Security News > 2021 > September > Week in review: Kali Linux 2021.3, how to avoid cloud configuration breaches, hybrid digital dexterity

Kali Linux 2021.3 released: Kali NetHunter on a smartwatch, wider OpenSSL compatibility, new tools, and more!Offensive Security has released Kali Linux 2021.3, the latest version of its popular open source penetration testing platform.

Third-party cloud providers: Expanding the attack surfaceIn this interview with Help Net Security, Fred Kneip, CEO at CyberGRX, talks about the lack of visibility into third-party risk, how to address this issue, and what companies should consider when choosing the right cloud provider.

Only 30% of enterprises use cloud services with E2E encryption for external file sharingA recent study of enterprise IT security decision makers conducted by Tresorit shows that majority of enterprises use additional encryption methods to boost the security of cloud collaboration and file transfer tools with built-in end-to-end encryption are still less frequent despite the growing popularity of this privacy and security enhancing technology.

How to evaluate the security risk of your databasesThis article can help you quantify the level of security of your databases on a scale of 1 to 10.

9 tips to avoid cloud configuration conundrumsThe recent T-Mobile breach is reported to be the result of a misconfiguration that made an access point publicly accessible on the internet.

Luckily, there are tactics one can deploy to avoid cloud configuration breaches and prevent error from both technology and humans.

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