Why CISOs are doubling down on cyber crisis simulations

Cyber threats aren’t going away, and CISOs know prevention isn’t enough. Being ready to respond is just as important. Cyber crisis simulations offer a way to test that readiness. They let teams walk through real-world scenarios in a controlled setting,… Continue reading Why CISOs are doubling down on cyber crisis simulations

Transforming cybersecurity into a strategic business enabler

In this Help Net Security interview, Kevin Serafin, CISO at Ecolab, discusses aligning security strategy with long-term business goals, building strong partnerships across the organization, and approaching third-party risk with agility. How do you defi… Continue reading Transforming cybersecurity into a strategic business enabler

APTRS: Open-source automated penetration testing reporting system

APTRS is an open-source reporting tool built with Python and Django. It’s made for penetration testers and security teams who want to save time on reports. Instead of writing reports by hand, users can create PDF and Excel files directly in the tool. A… Continue reading APTRS: Open-source automated penetration testing reporting system

Adobe Patches 11 Critical ColdFusion Flaws Amid 30 Total Vulnerabilities Discovered

Adobe has released security updates to fix a fresh set of security flaws, including multiple critical-severity bugs in ColdFusion versions 2025, 2023 and 2021 that could result in arbitrary file read and code execution.
Of the 30 flaws in the product, … Continue reading Adobe Patches 11 Critical ColdFusion Flaws Amid 30 Total Vulnerabilities Discovered

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Patch Tuesday, April 2025 Edition

Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 121 security holes in its Windows operating systems and software, including one vulnerability that is already being exploited in the wild. Eleven of those flaws earned Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” rating, meaning malware or malcontents could exploit them with little to no interaction from Windows users. Continue reading Patch Tuesday, April 2025 Edition

What are the risks of allowing outgoing traffic on all ports on a webserver?

If I have a webserver which allows outgoing traffic on all ports. What are the risks?
I understand that incoming traffic should be limited to HTTPS, HTTP and other required ports for communication.
I dont understand the risk of allowing ou… Continue reading What are the risks of allowing outgoing traffic on all ports on a webserver?