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What could be the cause of growing API security incidents?

Noname Security announced the findings from its API security report, “The API Security Disconnect – API Security Trends in 2022”, which revealed a rapidly growing number of API security incidents, concerning lack of API visibility, and a level of misplaced confidence in existing controls. 76% of respondents have suffered an API security incident in the last 12 months, with these incidents primarily caused by Dormant/Zombie APIs, Authorization Vulnerabilities, and Web Application Firewalls. Furthermore, 74% of … More → The post What could be the cause of growing API security incidents? appeared first on Help Net Security.
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SMBs vs. large enterprises: Not all compromises are created equal

Attackers view smaller organizations as having fewer security protocols in place, therefore requiring less effort to compromise. Lumu has found that compromise is significantly different for small businesses than for medium-sized and large enterprises. “There is no silver bullet for organizations to protect themselves from compromise, but there are critical steps to take to understand your potential exposure and make sure that your cybersecurity protocols are aligned accordingly,” says Ricardo Villadiego, CEO of Lumu. “Year … More → The post SMBs vs. large enterprises: Not all compromises are created equal appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Found guilty, former HUD inspector general faces up to 80 years in prison for corruption

In today’s Federal Newscast: A former HUD assistant inspector general is found guilty of corruption and now faces up to 80 years in prison. The Defense Department is offering two online courses on suicide. Major changes are afoot for SBA’s 8(a) program. And AFGE presents its wish list for the 2023 defense authorization bill.
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Top 5 attack surface challenges related to security operations

According to newly published ESG research, just over half of all organizations (52%) say that security operations are more difficult today than they were two years ago. When asked why, 41% pointed to an evolving and dangerous threat landscape, 38% identified a growing and changing attack surface, 37% said that alert volume and complexity are driving this change, and 34% blamed growing use of public cloud computing services. Now most of these challenges are déjà vu all over again, impacting security teams year after year. There is one exception, however: The growing attack surface. Certainly, the attack surface has been growing steadily since we all started using Mosaic browsers, but things really took off over the past few years. Blame Amazon, COVID, or digital transformation, but organizations are connecting IT systems to third parties, supporting remote workers, developing cloud-native applications, and using SaaS services in record numbers. When you take all these factors into consideration, enterprise organizations typically use tens of thousands of internet-facing assets. To read this article in full, please click here
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DartPoints’ enhanced MDR detects threats across endpoints, network and SaaS applications

DartPoints launches its updated managed detection and response (MDR) product, which combines MDR, endpoint detection and response (EDR), security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR), and extended detection and response (XDR) into one complete solution with support and monitoring by DartPoints experts. With ransomware and other cybersecurity incidents striking more than ever, DartPoints’ MDR solution quickly detects threats 24×7 across endpoints, network, cloud, and SaaS applications. “Executives and security leaders know they need a multi-layered cybersecurity … More → The post DartPoints’ enhanced MDR detects threats across endpoints, network and SaaS applications appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Fivetran Metadata API helps enterprises address compliance requirements

Fivetran has presented the availability Fivetran’s Metadata API to enable the tracking of data “in-flight” from source to destination as it moves through Fivetran-managed pipelines. With this additional visibility, customers can integrate with governance and observability tools to give data teams more control over who has access to what data. Enabling automated data governance, the Fivetran Metadata API also provides data stewards, security teams and data engineering teams the needed visibility to answer where the … More → The post Fivetran Metadata API helps enterprises address compliance requirements appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail.html?id=8182, (Wed, Sep 21st)

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2022 Sammies honors latest crop of federal unsung heroes

Protecting the health and safety of Americans bridged together the priorities of many of the winners and nominees this year for the Partnership for Public Service’s Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals
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ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail.html?id=8180, (Tue, Sep 20th)

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