Articles Tagged with ''software security''

Microsoft Stops Supporting Windows 7, Leaving Millions of Users at Risk of Cyberattacks

January 14, 2020

After 10 years, support for Windows 7 will stop today, January 14, 2020.

London Stock Exchange Denies Cyber Attack

January 8, 2020

The London Stock Exchange denies that a cyber attack was responsible for a trading outage in August. U.K. security agencies are reportedly investigating the cause of the incident.

MITRE, CISA, DHS Announce 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors

November 29, 2019

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE™) released its Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors (CWE Top 25), a demonstrative list of the most widespread and critical weaknesses that can lead to serious vulnerabilities in software.

It's Time to Change Your Perception of the Cybersecurity Professional

NATO to Update Cybersecurity Services and Systems

November 5, 2019

The NATO Communications and Information Agency released a Request for Quotation valued at 20 million EUR to refresh NATO's cybersecurity services.

Modular Cameras Provide Flexibility, Ease of Installation and Cost Savings

Aaron Saks

September 10, 2019

When budgeting for video surveillance cameras, there are multiple factors to consider that affect cost beyond the camera itself. It’s important to also know the cost of installation, and the cost to service or upgrade a unit in the future. While configuring a small number of cameras will likely have little impact on cost, the labor involved in installing and servicing hundreds of cameras can be significant. A modular approach to camera design is necessary to reduce the installation costs and long-term maintenance of such cameras.

University of North Florida Opens Cybersecurity Lab

August 28, 2019

The University of North Florida is opening a new cybersecurity lab in its School of Computing.

Three Key Learnings for CEOs from Last Month's ASUS Hack

Chris Hickman

April 30, 2019

Last month’s ASUS APT attack doesn’t come as a surprise to any security-conscious industry watcher – this highlights a long-standing flaw in many software supply chains today. Attackers have been engaged in spoofing websites, stealing credentials and gaining unauthorized access for years. Injecting malicious code into legitimate tools that are designed to protect represents the next evolution in putting companies and their customers at risk.

The Equifax Breach Was Likely Preventable

Tae Jin (TJ) Kang

September 15, 2017

Software is becoming ever more sophisticated and powerful. Its advance and innovation can be tied directly to the proliferation of open source. As more open source components find their way into published software, it is critical that known security vulnerabilities within the software are uncovered and patched. Failure to do so will either significantly increase the number and cost of attacks or impair the adoption of new technologies powered by the software.

How to Build a Strategic Defense with IT Integration

The security industry’s defenses against cyber attacks have not evolved much over the last decade, but threat actors’ methods expand daily.

Claire Meyer

September 1, 2013

Right now, the bad guys are winning." It’s a bleak statement from Dave Frymier, the CISO for Unisys Corp., but one that many enterprise security executives need to hear.

Domestic violence remains a complex driver of workplace violence, creating high-risk scenarios that require coordination across departments without clear ownership. Learn how threat management teams can manage domestic violence referrals from the start.

OSHA fines grab headlines, but most compliance issues start with everyday operational gaps: missed protocols, unsecured areas, or slow response. Learn how emerging technologies & AI can be leveraged towards a more proactive model of compliance.