Cloud Security Services: Cloud-Based Vulnerability Scanning and Antivirus

Cloud Security Services: Cloud-Based Vulnerability Scanning and Antivirus News

April 11, 2017 11 Apr'17
CIA Vault 7 tools attributed to hacking group for years

Security researchers said the CIA Vault 7 tools and techniques are linked to cyberattacks over the past six years targeting various foreign entities.
February 14, 2017 14 Feb'17
Tenable launches cloud-based vulnerability management platform

At RSA Conference 2017, Tenable Network Security introduced a cloud-based vulnerability management platform called Tenable.io that allows users to import and export vulnerability data.
September 30, 2016 30 Sep'16
Microsoft previews Project Springfield, Azure-based fuzz testing

Microsoft's 'million-dollar bug detector' on offer in preview of Project Springfield, an Azure-based fuzz testing service announced at Ignite 2016.
March 02, 2016 02 Mar'16
Redundant cloud security controls creating headaches

Trend Micro's Mark Nunnikhoven said enterprises are often forced to deploy distinct cloud security controls for each type of service they deploy, making security unmanageable.

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How to collect open source threat intelligence in the cloud

Threat intelligence analysis can be challenging and expensive for enterprises. Expert Frank Siemons explains how open source threat intelligence can simplify the process. Continue Reading
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is a nonprofit organization that promotes research into best practices for securing cloud computing and the use of cloud technologies to secure other forms of computing. Continue Reading
Google Titan

Google Titan is a security chip designed to protect computers from firmware-based rootkits and other malware-infecting firmware. Titan as a key element in Google's security and allows the company to boast that security for its Google Cloud Platform ... Continue Reading

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The problems with cloud-based email security

Cloud-based email security can be challenging for enterprises to achieve. Learn what makes it a challenge and how to secure email in the cloud from expert Dave Shackleford. Continue Reading
How to fight cloud security threats effectively

Read this expert guide to discover which current tools, techniques, policies and principles best keep corporate cloud infrastructure, data and software most secure. Continue Reading
SaaS platform security: The challenges of cloud network security

Organizations have the necessary tools to protect data stored and processed in IaaS platforms. Learn why SaaS platform security remains a challenge from expert Rob Shapland. Continue Reading

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How the NetSpectre vulnerability affects the cloud

The NetSpectre vulnerability performs side-channel attacks to read data across networks. Learn how to use threat modeling to stop speculative execution from expert Ed Moyle. Continue Reading
How was Google Firebase security bypassed?

Google Firebase's inadequate back-end development led to data leaks and vulnerabilities, including HospitalGown. Learn more about this security flaw from expert Michael Cobb. Continue Reading
How hardening options help handle unpatchable vulnerabilities

Using multiple hardening options to endure unpatchable vulnerabilities is explored in a recent NIST report. Learn how entropy sources can be an additional option with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading

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Addressing vulnerable web systems that are often overlooked

Web security vulnerability scanners often focus on large applications within the enterprise. However, there are plenty of overlooked web systems that contain hidden flaws. Continue Reading
Antivirus tools: Are two programs better than one?

Antivirus software is crucial to your device's security. However, less is often more, especially when considering a secondary free antivirus program. Nick Lewis explains why. Continue Reading
Katyusha Scanner: How does it work via a Telegram account?

The Katyusha Scanner is based on the open source penetration test scanner Arachni. However, it has been modified to work through Telegram accounts. Nick Lewis explains how it works. Continue Reading