Information security

Information security

The Department of Veterans Affairs notified over 15 million veterans of a cybersecurity breach but found no adverse impacts on patient care. [ more ]

Organizations urged to prepare for UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act (PSTI) by the end of April. [ more ]

The number of women entering cyber security is increasing, with positive trends in leadership roles and hiring responsibilities. [ more ]

A state-affiliated cyber espionage campaign, ArceneDoor, exploited two Cisco zero-day vulnerabilities to infiltrate government networks. [ more ]

The importance of cybersecurity measures and vigilance in protecting IT systems from malicious hackers. [ more ]

FCC to vote on restoring net neutrality rules and potentially implementing regulations to address BGP security vulnerabilities. [ more ]

Higher education institutions are increasing cybersecurity budgets, but still lag behind other sectors in spending levels. [ more ]

A malware campaign has been using a popular antivirus solution to distribute backdoors on networks since at least 2018. [ more ]

Microsoft fixed 149 security flaws on Patch Tuesday.

A vulnerability, CVE-2024-26234, was actively exploited with a backdoor in Windows. [ more ]

TechRepublic evaluates VPNs based on five main categories: pricing, core VPN features, ease of use, customer support, and expert analysis, each weighted differently in the assessment process. [ more ]

Securing application environments is essential for operational security, compliance, and customer trust, requiring identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities through detailed understanding and effective strategies. [ more ]

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OysterVPN offers secure connections to over 182 servers across 22 countries, unlimited data on five connections, and advanced features like encryption and ad blocking. [ more ]

Passwordless authentication methods include biometrics, smart cards, and mobile apps, improving security and user experience.

Passwordless authentication solutions are part of larger IAM platforms, integrating with other applications for enhanced security measures. [ more ]

JetBrains urged users to upgrade due to 26 security issues in TeamCity.

JetBrains declined to disclose details for security fixes. [ more ]

Identity and access management software is crucial for network security.

JumpCloud and Okta are significant players in the IAM space. [ more ]

Security Command Center Enterprise integrates Mandiant expertise and Generative AI for proactive and simplified cloud security.

The solution bridges the gap between cloud security and enterprise security operations, enabling organizations to manage and prioritize cloud risk effectively. [ more ]