Application Security News and Articles


BSidesLV24 – Proving Ground – The Immortal Retrofuturism Of Mainframe Computers And How To Keep Them Safe

Author/Presenter: Michelle Eggers Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; ...

How to Get the Most Out of Your AirSwap $sAST Rewards

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Did LockBit Just Get Locked Out? The Walmart of Ransomware’s Massive Leak

Has the notorious LockBit ransomware gang finally met its end? In a shocking turn of events, LockBit, one of the most notorious ransomware groups, has had its own site defaced and a massive amount of data dumped. LockBit’s own leak site was ...

The Legacy Cyber Threat: Why We Must Prioritize Modernization

Most governments struggle with replacing legacy systems for a variety of reasons. But some people claim legacy mainframes can be just as secure as modern ones. So how big is the legacy cyber threat? The post The Legacy Cyber Threat: Why We Must ...

Week in review: The impact of a CVE-free future on cyber defense, Patch Tuesday forecast

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: What a future without CVEs means for cyber defense For many cybersecurity professionals, the CVE program is the foundation for hands-on ...

Driving Innovation with Enhanced NHIDR Capabilities

Taking the Helm: The Essential Elements of Non-Human Identities and Secrets Security Management Are we doing enough to safeguard our digital assets? We cannot overlook the strategic importance of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security ...

Stay Satisfied with Comprehensive Secrets Vaulting

Is Comprehensive Secrets Vaulting the Key to Optimal Cybersecurity? When we witness a massive digital transformation across many sectors, the need for a robust security system is more pressing than ever before. Machine identities, or Non-Human ...

Feel Relieved with Efficient Secrets Rotation

Is Your Organization Optimally Protecting Its Non-Human Identities? I bring this pertinent issue to light. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management are essential components in maintaining cybersecurity integrity. But without an ...

Building Adaptable NHIs for a Secure Future

Are We Placing Appropriate Importance on Adaptable NHIs? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are the unsung heroes. Yet, far too often, their crucial role in safeguarding network infrastructure and data is overlooked. However, ignoring the importance of ...

The Key to Earning Consistent Rewards with AirSwap $sAST

How to Achieve Consistent Earnings with AirSwap $sAST StakingContinue reading on Medium »

BSidesLV24 – Proving Ground – Are You Content With Our Current Attacks On Content-Type?

Authors/Presenters: Eiji Mori, Norihide Saito Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites ...

MY TAKE: Beyond agentic AI mediocrity — the real disruption is empowering the disenfranchised

Is agentic AI accelerating mediocrity? Plenty of folks on LinkedIn seem to think so. Related: The 400th journalist A growing chorus of academics, tech workers, and digital culture watchers are pointing out the obvious: the more we prompt, the ...

SAML vs OAuth 2.0 – What’s the Difference? A Practical Guide for Developers

Introduction In the world of identity and access management (IAM), two protocols often come up during system design or vendor selection: SAML 2.0 and OAuth 2.0. While both serve to secure access, they solve fundamentally different problems and ...

How to rationalize IDPs (without painful migrations)

For enterprise CIOs, CISOs, and IT leaders, managing multiple identity providers (IDPs) is a costly, complex, and security-intensive challenge. Whether due to M&A activities, multi-cloud strategies, or regulatory requirements, fragmented ...

Building IDP Resilience

In today’s digital economy, identity is more than just an authentication checkpoint—it’s the backbone of user access, security, and continuity. And as CISOs and IAM architects work to modernize their identity systems, one imperative has ...

Microsoft Listens to Security Concerns and Delays New OneDrive Sync

  Misuse of the newly announced Microsoft OneDrive synchronization feature puts corporate security and personal privacy at serious risk in ways not likely understood by the users. Microsoft wants people to connect their personal OneDrive file ...

Stay Confident with Robust Secrets Management

Are You Leaving Your Digital Doors Unlocked? Organizations are increasingly leaning on cloud-based solutions for convenience, scalability, and speed. However, with businesses make the cloud their home, the reality of cybersecurity threats and ...

How Protected Are Your NHIs in Cloud Environments?

Are Your Non-Human Identities Adequately Shielded in The Vast Cloud Space? Potentially, many organizations can underestimate the importance of managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) effectively to bolster their cloud security. Are you one of them? ...

Feel Reassured with Advanced Secret Scanning

Are You Adequately Protecting Your Non-Human Identities? Where businesses increasingly turn to the cloud for their operations, one might wonder if these organizations are effectively safeguarding their Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and the secrets ...

OpenText Report Shines Spotlight on Malware Infection Rates

A 2025 cybersecurity threat report based on analysis of data collected from tens of millions of endpoints by OpenText shows that the malware infection rate for business PCs now stands at 2.39%, with 87% of that malware being based on some type of ...