web application security

Application Security

Issued by: Help Net Security

Applications are a gateway to valuable data, so it’s no wonder they are one of attackers’ preferred targets. And since modern applications aren’t a monolithic whole but consist of many separate components “glued together” over networks, attackers have at their disposal many “doors” through which they can attempt access to the data. Easy targets will…

Application Security

Issued by: Help Net Security

As non-essential businesses have been forced to shut their doors around the world, many companies that previously relied heavily on the brick-and-mortar side of the business are now leaning more on revenue from their digital platforms. By 2023, according to research performed by Statista, applications may generate nearly $935 billion in revenue. With increased reliance…

Malware & Threats

Issued by: Help Net Security

Rising information security threats, and what to do about them

The digital threat landscape faced by enterprises large and small is in perpetual flux, and keeping an eye on things and adapting defenses should be of primary importance to every CISO. According to Ziv Mador, VP of Security Research at Trustwave’s SpiderLabs, the current major and, unfortunately, rising threats are ransomware, CEO email attacks (BEC scams),…