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Week in review: 15 open-source cybersecurity tools, Patch Tuesday forecast
2024-01-07 09:00

January 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: A Focus on PrintingThis article aims to provide a quick summary of some of the latest trends, announcements, and changes associated with IT patch operations while looking at the upcoming Patch Tuesday and what software updates to expect. Emerging cybersecurity trends and expectations for 2024In this Help Net Security video, John Dwyer, Head of Research at IBM X-Force, discusses how 2024 is poised to be an incredibly impactful year for cyber attacks, driven by world events and access to advanced technologies like AI. 15 open-source cybersecurity tools you'll wish you'd known earlierIn this article, you will find a list of open-source cybersecurity tools that you should definitely check out.

15 open-source cybersecurity tools you’ll wish you’d known earlier
2024-01-04 05:00

Open-source tools represent a dynamic force in the technological landscape, embodying innovation, collaboration, and accessibility. In cybersecurity, open-source tools are invaluable assets, empowering organizations to fortify their defenses against evolving threats.

5 open-source tools for pentesting Kubernetes you should check out
2023-12-06 05:00

Kubernetes has become a critical part of the infrastructure for many organizations. With its widespread adoption, Kubernetes environments have also become a target for cyber threats.

Kali Linux 2023.4 released with GNOME 45 and 15 new tools
2023-12-05 19:11

Kali Linux 2023.4, the fourth and final version of 2023, is now available for download, with fifteen new tools and the GNOME 45 desktop environment.With this final release of 2023, the Kali Team says there are not many new features added to the core operating system, but they did bundle fifteen new tools, and the distro now ships with the GNOME 45 desktop environment.

Kali Linux 2023.4 released: New tools, Kali for Raspberry Pi 5, and more!
2023-12-05 18:18

OffSec has released Kali Linux 2023.4, the latest version of its penetration testing and digital forensics platform. Enum4linux-ng - Next generation version of enum4linux with additional features exiflooter - Finds geolocation info on all image URLs and directories.

Who's Experimenting with AI Tools in Your Organization?
2023-10-23 11:34

With the record-setting growth of consumer-focused AI productivity tools like ChatGPT, artificial intelligence—formerly the realm of data science and engineering teams—has become a resource...

Researchers Unveil ToddyCat's New Set of Tools for Data Exfiltration
2023-10-13 11:53

The advanced persistent threat (APT) actor known as ToddyCat has been linked to a new set of malicious tools that are designed for data exfiltration, offering a deeper insight into the hacking...

Best SIEM Tools and Software for 2023
2023-09-29 10:13

Looking for the best SIEM tool? Check out our list and find the security information and event management solution that fits your business needs. Those wishing to adopt SIEM or planning to upgrade a legacy SIEM tool to a modern platform should carefully evaluate the available tools.

Regulatory activity forces compliance leaders to spend more on GRC tools
2023-09-18 04:30

Legal and compliance department investment in GRC tools will increase 50% by 2026, according to Gartner. "While most organizations already have existing compliance programs, legal and compliance leaders need to ensure they are empowered to capture and elevate the right information to management and the board, take the appropriate action, and maintain documentation related to these processes," Kornutick said.

Key Cybersecurity Tools That Can Mitigate the Cost of a Breach
2023-09-05 11:14

The average cost of a breach rose once again to $4.45 million, increasing 15% over the last three years. I can't make any promises regarding your bottom line, but I can offer some opinions on where I see risk reduction and potential cost savings in the event of a breach.