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Zeek: Open-source network traffic analysis, security monitoring
2024-06-25 04:00

Unlike an active security device such as a firewall, Zeek operates on a versatile 'sensor' that can be a hardware, software, virtual, or cloud platform. This flexibility allows Zeek to quietly monitor network traffic, interpret it, and generate transaction logs, file content, and customized output.

From network security to nyet work in perpetuity: What's up with the Kaspersky US ban?
2024-06-22 08:16

It's been a long time coming. Now our journos speak their brains Kettle The US government on Thursday banned Kaspersky Lab from selling its antivirus and other products in America from late July,...

US bans Kaspersky antivirus software due to national security risks
2024-06-21 09:48

The US Department of Commerce has announced an upcoming US-wide ban of cybersecurity and antivirus software by Kaspersky, as its "Ability to gather valuable US business information, including intellectual property, and to gather US persons' sensitive data for malicious use by the Russian Government pose an undue or unacceptable national security risk." Starting on July 20, 2024, Kaspersky is prohibited from entering into any new agreement with US persons involving its cybersecurity and antivirus products and services.

U.S. Bans Kaspersky Software, Citing National Security Risks
2024-06-21 04:25

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on Thursday announced a "first of its kind" ban that prohibits Kaspersky Lab's U.S. subsidiary from directly or indirectly...

Cilium: Open-source eBPF-based networking, security, observability
2024-06-21 04:00

Cilium is an open-source, cloud-native solution that leverages eBPF technology in the Linux kernel to provide, secure, and monitor network connectivity between workloads. eBPF is a technology originating from the Linux kernel that allows sandboxed programs to run in a privileged context, such as the operating system kernel.

Biden bans Kaspersky antivirus software in US over security concerns
2024-06-20 22:38

Today, the Biden administration has announced an upcoming ban of Kaspersky antivirus software and the pushing of software updates to US companies and consumers, giving customers until September 29, 2024, to find alternative security software. "Today, the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security announced a Final Determination prohibiting Kaspersky Lab, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of a Russia-based anti-virus software and cybersecurity company, from directly or indirectly providing anti-virus software and cybersecurity products or services in the United States or to U.S. persons," reads a new announcement from the US BIS agency.

Crypto exchange Kraken accuses blockchain security outfit CertiK of extortion
2024-06-20 17:35

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Russia's cyber spies still threatening French national security, democracy
2024-06-20 12:27

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From passwords to passkeys: Enhancing security and user satisfaction
2024-06-20 04:00

Passwordless auth methods also lower support costs by eliminating password reset requests and scales easily with a growing user base, while also minimizing internal threats related to password misuse. While passwordless authentication methods like passkeys are simple on the surface for end users, there can be a lot of complexity under-the-hood for developers to handle when they're implementing passkeys.

eBook: CISO guide to password security
2024-06-20 02:45

Please turn on your JavaScript for this page to function normally. Password security has seen dramatic shifts driven by the escalation of cyber threats and technological advancements.