Tag: automation
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11 hottest IT security certs for higher pay today
Tags: access, attack, automation, business, cloud, container, control, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, exploit, finance, fortinet, google, governance, incident response, infosec, intelligence, Internet, jobs, linux, malicious, malware, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, remote-code-execution, resilience, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, skills, software, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, windowsOffensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE): OffSec’s Offensive Security Certified Expert consists of three courses: Advanced Web Attacks and Exploitation, Advanced Evasion Techniques and Breaching Defenses, and Windows User Mode Exploit Development. The format for each course exam is the same: Candidates have 48 hours to compromise a given target using various techniques. No formal prerequisites exist for any of the…
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Cybersecurity job market faces disruptions: Hiring declines in key roles amid automation and outsourcing
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/analysis/cybersecurity-job-market-faces-disruptions-hiring-declines-in-key-roles-amid-automation-and-outsourcing
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Agentic AI Enhances Enterprise Automation: Without Adaptive Security, its Autonomy Risks Expanding Attack Surfaces
The rise of agentic AI is accelerating. But as enterprises embrace AI autonomy, a critical question looms – how well is security keeping up? First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/agentic-ai-enhances-enterprise-automation-without-adaptive-security-its-autonomy-risks-expanding-attack-surfaces/
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How AI and automation are reshaping security leadership
The contemporary SOC is transforming as it starts to realize the benefits of GenAI and utilize the manifestations of autonomous agentic AI, according to Tines. Additionally, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/18/security-leaders-ai-automation-benefits/
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How do I troubleshoot common issues with NHI automation?
Do NHIs and Secret Management Play a Vital Role in Cloud Security? If you’ve found yourself grappling with this question, you’re not alone. Machine identities, known as Non-Human Identities (NHIs), are swiftly gaining traction in the world of cybersecurity. If managed effectively, they can play a critical role in enhancing cloud security and control. To……
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The Silent Infiltration: How Powerful CPS Devices Are Amplifying Cyber Risks for Businesses
The Internet of Things (IoT), also referred to as Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) has exploded across all types of enterprises, promising greater efficiency, automation, and data-driven insights. From smart sensors monitoring factory floors to AI-powered cameras securing premises, these devices are transforming how businesses operate. However, this surge in connectivity, coupled with the increasing power of……
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Report on ransomware attacks on Fortinet firewalls also reveals possible defenses
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, backdoor, backup, ciso, control, credentials, cve, cybercrime, data, data-breach, defense, exploit, firewall, fortinet, group, infrastructure, Internet, lockbit, malicious, monitoring, network, password, radius, ransom, ransomware, risk, router, tactics, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windowsSigns of intrusion: “This actor exhibits a distinct operational signature that blends elements of opportunistic attacks with ties to the LockBit ecosystem,” Forescout said in its analysis.”Mora_001’s relationship to the broader Lockbit’s ransomware operations underscores the increased complexity of the modern ransomware landscape where specialized teams collaborate to leverage complementary capabilities.”CISOs should note these consistent…
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AI Vs. SOAR for MSSPs: Scaling Alert Investigations With Automation
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What security considerations should I keep in mind for NHI automation?
Why are Security Considerations Essential for Non-Human Identities Automation? The age of automation has dawned upon us. Automation carries the promise of immense business benefits, yet, it brings forth its own set of security challenges. For organizations heavily invested in leveraging Non-Human Identities (NHIs) for automation, how can these security considerations be comprehensively addressed and……
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What role do APIs play in automating NHI management?
Could API Automation Be The Missing Piece In Your NHI Management? One critical question stands out: Could the underutilized potential of API automation be the missing piece in your Non-Human Identities (NHI) management strategy? With the increasing complexity of cloud environments and the mounting demand for robust security measures, the answer is a resounding yes….…
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Sola Security Debuts AI-Powered SOAR Product with $30M Boost
Funds Will Support Next-Gen Security Orchestration and Response, Eliminate Complexity. With $30 million in funding, Sola Security is launching an AI-driven, self-service SOAR platform designed for easy adoption across security, IT, and DevOps teams. The Israeli startup aims to disrupt traditional security automation by lowering technical barriers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/sola-security-debuts-ai-powered-soar-product-30m-boost-a-27724
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Red Report 2025: Unmasking a 3X Spike in Credential Theft and Debunking the AI Hype
Credential theft surged 3× in a year”, but AI-powered malware? More hype than reality. The Red Report 2025 by Picus Labs reveals attackers still rely on proven tactics like stealth & automation to execute the “perfect heist.” First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/red-report-2025-unmasking-a-3x-spike-in-credential-theft-and-debunking-the-ai-hype/
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Pentesters: Is AI Coming for Your Role?
We’ve been hearing the same story for years: AI is coming for your job. In fact, in 2017, McKinsey printed a report, Jobs Lost, Jobs Gained: Workforce Transitions in a Time of Automation, predicting that by 2030, 375 million workers would need to find new jobs or risk being displaced by AI and automation. Queue…
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Sherweb Adds Rewst Robotic Process Automation to Marketplace
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/analysis/sherweb-adds-rewst-robotic-process-automation-to-marketplace
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Companies are drowning in high-risk software security debt, and the breach outlook is getting worse
Flaw prevalence: Leading organizations have flaws in fewer than 43% of applications, while lagging organizations exceed 86%.Fix capacity: Leaders resolve over 10% of flaws monthly, whereas laggards address less than 1%.Fix speed: Top performers remediate half of flaws in five weeks; lower-performing organizations take longer than a year.Security debt prevalence: Less than 17% of applications…
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Security operations centers are fundamental to cybersecurity, here’s how to build one
Tags: access, ai, automation, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, governance, group, guide, iam, identity, incident response, intelligence, jobs, network, risk, service, siem, soar, soc, threat, toolBreakdown of SOC tools and technologies: During their Shmoocon talk, Wyler and his colleague James “Pope” Pope, senior manager of governance, risk, and compliance at Corelight, offered a list of the fundamental technologies CISOs should consider when building or outsourcing a SOC.These essential tools include: EDR (endpoint detection and response) EDR is a security solution…
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ServiceNow Acquires Moveworks for $2.85 Billion to Boost AI Capabilities
In a landmark move to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape, ServiceNow, a leading provider of digital workflow solutions, has announced its acquisition of Moveworks, an AI startup, for $2.85 billion. The deal, revealed on Monday, marks the largest acquisition in ServiceNow’s history and underscores the growing importance of AI-driven automation…
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Manus AI: Hype or a True Leap in Autonomous Intelligence?
Chinese AI Developer Says Model Is Potentially a ‘Glimpse Into AGI’. The latest artificial intelligence breakthrough originating in China, which promises a revolution in automation, has arrived – if it lives up to the hype. Unlike standard chatbot interfaces and their text-based responses – Manus executes actions, from filling out forms to scraping the web…
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Review: The Cybersecurity Trinity
The Cybersecurity Trinity provides a comprehensive approach to modern cybersecurity by integrating AI, automation, and active cyber defense (ACD) into a unified strategy. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/10/review-the-cybersecurity-trinity/
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Multiple Jenkins Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Expose Secrets
Jenkins, the widely-used open-source automation server, issued a high-priority security advisory on March 5, 2025, disclosing four medium-severity vulnerabilities affecting its core platform. The flaws”, tracked as CVE-2025-27622 through CVE-2025-27625″, impact secrets management, cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protections, and URL validation. Immediate upgrades to Jenkins 2.500 (weekly) or 2.492.2 (LTS) are recommended to mitigate risks.…
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Top 5 Ways Automation Increases Profitability
Want bigger profits without bigger workloads? Automation can make it happen. You can’t scale if your team is trapped inRead More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/03/top-5-ways-automation-increases-profitability/
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Jamf Buys Identity Automation, Expands IAM Capabilities
The $215 million acquisition will allow Jamf offer dynamic identity capabilities and device access in a single platform. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/identity-access-management-security/jamf-buys-identity-automation-expands-iam
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Pathfinder AI Hunters Announces New AI Capabilities for Smarter SOC Automation
Pathfinder AI expands Hunters’ vision for AI-driven SOCs, introducing Agentic AI for autonomous investigation and response. Hunters, the leader in next-generation SIEM, today announced Pathfinder AI, a major step toward a more AI-driven SOC. Building on Copilot AI, which is already transforming SOC workflows with LLM-powered investigation guidance, Hunters is introducing its Agentic AI vision,…
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Hunters Announces New AI Capabilities with Pathfinder AI for Smarter SOC Automation
Boston and Tel Aviv, United States, 4th March 2025, CyberNewsWire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hunters-announces-new-ai-capabilities-with-pathfinder-ai-for-smarter-soc-automation/
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Jamf to Acquire Identity Automation for $215 Million
Apple device management firm Jamf has entered into an agreement to acquire IAM platform Identity Automation. The post Jamf to Acquire Identity Automation for $215 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/jamf-to-acquire-identity-automation-for-215-million/
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How New AI Agents Will Transform Credential Stuffing Attacks
Credential stuffing attacks had a huge impact in 2024, fueled by a vicious circle of infostealer infections and data breaches. But things could be about to get worse still with Computer-Using Agents, a new kind of AI agent that enables low-cost, low-effort automation of common web tasks, including those frequently performed by attackers.Stolen credentials: The…
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Key Takeaways from the CSA Understanding Data Security Risk Survey
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, cloud, compliance, control, data, encryption, Hardware, intelligence, monitoring, network, regulation, risk, risk-management, software, strategy, switch, tool, update, vulnerabilityKey Takeaways from the CSA Understanding Data Security Risk Survey madhav Tue, 03/04/2025 – 04:32 As hybrid and multi-cloud environments become increasingly popular, identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating data security risks becomes increasingly complex. How can we tackle this complexity? By gaining insight into how organizations handle risk. That’s the goal of the latest Cloud Security…
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Bubba AI, Inc. is launching Comp AI to help 100,000 startups get SOC 2 compliant by 2032
Introducing Comp AI Comp AI is an open-source alternative to GRC automation platforms like Vanta and Drata. The platform includes several key features designed to automate compliance with frameworks such as SOC 2:A built-in risk register to help companies identify, document, and assess potential security risksOut-of-the-box security policies for modern companies, complete with an AI-powered…
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Why cyber attackers are targeting your solar energy systems, and how to stop them
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, backup, best-practice, china, communications, control, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, firmware, framework, group, infrastructure, iot, mfa, monitoring, network, password, penetration-testing, regulation, risk, russia, service, software, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilitySmart inverter vulnerabilities threaten the electric grid: The biggest risk occurs during high-demand times. If enough solar DERs suddenly go offline during a critical period, there might not be adequate alternative energy sources that can come online immediately, or the available alternatives are much more expensive to operate. Attackers can produce similar results merely by…