The eight common weaknesses of IT security
Every organization in the 21st century understands that keeping proprietary data safe is crucial to its success. However, while business leaders tend to believe their current security products and policies are truly secure, breaches continue to climb. It is clear that despite an ever-increasing number of companies maintaining formalized security programs and annually increasing security budgets, there are gaps that continue to go unnoticed and unaddressed.
Through hundreds of assessments and breach analyses, we have concluded there are eight common weaknesses that most commonly enable threat actors to penetrate organizations’ security armor, move through networks to elevate privileges, and ultimately allow them to compromise defenses. These weaknesses are continuously probed by threat actors, and while they may seem secure at deployment, they often are not; and even if initially secure, they frequently become obsolete due to missed updates, upgrades, changes to the enterprise environment, and evolving threat tactics. A frequent misconception is that security products and processes can be set and then forgotten; but since threat actors’ tactics evolve at an alarming pace, security controls must also be continually adjusted to ensure that organizations’ security armor continues to envelop and protect. In the absence of continuous evolution, the armor and its contents become vulnerable and, often, more at risk due to a false sense of security.
Microsoft releases KB5032190 update bringing an abundance of new features to all Windows 11 users
It is that time of the month again; Microsoft has released a slew of updates including the KB5032190 update for Windows 11.
As this is a cumulative update that includes security fixes, it is therefore mandatory. But the security patches, while nice, are far from being the highlight. KB5032190 is the update with which Microsoft is giving all Windows 11 users access to the new features of Moment 4, including Taskbar changes and Windows Copilot.
CI and CD -- what they are and why they're not the same [Q&A]
You'll often hear CI (continuous integration) and CD (continuous deployment) mentioned in the same breath, often as CI/CD, and indeed both are part of improving the quality, speed and efficiency of software development.
However, Stephen Atwell, principal product manager at Armory, argues that they shouldn't be considered as related functions. We spoke to him to find out why.
Corsair MP700 PRO is the fastest NVMe PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSD yet
CORSAIR today has unveiled the MP700 PRO, one of the fastest PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSD on the market available in a range of capacities up to 4TB.
What sets the MP700 PRO apart is its speed, boasting sequential read and write speeds of up to 12,400MB/sec and 11,800MB/sec, respectively. This is a whopping 75 percent faster than its PCIe 4.0 counterparts. Whether it’s for gaming, content creation, or heavy-duty computing tasks, these speeds are a dream come true for enthusiasts craving ultra-fast data transfer rates.
Apple reveals 2023 App Store Awards finalists
For more than a decade now, Apple's App Store Awards have been honoring the most exceptional apps and games (found on Apple’s own operating systems, at least). This year is no exception. The App Store's Editorial team, known for their discerning taste and eye for quality, have shortlisted nearly 40 app and game developers across 10 categories, recognizing them for their outstanding contributions in terms of innovation, technical prowess, and user engagement.
The finalists, ranging from solo developers to large international teams, have presented a diverse array of apps and games. These creations have empowered users to unleash their creativity, challenge themselves, and enjoy memorable moments with friends and family. From drawing and design to video editing, education, and gaming, these apps and games cater to a wide spectrum of interests and needs.
Samsung launches T5 EVO USB-C SSD
Samsung has launched the T5 EVO, a new addition to its line of portable Solid State Drives (SSDs). This latest offering stands out in the market with its impressive capacity of up to 8 TB.
With USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatibility, the T5 EVO boasts data transfer speeds up to 3.8 times faster than external HDDs, facilitating the swift transfer of large files. However, its 460MB/s read and write speeds are rather slow compared to many other portable SSDs on the market (such as this one).
PNY unveils XLR8 CS3150 M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5 SSD
PNY has introduced its latest solid state drive, the XLR8 CS3150 M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 SSD. By harnessing the power of the NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 interface, it achieves impressive data transfer speeds, leaving its predecessors in the dust.
The drive's sequential read and write speeds clock at up to 12,000 MB/s and 11,000 MB/s respectively.
Businesses worry more about reputational damage than financial loss following a breach
Following a cloud breach, the top three worries of businesses are reputational damage and loss of public trust (39 percent); loss of sensitive data (36 percent); and a loss of revenue generating services (35 percent).
A new report from Illumio, based on a survey of 1,600 IT and security decision makers by Vanson Bourne, finds that in the last year, nearly half of all data breaches (47 percent) originated in the cloud, and more than six in 10 respondents believe cloud security is lacking and poses a severe risk to their business operations.
96 percent of organizations vulnerable due to mismanaged secrets
A new study from Akeyless Security finds that modern DevOps and multi-cloud environments are susceptible to secrets-related breaches and that over 70 percent of organizations have had credentials, certificates and keys breached in the last two years.
Based on responses from over 200 professionals with security responsibility in organizations with over 1,000 employees, the report finds one in three security professionals have ranked secrets management among their top five priorities.
Only 14 percent of enterprises are ready for AI
New research from Cisco reveals that just 14 percent of organizations globally are fully prepared to deploy and leverage AI-powered technologies.
The company’s first AI Readiness Index surveyed over 8,000 global companies, and was developed in response to the accelerating adoption of AI, a generational shift that is impacting almost every area of business and daily life.
New non-profit seeks to get justice for cybercrime victims
Internet and cyber crimes cause financial loss and have emotional impact for people around the world. Now though a new non-profit organization has been formed to pursue justice for victims of these crimes.
Intelligence for Good aims to make the internet a safer place for everyone, and to ensure that cybercriminals are not only brought to justice but fear the consequences of scamming innocent people.
Plugable launches affordable USB-C Dual HDMI Docking Station (UD-MSTH2)
Plugable, a well-known brand in the computer accessories market, has announced the release of its newest dock -- the USB-C Dual HDMI Docking Station (UD-MSTH2). This product is designed to provide users with a cost-effective solution for expanding their display and connectivity options.
The UD-MSTH2 enables users to connect two 4K displays and add an array of nine ports through a single USB-C connection. It is aimed at enhancing productivity for remote and office workers who require additional screen real estate and port expansion. The dock comes equipped with an MST (Multi-Stream Transport) chipset, which supports the full native performance of the system's GPU. This ensures smooth graphic performance and playback of HDCP-protected media from services such as Netflix and Hulu.
Lenovo ThinkStation P8 workstation is an AMD Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series powerhouse
Exciting news, y’all -- Lenovo has unveiled its latest high-performance AMD Threadripper PRO workstation, the ThinkStation P8. This new offering is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the P620. The ThinkStation P8 is specifically designed to cater to professionals across various industries who require exceptional computing power, reliability, and flexibility in their workstations.
At the heart of the ThinkStation P8 lies the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processors, which are built on the advanced 5nm "Zen 4" architecture. These processors boast up to 96 cores and 192 threads, offering unparalleled performance for intensive tasks like building information modeling, software development, and product lifecycle management.
Organizations flock to generative AI despite security concerns
A new survey of over 900 global IT decision makers shows that although 89 percent of organizations consider GenAI tools like ChatGPT to be a potential security risk, 95 percent are already using them in some form within their businesses.
The research for Zscaler, carried out by Sapio Research, also reveals 23 percent of those using GenAI aren't monitoring the usage at all, and 33 percent have yet to implement any additional GenAI-related security measures -- though many have it on their roadmap.
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