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Why Regular APIs Aren't Safe for AI Agents: A Case for Enhanced Privacy and Controls

APIs are the backbone of modern applications, enabling seamless data exchange between systems. However, the rise of AI agents fundamentally shifts how APIs are utilized. Regular APIs, originally built for deterministic, non-AI use cases, are not inherently designed to handle the complexities and unpredictability of AI-driven applications. Using your regular APIs directly for AI agents or allowing AI agents to integrate without safeguards exposes your systems and data to significant risks.

Top Data Tokenization Tools of 2024: A Comprehensive Guide for Data Security

Data tokenization is a critical technique for securing sensitive information by substituting it with non-sensitive tokens. This process plays a crucial role in data protection, especially in industries handling large volumes of personal or financial information. Here, we explore the top data tokenization tools of 2024 to help organizations find the right solutions for protecting their data.

Best practices for creating least-privilege AWS IAM policies

AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) enables organizations to set up permissions policies for users and workloads that need access to cloud services and resources. But as your cloud environment scales, it can be challenging to create and audit IAM policies that work effectively without compromising security.

Balancing Security: When to Leverage Open-Source Tools vs. Commercial Tools

When deciding what approach to use for security tooling, it seems like there are two choices. Like everything in security, there is more to unpack in reality. In this article I want to explore when open-source security tools should be used, when commercial tools are more effective, and if we can trust tools built from an open-source core.

Cisco Research GenAI Security Summit

Cisco Research hosted a virtual summit on GenAI security, bringing together researchers to explore GenAI security challenges. The summit includes presentations from university professors and students collaborating with the Cisco Research team, including Tianlong Chen (University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill), Ruoxi Jia (Virginia Tech), Xialoin Xu (Northeastern University), and Xun Xian (University of Minnesota).

Unlocking MSP Success: The Power of AI and Trusted Partnerships

The cybersecurity landscape has evolved dramatically, placing IT managers under pressure to adapt. A 168% rise in evasive malware detected by WatchGuard in Q2 2024 underscores this shift, with threat actors following behavioral patterns and adopting attack techniques that become popular and dominate in waves.

Emerging Accelerated Mobile Page (AMP) obfuscation technique used in over 7% of global phishing attacks, exploiting TikTok, Google, and Instagram

Egress’ Threat Intelligence Team has identified that over 7% of global phishing attacks now use an emerging obfuscation technique that employs Accelerated Mobile Page (AMP) links to mask malicious URLs. Often embedded in phishing emails that impersonate well-known brands, threat actors aim to undermine the 'hover' technique taught in most security awareness training programs.

DXF Files for Metal Plasma Cutting

Plasma cutting is an incredibly efficient technique for precisely shaping metal, making it a staple in industries ranging from automotive manufacturing to artistic fabrication. The process uses a plasma torch to cut through conductive metals such as steel, aluminum and copper with remarkable accuracy. A key component of modern plasma cutting is the DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) file, which serves as a detailed digital guide for the cutting equipment. In this article, we will look at how DXF files are used in metal plasma cutting, why they are so effective, and the key factors to consider when using DXF files for metal.