As companies continue to integrate their operational technology (OT) and IT environments, they’re coming to grips with the fact that this move opens them up to new avenues for cyber threats. The solution is multi-faceted, but one aspect is clear: combining OT and IT requires extending offensive security measures, such as penetration testing, to the OT environment.

While Exponential Organizations (ExOs) are transforming industries beyond the tech space, that doesn’t mean that they are not susceptible to an increasing number of cyber threats. As ExOs harness innovative and cutting-edge technologies to drive transformative growth, the ability to respond effectively and proactively to cyber incidents becomes increasingly vital.

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External attack surface management (EASM) is the continuous exercise of managing cybersecurity risks associated with an organization’s external-facing digital assets. The process includes monitoring, identifying, reducing, and mitigating risks present across an organization’s external attack surface.

Enterprises expanding their operations often face the challenge of also ensuring seamless and secure connectivity in China, a critical market with unique regulatory and network challenges. Businesses entering this vast market often face three primary obstacles: These challenges can hinder productivity, stall digital transformation, and overwhelm IT teams. The question is clear: how can enterprises achieve secure, seamless, and compliant connectivity in this complex digital environment?

Securonix warns that tax-themed phishing emails are attempting to deliver malware via Microsoft Management Console (MSC) files. “The attack likely starts with either a phishing email link or attachment,” the researchers explain.

With more businesses using AI models in their products or services, the inherent AI risks have made it challenging to maintain customer trust. However, according to The State of Trust Report for 2024, only 37% of organizations conduct (or are in the process of conducting) regular AI risk assessments.

Welcome to the Threat Context Monthly blog series where we provide a comprehensive roundup of the most relevant cybersecurity news and threat information from KrakenLabs, Outpost24’s cyber threat intelligence team. Here’s what you need to know from December.

Over the past year, there has been a culmination of hype and excitement around Generative AI (GenAI). Most organizations initiated proof-of-concept projects for GenAI, eager to reap the technology’s benefits, which range from improved operational efficiency to cost reductions. According to recent research, 88% of organizations are in the midst of actively investigating GenAI, transcending other AI applications.

In this article, we break down the 10 leaders in AI SAST tools. We explore the core features of each tool and the unique ways they implement AI to enhance security discovery, prioritization and remediation.