Mobile Security January 26, 2023

Third-party app stores could be a red flag for iOS security

4 min read - Even Apple can’t escape change forever. The famously restrictive company will allow third-party app stores for iOS devices, along with allowing users to “sideload” software directly. Spurring the move is the European Union’s (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA), which looks…

Application Security January 13, 2022

Digital Transformation: Balancing Speed, Security and Innovation

6 min read - Today, digital transformation (DX) is happening in every industry. Organizations operating in sectors that typically eschew technology are moving to the cloud, leveraging IoT and using analytics. Digital transformation plays a critical role for any company to stay competitive and…

Intelligence & Analytics December 30, 2021

Intelligent Adversary Engagement: Deceiving the Attacker

3 min read - Traditional security isn’t always enough to keep attackers at bay. When it comes to sneaking into networks, detection will often only come after malicious traffic reaches systems such as next-generation firewalls and intrusion detection and prevention systems. Meanwhile, threat actors…

Application Security September 23, 2021

What is Web Application Security? A Protective Primer for Security Professionals

4 min read - Evolving threats put applications at risk. Robust web application security can help prevent compromise before it happens. Not sure where to start? Our protective primer has you covered. What Is Web Application Security? Web application security focuses on the reduction of…

Application Security March 9, 2021

Why the Demand for Application Development Security Skills Is Exploding

3 min read - Application development security is a key task when it comes to looking to the future of cybersecurity. A recent industry study shows it is the fastest-growing cybersecurity skill for the year ahead. Demand is expected to increase by 164% over…

Application Security December 7, 2020

How to Transform From DevOps to DevSecOps

3 min read - DevOps is a mindset as well as a business tactic. It’s a cultural shift that merges operations with development and employs a linked toolchain to create change. In turn, DevSecOps seeks to merge security into DevOps. This can be helpful…

Software Vulnerabilities November 18, 2020

IBM Works With Cisco to Exorcise Ghosts From Webex Meetings

8 min read - COVID-19 has changed the way many people work, as organizations have shifted to remote work to slow the spread. In early May, more than 100 million Americans were working from home, creating an increased need for remote collaboration tools like…

Network July 15, 2020

Focusing on the Fundamentals of Network Security

2 min read - IBM X-Force has reported a huge increase in COVID-19-related spam. Malicious domains have also rapidly expanded during the first quarter of 2020.  Focus on Security Fundamentals One of the key fundamental approaches for security is to ensure your security team can…

May 26, 2020

New Android Malware Channels Malicious Activity Through Accessibility Services

2 min read - Security researchers uncovered a new Android malware strain called "DEFENSOR ID" that channels its malicious activity through a device's Accessibility Services.

March 9, 2020

Geost Banking Trojan Targets Russian Banks Via Unofficial Webpages

2 min read - Security researchers observed attackers using unofficial webpages in an attempt to target Russian financial institutions with the Geost banking Trojan.