Vulnerabilities

6 Potential Vulnerabilities in Fleet Data and Strategies to Address Them

Author(s):

Oscar Collins, Editor-in-Chief, Modded

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Fleet Data Vulnerabilities

The rise of digital services, automation, and greater intelligence — namely through analytics — has vastly improved the logistics industry, fleet management notwithstanding. But a particular caveat comes with digitization — it’s more vulnerable to cyber threats. While the technology’s convenience and benefits are worth the risks, that doesn’t mean cybersecurity professionals should ignore them … Read more

Application Security Should Be A Badge Of Honor, Not A Wall Of Shame

Author(s):

Mark Hamill, Director of Product Management, Cobalt

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Application Security

Cybersecurity news is a curious thing.  For the most part it’s bad news.  Companies have been breached, risks are ever increasing and another billion-dollar crypto raid is under investigation.  Feels like we have enough to be worried about in 2022 without adding more. Application security is a category within a category and has been top … Read more

Fixing Vulnerabilities at Speed—How Engineering and Security Can Achieve True DevSecOps

Author(s):

Jay Paz, Senior Director of Delivery, Cobalt

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Engineering and Security

What happens when two distinct teams with varied technological expertise, different incentive structures and contrasting priorities converge?—the answer is usually tension. During a recent discussion with colleagues, a completely different result was experienced. ‘Camaraderie’ is the word that immediately comes to mind when thinking about the veteran DevSecOps/engineering and security leaders. Sure there are still … Read more

Why it’s Time to Adopt a Risk-Based Approach to AppSec

Author(s):

Vinugayathri Chinnasamy, Senior Content Writer, Indusface

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Risk-based AppSec

Today, AppSec (Application Security) is not only about compliance with regulatory frameworks. In the face of newer threats, a growing attack surface, and the lack of AppSec talent, legacy WAF solutions and traditional security approaches constantly try to catch up but unsuccessfully. And this is where the risk-based approach to security comes in.  This article … Read more

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Deploying DMARC in Your Organization

Author(s):

Harry Wilson, Head of Digital Marketing Department, Globex Outreach

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Deploying DMARC

Currently, most organizations understand the importance of deploying Domain-Based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) to stay safe from the rising email fraud cases. DMARC protects your business’ trusted domains from endless email spoofing and cybersecurity attacks. Deploying this email authentication protocol prevents spoofers and phishers from exploring vulnerabilities in your email domain, which helps … Read more

Unified Endpoint Management and Security: Breaking Down the Silos

Author(s):

Achuthan Ramesh, Senior Product Marketer, ManageEngine

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Endpoint Management and Security

Consider the case of a smart home. Smart home systems offer life safety monitoring using carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and flood sensors along with home automation technology such as smart locks, smart thermostats, and smart bulbs. Now, imagine using a different tool for each of the above smart home capabilities—suddenly, smart homes don’t seem … Read more

Malicious Apps: For Play or Prey?

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Josh Henry, ,

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Malicious Apps, hand holding phone with a warning sign on it, red background

Malicious Apps Today’s society is adapting to excessive use of cell phones and personal data stored in them. Federal laws have been changed to protect citizens from police authorities rummaging through our cell phones without the proper documentation. Considering that criminals have much less trouble adapting than lawmakers, they are usually one step ahead and … Read more