Application Security News and Articles


Cyber Lingo: What is a firewall?

The post Cyber Lingo: What is a firewall? appeared first on Click Armor. The post Cyber Lingo: What is a firewall? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

USENIX Security ’23 – ARGUS: A Framework for Staged Static Taint Analysis of GitHub Workflows and Actions

Authors/Presenters:Siddharth Muralee, Igibek Koishybayev, Aleksandr Nahapetyan, Greg Tystahl, Brad Reaves, Antonio Bianchi, William Enck, Alexandros Kapravelos, Aravind Machiry Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX ...

SonicWall patches critical flaw affecting its firewalls (CVE-2024-40766)

SonicWall has patched a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-40766) in its next-gen firewalls that could allow remote attackers unauthorized access to resources and, in specific conditions, to crash the appliances. About CVE-2024-40766 CVE-2024-40766 ...

Navigating PCI DSS 4.0: Insights from Industry Experts on Client-Side Security

With the March 2025 PCI DSS 4.0 deadline looming, organizations face new challenges, particularly in securing against eSkimming threats. At a recent Source Defense roundtable, industry experts shared crucial insights on navigating these changes. ...

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Time Traveler Causes of Death’

via the comic & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Time Traveler Causes of Death’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Getting Started With SPIFFE For Multi-Cloud Secure Workload Authentication

SPIFFE stands for Secure Production Identity Framework for Everyone, and aims to replace single-factor access credentials with a highly scalable identity solution. This blog post provides some practical applications of SPIFFE in real-world ...

USENIX Security ’23 – Jinn: Hijacking Safe Programs with Trojans

Authors/Presenters:Komail Dharsee and John Criswell, University of Rochester Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating ...

Hitachi Vantara and Broadcom help organizations modernize their cloud infrastructure

Hitachi Vantara and Broadcom announced a new private and hybrid cloud solution. The co-engineered solution brings together Hitachi Vantara’s integrated systems solution of Unified Compute Platform (UCP) RS with VMware Cloud Foundation to ...

DoJ Files Complaint Against Georgia Tech Under False Claims Act

Massive Financial Repercussions Anticipated for Cybersecurity Violations The post DoJ Files Complaint Against Georgia Tech Under False Claims Act appeared first on PreVeil. The post DoJ Files Complaint Against Georgia Tech Under False Claims Act ...

HITRUST vs. ISO 27001: A Comprehensive Comparison

HITRUST vs. ISO 27001: Compare the two frameworks and choose the best fit for your organization's security needs. The post HITRUST vs. ISO 27001: A Comprehensive Comparison appeared first on Scytale. The post HITRUST vs. ISO 27001: A ...

Smart way to choose a new SAST/SCA Tool

I am currently the leader of the DEVSEC team at a large financial institution. When I joined the company, the SAST/SCA tool had already…Continue reading on Medium »

Enhanced User Access: More Control, More Security with Strobes

At Strobes, we’re redefining how you manage user access with a game-changing upgrade to our role management system. Consider a platform where every user has exactly the permissions they need... The post Enhanced User Access: More Control, More ...

Miggio Uncovers AWS Load Balancer Security Flaw

Miggio has discovered a configuration-based vulnerability that enables cybercriminals to bypass authentication and authorization services provided by the Application Load Balancer (ALB) from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that could affect more than ...

What’s New in CodeSentry 6.1 

Explore the latest features and enhancements in CodeSentry 6.1! We are excited to announce several enhancements in the latest release of CodeSentry:  Operating System and Package Analysis (Windows): Detects the detailed Windows Version, Build ...

Four Misconceptions about DDoS Testing

Most organizations already understand the importance of running a controlled DDoS attack to evaluate the resiliency of their application and to practice event response. However, there are still some misconceptions about the process, tools, and ...

Veriti mentioned in the 2024 Gartner® Emerging Tech: Top Use Cases in Preemptive Cyber Defense  

Veriti, a leading force in exposure assessment and remediation is thrille dto announce its mention in the latest 2024 Gartner Emerging Tech: Top Use Cases in Preemptive Cyber Defense. As stated by Gartner in this report, “Preemptive cyber ...

Guest Essay: The urgent need to improve firmware security — especially in OT and IoT routers

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, the security of Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices is more critical than ever. New findings from Forescout ­– Vedere Labs, the industry leader in device ...

Updating Security Metrics For NIST CSF 2.0: A Guide To Transitioning From 1.0 To 2.0

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) has long served as a cybersecurity cornerstone, offering a structured approach to managing and improving cybersecurity risk. With the release of NIST CSF 2.0, organizations are poised to benefit from updated ...

Introducing Azure Repos Integration in Strobes

We’re excited to announce the integration of Azure Repos into Strobes, bringing powerful version control and code management capabilities directly into your vulnerability management workflow. Azure Repos Overview: Azure Repos... The post ...

Introducing AppSentinels Integration in Strobes

We’re excited to announce the integration of AppSentinels into Strobes, enhancing your ability to manage API level security issues effectively. AppSentinels Overview: AppSentinels is a robust solution for API security,... The post Introducing ...