Security challenges mount as as companies handle thousands of APIs

Modern applications are taking over enterprise portfolios, with apps classed as modern now making up 51% of the total, up by more than a quarter in the last year, according to F5. According to the 2024 edition of F5’s State of Application Strategy Repo… Continue reading Security challenges mount as as companies handle thousands of APIs

F5 fixes BIG-IP Next Central Manager flaws with public PoCs (CVE-2024-21793, CVE-2024-26026)

Eclypsium researchers have published details and PoC exploits for two remotely exploitable injection vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-21793, CVE-2024-26026) affecting F5’s BIG-IP Next Central Manager. About the vulnerabilities BIG-IP Next is “a complete… Continue reading F5 fixes BIG-IP Next Central Manager flaws with public PoCs (CVE-2024-21793, CVE-2024-26026)

F5 fixes critical BIG-IP vulnerability (CVE-2023-46747)

F5 Networks has released hotfixes for three vulnerabilities affecting its BIG-IP multi-purpose networking devices/modules, including a critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-46747) that could lead to unauthenticated remote code executio… Continue reading F5 fixes critical BIG-IP vulnerability (CVE-2023-46747)

Photos: Cybertech Europe 2023

The Cybertech Europe conference and exhibition takes place at La Nuvola Convention Center in Rome, and features the latest innovative solutions from dozens of companies and speakers, including senior government officials, C-level executives, and indust… Continue reading Photos: Cybertech Europe 2023

How to handle API sprawl and the security threat it poses

The proliferation of APIs has marked them as prime targets for malicious attackers. With recent reports indicating that API vulnerabilities are costing businesses billions of dollars annually, it’s no wonder they are at the top of mind of many cyber se… Continue reading How to handle API sprawl and the security threat it poses

Beyond MFA: 3 steps to improve security and reduce customer authentication friction

For many people, life’s fundamental activities are now conducted online. We do our banking and shopping online, turn to the digital realm for entertainment and to access medical records, and pursue our romantic interests via dating sites. That means ap… Continue reading Beyond MFA: 3 steps to improve security and reduce customer authentication friction

F5 protects digital services with AI-powered app and API security capabilities

F5 has unveiled new security capabilities to give customers comprehensive protection and control in managing apps and APIs across on-premises, cloud, and edge locations. Specifically, new machine learning enhancements provide F5’s cloud security portfo… Continue reading F5 protects digital services with AI-powered app and API security capabilities

F5 and Visa join forces to enhance security throughout the customer experience

F5 and Visa join forces to enable merchants to securely reduce login friction for their customers. Customers expect seamless commerce experiences and transactions to be secure. Yet, in today’s digital-first world, customers are under threat from bad ac… Continue reading F5 and Visa join forces to enhance security throughout the customer experience