Security Advisory: PHP Security Flaw
February 18th, 2022: If you’re using PHP in your network, check that you’re using the latest versions, currently 7.4.28 or 8.1.3. Released yesterday [2022-02-17], this version fixes various memory mismanagement …
Software as a Service (SaaS) Risks and Challenges
Software as a Service (SaaS) applications have transformed businesses over the last decade with enormous value. SaaS solutions have enabled and empowered businesses to continue operating during the pandemic with …
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) is a stack of compatible software programs that enables an organization to collect data about security threats and respond to security events without human intervention. …
Nextdoor App Security
A new social media service, Nextdoor, is gaining steam as we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The platform is used to share trusted information about one’s neighborhood, to give …
Transaction Lock
A Transaction Lock refers to the step taken by mobile payment app users to secure their accounts and help prevent fraudulent activity. A form of Transaction Lock is commonly seen when …
How Secure Are Payment Apps?
Cash is King, for now. The use of electronic payment applications has been steadily growing, according to a recent survey by the US Federal Reserve, cash payments accounted for only …
Service Set Identifier (SSID)
A Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a series of characters that uniquely names a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). An SSID is often referred to as a “network name.” This name …
Input Validation
Input Validation, also known as data validation, is the testing of any input (or data) provided by a user or application against expected criteria. Input validation prevents malicious or poorly …
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) is a list of computer security flaws ranked on critical measures to aid individuals and companies with assessing the risk posed by the vulnerability or exposure …
Network Based Intrusion Detection System (NIDS)
A Network Based Intrusion Detection System (NIDS), or Network Based IDS, is security hardware that is placed strategically to monitor critical network traffic. Traditional Network Based IDS analyzes passing network …
Security Operations Center (SOC)
A Security Operations Center (SOC) is the continuous monitoring of information that enables security professionals and others to see a continuous stream of real time snapshots of the state of …
