What Is Attack Surface Mapping And Why It’s Critical To your Security Program

You might think an attack surface mapper is just another name for a vulnerability scanner, but they serve two very different purposes. A scanner tests the assets you already know about for specific weaknesses. An attack surface mapper answers a more fundamental question: What assets do I even hav...

Is Your Google Workspace as Secure as You Think it is?

The New Reality for Lean Security Teams If you're the first security or IT hire at a fast-growing startup, you've likely inherited a mandate that's both simple and maddeningly complex: secure the business without slowing it down. Most organizations using Google Workspace start with an environment...

Quantum-Resistant Networks Using Post-Quantum Cryptography

Quantum networks rely on both quantum and classical channels for coordinated operation. Current architectures employ entanglement distribution and key exchange over quantum channels but often assume that classical communication is sufficiently secure. In practice, classical channels protected by...

Cloud Attack Surface Management Mapping 101

Before an attacker launches an assault, they do their homework. Their first step is to meticulously map your digital footprint, searching for the path of least resistance—an exposed database, an unpatched server, or a forgotten subdomain. The reality is that your attack surface is already being...

Beyond CVSS: Critical CVE Vulnerabilities Analysis

Attackers don't care about your CVSS scores. They care about finding a path into your network. That path might not be a single, glaring "critical" vulnerability. Often, it’s a chain of lower-severity weaknesses on overlooked assets that, when combined, give them the keys to the kingdom. This is w...

The Difference Between Vulnerability and Exposure Management Explained

To build a truly effective defense, you have to learn to see your organization through an attacker's eyes. Attackers don't care about your internal vulnerability scan reports or how many patches you applied last week. They look for one thing: an open door. They search for an accessible pathway th...

What CISA’s BOD 25-01 Means for API Security and How Wallarm Can Help

The US government has taken another significant step towards strengthening cloud security with the release of CISA’s Binding Operational Directive BOD 25-01. Aimed at improving the security posture of federal cloud environments, BOD 25-01 mandates robust configuration, visibility, and control...

Securing CI/CD workflows with Wazuh

Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment CI/CD refers to practices that automate how code is developed and released to different environments. CI/CD pipelines are fundamental in modern software development, ensuring code is consistently tested, built, and deployed quickly and...

Engineering Risk-Aware, Security-By-Design Frameworks for Assurance of Large-Scale Autonomous AI Models

As AI models scale to billions of parameters and operate with increasing autonomy, ensuring their safe, reliable operation demands engineering-grade security and assurance frameworks. This paper presents an enterprise-level, risk-aware, security-by-design approach for large-scale autonomous AI...

Federal Data, Meet your New Bodyguard: DSPM joins Wiz for Government

Wiz is excited to bring Data Security Posture Management DSPM into our FedRAMP authorized offering. DSPM enables organizations requiring FedRAMP to automate classification, policy enforcement, and continuous monitoring for their sensitive cloud data...

Introducing Rapid7’s Exposure Assessment Platform Buyer’s Guide

Cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, making it imperative for organizations to stay ahead of attackers with proactive security measures. To help organizations navigate this rapidly changing threat landscape, we are excited to introduce the Exposure Assessment Platform EAP...

Don't Overlook These 6 Critical Okta Security Configurations

Given Okta's role as a critical part of identity infrastructure, strengthening Okta security is essential. This article covers six key Okta security settings that provide a strong starting point, along with recommendations for implementing continuous monitoring of your Okta security posture. With...

Navigating the Future: Key IT Vulnerability Management Trends 

As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, proactive vulnerability management has become a critical priority for managed service providers MSPs and IT teams. Recent trends indicate that organizations increasingly prioritize more frequent IT security vulnerability assessments to identify...

How AI Is Transforming IAM and Identity Security

In recent years, artificial intelligence AI has begun revolutionizing Identity Access Management IAM, reshaping how cybersecurity is approached in this crucial field. Leveraging AI in IAM is about tapping into its analytical capabilities to monitor access patterns and identify anomalies that coul...

Leveraging Wazuh for Zero Trust security

Zero Trust security changes how organizations handle security by doing away with implicit trust while continuously analyzing and validating access requests. Contrary to perimeter-based security, users within an environment are not automatically trusted upon gaining access. Zero Trust security...

Embarking on a Compliance Journey? Here's How Intruder Can Help

Navigating the complexities of compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR can be daunting. Luckily, Intruder simplifies the process by helping you address the key vulnerability management criteria these frameworks demand, making your compliance journey much smoother. Read on to understa...

Essential Strategies to Secure Your Web Applications and APIs in a Modern Application Development World

In today’s interconnected digital world, the role of web applications and APIs has become central to business operations, acting as gateways to vast amounts of valuable data and services. However, their widespread use and accessibility make them prime targets for cybercriminals, posing substantia...

Examining the US Government’s DDoS Protection Guidance Update

In March 2024, CISA, MS-ISAC, and the FBI released updated DDoS response guidance. The document outlines key strategies and 15 steps for mitigating DDoS attacks, emphasizing the need for continuous monitoring and collaboration between government and private sectors...

PCI DSS 4.0: Get Audit-Ready for the New Requirements

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard PCI DSS originated in 2004 and is managed by the PCI Security Standards Council to ensure security for the global payment industry. This mandate applies to all entities worldwide that store, process, or transmit payment cardholder data or sensitive...

SherlockChain - A Streamlined AI Analysis Framework For Solidity, Vyper And Plutus Contracts

SherlockChain is a powerful smart contract analysis framework that combines the capabilities of the renowned Slither tool with advanced AI-powered features. Developed by a team of security experts and AI researchers, SherlockChain offers unparalleled insights and vulnerability detection for...