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If You’re Only Doing WAF, You’re Doing API Security Wrong

ForAllSecure

In the rush to comply with various standards, such as addressing the OWASP Top 10 API , companies are looking at API security with renewed interest. Some organizations have begun using Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to protect their APIs, but this isn’t a true solution to API security. Are WAFs Enough for API Security?

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Nmap security scanner gets new scripts, performance boosts

Network World

The Nmap Project just released the Holiday Edition of its open source cross-platform security scanner and network mapper, with several important improvements and bug fixes. Give yourself a technology career advantage with InfoWorld's Deep Dive technology reports and Computerworld's career trends reports.

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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

SecureWorld News

In reality, their perceived lower level of security makes them attractive targets to malicious actors. Additionally, nonprofits must be aware of the risks posed by inadequate security in third-party services they use, such as fundraising platforms and email services.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

These security checks often fail to identify black hat schemes, though. In November 2022, cybercriminals somehow acquired the right to run ads on Google for the popular open-source graphics editor GIMP. Ad blockers are worthwhile as long as they are backed by proper ethics and DevOps security best practices.

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Technology Short Take 136

Scott Lowe

The content this time around seems to be a bit more security-focused, but I’ve still managed to include a few links in other areas. This article by Joshua Fox outlines how and when to use each of the various types of firewalls offered by AWS. Welcome to Technology Short Take #136, the first Short Take of 2021! Networking.

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FBI Warns of ‘More Destructive’ DDoS Attacks

SecureWorld News

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. Configure network firewalls to block unauthorized IP addresses and disable port forwarding.

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Top Ten Ways Not To Sink the Kubernetes Ship

Linux Academy

To ensure ongoing security site reliability engineers must work hand-in-hand with the CISO’s (Chief Information Security Officer) office to implement Kubernetes security. Kubernetes out-of-the-box doesn’t exactly default to a secure enterprise grade cluster. Implement Pod Security Policy. Server Hardening.