Application Security News and Articles


Key Takeaways from the Thales Data Threat Report: EME Edition

Key Takeaways from the Thales Data Threat Report: EME Edition madhav Tue, 09/24/2024 - 05:23 Organizations in the Europe and Middle East (EME) region face significant challenges. The threat landscape is increasingly complex, regulatory ...

Future-proofing cybersecurity: Why talent development is key

In this Help Net Security interview, Jon France, CISO at ISC2, discusses cybersecurity workforce growth. He outlines organizations’ challenges, such as budget constraints and limited entry-level opportunities. France also points to the ...

Discover how online fraud can impact your business

Recent reports underscore increased fraud losses driven by both old methods and new technologies. As fraudsters exploit advancements in AI and other sophisticated tools, their methods have become more difficult to combat. From AI-driven scams and ...

How cyber compliance helps minimize the risk of ransomware infections

Over the past decade, ransomware has been cemented as one of the top cybersecurity threats. In 2023 alone, the FBI received 2,385 ransomware complaints, resulting in over $34 million in losses. To help businesses combat ransomware and other ...

65% of websites are unprotected against simple bot attacks

Companies across industries are seeing more bot-driven attacks, both basic and advanced, according to DataDome. An analysis of over 14,000 websites uncovered alarming gaps in protection against cyber fraud, particularly within consumer-centric ...

MFA bypass becomes a critical security issue as ransomware tactics advance

Ransomware is seen as the biggest cybersecurity threat across every industry, with 75% of organizations affected by ransomware more than once in the past 12 months – a jump from 61% in 2023, according to SpyCloud. Session hijacking surges ...

What Is Noise-Down Automation?

Explained: What is Noise-Down Automation and how does it benefit security teams? The post What Is Noise-Down Automation? appeared first on D3 Security. The post What Is Noise-Down Automation? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Qmulos at the Forefront of OSCAL:  Empowering Federal Agencies to Achieve OMB M-24-15 with Modern Compliance Technology

M-24-15 builds on the FedRAMP Authorization Act of 2022 and introduces new requirements that push federal agencies to modernize their approach to cloud security. The post Qmulos at the Forefront of OSCAL:  Empowering Federal Agencies to Achieve ...

The CMMC Rule is Final! 

Last week, the CMMC Final Rule (known as CFR 32) was released from OIRA, meaning no more changes can be made.  Since CFR 32 is considered a Major Rule, it will next undergo a Congressional review of up to 60 days, after which it becomes law. Any ...

USENIX NSDI ’24 – Towards Intelligent Automobile Cockpit via A New Container Architecture

Authors/Presenters:Lin Jiang, Feiyu Zhang, Jiang Ming Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI '24) content, placing the ...

Podcast Episode 19: Interview with Bill McInnis from Nucleus Security

Unlock the secrets to revolutionizing your cybersecurity strategy with insights from Bill McInnis of Nucleus Security. Journey through Bill’s extensive career, spanning over two decades and multiple sectors including email security and threat ...

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Tectonic Surfing’

via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Tectonic Surfing’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

2024 NIST Password Guidelines: Enhancing Security Practices

Discover how NIST password guidelines evolved to prioritize longer, user-friendly passwords, reducing resets and boosting security for 2024. The post 2024 NIST Password Guidelines: Enhancing Security Practices appeared first on Scytale. The post ...

Hacking the “Bike Angels” System for Moving Bikeshares

I always like a good hack. And this story delivers. Basically, the New York City bikeshare program has a system to reward people who move bicycles from full stations to empty ones. By deliberately moving bikes to create artificial problems, and ...

USENIX NSDI ’24 – Can’t Be Late: Optimizing Spot Instance Savings under Deadlines

Authors/Presenters:Zhanghao Wu, Wei-Lin Chiang, Ziming Mao, Zongheng Yang, Eric Friedman, Scott Shenker, Ion Stoica Awarded Outstanding Paper! Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX ...

Exploring the foundations of lattice-based cryptography

Lattice-based cryptography is a quantum-resistant encryption method that uses complex mathematical lattices, offering security against quantum computing attacks. Unlike traditional encryption methods such as RSA and ECC, which are vulnerable to ...

Freemium Model Optimization for B2B SaaS: A Strategic Growth Approach

Is your B2B SaaS freemium model truly driving growth? Discover how to fine-tune your freemium strategy to attract the right users, nurture them towards conversion, and achieve long-term success. The post Freemium Model Optimization for B2B SaaS: ...

A Fresh Approach to Cybersecurity: Unifying Intelligence, Technology and Human Expertise

As organizations grapple with increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, many are rethinking their approach to managing security. Recently, Nuspire’s leadership team—including CEO Lewie Dunsworth, Chief Security Officer J.R. Cunningham, Chief ...