ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security and protection. It’s roughly equivalent to similar infosec frameworks in the United States, like FedRAMP and CMMC, but the international development, maintenance, and scope of the ISO framework makes it much more commonly seen outside of US Government contracting. In the US, it’s clear that a security framework mandated by the government is required when working as a contractor for the government. What about ISO 27001?

As more companies adopt Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) apps, keeping these cloud-based systems secure has become crucial. While SaaS offers convenience, scalability, and flexibility, it also introduces significant security risks. Organizations must actively monitor and control the security of their SaaS environments. SaaS Security Posture Management / SSPM is becoming an essential tool for this task.

On September 23rd, Twitter user Simone Margaritelli (@evilsocket) announced that he has discovered and privately disclosed a CVSS 9.9 GNU/Linux unauthenticated RCE, which affects almost all Linux distributions, and that the public disclosure will happen on September 30th, Due to a suspected leak in the disclosure process, @evilsocket decided to advance the disclosure, and on September 26th, the vulnerabilities were disclosed in @evilsocket’s blog, along with a full proof of concept.

Netcraft warns that scammers are posting QR code stickers on parking meters in the UK and other European countries. In the UK, the QR codes lead to phishing sites that impersonate the parking payment app PayByPhone. The phishing sites are designed to steal personal information and payment data.

Are you in between personal and work projects or maybe just managing multiple professional accounts from a single machine? Then, this article is here to help you simplify your Git configuration and management processes. Managing multiple GitHub accounts on a single machine doesn’t have to be complicated.

Securing complex cloud environments is as crucial as it is challenging. The surface area for attack is vast. With the elastic nature of cloud resources, a single compromised service could allow attackers to take over large portions of your infrastructure, often lurking undetected for extended periods. This presents a significant risk to your organization, as your dynamic and ever-evolving cloud environment makes it difficult to maintain control over who has access to what.

In this version of the Hacker’s Playbook Threat Coverage round-up, we are highlighting attack coverage for several new threats. SafeBreach customers can select and run these attacks and more from the SafeBreach Hacker’s Playbook to ensure coverage against these advanced threats. Additional details about the threats and our coverage can be seen below.

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be called as an ally for organizations that deals with large amount of Privacy related data in its core operation. They are appointed based on article 37 of GDPR, and help organizations stay compliant with data protection laws by overseeing data security policies, monitoring internal compliance, and providing expert advice for staffs managing the potential data privacy risks.

Mozilla, the organization behind the popular Firefox browser, is facing scrutiny from the European digital rights group NOYB (None Of Your Business) over alleged privacy violations. The complaint, lodged with Austria’s data protection authority, claims that Firefox employs a feature known as "Privacy-Preserving Attribution" (PPA) to track user behavior without explicit consent. This controversy raises significant questions about user privacy and the ethical responsibilities of tech companies.

Once upon a time, security awareness training resembled a never-ending game of Tetris. Threats cascaded down, demanding swift action and strategy, only to speed up until we inevitably faltered. Today, we've entered a new realm of engagement, creativity, and community in human risk management.