Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Polymorphic viruses and polymorphic malware represent some of the most sophisticated challenges in modern business. These types of malware are designed to evade traditional cyber security measures by constantly changing their appearance making them particularly difficult to detect and eliminate.

As a modern CTO, it should probably come as no big surprise that I’m an optimist on the innovative prospects of artificial intelligence (AI). But I’ve been in this career for a long time, and that optimism is tempered with experience. I’ve seen enough emerging technology patterns to know that it always takes a lot more time and resources than people think to evolve innovative technologies beyond their final barriers.

The second UpGuard Summit of 2024 kicked off at the end of May, welcoming security professionals from APAC, EMEA, India, and the U.S. to discuss key developments and strategies across the cybersecurity industry. This quarter’s event focused on third-party risk management (TPRM), specifically how security teams can use automation to eliminate manual work and streamline critical TPRM workflows and processes.

We are delighted to announce that UpGuard has once again been recognized as the Leader in Third-Party and Supplier Risk Management Software by G2. The publication of G2's Summer 2024 report marks eight consecutive quarters were UpGuard was named a Category Leader. Established in 2012, G2 is a trusted resource for software reviews and customer feedback. It guides over 90 million users, including employees from all Fortune 500 companies, in making informed software choices.

The first Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive, introduced in 2016, was a key regulation that enhanced the EU’s cybersecurity posture, laying the foundation for protecting critical infrastructure and essential services from cyber threats. However, as cyber threats have evolved, so too must the regulations that protect against them. Enter NIS2—an updated and more comprehensive directive designed to address the gaps and limitations of its predecessor.

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.

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.

The Okta 52-character username vulnerability has brought to light a significant security issue within the popular identity and access management (IAM) platform used by many enterprises worldwide. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit a username constraint to bypass certain authentication checks, which could have severe implications for businesses relying on Okta’s services for secure user verification and access control.