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TechCrunch+ roundup: Technical due diligence, web3’s promise, how to hire well

TechCrunch

“It’s still much easier to develop a Web 2.0 app simply because the ecosystem is mature and enjoys a large and thriving developer community,” says Devin Abbott, who specializes in design and development tools, React and web3 applications. 8 questions to answer before your startup faces technical due diligence.

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What you need to know about Okta’s security breach

CIO

On October 20, 2023, Okta Security identified adversarial activity that used a stolen credential to gain access to the company’s support case management system. The exposure of personal or sensitive information can lead to identity theft, phishing attacks, and other forms of cybercrime. There is no silver bullet in cybersecurity.

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How well did Israel’s cybersecurity industry do in 2022?

TechCrunch

Yuval Krigel is an associate at YL Ventures who focuses on deal sourcing, technological due diligence and providing value-add support to the firm’s portfolio companies. The repercussions of this spiral are evident in our 2022 analysis of funding and M&A data for the Israeli cybersecurity ecosystem. billion in 2021 to $3.22

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API Security is More Than Testing

Xebia

API Security doesn’t start with penetration testing. It isn’t always feasible to cover every single security scenario, but the most important ones should be considered. The following advice is based on my years of testing and monitoring for issues as a security engineer, and implementing APIs as a developer.

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Prioritizing AI? Don’t shortchange IT fundamentals

CIO

Fundamentals like security, cost control, identity management, container sprawl, data management, and hardware refreshes remain key strategic areas for CIOs to deal with. Data due diligence Generative AI especially has particular implications for data security, Mann says.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: How To Boost the Cybersecurity of AI Systems While Minimizing Risks

Tenable

Check out expert recommendations for deploying AI tools securely. 1 - How to ensure AI helps, not hurts, cybersecurity How can organizations use artificial intelligence (AI) in a way that’s safe and that benefits cybersecurity? In addition, cyber insurance demand is forecast to grow robustly. And much more!

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: What, Me Worry? Businesses Adopt Generative AI, Security Risks Be Damned

Tenable

1 – Businesses embrace GenAI, ignore security, compliance risks When it comes to AI use in the workplace, call 2023 the year of living dangerously. Only 38% are actively mitigating cybersecurity risks. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and U.S. National Security Agency (NSA).