One-third of dev professionals unfamiliar with secure coding practices

Attackers consistently discover and exploit software vulnerabilities, highlighting the increasing importance of robust software security, according to OpenSSF and the Linux Foundation. Despite this, many developers lack the essential knowledge and skil… Continue reading One-third of dev professionals unfamiliar with secure coding practices

Tazama: Open-source real-time fraud management

Tazama is an open-source platform focused on improving fraud management within digital payment systems. Tazama marks a substantial transformation in the approach to financial monitoring and compliance worldwide. Previously, the financial sector struggl… Continue reading Tazama: Open-source real-time fraud management

Enhancing open source security: Insights from the OpenSSF on addressing key challenges

In this Help Net Security interview, we meet a prominent industry leader. Brian Behlendorf, CTO at the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), shares insights on the influence of his experiences with the White House CTO office, World Economic Forum,… Continue reading Enhancing open source security: Insights from the OpenSSF on addressing key challenges

USA’s plan to build its cyber workforce, improve skills-based pathways to cyber jobs

On July 19, 2022, National Cyber Director Chris Inglis hosted the National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit at the White House. The event focused on building the cyber workforce, improving skills-based pathways to cyber jobs, educating Americans so… Continue reading USA’s plan to build its cyber workforce, improve skills-based pathways to cyber jobs

A 10-point plan to improve the security of open source software

The Linux Foundation and the Open Source Software Security Foundation, with input provided by executives from 37 companies and many U.S. government leaders, delivered a 10-point plan to broadly address open source and software supply chain security, by… Continue reading A 10-point plan to improve the security of open source software

The Linux Foundation’s Census of OSS app libraries helps prioritize security work

The Linux Foundation announced the final release of “Census II of Free and Open Source Software – Application Libraries,” which identifies more than one thousand of the most widely deployed open source application libraries. This study informs wh… Continue reading The Linux Foundation’s Census of OSS app libraries helps prioritize security work

78% of organizations expect to produce or consume SBOMs in 2022

The Linux Foundation announced the availability of the first in a series of research projects to understand the challenges and opportunities for securing software supply chains. The research reports on the extent of organizational Software Bill of Mate… Continue reading 78% of organizations expect to produce or consume SBOMs in 2022

Infosec products of the month: November 2021

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from 1Password, Avast, Boxcryptor, Code42, ColorTokens, Cynamics, Fortanix, Hiya, Huntsman Security, Imperva, iStorage, Jetico, Netscout, Palo Alto Networks, Siren, … Continue reading Infosec products of the month: November 2021

ZEDEDA partners with PTC to scale industrial IoT solution deployments at the edge

ZEDEDA announced it joined the PTC Partner Network as part of the ThingWorx Ready program. The PTC ThingWorx Ready program enables technology companies to validate their products’ interoperability with the ThingWorx IIoT platform. A ThingWorx Ready des… Continue reading ZEDEDA partners with PTC to scale industrial IoT solution deployments at the edge