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Rust in Peace – A Better Programming Language (From A Cybersecurity Perspective)
The Rust programming language continues to gain popularity among developers and companies focused on secure code. Both Google and Microsoft have embraced Rust as a way to improve security and eliminate vulnerabilities. Rust’s memory safety features and performance benefits have made it an attractive choice for organizations looking to enhance their security posture. This article…
Vulcan Cyber – New ML Capability for Predictive Risk Prioritization
In today’s digital landscape, businesses face numerous cybersecurity challenges that can jeopardize their sensitive data and infrastructure. One such challenge is ensuring that vulnerabilities are assessed and prioritized effectively to prevent attacks and minimize potential risks. To address this, Vulcan Cyber has introduced a new machine learning (ML) capability that enables predictive risk prioritization. This…
Nmap: Once the Go-To Tool for Network Scanning. Does It Still Hold Up?
Nmap, which stands for Network Mapper, is a powerful and widely used cybersecurity tool. It primarily functions as a network exploration and vulnerability scanning tool. Developed by Gordon Lyon (also known as Fyodor Vaskovich), Nmap has been extensively utilized by cybersecurity professionals to assess network security, map networks, discover hosts, and identify potential vulnerabilities. The…
Excuse Me. I BURPed!
BURP Suite is a comprehensive software application developed by PortSwigger, designed specifically for performing security testing of web applications. It is widely recognized and utilized by cybersecurity professionals as a critical tool in their arsenal. BURP Suite combines multiple security testing techniques and provides an integrated platform for effectively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating vulnerabilities in…
ZAP, POW, SECURITY!
In this tool overview, we are looking at the OWASP tool ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) and its significance in enhancing the security of businesses. Overview of OWASP ZAP: OWASP ZAP is a widely-used open-source web application security testing tool developed by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). Its primary purpose is to identify and…