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Socket lands $4.6M to audit and catch malicious open source code

TechCrunch

Securing the software supply chain is admittedly somewhat of a dry topic, but knowing which components and code go into your everyday devices and appliances is a critical part of the software development process that billions of people rely on every day. That also means a reliance on trusting that the developers will always act in good faith.

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Advancing Innovation and Harnessing AI to Secure the Homeland

Palo Alto Networks

I recently had the honor of testifying before the House Committee on Homeland Security to share the Palo Alto Networks perspective on the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. Additionally, bad actors are innovating with AI to accelerate and scale attacks and find new attack vectors. None of this should be a surprise.

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How to manage cloud exploitation at the edge

CIO

Common cloud exploitation outcomes Unauthorized Access: Attackers may attempt to gain unauthorized access to cloud accounts, systems, or data by exploiting weak or stolen credentials, misconfigurations, or vulnerabilities in the cloud environment. Second, cyber criminals are well-organized and act fast.

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Cloudy with a chance of threats: Advice for mitigating the top cyber threats of 2024

Lacework

Developers are building systems and applications faster than ever, but this creates more risks and vulnerabilities for hackers to exploit. By integrating risk and threat insights, teams can prioritize the actions that matter most, like fixing critical vulnerabilities and stopping the most dangerous threat actors. Malware (e.g.,

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AI's Offensive & Defensive Impacts

Palo Alto Networks

{{interview_audio_title}} 00:00 00:00 Volume Slider 10s 10s 10s 10s Seek Slider “AI’s Impact in Cybersecurity” is a blog series based on interviews with a variety of experts at Palo Alto Networks and Unit 42, with roles in AI research, product management, consulting, engineering and more. I think that's where this is going.

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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

CIO

This underscores the pressing importance for security researchers and cybersecurity professionals to work together to evaluate risks, devise defenses and team up with governments and corporations to safeguard our resources. Deploying network monitoring tools can provide real-time visibility into the network’s activities.

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Network Performance Management: Processes, Benefits and How to Accomplish It

Kaseya

However, due to poor network management, most people encountered a “Server Not Found” message instead of free dips. Network performance management prevents situations like these from surfacing and leaving your employees or customers without access to your service. What is network performance management?

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