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Best Practices for Securing Git LFS on GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps

Git Large File Storage (Git LFS) is an open-source Git extension that handles versioning for large files. It optimizes git repositories by storing data separately from the repository’s core structure, making it much easier for developers to manage binary assets. However, such an efficiency requires proper security and configuration to function optimally. Utilizing best practices, like access control, encrypted connections, and regular repository maintenance, firmly secures the Git LFS performance.

FBI Warns of Cybercriminals Using Generative AI to Launch Phishing Attacks

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns that threat actors are increasingly using generative AI to increase the persuasiveness of social engineering attacks. Criminals are using these tools to generate convincing text, images, and voice audio to impersonate individuals and companies. “Generative AI reduces the time and effort criminals must expend to deceive their targets,” the FBI says.

Trustwave Named a Major Player in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cloud Security Services in the AI Era 2024-2025 Vendor Assessment

IDC has positioned Trustwave as a Major Player in the just released IDC MarketScape Worldwide Cloud Security Services in the AI Era 2024–2025 Vendor Assessment (IDC, November 2024) for its comprehensive set of offensive and defensive cloud security services. IDC said organizations should consider Trustwave when “Enterprises with varying levels of security maturity that require customized hybrid approach and depth of offensive and defensive security capabilities should consider Trustwave.

Exploitability in APIs: Patterns and Risks Uncovered #APIExploit #SecurityTools #APISecurity

APIs are integral to modern technology but are often highly vulnerable. In this video, we discuss: The significance of a 7.5 CVSS score for common API vulnerabilities. How API design, aimed at accessibility, increases exploitability. Key patterns identified in over 200 API issues analyzed quarterly. Why securing your APIs is essential, no matter the risk level.

AppSentinels: Ensuring Adherence to SEBI's CSCRF API Security Standards

Since 2015, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced several cybersecurity and cyber resilience frameworks to address evolving cybersecurity risks and strengthen the resilience of regulated entities (REs). Additionally, SEBI has issued multiple advisories on best practices to guide REs in enhancing their cybersecurity posture.

Getting Started with Protegrity's API Playground

For organizations handling sensitive data, finding a secure and efficient way to test data protection solutions is crucial. The Protegrity API Playground offers a straightforward way to test Protegrity’s data protection features. The Playground grants you 10,000 API requests after registration to use as you see fit: protecting names, addresses, credit card numbers – or any other data your organization considers secure.