Tag: technology
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NIST Updates DNS Security Guidance After 12 Years with SP 800-81r3
The latest update to DNS security guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) marks a new in how organizations are expected to secure one of the internet’s most critical systems. Published as NIST SP 800-81r3, this revision replaces the previous 2013 version, ending a gap of more than twelve years without major federal updates in this area. First…
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TDL 018 – How To Think, Not What To Think – Mitch Prior
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, backup, blockchain, business, cctv, china, ciso, cloud, computer, conference, control, credentials, cvss, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, finance, firmware, google, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iot, jobs, law, mail, malware, military, network, phone, privacy, resilience, risk, router, software, strategy, switch, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, wifi, zero-trustThe Human Algorithm in a Zero-Trust World In the latest episode of The Defender’s Log, host David Redekop sits down with cybersecurity expert Mitch Prior to discuss the intersection of high-tech security and human intuition. From their first meeting in 2018″, the early days of Zero Trust”, the duo explores why the “why” behind technical…
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Kotlin vs Java in 2026: What Smart Businesses Are Choosing for Android Development
Most Android projects don’t fail because of bad developers. They fail because of bad technology decisions. If your mobile app development is taking too long,…Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2026/03/kotlin-vs-java-in-2026-what-smart-businesses-are-choosing-for-android-development/
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DOJ confirms seizure of domains linked to Iran-backed threat actor
A group connected to Iranian intelligence used the same infrastructure to claim credit for the hack of medical technology firm Stryker.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/doj-seizure-domains-iran-threat-actor/815306/
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How Dropzone AI Is Bringing A ‘Software-Only’ Approach To Agentic SOC: CEO
Dropzone AI is finding strong traction with MSSPs for its technology that brings a fully AI-powered approach to dealing with alert overload in the SOC (Security Operations Center), according to Dropzone Founder and CEO Edward Wu. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/how-dropzone-ai-is-bringing-a-software-only-approach-to-agentic-soc-ceo
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How Dropzone AI Is Bringing A ‘Software-Only’ Approach To Agentic SOC: CEO
Dropzone AI is finding strong traction with MSSPs for its technology that brings a fully AI-powered approach to dealing with alert overload in the SOC (Security Operations Center), according to Dropzone Founder and CEO Edward Wu. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/how-dropzone-ai-is-bringing-a-software-only-approach-to-agentic-soc-ceo
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NCA Boss Warns That Teens Are Being “Radicalized” Into Cybercrime Online
The National Crime Agency’s director general warns that technology is rapidly reshaping crime First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/nca-boss-warns-teens-radicalized/
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Ex-data analyst stole company data in $2.5M extortion scheme
A North Carolina man was found guilty of extorting a D.C.-based technology company while still being employed as a data analyst contractor. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-analyst-found-guilty-of-extorting-brightly-software-of-25-million/
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That cheap KVM device could expose your network to remote compromise
Stealthy backdoors: A compromised KVM device can become a powerful backdoor in any environment. An attacker can inject keystrokes to execute commands or access UEFI settings to disable security features such as disk encryption and Secure Boot.Because the device operates outside the controlled system’s OS, endpoint detection tools and host firewalls cannot see it. These…
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Beijing wants its own quantum-resistant encryption standards rather than adopt NIST’s
Tags: china, compliance, computer, control, cryptography, data, encryption, finance, gartner, international, nist, privacy, technology, threatSecurity, sovereignty, or both: China’s preference for domestic cryptographic standards is not new. It has previously developed its own classical encryption algorithms and mandated their use domestically, requiring foreign technology companies operating in China to support them alongside international standards, according to an analysis published by the Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition.Sarkar said the motivations behind China’s…
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FBI seizes Handala data leak site after Stryker cyberattack
The FBI has seized two websites used by the Handala hacktivist group after the threat actors conducted a destructive cyberattack on medical technology giant Stryker that wiped approximately 80,000 devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-seizes-handala-data-leak-site-after-stryker-cyberattack/
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Bolster your defenses and close the codecloud gap with Tenable and OX
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, business, ciso, cloud, container, control, data, data-breach, defense, detection, endpoint, exploit, framework, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, risk, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityToday, cloud security teams face fragmented visibility and the challenge of prioritizing risks while identifying fix owners. A new joint solution from Tenable and OX helps you close the code-to-cloud gap from development through runtime. By combining CNAPP with deep AppSec, this integration is designed to eliminate visibility gaps and accelerate remediation. Key takeaways Bridge…
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President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America: Why Integrity Is the Foundation of Modern Cyber Defense
<div cla President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America makes a few things very clear: the United States must detect adversaries earlier, secure critical infrastructure, strengthen technology supply chains, and ensure that systems can recover rapidly after cyber incidents. These goals appear throughout the strategy, but when viewed through a technical lens, they all depend on…
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President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America: Why Integrity Is the Foundation of Modern Cyber Defense
<div cla President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America makes a few things very clear: the United States must detect adversaries earlier, secure critical infrastructure, strengthen technology supply chains, and ensure that systems can recover rapidly after cyber incidents. These goals appear throughout the strategy, but when viewed through a technical lens, they all depend on…
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President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America: Why Integrity Is the Foundation of Modern Cyber Defense
<div cla President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America makes a few things very clear: the United States must detect adversaries earlier, secure critical infrastructure, strengthen technology supply chains, and ensure that systems can recover rapidly after cyber incidents. These goals appear throughout the strategy, but when viewed through a technical lens, they all depend on…
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Signal’s Creator Is Helping Encrypt Meta AI
Moxie Marlinspike says the technology powering his encrypted AI chatbot, Confer, will be integrated into Meta AI. The move could help protect the AI conversations of millions of people. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/signals-creator-is-helping-encrypt-meta-ai/
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Signal’s Creator Is Helping Encrypt Meta AI
Moxie Marlinspike says the technology powering his encrypted AI chatbot, Confer, will be integrated into Meta AI. The move could help protect the AI conversations of millions of people. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/signals-creator-is-helping-encrypt-meta-ai/
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Signal’s Creator Is Helping Encrypt Meta AI
Moxie Marlinspike says the technology powering his encrypted AI chatbot, Confer, will be integrated into Meta AI. The move could help protect the AI conversations of millions of people. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/signals-creator-is-helping-encrypt-meta-ai/
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US lawmakers quiz Meta over ‘dangerous’ facial recognition plans for smart glasses
Democratic senators warn that Meta’s plans to introduce facial recognition technology into smart glasses could lead to normalisation of mass surveillance and breach citizens’ rights First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366640518/US-lawmakers-quiz-Meta-over-dangerous-facial-recognition-plans-for-smart-glasses
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CISA Calls on Organizations to Strengthen Microsoft Intune Security After Stryker Incident
Tags: cisa, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, endpoint, infrastructure, malicious, microsoft, technologyThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert calling on organizations to aggressively harden their endpoint management systems. Released on March 18, 2026, the critical warning follows a significant cyberattack against U.S.-based medical technology provider Stryker Corporation. The agency observed malicious actors actively targeting endpoint management platforms, explicitly misusing legitimate administrative…
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The True Cost of Cyber Downtime: A UK Board-Level Briefing
Tags: attack, backup, business, cloud, communications, compliance, control, cyber, cyberattack, data, finance, GDPR, governance, healthcare, infrastructure, insurance, monitoring, resilience, saas, service, supply-chain, technologyWritten by Sean Tilley, Senior Sales Director EMEA at 11:11 Systems Cyber downtime carries measurable financial consequences, and those consequences are becoming clearer with each major incident. Research from 11:11 Systems shows that 78% of European organisations report losses of up to $500,000 per hour following a cyber-related outage, while 6% face costs exceeding £1 million per…
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CISA urges US orgs to secure Microsoft Intune systems after Stryker breach
CISA warned U.S. organizations to follow Microsoft guidance to strengthen the Intune endpoint management tool after a cyberattack exploited it to wipe medical technology giant Stryker’s systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-businesses-to-secure-microsoft-intune-systems-after-stryker-breach/
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Anthropic ban heralds new era of supply chain risk, with no clear playbook
Tags: ai, business, ceo, cisco, ciso, compliance, control, data, defense, framework, government, group, infrastructure, intelligence, law, monitoring, network, RedTeam, risk, risk-management, sbom, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, toolCompliance pressure before policy clarity: For organizations that do business with the federal government, the implications extend beyond technical challenges into legal and contractual risk. Alex Major, co-chair of government contracts and global trade practice at law firm McCarter and English, tells CSO that supply chain designations like the Anthropic ban tend to move quickly…
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Anthropic ban heralds new era of supply chain risk, with no clear playbook
Tags: ai, business, ceo, cisco, ciso, compliance, control, data, defense, framework, government, group, infrastructure, intelligence, law, monitoring, network, RedTeam, risk, risk-management, sbom, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, toolCompliance pressure before policy clarity: For organizations that do business with the federal government, the implications extend beyond technical challenges into legal and contractual risk. Alex Major, co-chair of government contracts and global trade practice at law firm McCarter and English, tells CSO that supply chain designations like the Anthropic ban tend to move quickly…
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Colorado Moves to Revise Its Landmark AI Law After Industry Pushback
Colorado lawmakers are preparing to revise one of the first comprehensive artificial intelligence laws in the United States, following months of tension between regulators, consumer advocates, and the technology industry. A newly released policy framework outlines how the state may adjust its 2024 AI law before enforcement begins later this year. At the center of……
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How do NHIs drive innovation in cybersecurity
Are machine identities key to advancing cybersecurity measures? Organizations are increasingly turning to advanced technologies to bolster their defense mechanisms, especially in cloud security. One such technology gaining traction is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs). These machine identities are pivotal in revolutionizing cybersecurity innovation, offering a holistic approach to safeguarding sensitive data and improving……
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US lawmakers quiz Meta over ‘dangerous’ facial-recognition plans for smart glasses
Democratic senators warn that Meta’s plans to introduce facial-recognition technology into smart glasses could lead to normalisation of mass surveillance and breach citizens’ rights First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366640518/US-lawmakers-quiz-Meta-over-dangerous-facial-recognition-plans-for-smart-glasses
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OFAC Sanctions DPRK IT Worker Network Funding WMD Programs Through Fake Remote Jobs
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned six individuals and two entities for their involvement in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) information technology (IT) worker scheme with an aim to defraud U.S. businesses and generate illicit revenue for the regime to fund its weapons of mass…
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Technology accelerating crime, boosts case for national police service, says NCA chief
NCA director general Graeme Biggar says technology has helped criminals get smarter, faster and more connected, boosting case for National Police Service First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366640462/Technology-accelerating-crime-boosts-case-for-national-police-service-says-NCA-chief
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CISOs rethink their data protection strategies
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, breach, business, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, computing, control, cyber, data, defense, framework, governance, healthcare, identity, jobs, LLM, privacy, resilience, risk, service, strategy, technology, tool, zero-trustFactors driving strategy evaluations CISOs, security experts, and data practitioners cite the expanding use of AI in the enterprise as the main reason they’re rethinking their data protection strategies.”AI is exposing more sensitive information as [workers] are taking that information and typing it into LLMs,” says Errol Weiss, CSO at Health-ISAC.AI tools make it easy…