As a recap, a widespread Microsoft Windows outage began on July 19 and expanded throughout the day due to a CrowdStrike content update for Microsoft Windows hosts. Pondurance and its systems were not affected by the issue, and Pondurance continued its security services delivery without incident. What happened During the outage, Windows computers experienced a... The post CrowdStrike Update Created Widespread Outage appeared first on Pondurance. The post CrowdStrike Update Created Widespread Outage appeared first on Security Boulevard ..read more

In the world of government-adjacent security and compliance, there are many different terms and acronyms you’ll encounter for the processes you have to perform. Often, these terms are interrelated in a single process, so you tend to learn them in clusters. One such cluster includes STIGs, SRGs, SCAP, and CCIs. What are these, what do […] The post FAQ: How Are STIGs, SRGs, SCAP, and CCIs Related? appeared first on Security Boulevard ..read more

AttackIQ has released a new assessment template in response to the CISA Advisory (AA24-207A) published on July 25, 2024, that highlights cyber espionage activity associated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB) 3rd Bureau based in Pyongyang and Sinuiju. The post Response to CISA Advisory (AA24-207A): North Korea Cyber Group Conducts Global Espionage Campaign to Advance Regime’s Military and Nuclear Programs appeared first on AttackIQ. The post Response to CISA Advisory (AA24-207A): North Korea Cyber Group Conducts Global Espionage Campaign ..read more

via the comic & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘President Venn Diagram’ appeared first on Security Boulevard ..read more

Authors/Presenters:Feras Al-Kassar, Luca Compagna, Davide Balzarotti Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via the organizations YouTube channel. The post USENIX Security ’23 – WHIP: Improving Static Vulnerability Detection in Web Application by Forcing tools to Collaborate appeared first on Security Boulevard ..read more

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TL;DR: Cyber liability insurance is essential, but premiums are increasing, and numerous exclusions exist. Important steps to lower premiums include preparation, articulating your risk, and demonstrating progressive improvement in security through measurable metrics. Why Do Organizations Need Cyber Liability Insurance? Cyber liability insurance has become an important component of every organization’s cyber strategy. There are … Read More The post Negotiate Your Next Cyber Insurance Policy With This 6-Step Playbook appeared first on Security Boulevard ..read more

Essential reading for developers and security professionals alike: a comprehensive comparison of vulnerability databases to help you cut through the noise. The post Making Sense of Open-Source Vulnerability Databases: NVD, OSV, and more appeared first on Security Boulevard ..read more

Big BIOS bother: Hundreds of PC models from vendors such as HP, Lenovo, Dell, Intel, Acer and Gigabyte shipped with useless boot protection—using private keys that aren’t private. The post PKfail: 800+ Major PC Models have Insecure ‘Secure Boot’ appeared first on Security Boulevard ..read more

Many people are unaware of the amount of work IT leaders in education dedicate to keeping their district’s data safe and secure. That’s why at ManagedMethods, we care about improving your jobs (and reducing your headaches!) One of the most appreciated features of Cloud Monitor, as told by our customers, is its ability to control ... The post Your Headaches, Our Solutions: How To Find & Manage Compromised Accounts in Google Workspace/Microsoft 365 appeared first on ManagedMethods Cybersecurity, Safety & Compliance for K-12. The post Your Headaches, Our Solutions: How To Find & Manag ..read more