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Understanding Out-of-Bounds Memory Access Vulnerabilities and Detecting Them with Fuzz Testing

Out-of-bounds memory access, also known as buffer overflow, occurs when a program tries to read from or write to a memory location outside the bounds of the memory buffer that has been allocated for it. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it can lead to various issues, including crashes, data corruption, sensitive data leaks, and even the execution of malicious code.

Red Teaming vs Penetration Testing: Understanding the Differences

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, organisations must stay ahead of emerging threats and vulnerabilities to remain competitive. Two critical approaches to bolster security are Red Teaming and Penetration Testing. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they serve different purposes and employ distinct methodologies. Understanding the differences between Red Teaming and Penetration Testing is essential for implementing an effective cybersecurity strategy.

Keeping Financial Services Organizations Secure in an AI World

When we talk about financial services and technology, security and regulatory compliance are always top of mind. And now, Generative AI has entered the chat - one of the most talked-about technologies of recent years. And Financial Services institutions have only begun to scratch the surface of what generative AI can do. The problem is, so have cyber threat actors. In this session from Splunk, and IDC, you’ll hear key insights into how financial services companies are improving their security posture in an AI World, and how those practices can benefit your organizations.

Secure Databases at the Point of Data: Rubrik Support for Oracle Databases on Windows Is Now Available

In today's data-driven world, protecting critical business information is paramount. We're excited to announce that Rubrik support for Oracle Databases on Windows is now available. This added support enables customers to bring Rubrik Security Cloud to even more of their mission-critical Oracle environments, providing a comprehensive, efficient, and reliable data protection solution for enterprises of all sizes.

Addressing security practitioner burnout: A vital step for security leaders

The “Three Pillars” (people, process, and technology) management framework requires a delicate balance in order to achieve successful operations outcomes. Despite the technology pillar dominating the conversation as of late, cybersecurity practitioners are the backbone of your organization's defense against cyber threats.

What is Mandatory Access Control (MAC) and 7 Ways To Understand When You Need It

Every day, headlines scream about data breaches and cyberattacks. Could your organization be next? If you’re not using Mandatory Access Control (MAC), you’re leaving your sensitive information vulnerable to unauthorized access. The fear is real – 52% of data breaches expose customer information, wreaking havoc on reputations and bottom lines. But what if you could drastically reduce this risk?

Common Ransomware Attack Types

When it comes to cybersecurity, ransomware is probably one of the first threats you think of. It seems like it’s everywhere — and it is. Ransomware is one of the most notorious cyber threats affecting individuals, businesses, and organizations globally. The frequency and impact of these attacks have surged in recent years, making it crucial to understand their nature and how to protect against them.

What Is Smishing and How Organizations Can Protect Themselves

In the summer of 2022, a few Twilio employees received an odd text message. Appearing to be from the internal IT department, these messages suggested employees need to reset expiring passwords through a specific URL. However, neither the URL or the message was legitimate, and the threat actors controlled the URL. They essentially tricked employees into giving away credentials, resulting in the compromise of over 130 connected organizations.