Engel, Andy Qin, Core Developers Error-prone interactions between software and memory 1 are widely understood to create safety issues in software. It is estimated that about 70% of severe vulnerabilities 2 in memory-unsafe codebases are due to memory safety bugs.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 21, 2022

Related: The value of sharing third-party risk assessments. The threat landscape is also continuously changing, with new attacker trends coming to light and new software vulnerabilities discovered which put organizations at risk if they are not patched. Take a risk-based approach. Is data backed up regularly?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 18, 2025

The YOBB project was inspired by Month of Bugs (MOB), an iconic cybersecurity initiative where security researchers would publish one major vulnerability found in major software providers every day of the month. MOB projects played a huge role in improving the gravity at which security and responsible disclosure are taken in these companies.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 9, 2025

With the continued evolution of these risks, IT leaders must adapt by implementing a multi-layered approach to security, staying one step ahead of attackers. Key elements in protecting against AI-driven threats include timely software updates, network security improvements and strong password policies.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

But last week, Barracuda took the highly unusual step of offering to replace compromised ESGs , evidently in response to malware that altered the systems in such a fundamental way that they could no longer be secured remotely with software updates.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Companies are obsessed with leveraging cloud-hosted IT infrastructure and the speedy software development and deployment that goes along with that. The Omdia analysts called out a a handful of key proactive methodologies: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (RBVM), Attack Surface Management (ASM), and Incident Simulation and Testing (IST).

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

“An authentication bypass in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to bypass the authentication otherwise required by the PAN-OS management web interface and invoke certain PHP scripts. h4 >= 11.2.4-h4 h4 PAN-OS 11.1 < 11.1.6-h1

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

“ An authentication bypass in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to bypass the authentication otherwise required by the PAN-OS management web interface and invoke certain PHP scripts. reads the advisory published by Palo Alto Networks.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Experts warn that organizations must act decisively to protect against this growing threat by implementing Zero Trust architectures, patching vulnerabilities, and strengthening identity security. Organizations must work closely with their suppliers to ensure a long-term operations and risk mitigation plan."

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Adam Shostack

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The Berryville Institute of Machine Learning (BIML) has released “ An Architectural Risk Analysis of Machine Learning Systems.” BIML has released the work in two ways, an interactive risk framework contains a subset of the information in the PDF version. The specific risks are challenging in several ways.

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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 2, 2025

Bugs, tickets, stories and the like are all intended as actionable elements of software development. I suspect that there are extreme impedance mismatches between software developers and people who get PhDs in ethical AI. Stop and reflect doesnt fit that mold.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 1, 2022

ConnectWise , which offers a self-hosted, remote desktop software application that is widely used by Managed Service Providers (MSPs), is warning about an unusually sophisticated phishing attack that can let attackers take remote control over user systems when recipients click the included link. build and the then-canary 22.9

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This breach has exposed residents to potential risks like identity theft and financial fraud, compounding the urgency for more robust cybersecurity measures in the public sector. Businesses that handle customer data or interact with city networks are now faced with heightened risks.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 8, 2023

Smarter security to me broadly refers to relentlessly focusing on fundamentals while maturing the program, making sure your risk posture aligns with your business strategy. It means anti-phishing tools so your teams can open emails without needless hesitation or risk. This leads to revenue gains and positive customer outcomes.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

government is sounding the alarm on a growing cybersecurity risk for critical infrastructureinternet-exposed Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs). Failure to do so could allow malicious actors to disrupt operations, alter critical processes, and endanger public health and safety What Are HMIs and Why Are They at Risk?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2024

As software development grows more complex and APIs become more central to new software architectures, vulnerabilities can stem from various sources, whether it’s an issue within open-source components or a mistake made by one of your developers. In a digital+ world, there is no escaping “vulnerabilities.”

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Whether it’s package hijacking, dependency confusing, typosquatting, continuous integration and continuous delivery ( CI/CD ) compromises, or basic web exploitation of outdated dependencies , there are many software supply chain attacks adversaries can perform to take down their victims, hold them to ransom , and exfiltrate critical data.

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Google Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Posted by Ard Biesheuvel, Google Open Source Security Team Linux kernel support for the 32-bit ARM architecture was contributed in the late 90s, when there was little corporate involvement in Linux development, and most contributors were students or hobbyists, tinkering with development boards, often without much in the way of documentation.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

What’s more, striking the right balance between protecting against advanced threats and ensuring high Quality of Experience (QoE) is not easy when new DevOps/SecOps tools are pushing out a 10X increase in software releases. Effective testing becomes critical.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The two biggest cloud security risks continue to be misconfigurations and vulnerabilities, which are being introduced in greater numbers through software supply chains, according to a report by Sysdig.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 10, 2025

AI is rewriting the rules of technology delivery From generating code to optimizing CI/CD pipelines, AI is not just a productivity boost—it's fundamentally altering the software development lifecycle. This shift collapses timelines, automates quality assurance, and redefines what it means to "build software."

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Consumers and organizations are enthused about the operational benefits of more robust mobile connectivity, but the shift to 5G networks doesn’t come without risks. Here we’ll discuss the most significant risks posed by 5G, how U.S. Table of Contents What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? How is 5G Different?

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2025

” Rule files are configuration files that guide AI Agent behavior in code generation and modification, defining coding standards, project architecture, and best practices. .” However, they frequently bypass security scrutiny and are integrated into projects without proper validation.

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BH Consulting

APRIL 16, 2025

Dr. Ng emphasised the balancing act between innovation and risk. Cloud calls for cooperation in a changed risk landscape Has computing really changed with the cloud? Although the core architecture hasnt shifted drastically, he said the risk landscape has.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 20, 2025

SaaS Is the New Enterprise Perimeter Weve long known our software supply chains carry risk. No One Gets to Hide Behind the Shared Responsibility Model Anymore Patrick Opet emphasized the need for a shift in how we approach SaaS security: Software providers must prioritize security over rushing features. And we need to.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Knowledge of cloud systems architecture and how it interacts with various devices is invaluable. They install technologies like firewalls and intrusion detection, keep software up to date, enforce security standards, and choose protocols and best practices. Security Engineer Security engineers build secure systems.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2025 report, published by the Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN) and the Security Architecture Podcast , delivers an in-depth analysis of the evolving threat landscape, emerging risks, and strategic recommendations for Canadian organizations. Retail: Supply chain vulnerabilities contribute to $7.05

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Attack surface management aims to automate the process of discovering, assessing, and prioritizing vulnerabilities and third-party, digital supply chain, and cloud risks. It addresses both internal and external (EASM) risks. CAASM (cyber asset ASM) and DRPS (digital risk protection) are also related terms and elements of ASM.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 6, 2022

MITRE has released its latest list of the top 25 most exploited vulnerabilities and exposures found in software. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and other agencies and instead focuses on more generic software development weaknesses, similar to the OWASP list for web applications.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

PAM software is based on the principle of Least Privilege Access, which is about granting users access to and control over only the specific segments of a network they need to do their job. These tasks create a much larger attack surface and a greater risk of a data breach, making PAM an essential tool in securing a network and its assets.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2025

Breaches can disrupt care delivery and put lives at risk, not to mention lead to hefty compliance fines. Healthcare executives are responding by viewing cybersecurity not just as an IT issue, but as a core business risk. The report highlights that this surge in security spending has even created a $3.2

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

So how do all the pieces — hardware and software — come together to make passwordless secure? Stronger factors significantly improve the user experience and mitigate the risk of phishing , stolen credentials, and man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attacks. How does passwordless authentication work? a fingerprint reader).

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 18, 2022

Actually, pretty much all software uses this library written in Java, so it’s a very widespread risk and concern. They tried to use the most realistic processes and cloud architectures to demonstrate the severity of the threat. ” The researchers deliberately used common cloud-based architecture, storage systems (e.g.,

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Google Security

APRIL 4, 2025

We have seen remarkable progress leading to weekly launches of various applications which incorporate ML models to perform tasks ranging from customer support, software development, and even performing security critical tasks. However, this has also opened the door to a new wave of security threats.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data. Risks can lead to issues, but at the same time, you can prevent the risks by addressing these issues. Migration challenges result in incomplete transfers, which expose critical information to risk.

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