Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Calls on Software Makers To Use Memory Safe Languages, as OpenSSF Issues Secure Software Principles
December 8, 2023CISA is urging developers to stamp out memory vulnerabilities with memory safe programming languages. Meanwhile, the OpenSSF published 10 key principles for secure software development. Plus, malware used in fake browser-update attacks ballooned in Q3. In addition, a new program aims to boost the cyber defenses of critical infrastructure orgs. And much more!
Tenable Cyber Watch: CSA Launches Zero Trust Certification, CISA Updates Security Attestation Form, and more
December 4, 2023This week’s edition of Tenable Cyber Watch unpacks CISA’s Security Attestation Form Draft and discusses CSA’s new Zero Trust Certification. Also covered: The FCC’s new pilot program that would help U.S. schools and libraries boost their cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Snapshot: U.S., U.K. Governments Offer Advice on How To Build Secure AI Systems
December 1, 2023Looking for guidance on developing AI systems that are safe and compliant? Check out new best practices from the U.S. and U.K. cyber agencies. Plus, a new survey shows generative AI adoption is booming, but security and privacy concerns remain. In addition, CISA is warning municipal water plants about an active threat involving Unitronics PLCs. And much more!
Tenable Cyber Watch: NCSC Offers Guidance for Quantum Threat, SBOM Adoption for Securing the Software Supply Chain, and more
November 27, 2023This week’s edition of Tenable Cyber Watch unpacks what organizations need to do to prepare for quantum computing attacks and addresses SBOM adoption to help organizations beef up the security of the software supply chain. Also covered: The U.S. Office of Management and Budget drafts guidance for fed agencies’ AI use.
Cybersecurity Snapshot: U.S. Gov’t Revises, Seeks Input on Security Assessment Questionnaire for Software Vendors
November 24, 2023Uncle Sam wants your input on the latest version of the “Secure Software Development Attestation Form” that federal agencies will use to assess the security of software vendors. Plus, it’s warning cyber teams about the threats from the Rhysida and Scattered Spider cybercrime groups. In addition, there’s a new zero trust certification. And much more!
Decrypting CNAPP: Moving Beyond the Acronyms and Analyst Jargon to a Unified Approach to Cloud Security
November 21, 2023CNAPPs provide end-to-end protection of cloud workloads by combining previously siloed tools, such as CSPM and CWPP into a single platform. In this post, we’ll explain what the key benefits of CNAPP are and how organizations can use these tools to protect their cloud workloads.
Tenable Cyber Watch: November Declared Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, and more
November 20, 2023This week’s edition of Tenable Cyber Watch unpacks Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience month and addresses the “Shields Ready” campaign aimed at promoting critical infrastructure security and resilience. Also covered: Do most organizations need a generative AI policy? What one poll shows.
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Are SBOMs on Your Supply Chain Security Radar Screen? Check Out New Recommendations from CISA and NSA
November 17, 2023The SBOM concept is still half-baked, but CISA and NSA want to help change that with new best practices for software vendors, developers and buyers. Plus, there’s new guidance about the Royal ransomware gang – as ransomware attacks grow. In addition, Google highlights a new typosquatting trend impacting cloud storage. And much more!
Tenable Nessus Scanner Capabilities Receive Red Hat Recognition
November 15, 2023The Red Hat Vulnerability Scanner Certification for Tenable Nessus represents our commitment to continue providing customers with visibility into their Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems. Read about what this means and how it benefits our customers.
Tenable Cyber Watch: Average Org Fails to Prevent 43% of Attacks, AI Models Lack Transparency, and more
November 13, 2023This week’s edition of Tenable Cyber Watch unpacks why organizations fail to prevent more than 40% of cyberattacks and addresses how the White House plans to tackle AI. Also covered: Study shows AI models lack transparency.
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Critical Infrastructure Security in the Spotlight in November
November 10, 2023It’s “Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month” – check out new resources from the U.S. government to better protect these essential organizations. Plus, the U.K.’s cyber agency is offering fresh guidance for mitigating the quantum computing threat. In addition, do you need a generative AI policy in your company? An ISACA guide could be helpful. And much more!
Tenable Cyber Watch: GenAI Drives AI Adoption for Cybersecurity, Ransomware Attacks Double in Q3, and more
November 6, 2023This week’s edition of Tenable Cyber Watch unpacks how generative AI is driving AI adoption for cybersecurity and addresses why board directors are becoming more confident in their organization’s cybersecurity. Also covered: Ransomware attacks almost doubled in Q3.