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The Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center (CyRC) has exposed three separate denial of service vulnerabilities in open source message broker applications. Message brokers are used in software systems to enable multiple independent components to reliably and robustly exchange information. RabbitMQ, EMQ X, and VerneMQ are three open source message brokers. In each, CyRC research uncovered input that causes the message broker to consume large amounts of memory, resulting in the application being terminated by the operating system. Message...

Due to the introduction of the EU Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems in 2016, cybersecurity measures are becoming increasingly important, especially for critical infrastructure such as electricity or water supply, or for large industrial companies. Our concise online conference will explore the ongoing technical challenges faced in securing critical infrastructure against potential cyber-attacks. Over one half-day, cybersecurity experts will share valuable knowledge and experiences, with a practical demonstration of solutions delivered by...

One Identity has announced the availability of its Active Roles and Password Manager products in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) delivery model. The company also announced a new SaaS-delivered solution, Starling CertAccess, which delivers access request and access certification to help organisations leverage Active Directory (AD) and Azure Active Directory (AAD) in the enterprise. This announcement, coupled with the company’s previous news that its Identity Manager and Safeguard products are now available as SaaS offerings, is the...

The Eskenzi Cyber Book and Film Club delves into some of the themes that emerge from Christian Espinosa’s best-selling book, ‘The Smartest Person in the Room: The Root Cause and New Solution for Cybersecurity’. Chaired by co-founder of Eskenzi PR, Neil Stinchcombe, Christian is joined by Stephen Khan – Head of Tech and Cyber Security Risk at HSBC and Chair of ClubCISO as well as Erika Lance – Senior VP of People Operations at KnowBe4. Together, they discuss: The value of cybersecurity certification and training How...

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, has announced a new product feature called PhishFlipTM, which turns real-world phishing attacks into safe, simulated phishing templates. A majority of data breaches begin with a phishing attack and the threat continues to grow. According to the fourth quarter 2020 Phishing Activity Trends Report by the Anti Phishing Working Group, phishing attacks doubled in 2020, growing from 100,000 in January to 200,000 in...

A CISOs workday is riddled with high-stress situations as they constantly battle the deluge of threats emerging from the ever-expanding threat landscape. Therefore it is no wonder that the majority of technology leaders are feeling stressed.    In recent years the challenges that CISOs face have only intensified. Since the pandemic, security professionals have had to carry out a mass overhaul of their companies systems and infrastructure in order to facilitate a work-from-anywhere environment. When...

The skills gap in cybersecurity is a much-discussed problem in the industry. Diversity is another issue that employers and educational institutions are trying to tackle, but changes are somewhat slow to come. And as the economy moves further into the digital age, it was clear to see people need help changing their career. These were the premises that brought Lorna and Andrea, the co-founders of CAPSLOCK and both former university lecturers, to assemble a world-class...

The recent cyber-attack against Oldsmar Water Plant in Florida has increased concerns over cybercriminals targeting industrial organisations and highlighted that the cyber-physical attacks that have been predicted for years, are now happening. In February this year, it was announced that cybercriminals had broken into the water plant and changed the level of sodium hydroxide being fed to people’s homes from 100 parts per million to 11,100 parts per million. It took over five hours for an...

Passwords essentially are the gateways to our digital lives. From business accounts, social media, shopping, banking – you name it – if they’re compromised, it can have big implications. To mark the day, we’ve compiled the advice of some of the world’s leading experts in cybersecurity to help keep individuals and, ultimately, businesses safer on their way to solving password creation and management.   Curtis Simpson, CISO, Armis: Most importantly, protect your credentials through the...

The online gaming industry has exploded in recent years and is expected to generate close to $200 billion in revenue by 2022. Popular games are reporting revenues in the range of hundreds of millions of dollars per month.   This booming industry is seeing significant growth, largely due to the pandemic, with many turning to online gaming to escape some of  the realities that consumed many of us over the past year. Coupled with the...