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The V-model and its role in testing embedded software

Embedded software development presents unique challenges due to its close integration with hardware, strict real-time requirements, and the need for high reliability and safety. The V-Model, also known as the Verification and Validation model, offers a structured approach that effectively addresses these challenges. This blog post delves into the V-Model's intricacies and elucidates how it enhances the testing of embedded software.

Impersonate a Client After Authentication Configuration in Windows

The Impersonate a client after authentication Windows security setting allows a program or service to act on behalf of a user after the user has logged in. This is essential to the running of many applications, from printing and accessing user files in web applications, to the systems service control manager. This ability to temporarily act as another user is also known as impersonation and the application must have the correct security configuration in order to do so.

REPLAY: Revisiting Play Ransomware Anti-Analysis Techniques

The Play ransomware, also known as PlayCrypt, is a ransomware that first emerged in June 2022. The ransomware has been targeting industries such as healthcare and telecommunication as well as a wide range of regions such as Latin America, Europe, and North America. The Play ransomware is known for gaining access to networks through compromised valid accounts or by exploiting specific vulnerabilities. Once inside the network, it uses a big pool of known post-exploitation tools to continue its attack.

SecurityScorecard and ServiceNow Expand Partnership with New Capabilities for TPRM and Security Incident Response (SIR)

ServiceNow and SecurityScorecard have been longtime strategic partners, helping mutual customers measure and manage cyber risk. Today we’re highlighting the next phase of our partnership and innovation to help customers tackle the complex challenges associated with managing cyber risk in the third party ecosystem. Organizations struggle with prioritization, resource constraints, and the need to act quickly when responding to threats.

Rubrik Named Five Times A Leader and Five Times Furthest in Vision: We Believe a Testament to Cyber Resilience

I am proud to announce that Rubrik has been recognized as a leader not just once but five consecutive times – we believe this is a testament to our vision and commitment to cyber resilience. This recognition in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Solutions (EBRSS)1 is a significant milestone for us, and it reaffirms our dedication to empowering organizations to navigate the complexities of data security and protect against evolving cyber threats.

Comprehensive, Continuous, and Compliant: Obtain Proactive Insights with Splunk Asset and Risk Intelligence

The Splunk team is excited to announce the release of the latest addition to our security product portfolio, Splunk Asset and Risk Intelligence (ARI). The modern digital landscape is a complex mix of devices, users, and a wide array of products and applications, all spread across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Over $40 Million Recovered and Arrests Made Within Days After Firm Discovers Business Email Compromise Scam

According to the FBI, billions of dollars have been lost through Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks in recent years, so you may well think that there is little in the way of good news. However, it has been revealed this week that police managed to recover more than US $40 million snatched in a recent BEC heist just two days after being told about it.

Non human Identities - Permissions, Third Party Vulnerabilities and Risk

Non-human identities (NHIs) dominate the era of cloud services and SaaS applications. They are the identities that authenticate between different servers, APIs and third party integrations to provide programmatic access to data and services. Non-human identities utilize different protocols, such as OAuth, REST and SSH.