App connectors are a critical component of the Netskope secure access service edge (SASE) platform, offering visibility into user activities based on their interactions with cloud applications. These connectors monitor various types of user actions, such as uploads, downloads, and sharing events in apps like Google Drive and Box, by analyzing network traffic patterns.

In today’s fast-paced cloud-native world, scaling security alongside rapid development cycles presents significant challenges. As organizations increasingly adopt Kubernetes, ensuring consistent, fine-grained security across dynamic workloads becomes essential. Calico’s policy model for microsegmentation offers a scalable solution that integrates seamlessly into DevSecOps workflows, enabling teams to implement robust security controls without compromising agility.

Many IT managers find compliance to be one of the most complex aspects of the SaaS space. For instance, in a LogicMonitor survey on cloud solutions, 60% of the respondents highlighted governance and compliance as one of their top challenges when engaging with SaaS platforms. ‍ SaaS compliance requires adherence to various standards and regulations that can present a recurring workload for security teams in any industry.

No-one would be bold enough to say that the ransomware problem is receding, but a newly-published report by Microsoft does deliver a slither of encouraging news amongst the gloom. And boy do we need some good news - amid reports that 389 US-based healthcare institutions were hit by ransomware last year - more than one every single day.

No, you cannot erase your digital footprint, but you can reduce it by deleting inactive accounts, opting out of people search sites and adjusting your privacy settings. Your digital footprint is a collection of data left behind by your unique online activity, ranging from what you post on social media to what you browse on the internet.

Let’s catch up on the more interesting vulnerability disclosures and cyber security news gathered from articles across the web this week. This is what we have been reading about on our coffee break! Big news this week with the Internet Archive under attack…

On October 15, 2024, a new Linux variant of the notorious FASTCash malware was uncovered, once again highlighting the vulnerabilities in global banking systems. This malware, attributed to North Korean threat actors, has been responsible for siphoning millions of dollars from ATMs worldwide by compromising interbank payment switches. The latest version targets Linux systems, allowing attackers to manipulate transaction messages and approve fraudulent cash withdrawals.

The healthcare industry remains a prime target for cyberattacks, with the growing adoption of digital health technologies escalating the risk. Hospitals and clinics, custodians of vast amounts of sensitive patient data, are particularly vulnerable. As the industry navigates the digital landscape, ensuring cybersecurity compliance is paramount to protecting patient privacy and maintaining operational integrity.

In the never-ending quest to speed up software release cycles, ensuring the security and integrity of application artifacts has never been more critical. As applications are continuously built, tested, and deployed, every element of the software pipeline—from source code to container images—needs to be trusted and verifiable. A key aspect of maintaining this trust is image integrity protection and validation.

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we are taking a look at the past, present, and future and looking at key moments from the history of cybersecurity. Because of our past technology, we are able to explore limitless possibillities with technology that shapes how we work, communicate, and consume media.