Now is the time to focus on software supply chain security improvements

The shift to cloud-native development, along with the increased speed in development brought about by the adoption of DevOps processes, has made the challenges connected with securing software supply chains infinitely more complex, according to recent … Continue reading Now is the time to focus on software supply chain security improvements

Evaluating the use of encryption across the world’s top one million sites

A new report from security researcher and TLS expert Scott Helme, evaluates the use of encryption across the world’s top one million sites over the last six months and reveals the need for a control plane to automate the management of machine identitie… Continue reading Evaluating the use of encryption across the world’s top one million sites

Boards, CEOs demand software supply chain security improvements

Venafi announced the findings of a global study of 1,000 CIOs, in which 82% say their organizations are vulnerable to cyberattacks targeting software supply chains. The shift to cloud native development, along with the increased speed in development br… Continue reading Boards, CEOs demand software supply chain security improvements

Recovering from a cybersecurity earthquake: The lessons organizations must learn

It’s been over a year since the SolarWinds supply chain hack sent shockwaves through thousands of organizations worldwide, but this cybersecurity earthquake is by no means over. More recently we’ve seen aftershocks fueled by the Log4Shell and Spring4Sh… Continue reading Recovering from a cybersecurity earthquake: The lessons organizations must learn

Cybercriminals seeking more than just ransomware payment

Venafi announced the findings of a global survey of IT decision-makers looking into the use of double and triple extortion as part of ransomware attacks. The data reveals that 83% of successful ransomware attacks now include alternative extortion metho… Continue reading Cybercriminals seeking more than just ransomware payment

Ransomware and terrorism: For security pros the threat is equal

Venafi announced the findings of a global survey of more than 1,500 IT security decision makers that reveals that 60% of security professionals believe ransomware threats should be prioritized at the same level as terrorism. These opinions echo the U.S… Continue reading Ransomware and terrorism: For security pros the threat is equal

EV certificate usage declining: Is the internet becoming more secure?

Driven by the acceleration of digital transformation and cloud migration during the pandemic, the analysis of the world’s top 1 million sites over the last 18 months shows that in many ways, the internet is becoming more secure. Use of encryption is in… Continue reading EV certificate usage declining: Is the internet becoming more secure?

Execs concerned about software supply chain security, but not taking action

Venafi announced survey results highlighting the challenges of improving software supply chain security. The survey evaluated the opinions of more than 1,000 IT and development professionals, including 193 executives with responsibility for both securi… Continue reading Execs concerned about software supply chain security, but not taking action