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From iPhone to NT AUTHORITYSYSTEM – exploit ‘Printconfig’ dll with a real-world example

Security Affairs

From iPhone to NT AUTHORITYSYSTEM – As promised in my previous post , I will show you how to exploit the “Printconfig” dll with a real world example. He can define himself “security enthusiast”, interested in all emerging technologies in offensive and defensive security. But what does Apple’s iPhone have to do with it??

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Don’t Wanna Pay Ransom Gangs? Test Your Backups.

Krebs on Security

” Wosar said it’s essential that organizations drill their breach response plans in periodic tabletop exercises, and that it is in these exercises that companies can start to refine their plans. That’s why tabletop exercises are incredibly important.

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Why Vulnerability Scanning Alone Is Not Enough to Keep Your Software Secure

ForAllSecure

If your current software security testing does vulnerability scanning, congratulations. Application Security Software will parse through the source code or monitor the runtime operation of your application. For example, CVE-2014-0160 ( aka Heartbleed ) had an initial CVSS of 5/10 (or medium). Defects are common.

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GUEST ESSAY: Top 5 cyber exposures tied to the rising use of international remote workforces

The Last Watchdog

With many employees now working remotely, securing company data isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. International workforces can be an excellent way to find top talent, but they can introduce unique security risks. Countries have different data security laws, and these can get in the way of one another.

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Security Leaders Can Lower Expenses While Reducing Risk

Lenny Zeltser

Start by critically reviewing how you’ll spend the security funds; this involves broadening your perspective beyond security. Try a Zero-Based Approach to Security Spending Regardless of the formal process your company uses for budgeting, review your security expenses using an approach known as zero-based budgeting.

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What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

eSecurity Planet

Cybersecurity can be difficult to implement, and to make matters worse, the security professionals needed to do it right are in short supply. Managed IT security service providers (MSSPs) make life easier for organizations by providing outsourced expertise and tools at a fraction of the cost, time, and trouble of doing it yourself.