Monthly Archives: November 2024

qpdf: Extracting PDF Streams, (Sat, Nov 2nd)

In diary entry “Analyzing PDF Streams” I answer a question asked by a student of Xavier: “how can you export all streams of a PDF?”. I explained how to do this with my pdf-parser.py tool.
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A trick of light: Researchers turn silicon into direct bandgap semiconductor

Researchers have come up with a way to turn silicon into a direct bandgap semiconductor, opening the door to the manufacture of ultrathin silicon solar cells.
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Modernizing federal contract management

End-to-end speedier buying? That’s the goal. The post Modernizing federal contract management first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Defense-in-Depth 101 Summit: Trends, Strategies and Best Practices IT Teams Need To Know

Discover the keys to a stronger cybersecurity strategy at the Defense-in-Depth 101 Summit. Learn how to adopt a sustainable, multi-layered defense that keeps attackers out and your organization secure. Don’t miss expert insights, practical tips, and best practices—register now!
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How open-source MDM solutions simplify cross-platform device management

In this Help Net Security interview, Mike McNeil, CEO at Fleet, talks about the security risks posed by unmanaged mobile devices and how mobile device management (MDM) solutions help address them. He also discusses employee resistance to MDM and how open-source transparency can build trust. Lastly, McNeil shares insights on managing devices in remote locations and what’s next for MDM technology. What are some of the biggest threats of unmanaged mobile devices, and how does … More → The post How open-source MDM solutions simplify cross-platform device management appeared first on Help Net Security.
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OpenPaX: Open-source kernel patch that mitigates memory safety errors

OpenPaX is an open-source kernel patch that mitigates common memory safety errors, re-hardening systems against application-level memory safety attacks using a simple Linux kernel patch. It’s available under the same GPLv2 license terms as the Linux kernel. “We are pleased to be able to bring this to the industry at large and as an integrated offering for our customers with Edera Protect,” said Ariadne Conill, distinguished engineer at Edera and maintainer of Alpine Linux. “Until … More → The post OpenPaX: Open-source kernel patch that mitigates memory safety errors appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Infosec products of the month: October 2024

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Action1, Balbix, BreachLock, Commvault, Dashlane, Data Theorem, Edgio, ExtraHop, Fastly, Frontegg, GitGuardian, IBM, Ivanti, Jumio, Kusari, Legit Security, Metomic, Nametag, Neon, Nucleus Security, Okta, Qualys, Rubrik, SAFE Security, Sectigo, Securiti, Veeam Software, and XM Cyber. Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Management unifies asset inventory and risk factors Qualys launched the Risk Operations Center (ROC) with Enterprise TruRisk Management (ETM). The solution enables … More → The post Infosec products of the month: October 2024 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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