Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Does a VPN Protect You From Hackers?

Can a Virtual Private Network (VPN) really protect you from hackers? While VPNs encrypt your internet traffic and hide your IP address, they don’t make you invincible online. In this video, we break down which cyber threats VPNs can and can’t protect you from — plus tips to keep your accounts and devices secure.

You Don't Need College to Succeed in #Cybersecurity #careerintech

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

Why Legacy DLP Fails: The Hidden Data Risks You Can't See

Legacy data loss prevention (DLP) tools were built for a different era—a time when data sat safely behind firewalls and security meant scanning files for keywords. But today, data moves across cloud apps, personal devices, and collaboration tools faster than ever. Legacy DLP simply can’t keep up. In this video, we break down: If your organization is still relying on outdated DLP systems, it’s time to evolve. Because what your tools can’t see will hurt you.

Just launched: Interventions Playbooks - context aware security automation

Security Operations Centre (SOC) teams have never had it easy - but today, the complexity of defending against cyber threats has taken on an entirely new dimension. You’ve secured endpoints, networks, and cloud infrastructure. But the biggest threats are at the human layer, where visibility is lacking and most breaches begin.

What is Sim Swapping and How to Prevent Sim Swap Scams?

Sim swapping scams have exponentially increased in recent years, with the FBI reporting approximately $25.9 million in losses from 800 reported cases in 2024 alone. This increase isn’t just about money but represents a fundamental vulnerability in how we secure our digital lives. Scammers try to hijack your phone number by convincing your mobile provider to transfer your number to their device.

Danger of Zip Bombs: Protecting Your Systems from Collapse

In a fast-paced reality like today, cyber foes are becoming increasingly advanced. Among the stealthiest and most overlooked dangers is the zip bomb attack, also referred to as a decompression bomb. Zip bomb attacks are far from harmless compressed files. They can cripple your systems, shut down antivirus software. They allow more serious intrusions to occur without common malware. You are certainly not alone if the idea of zip bombs is unfamiliar to you.

FedRAMP Penetration Testing Compliance in 2025: A Guide

Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) penetration testing compliance is a formal and systematic assessment that all Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) must conduct before providing their services to the U.S. government to meet stringent security criteria. The hands-on test allows security professionals to emulate the techniques of malicious actors to determine whether they can bypass the system’s security measures.

Agent-Based AI and the Machine Identity Revolution Are Reshaping Security

Is agentic AI the productivity revolution we've been waiting for, or a security nightmare in the making? With AI agents now outnumbering humans and secrets proliferating across enterprise systems, the answer isn't simple. Read our insights from SecDays {France} 2025.