Dutch Cyber Expertise. Global Impact.
Dutch Cyber Expertise. Global Impact.
Jenkins is a widely used open-source automation server for continuous integration and deployment of software. To ensure the security and integrity of applications being built and deployed, it is crucial to manage secrets in Jenkins carefully. In this article, Keshav Malik, a full-time Security Engineer, discusses best practices for managing secrets in Jenkins, including configuring and managing secrets,…
Read moreCommunications security (COMSEC) is the practice of protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information exchanged through communication channels. As the world becomes more connected through the internet and other communication technologies, the need for effective COMSEC measures becomes more important than ever. One of the most critical aspects of COMSEC is the use of encryption to protect…
Read moreThe idea of a sentient computer capable of understanding and responding to human speech has been a popular topic in science fiction for decades. One such example is the character of “Computer” from the Star Trek franchise. While the concept of a sentient computer may have once seemed like pure fiction, today’s AI language models are bringing us…
Read moreThe blog discusses cybersecurity challenges that organizations face in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The sheer volume of vulnerabilities and cyber risks can be overwhelming for companies to manage effectively. Organizations can gain valuable insights that help them mitigate risks and make informed decisions by analyzing data points. The blog suggests cataloging vulnerabilities, prioritizing them based on risk,…
Read moreIn a major operation against the illegal online marketplace Genesis Market, the Dutch police have arrested 17 suspects and searched 23 homes, while also suspecting that 50,000 Dutch citizens have fallen victim to the malware spread by the cyber criminals. The police are now urging Dutch citizens to check whether their accounts were traded via the marketplace on…
Read moreCurious what #gpt3 has to say about your #github and #gitlab security posture? Legit Security’s open-source tool, “Legitify”, now allows you to use OpenAI GPT’s capabilities to find GitHub and GitLab misconfigurations. Try the legitify gpt-analysis command to get GPT-based security recommendations for your #github/ #gitlab assets. Legit Security’s Legitify tool is a powerful open-source solution for evaluating…
Read moreThe article discusses the seven stages of the vulnerability management lifecycle. The first step is consolidation, where centralizing the cyber risk data is necessary for complete visibility, duplicate data management, and better control. The second step is correlation, where vulnerability deduplication and clustering is essential for simplified scan data management, accurate risk understanding, and improved operating efficiency. The…
Read moreIn a recent court ruling in Rotterdam, Dutch software provider Nebu has been ordered to provide market research firm Blauw with information regarding a cyber attack on its systems and the resulting data theft. If Nebu fails to comply with this ruling, it will face penalties of up to €500,000. Blauw uses Nebu’s solutions for conducting market research…
Read moreA new Free Plan for a security tool has been launched, offering full functionality with no limitations on zero-day vulnerability discovery and firmware analysis. The tool is aimed at security professionals, developers, and bug bounty hunters who can use it to gain a competitive advantage. The creators hope to remove financial barriers for security professionals and receive feedback to improve the tool’s features. The Free Plan will remain free, and users can expect to see updates based on their feedback.
Read moreThe article provides a guide on how to propose a security investment to your CFO, addressing why it is challenging to pitch security to a CFO and what things the CFO wants to see. CFOs are busy people and managing budgets that seem to get smaller while the ask for spending becomes more frequent. The value a security investment brings to the organization is what CFOs generally look at when evaluating if something is “valuable” to their organization. These include reduced costs, reduced risks, increased productivity, and increased growth (mostly for revenue). The article provides a budget request template to make the ask even easier.
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