Your open source gift giving guide for 2019
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Tis the season for open source gifts. Jack Wallen has a few ideas that are sure to put a smile on the faces of the open source lovers in your life. But what to buy?
Amazon, Apple, and Google’s open-source smart home standard is on track for a 2021 launch
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Project Connected Home over IP — the ambitious attempt to bring together Amazon, Apple, Google, and the Zigbee Alliance with a unified, open-source smart home platform — has just posted its latest update on the project. door locks, garage doors), safety and security (e.g., Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge.
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Uncovering Vulnerabilities In Open Source Libraries (CVE-2019-13499)
ForAllSecure
JANUARY 28, 2020
In recent articles, ForAllSecure has discussed how we were able to use our next-generation fuzzing solution, Mayhem, to discover previously unknown vulnerabilities in several open source projects, including Netflix DIAL reference , Das U-Boot , and more. What Language is the Target Written In? How Does This Target Accept Input?
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Uncovering Vulnerabilities In Open Source Libraries (CVE-2019-13499)
ForAllSecure
JANUARY 28, 2020
In recent articles, ForAllSecure has discussed how we were able to use our next-generation fuzzing solution, Mayhem, to discover previously unknown vulnerabilities in several open source projects, including Netflix DIAL reference , Das U-Boot , and more. What Language is the Target Written In? How Does This Target Accept Input?
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IBM aims at hybrid cloud, enterprise security
Network World
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
IBM is taking aim at the challenging concept of securely locking-down company applications and data spread across multiple private and public clouds and on-premises locations. Learn how server disaggregation can boost data center efficiency and how Windows Server 2019 embraces hyperconverged data centers. |
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UNCOVERING VULNERABILITIES IN OPEN SOURCE LIBRARIES
ForAllSecure
JANUARY 28, 2020
In recent articles, ForAllSecure has discussed how we were able to use our next-generation fuzzing solution, Mayhem, to discover previously unknown vulnerabilities in several open source projects, including Netflix DIAL reference , Das U-Boot , and more. What Language is the Target Written In? How Does This Target Accept Input?
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Roadmap to Securing Your Infrastructure: Intro
Linux Academy
JANUARY 28, 2019
Holy cow — it’s 2019! This is the year we take information security to the next level. The next level is taking a journey with me throughout 2019 to discuss many different ways you can increase the security of your infrastructure. Securing Your Infrastructure. Using Open Source Solutions.
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Weekly Update 6-3-2019
Linux Academy
JUNE 3, 2019
Finally, you have to make sure all of those moving parts are secure; it is important that you have a good background with security, or you have a chance of getting hacked. Plus when it’s okay to lie to the compiler, what GitHub’s Sponsors program means for open source, and your feedback.
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Top Tech Websites 2019
Galido
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Information Technology Blog - - Top Tech Websites 2019 - Information Technology Blog. These areas of tech include general IT and technology, security, IT feeds, cloud computing, data center, mobile, social media, tips and tricks, virtualization, and operating system and software blogs. Security Tech Blogs. Search Security.
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Tech Blogs – Best Must Read Tech Resources 2019
Galido
MAY 1, 2019
Information Technology Blog - - Tech Blogs – Best Must Read Tech Resources 2019 - Information Technology Blog. These areas of tech include general IT and technology, security, IT feeds, cloud computing, data center, mobile, social media, tips and tricks, virtualization, and operating system and software blogs. Search Security.
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107 Best IT and Tech Blogs – Must Read Information Technology Resources 2019
Galido
MARCH 19, 2019
Information Technology Blog - - Best IT and Tech Blogs – Must Read Information Technology Resources 2019 - Information Technology Blog. Information technology is the use of any tech devices, infrastructure, software and processes to create and process, store, secure and exchange all forms of digital data.
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Best Tech Blogs – Must Read Tech Resources 2019
Galido
MARCH 22, 2019
Information Technology Blog - - Best Tech Blogs – Must Read Tech Resources 2019 - Information Technology Blog. These areas of tech include general IT and technology, security, IT feeds, cloud computing, data center, mobile, social media, tips and tricks, virtualization, and operating system and software blogs. Search Security.
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Free Courses at Linux Academy – November 2019
Linux Academy
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
This course covers the DevSecOps process with an emphasis on securing both legacy and hybrid cloud environments. We cover best practices for security in a conventional Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline. The post Free Courses at Linux Academy – November 2019 appeared first on Linux Academy.
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What’s Free at Linux Academy — May 2019
Linux Academy
APRIL 30, 2019
You learn the basic knowledge of computer hardware, gain an understanding of open-source applications in the workplace, and learn to navigate systems on a Linux desktop, as well as rudimentary commands to navigate the Linux command line. Cloud Security Fundamentals — The cloud has brought about tons of innovation and features.
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Uncovering Vulnerabilities In Cryptographic Libraries: Mayhem, MatrixSSL, And WolfSSL (CVE-2019-13470)
ForAllSecure
MAY 19, 2020
As part of a recent initiative at ForAllSecure to analyze more open source software with Mayhem, a next-generation fuzzing solution, we decided to investigate some cryptographic libraries. First there is the obvious: SSL, TLS, and related protocols managed by these libraries power much of the secure web. Why Crypto Libraries?
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Weekly Update 5-13-2019
Linux Academy
MAY 13, 2019
Kubernetes Security is exactly what it sounds like. This course goes through the concepts and best practices for Kubernetes security, giving you the knowledge to keep your information safe. The post Weekly Update 5-13-2019 appeared first on Linux Academy Blog. Plus D&D, and April Fools annoyances.
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Uncovering Vulnerabilities In Cryptographic Libraries: Mayhem, MatrixSSL, And WolfSSL (CVE-2019-13470)
ForAllSecure
MAY 19, 2020
As part of a recent initiative at ForAllSecure to analyze more open source software with Mayhem, a next-generation fuzzing solution, we decided to investigate some cryptographic libraries. First there is the obvious: SSL, TLS, and related protocols managed by these libraries power much of the secure web. Why Crypto Libraries?
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What is COBIT? A framework for alignment and governance
CIO Business Intelligence
JUNE 12, 2023
The ISACA announced an updated version of COBIT in 2018, ditching the version number and naming it COBIT 2019. COBIT 2019 was introduced to build governance strategies that are more flexible and collaborative and that address new and changing technology.
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94 Best IT Blogs – Must Read Information Technology Resources 2019
Galido
MARCH 19, 2019
Information Technology Blog - - Best IT Blogs – Must Read Information Technology Resources 2019 - Information Technology Blog. Information technology is the use of any tech devices, infrastructure, software and processes to create and process, store, secure and exchange all forms of digital data.
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Weekly Update 5-20-2019
Linux Academy
MAY 15, 2019
Improved security. For the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Security Prep course , we have the following hands-on labs: Configuring Audit Settings on Red Hat. Plus, Jason goes down yet another awesome rabbit hole with a new project on GitHub aimed at giving back to the Linux and open source community. Red Hat Enterprise 8.
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CISA Urges Critical Infrastructure Operators to Protect Supply Chains
SecureWorld News
MAY 3, 2023
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an alert to urge critical infrastructure organizations to scope their environments for communications equipment deemed to pose high risk. CISA reminds all critical infrastructure owners and operators to take necessary steps in securing the nation's most critical supply chains.
China says “no thanks” to Intel and AMD on government devices
Dataconomy
MARCH 25, 2024
In December, the China Information Technology Security Evaluation Center unveiled its premier compilation of endorsed processors and operating systems, categorizing them as secure. Meanwhile, the basis for their operating systems is rooted in the open-source framework of Linux software. and China.
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What’s Free At Linux Academy June 2019
Linux Academy
MAY 28, 2019
Additionally, we will cover how to use App Service Environments (ASE) to host a dedicated environment for securing and running App Service apps at scale. Foregoing any technical practices, this course takes a high-level view of the history of Linux, the open-source movement, and how this powerful software is used today.
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Lazarus Group's 'DeathNote' Campaign Switches up Tactics
SecureWorld News
APRIL 14, 2023
The campaign, also known as Operation DreamJob or NukeSped, has been tracked by Kaspersky since 2019, and the findings reveal significant changes in the threat actor's targets and infection vectors. Organizations must remain vigilant and implement strong security measures to defend against such threats.
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Security Ledger Podcast: Security Automation Is (And Isn't) The Future Of InfoSec
ForAllSecure
OCTOBER 9, 2019
pool party in 2019 might have young Benjamin being advised to look into “AI” – artificial intelligence. But how exactly will artificial intelligence help bridge the information security skills gap? And even with the help of machine learning algorithms, what kinds of security work is still best left to humans?
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What’s Free at Linux Academy — May 2019
Linux Academy
APRIL 29, 2019
You learn the basic knowledge of computer hardware, gain an understanding of open-source applications in the workplace, and learn to navigate systems on a Linux desktop, as well as rudimentary commands to navigate the Linux command line. Cloud Security Fundamentals — The cloud has brought about tons of innovation and features.
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GitHub says it will now operate in Iran after receiving sanction exemption
The Verge
JANUARY 5, 2021
Today we are announcing a breakthrough: we have secured a license from the US government to offer GitHub to developers in Iran. The changes are due to an exemption granted by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the sanction enforcement arm of the US Treasury Department.
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Free Cloud Courses at Linux Academy — July 2019
Linux Academy
JUNE 25, 2019
Linux Academy Study Group July 2019: Symantec Threat Report Rundown. Cloud Security Fundamentals. One thing often forgotten about during implementation is security. This course is designed around introducing students to cloud concepts and securing those using the tools available. Linux Academy Free Courses in July.
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Digital identity startup Evernym sells to Avast, looks to bring trust to a decentralized internet
GeekWire
DECEMBER 9, 2021
” The 30-person company has worked to create decentralized identifiers for open-source projects and efforts such as International Air Transport Association’s Travel Pass. Evernym raised an $8 million round of funding in 2019, with backers including Barclays Ventures and Medici Ventures. Department of Homeland Security.
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Google’s new Fuchsia OS arrives first on old Nest Hub
The Verge
MAY 25, 2021
Google’s work on Fuchsia OS first emerged in 2016 , and the open-source operating system is notable for not being based on a Linux kernel, instead using a microkernel called Zircon. Google calls it a “production-grade operating system that is secure, updatable, inclusive, and pragmatic.”
The original Barcode Scanner app, seemingly mistaken for malware, is getting review-bombed
The Verge
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
It’s not quite clear what’s going on here, but the prevailing theory is that the 100 million-download strong app is getting mistaken for another one with the same exact name — one that might have been a clone of ZXing’s app and one that did add malware in a recent update, according to digital security firm MalwareBytes.
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FBI Warns of ‘More Destructive’ DDoS Attacks
SecureWorld News
JULY 30, 2020
In February 2020, UK security researchers discovered a vulnerability in free, open source, automation servers that would allow cybercriminals to amplify a Distributed Denial of Service attack by 100. As of August 2019, there were 630,000 Internet accessible IoT devices with the WS-DD protocol enabled.
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ForAllSecure
OCTOBER 9, 2019
pool party in 2019 might have young Benjamin being advised to look into “AI” – artificial intelligence. But how exactly will artificial intelligence help bridge the information security skills gap? And even with the help of machine learning algorithms, what kinds of security work is still best left to humans?
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SECURITY LEDGER PODCAST: SECURITY AUTOMATION IS (AND ISN'T) THE FUTURE OF INFOSEC
ForAllSecure
OCTOBER 9, 2019
pool party in 2019 might have young Benjamin being advised to look into “AI” – artificial intelligence. But how exactly will artificial intelligence help bridge the information security skills gap? And even with the help of machine learning algorithms, what kinds of security work is still best left to humans?
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The Risks In Using Third-Party Code
ForAllSecure
MARCH 11, 2021
BlackDuck Software uncovered that 67% of the applications they analyzed contained open source security vulnerabilities. Security is a top risk of using third-party code. Nefarious actors stole customer data, including names, social security numbers, birthdates, and home addresses. less than before its breach.
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Teaching Data Management Skills: Tools and Resources for Educators
Kitaboo
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Data Ethics and Security Tools You can use tools like IBM Data Privacy Passports and Data Security Tools by McAfee to educate students about the ethical considerations and security measures associated with handling sensitive data. This can go a long way in fostering a deeper understanding of data management principles.
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Cydia sues Apple alleging its App Store has a monopoly
The Verge
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Apple says it plans to review the lawsuit and continues to discourage people from jailbreaking iPhones for security reasons. However, the US Copyright Office has established that iPhone jailbreaking is not illegal.
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The Risks In Using Third-Party Code
ForAllSecure
MARCH 11, 2021
BlackDuck Software uncovered that 67% of the applications they analyzed contained open source security vulnerabilities. Security is a top risk of using third-party code. Nefarious actors stole customer data, including names, social security numbers, birthdates, and home addresses. less than before its breach.
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How a university got itself banned from the Linux kernel
The Verge
APRIL 30, 2021
I’ve spent the past week digging into this world — the players, the jargon, the university’s turbulent history with open-source software, the devoted and principled Linux kernel community. The story begins in 2017, when a systems-security researcher named Kangjie Lu became an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota.
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Data Security and its Importance on the Internet
Galido
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Information Technology Blog - - Data Security and its Importance on the Internet - Information Technology Blog. Hacking and data breaches are a common thing today, especially with the rise of open source platforms and electronic transactions. trillion globally by 2019. Thicken your Browser’s Security Layer.
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Tech Moves: Microsoft vet named CEO at EnterpriseDB; Adaptive CCO departs; Temporal hires ex-Hashicorp EVP
GeekWire
AUGUST 3, 2023
The Boston-based private equity firm acquired EDB in 2019. Founded in 2004, the company makes software to help enterprises use Postgres, an open-source database. EDB has more than 1,500 customers and over 750 employees. In addition to Great Hill, Bain Capital Private Equity is a major shareholder.
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List of Latest Malware Attacks in the World
Galido
MARCH 2, 2020
It is coded in AutoHotKey, an open-source scripting language that is used on Windows for creating hotkeys. Security firm in association with Cybercrime Fighting Center (C3N) of the French National Gendarmerie has neutralized over 850,000 unique infections of Retadup. How to secure from the latest malware attacks?
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5 IT trends to watch in 2019 and beyond
mrc's Cup of Joe Blog
MAY 23, 2019
Okay, here are 5 important IT trends of 2019 and beyond. With the rising risks and costs of data breaches, business leaders have little choice but to place greater emphasis on data security. Over the next few years, businesses will place more emphasis on understanding what data they have, where it’s located, and how it’s secured.
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ForAllSecure Uncovers Vulnerability In Netflix DIAL Software (CVE-2019-10028)
ForAllSecure
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
This month, as interns at ForAllSecure, we participated in a contest to test the beta version of Mayhem on various open source projects. In applying Mayhem for our summer project, one open-source project in particular yielded some exciting results. After confirming the fix had been pushed, we created this blog post.
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