Security News

How to install common security tools via Homebrew on a Mac
2020-09-28 16:23

We'll guide you through the process of using Homebrew package manager to install common security tools on macOS computers to assess and aid in hardening devices on your network. Typically, security admins would use a security suite that includes all the tools needed, such as Parrot or the popular Kali distribution, based on the Linux kernel.

Incident management tools and processes insufficient to enable innovation
2020-09-18 05:00

The research found that comparatively, across the Incident Management Spectrum, only the most advanced organizations have isolated keys to success across business and incident management functions. To assess the efficacy of incident management in organizations, the State of Automation in Incident Management analyzed components of a comprehensive incident management practice and how organizations detect, resolve and learn about incidents.

Oracle offers pre-built tools to automate threat response and reduce customers’ cloud security risk
2020-09-16 01:30

With these capabilities, Oracle is the only cloud service provider to offer a cloud security posture management dashboard at no additional cost, with numerous pre-built tools that automate response to reduce customer risk quickly and efficiently. Oracle Maximum Security Zones and Oracle Cloud Guard embed decades of enterprise security expertise and best practices into the Oracle public cloud in an autonomous fashion, accelerating customers' ability to ramp up to their cloud estate securely from inception.

Cybercriminals Are Using Legit Cloud Monitoring Tools As Backdoor
2020-09-09 01:23

A cybercrime group that has previously struck Docker and Kubernetes cloud environments has evolved to repurpose genuine cloud monitoring tools as a backdoor to carry out malicious attacks, according to new research. "To our knowledge, this is the first time attackers have been caught using legitimate third party software to target cloud infrastructure," Israeli cybersecurity firm Intezer said in a Tuesday analysis.

Synacor Zimbra Cloud: Supporting multiple collaboration tools from an email-centric workspace
2020-09-03 01:00

Synacor unveiled its flagship Zimbra Cloud collaboration suite for small and medium businesses and prosumers, via Zimbra Gold Partner XMission. Zimbra Cloud is designed to improve productivity and effectiveness by supporting multiple collaboration modalities from a single, familiar, email-centric workspace.

NTT DATA offers tools and services to support new technology challenges schools are facing
2020-08-21 02:00

NTT DATA Services offers tools and services designed to support the new technology challenges colleges, universities and K-12 schools are facing. For K-12 educational systems, NTT DATA's Classroom in a Box offers collaboration and communication tools and services, including laptops, noise-canceling headsets, reliable Wi-Fi and technical support, to allow teachers and students to get back to teaching and learning.

Organizations knowingly ship vulnerable code despite using AppSec tools
2020-08-12 04:30

Nearly half of organizations regularly and knowingly ship vulnerable code despite using AppSec tools, according to Veracode. The research sheds light on how AppSec practices and tools are intersecting with emerging development methods and creating new priorities such as reducing open source risk and API testing.

Businesses prioritize security and collaboration tools to manage sustained remote work environments
2020-08-11 07:35

77 percent of IT professionals believe they were prepared to manage the rapid shift to remote work during the COVID-19 outbreak, according to TeamViewer. 49 percent indicated that their volume of work "Stayed the same" with another 32 percent noting that it was "Higher than usual."

Week in review: Free security tools, TeamViewer flaw, Patch Tuesday forecast
2020-08-09 07:00

How can security leaders maximize security budgets during a time of budget cuts?While some security programs have become bloated, many don't necessarily deserve to be cut. Given the gravity of today's situation, it's time for security leaders to step in and do what they can to justify spending that bolsters their company's overall security posture.

Intel Investigating Data Leak of Technical Documents, Tools
2020-08-06 21:36

Intel is investigating reports that a claimed hacker has leaked 20GB of data coming from the chip giant, which appear to be related to source code and developer documents and tools. "The information appears to come from the Intel Resource and Design Center, which hosts information for use by our customers, partners and other external parties who have registered for access," an Intel spokesperson told SecurityWeek.