Companies nowadays deal with vast amounts of data that are sensitive and to be protected at all times. While measures are adopted by them to ensure the safety of their applications and data, it is prudent to regularly test the efficacy of the adopted security measures.
With the advent of complex technology ecosystems like agile development processes, cloud-native platforms, and the rising use of open-source software, the importance of continuous Security and compliance has increased more than ever. As a result, leaders in the software industry must advise their teams to incorporate developer-friendly security tools into their DevSecOps pipelines.
In an era where high-profile security incidents involving the software supply chain have become all too common, the need for robust tools and practices to secure the software we rely on has never been more evident. One crucial aspect of ensuring supply chain security is package provenance, which allows for the tracking of the origin and authenticity of software packages.
When it comes to securing Active Directory, the first place to start is usually getting a handle on what currently exists - getting a ‘lay of the land,’ so to speak. In Active Directory, the admincount attribute can play a role in identifying privileged accounts. It’s not without its faults, however. In this blog, we will explore the admincount attribute in more detail and potential uses it may have for determining which accounts may have or had privileged access.
A selection of this week’s more interesting vulnerability disclosures and cyber security news. For a daily selection see our twitter feed at #ionCube24. If you are not familiar with Capita, they are one of the big contractor firms that the UK state tends to tender for projects. They don’t have a great reputation, and going by the latest fiasco, it has been shredded.
Over the past few months, our collective fascination with AI has reached unprecedented heights, leading to an influx of information and discussions on its potential implications. It seems that wherever we turn, AI dominates the conversation. AI has captivated the imaginations of tech enthusiasts, researchers, and everyday individuals alike. At the tender age of 11, I received my very first computer, the legendary ZX Spectrum. Looking back, it's hard to believe how much has changed since then.
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations not only seek out, but need to harness the power of emerging technologies to stay ahead of the competition. Two of the most promising trends in the tech world are generative AI and low-code/no-code development. Generative AI, in particular, has generated the majority of the headlines, with seemingly infinite use cases to spur productivity for end users and business.
This announcement presents customers with two choices: Stay on Windows 10 for the time being, or begin planning for an enterprise-wide upgrade to Windows 11. For customers that rely on Microsoft to protect their attack surfaces, migrating operating systems isn’t only an IT decision — it’s also a security decision. Microsoft security features, including Microsoft Defender, are delivered as built-in components of Microsoft operating systems.
We all possess identifiable physical traits that are singular and unrivalled, commonly referred to as biometric attributes. Fingerprints, voice, and face traits are well-known biometric characteristics that are frequently utilised in identity verification. Consequently, what is biometric verification? Identification of people using these distinctive, previously described traits is known as biometric verification. In this way, you may demonstrate your identity in both a real and digital setting.
There is still a long way to go in the quest for equal representation in cybersecurity. While Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day are a important catalysts for discussions aimed at addressing the issue, we should not limit efforts to a limited time of the year. It’s a goal we should turn our attention to 365 days of the year.
