Security researchers have disclosed a security vulnerability in the VirusTotal platform that could have been potentially weaponized to achieve remote code execution (RCE). The flaw, now patched, made it possible to "execute commands remotely within VirusTotal platform and gain access to its various scans capabilities," Cysource researchers Shai Alfasi and Marlon Fabiano da … [Read more...] about Researchers Report Critical RCE Vulnerability in Google’s VirusTotal Platform
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Introducing the new ‘Defending Against Critical Threats’ report
Today, we’re pleased to launch our annual Defending Against Critical Threats report. Inside, we cover the most significant vulnerabilities and incidents of 2021, with expert analysis, insights and predictions from our security and threat intelligence teams across Cisco Talos, Duo Security, Kenna Security, and Cisco Umbrella. It’s clear that 2021 – and, indeed, the start of 2022 … [Read more...] about Introducing the new ‘Defending Against Critical Threats’ report
Cisco Secure Firewall named Best Next Generation Firewall in SE Labs 2021 Annual Report
Cisco is proud to be the only vendor recognized by SE Labs as Best Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) in their 2021 Annual Report. We’re honored to receive industry recognition for excellence in the network firewall market and for making security less complex, more agile, and better able to defend against today’s and tomorrow’s threats. I couldn’t be prouder of our Cisco Secure … [Read more...] about Cisco Secure Firewall named Best Next Generation Firewall in SE Labs 2021 Annual Report
A Peek Inside the 2021 Threat Hunting Report
This time last year, the CrowdStrike Falcon OverWatch™ reported on mounting cyber threats facing organizations as they raced to adopt work-from-home practices and adapt to constraints imposed by the rapidly escalating COVID-19 crisis. Unfortunately, the 12 months that followed have offered little in the way of reprieve for defenders. The past year has been marked by some of the … [Read more...] about A Peek Inside the 2021 Threat Hunting Report
China’s New Law Requires Researchers to Report All Zero-Day Bugs to Government
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has issued new stricter vulnerability disclosures regulations that mandate security researchers uncovering critical flaws in computer systems to mandatorily disclose them first-hand to the government authorities within two days of filing a report. The "Regulations on the Management of Network Product Security Vulnerability" are … [Read more...] about China’s New Law Requires Researchers to Report All Zero-Day Bugs to Government
New SaaS Security Report Dives into the Concerns and Plans of CISOs in 2021
For years, security professionals have recognized the need to enhance SaaS security. However, the exponential adoption of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications over 2020 turned slow-burning embers into a raging fire. Organizations manage anywhere from thirty-five to more than a hundred applications. From collaboration tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams to … [Read more...] about New SaaS Security Report Dives into the Concerns and Plans of CISOs in 2021
Should the CISO Report to the CIO?
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the organization’s senior executive in charge of the cybersecurity and the information technology risk management posture of the enterprise. He or she is a seasoned executive who must be equally adept at leading the myriad technology functions associated with protecting the enterprise’s information and data from misuse and … [Read more...] about Should the CISO Report to the CIO?
Report to Your Management with the Definitive ‘Incident Response for Management’ Presentation Template
Security incidents occur. It's not a matter of 'if' but of 'when.' There are security products and procedures that were implemented to optimize the IR process, so from the 'security-professional' angle, things are taken care of.However, many security pros who are doing an excellent job in handling incidents find effectively communicating the ongoing process with their … [Read more...] about Report to Your Management with the Definitive ‘Incident Response for Management’ Presentation Template
Security Outcomes Report: Top Findings from Around the World
The Security Outcomes Study has been out for a few weeks now and I’ve had time to sit back and read it over with coffee in hand. The report empirically measures what factors drive the best security outcomes. The part that really caught me from the outset was the fact that this was based on a survey wherein the respondents didn’t in fact know that it was for Cisco. I think this … [Read more...] about Security Outcomes Report: Top Findings from Around the World
Introducing: Cisco’s Innovated Transparency Report
As our customers’ businesses evolve in complexity and scale, we are hyperaware of our responsibility as a data steward to protect the privacy and trusted relationships that drive our business forward. For many years, Cisco has published* the number of demands for customer data that we receive from law enforcement and governments around the world. In an age of … [Read more...] about Introducing: Cisco’s Innovated Transparency Report