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Software Supply Chain Security: The Basics and Four Critical Best Practices

Enterprise software projects increasingly depend on third-party and open source components. These components are created and maintained by individuals who are not employed by the organization developing the primary software, and who do not necessarily use the same security policies as the organization. This poses a security risk, because differences or inconsistencies between these policies can create overlooked areas of vulnerability that attackers seek to exploit.

SLACIP: How to Comply with the SOCI ACT Reforms

On March 31, 2022, the Security Legislation Amendment Critical Infrastructure Protection Act 2022, also known as SLACIP, was passed by the Australian Parliament. The SLACIP Act aims to build upon the SOCI Act framework to improve the security of Australia’s critical infrastructures. To learn how the SOCI Act reforms will affect you and for guidance on how to comply with its new risk management requirements, read on.

SOC 2 Type 1 vs. Type 2

Every company that decides to go through SOC 2 certification has to decide whether to pursue a Type 1 or Type 2 audit. This video will help you quickly understand which of the two types is best for your company. Would you like to become audit ready in 12 weeks, rather than 12 months? Check the box compliance is out. Revenue generating compliance is in. Learn more about Kintent.

Ransomware Attacks Vs. Data Breaches: What's the Difference?

Ransomware attacks and data breaches seem to be continuously contending for the top positions in news feeds. But what's the difference between these cyber threats and which should you be most concerned about? For a comprehensive breakdown of each type of cyberattack, read on.

What is tokenization, what are the types of tokenization, and what are its benefits for eCommerce businesses?

Image source: Freepik This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. As eCommerce grows, there are more issues concerning payments and security. Customers still don’t enjoy a smooth user experience, can’t access fraud-free transactions, and there are still many declined transactions. Online shopping still lacks a seamless experience due to the risks of storing and handling sensitive account data.

Elastic announces TISAX certification, enhancing security in connected vehicles

Today, connected vehicles are proliferating, smart cities are translating from vision to reality, and cloud-based connectivity services are increasing. Advanced connectivity solutions like 5G, cloud-based services and automations, and personalized experiences are redefining in-vehicle experiences. In addition, the growth of an intelligent Edge, smart infrastructure, and the Internet of Things are pushing the boundaries of the connected car.

5 simple tips to improve your password management

Passwords are the first line of defence for protecting your devices and systems against improper access and malicious actors. They are used across almost all digital systems including software, cloud and infrastructure. Therefore implementing effective password management is one of the simplest ways of improving your cyber defences. And the best part? It costs next to nothing to have in place.