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CISA's Red Team Assessment on a Critical Infrastructure Organizations Aims to Enhance Cyber Resilience

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently conducted an in-depth Red Team Assessment (RTA) to enhance cybersecurity in US critical infrastructure sectors. One critical infrastructure organization requested this ass...
Nov 27, 2024
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Key Takeaways for Linux Professionals from BlackHat USA 2024 Conference

BlackHat USA, an annual cybersecurity conference with g...
Aug 12, 2024
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Addressing the Knowledge Gap in Secure Software Development for Linux

The Linux Foundation and Open Source Security Foundatio...
Jul 18, 2024
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CISAs Red Team Assessment on a Critical Infrastructure Organizations Aims to Enhance Cyber Resilience

CISA's Red Team Assessment on a Critical Infrastructure Organizations Aims to Enhance Cyber Resilience

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently conducted an in-depth Red Team Assessment (RTA) to enhance cybersecurity in US critical infrastructure sectors. One critical infrastructure organization requested this assessment, which took roughly three months. Its primary purpose was to test its cybersecurity detection and response capabilities by simulating real-world threat scenarios similar to what might be encountered by potential cyber adversaries.

Key Takeaways for Linux Professionals from BlackHat USA 2024 Conference

Key Takeaways for Linux Professionals from BlackHat USA 2024 Conference

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BlackHat USA, an annual cybersecurity conference with global attendance since 1997, is an essential forum for sharing cutting-edge security research, trends, and networking among IT and cybersecurity professionals. From its humble origins in Las Vegas in 1997 until today, this international event draws attendees from all around the globe. Security vulnerabilities are exposed, defensive strategies are articulated, and an overall pulse is taken on the digital security industry.

Addressing the Knowledge Gap in Secure Software Development for Linux

Addressing the Knowledge Gap in Secure Software Development for Linux

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The Linux Foundation and Open Source Security Foundation recently published a report entitled "Secure Software Development Education 2024 Survey—Understanding Current Needs." This report highlights the urgent need for formalized training and education in secure software development. It was derived from an industry survey of nearly 400 software developers, which revealed significant knowledge gaps.

McGrail Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Fighting Email Threats with Its KAM Ruleset

McGrail Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Fighting Email Threats with Its KAM Ruleset

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Cyber risk is increasing for individuals and organizations, making flexible and robust solutions for identifying spam and malware increasingly critical. Apache SpamAssassin is an anti-spam framework we stand behind and have been using in Guardian Digital EnGarde Cloud Email Security for decades as a component of our email security solution to help detect fraudulent and malicious mail.

SPDX 3.0 Revolutionizes Software Management & Security

SPDX 3.0 Revolutionizes Software Management & Security

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The SPDX 3.0 release marks a significant milestone in software management, particularly for Linux admins, infosec professionals, internet security enthusiasts, and sysadmins. The SPDX community, in collaboration with the Linux Foundation, has evolved the widely used Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) communication format with a comprehensive set of updates, introducing new features and enhancements tailored to modern system use cases.

OWASP Discloses Data Breach Attributed to Wiki Misconfiguration

OWASP Discloses Data Breach Attributed to Wiki Misconfiguration

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A recent data breach incident disclosed by the OWASP Foundation due to a wiki misconfiguration highlights a critical concern for security practitioners, specifically Linux admins and infosec professionals. The breach exposed personal information from members who joined the foundation between 2006 and 2014.

Falco Graduation Signals Advancements in Cloud Native Runtime Security

Falco Graduation Signals Advancements in Cloud Native Runtime Security

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In the world of cloud-native computing, security is paramount. The recent announcement by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) about the graduation of Falco, a cloud-native security tool, brings it to the forefront. Falco, described as the de facto Kubernetes threat detection engine, has gained significant traction among notable organizations like Booz Allen Hamilton, GitLab, Shopify, and many more.

The Linux Foundation Offers Insights on Secure Software Development

The Linux Foundation Offers Insights on Secure Software Development

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The Linux Foundation recently published a report titled Maintainer Perspectives on Open Source Software Security, which provides valuable insights into the perspectives, practices, and challenges faced by OSS maintainers and core contributors regarding open-source software security. The report highlights the importance of utilizing software composition analysis (SCA) and static application security testing (SAST) tools in evaluating the security of OSS packages.

Unveiling the Future of Open-Source Generative AI

Unveiling the Future of Open-Source Generative AI

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The Linux Foundation's 2023 Open Source Generative AI Report delves into the advancements and implications of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). As Linux admins, infosec professionals, and Internet security enthusiasts, it is crucial for us to understand the impact this technology has on our field. Let's critically analyze the insights from the report and explore the long-term consequences.

How Meta Patches Linux at Hyperscale

How Meta Patches Linux at Hyperscale

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It's no secret that Linux is the most popular operating system in the world. It's also no secret that it's a very secure OS, but many things can go wrong. It's hard to keep up with all the patches and vulnerabilities, especially when you must patch tens of thousands of servers without downtime. But Meta has a system for doing so!

KubeCon Points to the Future of Enterprise IT

KubeCon Points to the Future of Enterprise IT

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Cloud has become synonymous with enterprise IT, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Though enterprises now spend roughly $545 billion annually on cloud infrastructure, according to IDC, and 41% of that spend goes to the top five cloud providers, the reality is that a substantial amount of money, even “cloud” money, isn’t being spent with the big hyperscalers.

Microsoft Surprised the Linux Community by Attending the Ubuntu Summit 2023

Microsoft Surprised the Linux Community by Attending the Ubuntu Summit 2023

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The annual Ubuntu Summit is where Linux and open-source software lovers gather to see what’s new. This year it will take place in the beautiful city of Riga, Latvia, November 3 to 5. And guess what? Microsoft, the big name we usually associate with paid software, joined the movement. This new partnership aims for greater collaboration between major technology companies and open-source communities.

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