With the final CMMC rule published, here’s a summary of everything you need to know for your CMMC Level and when. Another step closer. After more than seven years in the making, the US Department of Defense (DoD) finalized a rule establishing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program and outlining how it will work. The final program rule was published in the Federal Register on 15 October and will go into effect on 16 December.

International cooperation has become crucial to disrupt the operations of malicious cybercrime actors. A prime example of this is ‘Operation Magnus’ which has showcased the effectiveness of global collaboration in tackling sophisticated threats. By dismantling their infrastructure and exposing key players, Operation Magnus not only delivered a significant blow to cybercriminals but also sent shockwaves throughout underground forums and dark web communities.

DORA is an EU-based regulation that is going to be effective from January 17, 2025. It is a digital security framework that works alongside the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to provide strong security protection to financial entities and ICT service providers from cybercrimes. Generally, every financial entity and ICT service provider inside or outside the EU that does business with the EU entities has to comply with DORA.

In Windows system administration, one of the more advanced yet important tasks that can be accomplished using PowerShell is deleting registry keys and values. This operation requires careful handling to avoid unintended consequences. Registry keys and values in Windows are critical components that store configuration settings for the operating system and installed applications. Modifying the registry can lead to system instability or even failure if not done correctly.

The transportation sector is undergoing a digital revolution, from railways to aviation and trucking. APIs are at the heart of this transformation, particularly for airlines. Airlines utilize APIs to integrate internal systems with vital services such as booking platforms, check-in services, real-time flight updates, communication with customs agencies, and baggage handling.

At Pentest People, we understand that threats extend beyond your infrastructure to global events and industry-specific challenges that can impact your organisation. That's why we're excited to unveil our new Threat Intelligence Dashboard, a powerful tool that provides in-depth insights into global threats relevant to your industry and sector. Enhance your situational awareness and empower your team with actionable intelligence tailored to your specific needs.

One of the big advantages of running your workloads on a managed Kubernetes service like Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is that Google ensures your clusters are being deployed and managed following industry best practices. While GKE clusters are incredibly secure and reliable, there is always room for improvement. In this blog, we’re going to describe how you can enhance GKE’s already great security by adding runtime threat detection with Falco.

Threat intelligence sharing has become a strategic imperative for organizations that are looking for a force multiplier to help them better understand and defend against the rapidly evolving threat landscape. In fact, from the White House to CISA to government agencies around the world, there’s a global focus at the highest levels on breaking down barriers and modernizing approaches to cyber threat data sharing.

Okta Bcrypt Authentication Bypass Explained Last week, on October 30th, Okta released an interesting security advisory detailing a vulnerability that could potentially lead to an authentication bypass. According to Okta, the vulnerability was discovered during an internal review and was promptly addressed. Okta was transparent about the issue, sharing the details publicly.

As organizations increasingly rely on cloud data platforms, securing PII (Personally Identifiable Information) has become more critical than ever. Snowflake, a robust cloud-based data warehouse, stores and processes vast amounts of sensitive information. With the rise in data breaches and stringent regulations like GDPR and CCPA, safeguarding PII data in Snowflake is essential to ensure data privacy and compliance.