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Authors/Presenters:Elias Heftrig, Haya Shulman, Michael Waidner

Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via the organizations YouTube channel.

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AttackIQ has released a new attack graph that seeks to emulate the Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) associated with Ebury Linux malware. Despite previous arrests and actions against key perpetrators, Ebury continues to evolve, and its operations remain active.

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On September 10, 2024, Microsoft released its latest round of security updates as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday program. This month’s updates address a total of 79 vulnerabilities across various Microsoft products, including four zero-day vulnerabilities that have been actively exploited in the wild. Read on to learn more.   What are the zero-day vulnerabilities mentioned in Microsoft’s August 2024 ... Read More

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Proofpoint this week at its Protect conference launched a series of efforts through which it plans to provide cybersecurity teams with more granular controls in real-time, over what applications and services are accessed by end users.

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via the comic & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD

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In this blog series, we dive into the challenges faced by our heroes of Threat-Informed Defense, how they address them, and the benefits they are driving for their team and organization. 

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Navigating the complexities of software supply chain security demands proactive measures to identify and manage vulnerabilities and compliance issues effectively.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest buzzwords these days, dominating headlines and rocking the stock market. Many companies have already added AI functionality to their software solutions, and many hope to add even more in the coming months. It’s important to remember, however, that the foundation these technologies are built on can significantly impact their effectiveness and scalability. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) recently released a whitepaper that highlights the importance of cloud-native technology and AI as critical technology trends.

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Microsoft is updating SymCrypt, its core cryptographic library, with new quantum-secure algorithms. Microsoft’s details are here. From a news article:

The first new algorithm Microsoft added to SymCrypt is called ML-KEM. Previously known as CRYSTALS-Kyber, ML-KEM is one of three post-quantum standards formalized last month by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The KEM in the new name is short for key encapsulation. KEMs can be used by two parties to negotiate a shared secret over a public channel. Shared secrets generated by a KEM can then be used with symmetric-key cryptographic operations, which aren’t vulnerable to Shor’s algorithm when the keys are of a sufficient size...

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Global end-user spending on information security is projected to hit $212bn next year, an increase of 15% from 2024, according to Gartner. Yet at the same time, data breach costs continue to spiral. The latest IBM report now puts the global average at nearly $4.9n per incident. This raises the question: are organizations spending their cybersecurity budgets in the right areas?

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Torrance, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Criminal IP, a distinguished leader in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) search engine developed by AI SPERA, announced that it has successfully integrated its IP address-related risk detection data with IPLocation.io, one of … (more…)

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Palo Alto, Calif., Sept.11, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Opus Security, the leader in unified cloud-native remediation, today announced the launch of its Advanced Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine, designed to revolutionize how organizations manage, prioritize and remediate security vulnerabilities.

Leveraging AI-driven … (more…)

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Torrance, United States / California, 12th September 2024, CyberNewsWire

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Gartner® has recently unveiled its Hype Cycle for Security in China, 2024 and NSFOCUS has been recognized as a Sample Vendor across eight security innovations. We believe this is a testament to NSFOCUS’s commitment to innovation and its role as a leading player in the cybersecurity landscape. The Eight Security Innovations Where NSFOCUS is Recognized: […]

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Shadow IT grief: where seemingly minor SaaS oversights can turn into major risks, leaving your company exposed. Don’t let shadow IT derail your SaaS security.

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We are excited to share the tremendous response to our Large Language Model (LLM) attacker summary feature. Since its launch, usage has increased by an amazing 800%, demonstrating its significant impact on our customers' daily operations.

An Innovative Journey Driven by Customer Needs

At Salt Security, we aim to develop an AI-powered API Security Platform that empowers our users to deal more easily with the increasingly complex and challenging API threat landscape. We designed the LLM feature using state-of-the-art technology, aiming for top-notch accuracy and ease of use. The overwhelmingly positive feedback and adoption rates affirm that we are moving in the right direction.

Customer Testimonials: Transforming Workflows

The true measure of success lies in our customers' experiences. We have received numerous accounts of how the LLM has revolutionized their workflows. Many have shared how it has made their work faster, more efficient, and more effective. The 800% increase in usage is not just a statistic—it is a strong indicator of our customers' trust in our solutions.

Key Benefits in Action

• Improved Productivity: Users consistently report significant productivity gains, thanks to the LLM's ability to generate natural, contextually relevant threat summaries.
• Scalability: Our architecture is designed to scale, meeting the needs of businesses of all sizes as they expand.
• User-Friendly Interface: Our intuitive design enables even AI newcomers to quickly harness the power of the LLM.

Real-World Impact: LLM Drives Efficiency and Productivity

Our customers are witnessing the transformative power of our LLM Attacker Summary feature firsthand. For example, one customer significantly streamlined their SOC investigations of API threats through automation, leading to faster response times and the ability to handle a larger volume of work. This results in tangible benefits such as reduced investigation time, improved responsiveness, and increased productivity. The LLM is a valuable tool in helping businesses achieve greater efficiency, success, and speed when mitigating API threats.

Conclusion: A Shared Success

At Salt Security, we will continue to harness the power of AI in our platform, and we are eager to see what our customers achieve with these advancements.

This 800% increase in usage is a milestone we celebrate with our fabulous customers. Thank you for your continued trust and support. We are excited to continue this innovation journey and deliver solutions that drive your success and help secure your organization.

If you haven't seen the power of the LLM Attacker Summaries, contact us today to schedule a live demo or take a look at the on-demand Behavioral Threat demo.

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In a previous blog post, we covered two foundational elements of the Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive, software supply chain security and reporting requirements. In this blog, we take a closer look at the types of organizations impacted by NIS2 and the incident-handling requirements it outlines.

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The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has officially announced that its Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) will phase out by August 31, 2025. Launched in June 2015, the CAT has helped financial institutions assess and improve their cybersecurity posture. However, with cybersecurity threats constantly evolving, the FFIEC has decided it’s time to move on. This […]

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Authors/Presenters:Zizhuang Deng, Guozhu Meng, Kai Chen, Tong Liu, and Lu Xiang, Chunyang Chen

Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via the organizations YouTube channel.

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Santa Rita USD’s IT Team Partners with ManagedMethods to Improve Google Security and Safety Santa Rita Union School District in Salinas, CA, serves about 3,200 students and employs approximately 350 faculty and staff. As the district embraced Google Workspace for Education, ensuring cybersecurity and student safety in the cloud became paramount.  Krisha Kerr-Poole, the district’s ...

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