As businesses increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance innovation and operational efficiency, the need for ethical and safe implementation becomes more crucial than ever. While AI offers immense potential, it also introduces risks related to privacy, bias, and security, prompting organizations to seek robust frameworks to manage these concerns.

When a critical vulnerability in the printing system CUPS started raising alarms among security teams, Detectify had already entered war-room mode to address the situation. Within the day, customers could test whether they were vulnerable thanks to the rollout of a new scanning engine framework that reinvents how Detectify operates under the hood, allowing for a faster and more efficient response to security threats.

Trustwave has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific (APAC) Managed Security Services (MSS) 2024 Vendor Assessment (IDC, September 2024) and a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Professional Security Services 2024 Vendor Assessment (IDC, September 2024). "Trustwave is proud to be recognized as a Leader and a Major Player respectively by the IDC MarketScape in MSS and PSS across APAC", said Trustwave CEO Eric Harmon.

External Attack Surface Management, or EASM, has become a necessary component of a proactive cybersecurity strategy. According to research from Enterprise Strategy Group, over 65% of breaches stem from a compromised, externally exposed asset, so knowing your attack surface is key to avoiding breaches. Gartner, for this reason, is recommending EASM as a key pillar in the new approach to proactive security they call Exposure Management.

On November 18, 2024, Palo Alto Networks (PAN) released updated information on an actively exploited vulnerability impacting PAN-OS, the operating system that powers PAN firewalls. Originally disclosed last week as a remote command execution vulnerability, this flaw has now been reclassified as an authentication bypass flaw and assigned CVE-2024-0012.

DevOpsDays Chattanooga 2024 delivered key insights on collaboration, security, and agile workflows with engaging talks, ignite sessions, and open discussions.

Initial access brokers (IABs) facilitate access for ransomware groups, data brokers, and advanced persistent threat groups (APTs) into corporate networks. They operate in an established, lucrative market, often on cybercriminal forums which are characterised by rigid rules and conventions. Our report explaining the illicit activities of IABs can be viewed here.

Late last night, I received a notification from SecurityScorecard alerting me to a newly discovered vulnerability, Solarwinds, with potentially severe business implications for my organization. It’s now 6AM, and I’ve been up through the night, digging into the latest security research to fully assess the risk and scope of exposure. Thanks to SecurityScorecard’s real-time automated alert, I’m ahead of the situation and have already proactively briefed our CIO and executive team.

Cyberbiosecurity has emerged as an essential area of interest as the boundaries between the digital and biological sectors continue to blur. With rapid advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence, automation, and synthetic biology, the need for strong cyberbiosecurity protections has grown to safeguard the bioeconomy. As biotechnology evolves, it creates a complex landscape where breaches can have consequences far beyond typical cyber risks.

It’s 7:30 AM when I check my inbox, and right at the top is an urgent email from Alex, our Chairman of the Board: “I need an update on how we’re stacking up against our competitors on security.” Not just a quick overview—he’s asking for specifics on how our cybersecurity posture compares to our peers, the improvements we’ve made, and a detailed look at our progress since our last board meeting.