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New from Nucleus: Automating POA&M Management for Federal Compliance

Managing compliance in federal IT is a critical and complex task, especially when it comes to addressing findings from security assessments. One of the key tools to bridge the gap between requirements and the current state is the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). Required by federal security frameworks like the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and NIST 800-53, POA&Ms are used to document security weaknesses, outline mitigation plans, and track their resolution.

LLM Prompt Injection 101

Prompt injection attacks exploit vulnerabilities in natural language processing (NLP) models by manipulating the input to influence the model’s behavior. Common prompt injection attack patterns include: 1. Direct Command Injection: Crafting inputs that directly give the model a command, attempting to hijack the intended instruction. 2. Instruction Reversal: Adding instructions that tell the model to ignore or reverse previous commands. 3.

Four Ways to Streamline Your Security Review Process

Security reviews of third-party vendors are now an essential element of an effective governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) function. After all, there have been numerous examples in recent years of organizations with an otherwise strong security posture falling victim to threats that originated with supply chain partners. But whether you are on the sending or receiving end of a security review, completing the process can be time-consuming and inefficient.

How Accurate Asset Records Benefit Financial Decision-Making

Are you confident that your financial decisions are based on reliable data? If not, you are missing out on valuable insights that accurate asset records provide. Accurate asset records are not just numbers on a spreadsheet-they're the backbone of informed decision-making. Whether you're managing corporate assets or overseeing financial operations, the precision of your asset records can make or break your strategies. Let's explore how maintaining precise asset records can significantly boost your financial decision-making process.

Contract Risk Management Software: Your Secret Weapon for Safer Deals

Have you ever signed a contract that later turned out to be riskier than you thought? Maybe there were hidden clauses, or unforeseen penalties that took a toll on your business. If you've experienced this, you're not alone. Managing contract risks can be overwhelming, especially when you're juggling multiple agreements. But what if there was a way to minimize those risks-easily and efficiently? In this blog, we'll explore why it's essential, and how it can become your secret weapon for making safer, more profitable deals.

Web Application Security for DevOps: Site and Origin Dynamics and Cross-Site Request Forgery

This is a continuation of the series on web application security. If you haven't already read through part 1, this is a good time to go back. If not, let's move on and answer the question left hanging during our last installment: how do browsers know which site set the cookies in the first place? And what constitutes the same site?