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OWASP Top 10 2021 is out - what's new and changed

It doesn’t seem that long ago that I wrote about the OWASP Top 10 changes that came in 2017. OWASP has announced the release for the new 2021 Top 10. Find out more about Broken Access Control and Cryptographic Failure vulnerabilities and understand what it means for application development and DevSecOps

Joint PCI security and CSA guidance on scoping cloud environments

As organizations move their infrastructure to the cloud, payment data are being exposed unknowingly leading to high profile data breaches. Find out how the new guidance from PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) and Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) can help protect your cardholder data in the cloud.

Mapping the Attack Surface for Insurance Applications

As insurance organizations look to attract and engage customers, the growing use of web applications has increased their cyber exposure and the risks of cyberattacks. In this benchmark study, we analyzed the attack surface of the top 10 insurers in Europe to highlight the common attack vectors and security weaknesses that could be exploited – from page creation method to vulnerable components – and our top tips for reducing web application security risks.

Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) within LEXIS

To ensure Outpost24 stays at the forefront of cybersecurity technology we conduct regular research into new innovations, and LEXIS High Performance Computing (HPC) is one of them. Outpost24 was instrumental in contributing and providing the “Security-By-Design” and “Zero-Trust” principles to creating the secure LEXIS Cloud-HPC-Big Data platform, and in this blog we explore the zero-trust fundamentals for which the LEXIS portal has been designed.

What's new and changed in CIS CSC version 8 - IG1

On May 18th 2021, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) released version 8 of the Critical Security Controls (CSC) - a business and technology agnostic set of recommendations that all organizations should consider and follow to prevent the most prevalent and dangerous attacks. In this blog series we discuss the ins and outs of the new guidance to get you up to speed with v8.

What is API Security and how to protect them

APIs are a key part of modern web application development transforming how organizations build, manage, and scale their web and mobile services. In this blog we discuss why APIs are the new web application security, highlighting the growing challenges of API security risks and sharing best practices for preventing API attacks.

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4 ways Security and DevOps can collaborate to reduce application vulnerabilities

Today's organisations are operating in a digital landscape filled with complexities and vulnerabilities. Increasingly, the applications and technologies businesses use to facilitate crucial business operations and connect people are at the mercy of cybercriminals - who are eager to attack from the shadows exploiting and stealing sensitive information held within these everyday applications. As such, security and DevOps teams need a collaborative approach to address and triage application vulnerabilities that continually present themselves - despite each team having different overall objectives.

Debunking the web application attack surface for Credit Unions

Financial services are big targets for cybercrime. As the world shifts from physical to online, credit unions are doubling down on web applications to improve access and ensure vital financial services for their members. But with that comes greater security risks. In this benchmark study, we analyze the Top US Credit Unions with our attack surface analysis tool to highlight security weaknesses they should watch out for.