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Implementing a Bring Your Own Device Policy (BYOD) in Your Organization

Bring your own device (BYOD) policies are more important than ever since smartphones became pervasive. I’d argue that even if you don’t want to allow personal user devices to access corporate data or applications, you still need BYOD policy best practices if only to acknowledge the fact that users are already bringing their personal devices into your organization.

What the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) means for IoT manufacturers

The EU Cyber Resilience Act is coming. I’ve talked about this piece of upcoming regulation in some depth before, having covered its background and stipulations in previous pieces on our website and for the Forbes Technology Council, and explored what it means for the businesses who consume open source in later articles (you can also read a version of this blog on Forbes).

Essential Kafka Security Best Practices for 2024

Ah, Kafka—the powerhouse behind real-time data streaming in today’s world. It’s efficient, scalable, and handles vast amounts of data with ease. But with great power comes great responsibility, right? And in 2024, with cyber threats more sophisticated than ever, securing your Kafka environment is no longer just a good idea—it’s non-negotiable.

How Penetration Testing Services Can Strengthen Your Security Position

In the era of technology, online security concerns have become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes. Safeguarding information and computer networks is crucial. A key strategy to strengthen security measures is to utilize penetration testing services. This process involves mimicking cyber breaches to pinpoint weaknesses ahead of attacks. Grasping the advantages and approach of penetration testing can greatly enhance an organization's security readiness.

Mobile Threat Defense: How to protect mobile devices against new emerging cyberthreat trends

Ivanti's Alex Mercer explains all the many use cases for Ivanti's Mobile Threat Defense solutions, equipping you with proactive strategies, detection mechanisms, and response protocols to ensure robust defense against phishing threats.

Vulnerability Intelligence with Securin CEO Ram Movva | Security Insights Ep. 43

Securin CEO Ram Movva joins the show to talk all things vulnerability intelligence: how to prioritize according to risk, how to manage your external attack surface and emerging trends in ransomware and security. Ivanti finds, heals, and protects every device, everywhere – automatically. Whether your team is down the hall or spread around the globe, Ivanti makes it easy and secure for them to do what they do best.

Feature Friday #29: Variable class expressions

Did you know you can use variables in class expressions? If you are reading this, you probably are already familiar with the ability to use class expressions to restrict the context of multiple promises. For example, here we have three reports type promises, all guarded by the class expression linux::.

Infrastructure Security: Best Practices for Protecting Your Business

Technology drives business operations, and infrastructure security is there to safeguard the foundational systems that power your business. It also helps ensure smooth operations and protects sensitive data from cyber threats. But what exactly does infrastructure security involve? And how can businesses put in place measures that are both effective and scalable?

The Evolution and Significance of Fingerprint Identification Software in Modern Security

Today, when technologies have leaped forward and people's safety has become critical, such a tool as fingerprint identification does not surprise anyone but also requires special attention. Let's figure out what is so important and new hidden in this well-known tool.

Rethinking Remediation: From Reactive to Proactive to Predictive

The webinar explores the evolution of remediation strategies, emphasizing a shift from reactive to proactive and predictive approaches. It discusses the challenges organizations face, such as integration issues and cultural resistance. The importance of platform-based solutions and automation is highlighted, along with the need for collaboration between IT operations and security teams. Predictive remediation using data and AI is also covered, showcasing its potential for business transformation.

The Benefits of Implementing Cloud ERP Solutions

In today's fast-paced business environment, staying competitive requires quick and efficient adaptation. One technology that has become essential for modern businesses is Cloud ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions. Cloud ERP systems promise to transform how businesses operate by streamlining processes and providing real-time data access. But what exactly are these solutions and why should business owners consider implementing them? This blog post explores the myriad benefits of Cloud ERP solutions and offers practical insights for those looking to adopt this powerful technology.

How to Derive Value from GenAI Application Development & Deployment Without Compromising on Security

The Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) innovations and advancements over the past 1.5 years have been unmatched. Gartner predicts that by 2026, more than 80% of enterprises will have deployed GenAI-enabled applications in production environments and/or used GenAI application programming interfaces or models. This is up from less than 5% in 2023.

The Impact of Web3 Development on Data Privacy and User Ownership

The digital age is evolving unprecedentedly, with Web3 at the forefront of this significant transformation. At the heart of Web3 is the promise to decentralize the web, returning data control from centralized corporations into the hands of users. Through entities which specializes in blockchain development, this new internet era isn't just a pipe dream but a growing reality. Today, let's explore how Web3 reshapes our online world, focusing on data privacy and user ownership.

MSSPs and MDRs, Let's Live on the Edge!

In the original post in this series, we discussed the benefits of adopting Workspaces within your Cribl Cloud organization to create isolated Cribl instances for your clients. This time around, we’re going to look at how Cribl Edge can smooth the edges of your security operations. Sorry, I had to say it. I’ll see myself out.

Kaspersky Replaced by UltraAV Without Warning: How to Spot the Switch

Kaspersky users in the United States woke up to a surprise when the popular antivirus software abruptly replaced itself with UltraAV, a different antivirus product from a different company.Although this switchover was announced earlier this month, Kaspersky did not inform users exactly when it would occur, or (crucially) that UltraAV would be automatically installed. So, it was unsurprising when people raised complaints about security and privacy.

NIS2: Compliance Requirements, Deadline & Instructions for the New NIS2 Directive

The compliance landscape for organisations in the European Union (EU) is heating up again — this time with the second landmark Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive, set to take effect on 17 October 2024. But what does NIS2 compliance entail? What's the difference between the original NIS1 vs. NIS2? Who needs to comply with NIS2, and what are the penalties for not complying with the new directive?

Keeping your code secure in the cloud

In this blog, we walk through Atlassian's cloud security practices and the controls we give you inside Bitbucket to maintain enterprise-grade security, without the overhead of managing it internally. Security is an essential part of Atlassian's offerings. We manage code and data for over 300,000 customers who serve hundreds of millions of users. To secure data at the scale we operate, we invest more in security than most individual organizations can.

How Automated Threat Detection & Eradication Enhances Cybersecurity

As businesses across the globe become increasingly reliant on cloud computing and digital infrastructures, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. For organisations, a growing hub of innovation, adoptingautomated threat detection and eradication strategies is essential in maintaining a secure cloud environment. The shift to cloud services has opened new opportunities for companies to scale and operate efficiently, but it also presents a unique set of security challenges.

Why Outsourced Tech Support Companies Are the Key to Efficient Operations

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, maintaining seamless operations often hinges on the ability to provide top-notch technical support. But for many businesses, handling tech support internally can become overwhelming, time-consuming, and expensive. This is where outsourced tech support companies come into play. They offer the expertise, efficiency, and scalability that businesses need to stay competitive while reducing overhead costs.

A Guide to Practicing Good Email Hygiene to Prevent Spam Traps

More than 300 billion emails are sent every day, a staggering number. If you focus more on business-related emails, the average office worker sends 40 emails per day, and the average person receives 121 business-related emails every day. With so many emails being sent and received, is it any surprise that a lot end up in the spam folder? Email hygiene should be a primary focus if you're an email marketer or if you send regular emails as part of your job.

Feature Friday #28: Restricting individual promises using if and unless

Class expressions are powerful. They let you restrict the context for multiple promises in a single statement. What if you want to further control the context of a specific promise? Let’s take a look at a contrived example: /tmp/feature-friday-28-0.cf command output Here, we have a report showing the distribution we’re running through class expressions protecting the individual promises. We would see I love Linux! on Linux hosts.

Standalone Service Mesh Solution or Lightweight Option: Which is Right for You?

Service mesh is a tool for adding observability, security, and traffic management capabilities at the application layer. A service mesh is intended to help developers and site reliability engineers (SREs) with service-to-service communication within Kubernetes clusters. The challenges involved in deploying and managing microservices led to the creation of the service mesh, but service mesh solutions themselves introduce complexities and challenges.

Drowning in Your SIEM's Archive? Save on Costs and Get Quick Access to Data With Cribl Lake

We hear it often—data volumes are growing at a 28% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) year over year, and organizations struggle to manage it all. With no additional money in their budgets, they can’t afford to store more and more data in their SIEM, which in most cases means being uncompliant or, worse, not having older data readily available in the case of a recently discovered breach. I’ve repeatedly heard that the data they have archived is practically inaccessible.

EU's Cyber Resilience Act Repercussions in Open Source

The European Parliament (EP) adopted a provisional version of the final text of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) on March 12, 2024, with the final version expected to be signed and published in October. The EU's CyberResilienceAct (CRA) proposes stringent cybersecurity requirements for digital products, aiming to bolster security against cyberattacks. While it promises safer hardware and software, it also raises questions for Open Source contributors and organizations.

Building Resilient Businesses: The Critical Growth Areas of Security for MSPs

In this episode of the Beyond the Horizons Podcast, Pete Roythorne speaks with Troels Rasmussen, GM of Security at N-able, about the increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions among MSPs. They discuss the evolution of security technologies such as EDR, XDR, and MDR, and the importance of 24/7 coverage in today's threat landscape if MSPs are to be able to help their customers build resilient businesses. Troels emphasizes the need for MSPs to change their mindset when selling security to customers, highlighting the role of compliance and the cost of cybersecurity as a business necessity.

What Are the Leading Regions for Outsourcing Java Development Services and Why: A Global Perspective

Outsourcing Java development services has become a strategic choice for businesses aiming to improve their software capabilities. Asia, with countries like India and the Philippines, stands out as a leading region for outsourcing due to its large pool of skilled developers and cost-effective solutions. These countries offer not only technical expertise but also flexibility and scalability that businesses need to meet dynamic market demands.

It's Okay to Walk Away from Customers Over Cybersecurity

In this video, Stefanie Hammond, N-able Head Nerd in Sales and Marketing, tackles a common question from MSPs: "Should I get my clients to sign a liability waiver if they won’t join my advanced cybersecurity program?" Stefanie explains why signing a waiver isn’t the solution and shares why it’s crucial to walk away from clients who don’t prioritize security. Watch now to learn how enforcing cybersecurity standards can protect your MSP from reputational and financial risks.

A Next-Gen Partnership with CrowdStrike's Falcon Next-Gen SIEM

In an increasingly digital world, organizations face complex challenges in managing their security data that’s growing at a relentless pace. With the rapid growth of cyber assets and the ever-present threat of sophisticated attacks, legacy security tools often struggle to keep up.

Innovation Disruption and Data Privacy: A Panel Discussion

Ivanti CPO Srinivas Mukkamala joins an expert panel discussion on data privacy, addressing challenges in personal device compliance, cloud security, and the use of AI for service delivery. Ivanti finds, heals, and protects every device, everywhere – automatically. Whether your team is down the hall or spread around the globe, Ivanti makes it easy and secure for them to do what they do best. Ivanti is IT for the way we work now. Integrated solutions for everything IT touches. So, employees can work better, anywhere, and everywhere.

How to Achieve Zero Trust Adoption in U.S. Government

Zero Trust adoption is critical, especially for U.S. government agencies. With changing policies and requirements, it can be tough to stay ahead of everything you need to know. We’ll provide a high-level overview of Zero Trust adoption + share how automation can help you achieve compliance.

What is Application Security Posture Management

Application security posture management (ASPM) is a key component in ensuring the security of applications in today's digital landscape. As organizations increasingly rely on processes to operate efficiently, the importance of securing these applications cannot be overstated. ASPM helps companies understand the security state of their applications by providing a comprehensive overview of potential vulnerabilities, threats, and areas that need improvement. In this article, we will explore what ASPM is, why it is needed, the features of ASPM solutions, leading vendors, how to implement ASPM, and emerging trends in the field.

Announcing Authd: OIDC authentication for Ubuntu Desktop and Server

Today we are announcing the general availability of Authd, a new authentication daemon for Ubuntu that allows direct integration with cloud-based identity providers for both Ubuntu Desktop and Server. Authd is available free of charge on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. At launch, Authd supports Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) identity provider, with additional providers, including a white label OIDC provider, to be introduced in the future.

Patch Management: A Guide to Protect Systems from Cyberattacks

Code, deploy, repeat. As a developer, your days are a whirlwind of Git commits, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines. In the rush to ship new features and hit those sprint goals, it's easy to overlook the less glamorous aspects of software maintenance. But one often-neglected practice could be the difference between a stable, secure system and a compromised system. Enter patch management, a key DevOps tool in your arsenal to safeguard your systems.

Azure Integration and Security: Challenges and Best Practices

The video features an interview with Mattias Logdberg, a specialist in Azure integration and security, at the INTEGRATE summit. Mattias discusses his session on the challenges of iPaaS solutions in the context of Azure integration and implementation. He shares his experiences and insights on the importance of understanding networking and security in cloud computing, particularly in the context of Logic Apps and API Management.

I Have SD-WAN, Do I Just Need SSE Security for the Branch?

As businesses increasingly adopt Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions to enhance connectivity and performance across their branch offices, a common question arises: “Do I just need Security Service Edge (SSE) security for the branch?” The answer is a resounding “no”. While SSE provides essential security features, it is not sufficient on its own.

What Is FileVault Disk Encryption & How Does it Work?

FileVault disk encryption is the macOS feature that encrypts data on Mac computers. Encrypting the data on your devices means that your password is required to read it, so if the device is lost or stolen, it is protected. This is vital for protecting the privacy of individuals and the operational data of businesses and organizations. This article explains FileVault, the importance of disk encryption for individuals and organizations, and how to enable FileVault.

Feature Friday #27: Multiple outcomes

When promises are actuated, a class can be defined based on its result. For example, if a promise modifies a file’s content, you could define a class that indicates it has been repaired. However, did you know that promises can have multiple outcomes concurrently? That’s right! Native promises (but not custom promises) can have multiple outcomes. For example, a promise can be both kept and repaired at the same time. Let’s take a look.

Security by Default: The Crucial Complement to Secure by Design

Legacy cybersecurity systems – many designed over a decade ago – fail to account for the new breed of attacker capabilities and vulnerabilities – nor for the reliance on human configuration that is the Achilles heel of so much software. This new reality is being answered with the software development concept called security by default, a necessary complement to the principles of Secure by Design set forth by the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Securing External Sharing in SharePoint Online

In today’s interconnected business world, external collaboration is essential. SharePoint Online provides the flexibility to share documents with external partners, clients, and vendors, but this can also expose organizations to data security risks. Securing external sharing while ensuring smooth collaboration is key to maintaining trust and protecting sensitive information. Here’s how you can achieve that balance.

True Stories of Devastating Data Loss (And Tips for Improving Your Own Backup Strategy)

Data loss can come from any number of sources, whether it’s a hurricane that causes major flooding in a server room or a bad actor threatening the safety of critical data by demanding a ransom for its safe return. If an organization only has a single copy of data on that waterlogged hard drive or in the hands of a cybercriminal, the odds of recovery are slim to none.

Navigating the Convergence of IT and Security in Remote Work

Equinix CISO Mike Montoya and Grand Bank CTO Bob Hanson join a panel discussion to discuss the necessary challenges of transitioning IT & security work to a remote workplace and the single best thing organizations can do to meet those challenges: finding, engaging and retaining top talent within the fields. Ivanti finds, heals, and protects every device, everywhere – automatically. Whether your team is down the hall or spread around the globe, Ivanti makes it easy and secure for them to do what they do best.

An Introductory Guide to Cloud Security for IIoT

The state of industries has come a long way since the Industrial Revolution with new technologies such as smart devices, the internet, and the cloud. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a network of industrial components that share and process data to gain insights. But as IIoT involves sensitive data and life-critical operations, this also comes with various IIoT cloud security challenges. Therefore, it is important to strengthen security.

The Role of Physical Security in Safeguarding Sensitive Information in Data Centers

Physical security plays a vital role in safeguarding sensitive information housed within data centers. As data centers store vast amounts of confidential and mission-critical information, securing these facilities is essential to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and physical theft.

The Requirements for NIS2 Compliance: An Overview

The NIS2 Directive, an evolution of the original Network and Information Security Directive, aims to fortify cybersecurity across member states. Compliance with NIS2 not only helps organizations avoid regulatory penalties but also enhances their overall security posture, making them more resilient against cyber threats.

Understand how the Cyber Resilience Act will impact device manufacturers

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a European Union legislation that will enter into force in 2027. Its overall goal is to make devices safer by implementing more rigorous cybersecurity, documentation, and vulnerability reporting requirements for the IT industry. The CRA is especially relevant for device manufacturers, who will need to ensure devices are secure throughout the product lifecycle.

How will the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act affect crypto investors?

While many businesses in the UK are caught up in speculating about what a new Labour government could mean for them, those in the crypto space should take care not to miss the biggest story that has arisen already this year. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCT) entered into force at the start of the year and brought with it a raft of new powers for law enforcement agencies and investigators. Among the primary aims of the legislation was to help tackle fraud and criminal financing involving cryptocurrencies and cryptoassets, but it may make it harder to protect your crypto wallet.

6 Ways to Protect Your API Against Attacks

When configured correctly, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) enable seamless data exchanges across platforms, assisting with cross-app integrations and making microservices possible. As APIs have become integral in modern applications, we as developers must learn how to protect them against impending threats. The State of API Security report found that 74% of respondents have experienced at least three API-related breaches since 2021, so the threat here is very real.

Introducing Kosli's Logical Environments: Gain total visibility and control over complex systems

In today’s fast-paced development landscape, environments are no longer simple or isolated. You’re managing resources that span across development stages, geographies, and technologies. And as those environments grow more complex, so does the need for a more logical and efficient way to manage them.

Myth vs. Reality: Lessons in Reliability from the July 19 Outage

It was 3AM at Newark Liberty International Airport. I was groggy, waiting in line to get my boarding pass, only to be met with a blue screen on the check-in kiosk. Needing some coffee, I learned the vendor was only accepting cash. There was clearly a big outage and I quickly checked our systems at PagerDuty. Major outages happen multiple times per year, so frequently that we have an internal dashboard (colloquially referred to as “the internets are broken”).

CVE-2024-21410: Ensuring Secure Firmware Updates in Industrial Devices

Security vulnerabilities are a serious issue for any organization. Even a single unpatched flaw can lead to disastrous consequences, including data breaches and loss of system integrity. CVE-2024-21410 is one such vulnerability that presents a significant risk. Found in a popular application used by many organizations, this flaw can leave systems exposed to attacks if not addressed promptly.

The Importance of Securing Data in Traces

Trace spans are captured in the runtime after decrypting the request. This means that any sensitive data is available in plain text. This is also the case for logging; however, logging requires an explicit log statement to be coded by the engineer. Additionally, engineers can add arbitrary information to trace spans, which could expose sensitive information. Collecting sensitive information in trace spans or logging events could expose an organization to a number of risks.

CrowdStrike: Are Regulations Failing to Ensure Continuity of Essential Services?

In recent years, regulations have been enacted that intend to ensure the continuity of essential services and mitigate security and availability risks. These regulations include the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and Network and Information Systems Regulations (NIS Regulations). In light of the recent incident involving CrowdStrike's Falcon system, it is legitimate to ask whether these regulations are truly effective.

Feature Friday #26: Groups custom promise type

There’s a users promise type for managing local users. However, did you know there is also a custom one for managing local groups? You might have seen it mentioned in the CFEngine Build announcement, the blog post on Managing local groups, or in the announcement supporting custom bodies post. But let’s take another look. The easiest way to integrate the groups custom promise type is by using cfbs, simply cfbs add promise-type-groups in your project.

Machine Learning and AI Explained

There is no escaping the discussion about how machine learning (ML) and AI systems will revolutionize how people and industries work. Most of this discussion needs to be revised, as companies are still evaluating how AI systems (typically Large Language Model (LLM) systems like OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude and others) enhance worker productivity and deliver business benefits. Cybersecurity is one sector where extensive use of AI-enhanced solutions is common.

5 ways teams used BigPanda during the CrowdStrike outage

In the weeks since the Crowdstrike outage brought millions of systems to a halt, countless articles have been written about the cause of the outage, its impact, and the costs companies incur during service disruptions. Nearly every large company had hosts offline due to the faulty update in CrowdStrike’s Falcon software. BigPanda customers were no exception. On July 19, between 04:00 and 07:00 UTC, the BigPanda systems logged an increase in shared incidents.

How to Sell Security with N-able Head Nerd Stefanie Hammond

In this episode, Stefanie Hammond, N-able Head Nerd for Sales and Marketing, talks to Pete Roythorne about her new Selling Security Digital Playbook—Defend and Prosper: Maximizing the Cybersecurity Opportunity—which focuses on giving MSPs a step-by-step guide to building, pricing, marketing, and selling security services. During this conversation she emphasizes the importance of understanding the target market and their needs, as well as the value of bundling security services instead of selling them as individual tools.

The Impact of Technology on Kubernetes Consulting Service Trends

The internet is used for almost everything nowadays, from sending and receiving messages to transferring money between bank accounts. With more and more people using the internet, there is greater demand for web applications. Kubernetes is an open-source platform that helps with deploying, scaling, and the management of web applications. As a platform, Kubernetes can be confusing for beginners to master. Because of this, consultancy firms have established themselves as authorities and can help businesses use Kubernetes. This post intends to tell you how modern technology has influenced Kubernetes consultancy trends.

A Comprehensive Guide to Unified Endpoint Management

Unified endpoint management (UEM) is software that monitors, manages, and secures desktop computers, laptops, and mobile devices in a single pane of glass. It is a comprehensive approach to the modern workforce, integrating mobile device management (MDM) and enterprise mobility management (EMM) in a centralized dashboard. The most obvious benefits are operational efficiency and improved data governance.

Streamline code quality: Integrating SonarCloud and SonarQube scanning with Kosli for automated compliance

Static code analysis is an important part of testing your software to ensure it is release-ready. In contrast to dynamic testing, which involves executing your code to find errors, static analysis uses automated tools to “look” through the code, without executing it, to find potential errors (including potential security issues) and bugs. Since the code does not need to be executed, static testing can begin much earlier in development than dynamic testing.

How to Manage Kafka ACLs for Enhanced Security

When it comes to securing your Kafka deployment, Access Control Lists (ACLs) are some of the most powerful tools at your disposal. But let’s be honest—ACLs can be a bit daunting if you’re not familiar with them. We’ve all been there, staring at Kafka’s ACL configurations and wondering if we’re doing it right.

Manage software on Windows with the package-method-winget module

As a developer and user of CFEngine I want to use policy to manage the software on my systems so that I can switch operating systems, distributions, computers and have all my normal tools available wherever I go. Towards this end I searched for a Windows package manager and found one in winget. I showed a prototype in Agent Is In - Episode 37 - Windows package management as well as refined the whole process in Agent Is In - Episode 40 - Windows module workshop.

How to Safeguard Your Business with Advanced Security Systems

In today's digital age, safeguarding your business from threats is more critical than ever. Cybersecurity breaches, theft, and vandalism can cause significant damage to your operations, finances, and reputation. Advanced security systems are essential for protecting your assets and ensuring smooth business operations. This article explores the importance of integrating cutting-edge security measures into your business strategy, focusing on the benefits of comprehensive surveillance systems, data protection, and real-time threat management.

The Power of Automated Warehousing

Warehousing is undergoing a revolution driven by automation. From increasing efficiency to reducing human error, automated warehousing is transforming how goods are stored, handled, and distributed. In this blog post, we will explore the various facets of automated warehousing, highlighting its benefits, the technologies used, and our predictions for the future. We invite you to read on.

How to Choose the Right Cybersecurity Certification for Your Career Goals

In today's digital world, cybersecurity has become one of the most critical fields, with organizations and individuals alike needing to protect sensitive information from cyber threats. As technology evolves, so do the methods used by cybercriminals, making cybersecurity a dynamic and challenging industry. For those looking to enter or advance in this field, obtaining the right cybersecurity certification is crucial. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right one for your career goals? This article will guide you through the process of selecting the best cybersecurity certification to match your aspirations.

Automatic Vulnerability Remediation in Java Dependencies: A New Standard for DevSecOps

In enterprise Java applications, every vulnerability in a third-party library can have serious consequences - from data breaches to business process disruption. Traditionally, remediation could take weeks, leaving organizations exposed to risk during that time.