Between customer requirements, regulatory or legislative mandates and executive orders, incorporating strong security controls throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) has become a central focus for development groups, leadership teams and governing bodies. However, regardless of external motivators, maintaining a secure SDLC also provides the developer tangible benefits regarding the health of the software by ensuring a meticulous focus on architecture and solid software-building practices.

People who don’t have the tool to get a job done will find one that works. That’s why shadow IT, software or services that are unaccounted for and unauthorized, exists. It may even underlie important business processes, which is why it’s extremely important to discover what’s really out there. Shadow IT creates security concerns, can impact operations, and easily becomes a roadblock on the path to digital transformation.

We are excited to announce that KnowBe4 has been named a leader in the Summer 2024 G2 Grid Report for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) for the PhishER platform for the 13th consecutive quarter! The latest G2 Grid Report compares Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) Software vendors based on user reviews, customer satisfaction, popularity and market presence. Based on 305 G2 customer reviews, KnowBe4’s PhishER platform is the top ranked SOAR software.

In this blog, we are going to take a closer look at the concept of Fuzzing, using Go, and how to integrate it into your CI/CD pipeline. As a quick primer, Fuzzing is an automated testing technique that involves feeding random, unexpected, or invalid data to a program or API to uncover bugs and vulnerabilities. The core idea is to expose the program to inputs that developers may not have anticipated, thereby revealing flaws such as crashes, memory leaks, and security vulnerabilities.

Modern organisations today are increasingly adopting cloud operations to enhance their agility, scalability, and efficiency. By moving to cloud-based platforms, businesses can leverage powerful computing resources without the need to invest heavily in physical infrastructure. This shift not only reduces capital expenditure but also allows organisations to quickly scale operations in response to demand fluctuations.