Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

December 2024

Mend.io - Backstage Integration: Bringing Security Insights Where You Need Them

Launched as an internal project by Spotify in 2016, Backstage was released under the Apache 2.0 open source license in 2020 to help other growing engineering teams deal with similar challenges. Backstage aims to provide a consistent developer experience and centralize tools, documentation, and services within a single platform.

Security's Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) Triad - Outdated or Still Relevant?

Are confidentiality, integrity, and availability still enough, or is it time to evolve our thinking? Join Chris Lindsey and a panel of tech leaders from leading enterprises, for a dynamic discussion on the relevance of the CIA Triad in modern security practices. Chapters: CIA Triad Basics and CVSS Scoring (0:00 - 0:55) Expanded Impact Metrics (0:55 - 2:02) Additional Impact Considerations (2:02 - 2:45) Historical Context and Evolution (3:01 - 3:41) Modern Challenges and Limitations (3:41 - 5:21) Risk-Based Prioritization (5:48 - 6:22) Business Communication Value (6:26 - 8:18)

Mend AppSec Platform Deep Dive

Watch Josh Newton demonstrate how the Mend AppSec Platform streamlines security across your codebase and software supply chain. Key Highlights: Intuitive Interface: Experience the ease of navigating the Mend AppSec Platform. Comprehensive Security Coverage: See how the platform addresses a wide range of security vulnerabilities. Seamless Integration: Discover how the platform seamlessly integrates into your existing development workflows. P.S.

The @Solana/web3.js Incident: Another Wake-Up Call for Supply Chain Security

On December 2, 2024, the Solana community faced a significant security incident involving the @solana/web3.js npm package, a critical library for developers building on the Solana blockchain with over 450K weekly downloads. This blog post aims to break down the attack flow, explore how it happened, and discuss the importance of supply chain security.