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Tyler Reguly
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What Experts Have to Say About Choosing the Right Cybersecurity Frameworks
Frameworks like the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls, MITRE ATT&CK and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework give organizations clear, step-by-step methodologies for protecting their sensitive data, leveraging a wealth of industry knowledge to take the guesswork out of your security program.
While these cybersecurity...
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VERT Threat Alert: May 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 05/14/2024
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Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s May 2024 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1106 as soon as coverage is completed.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
CVE-2024-30040
Up first this month, we have a security feature bypass in MSHTML. More specifically, we...
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Steven Sletten
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VERT Threat Alert: April 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 04/09/2024
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Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s April 2024 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1101 as soon as coverage is completed.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
CVE-2024-26234
This CVE describes a Proxy Driver Spoofing Vulnerability that, thanks to Microsoft’s...
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VERT Threat Alert: March 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 03/12/2024
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Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s March 2024 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1097 as soon as coverage is completed.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
There were no in-the-wild or disclosed CVEs included in the March Patch Tuesday release.
CVE...
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PCI DSS Compliance - Meeting the Third-Party Vendor Requirements
By Tripwire Guest Authors on Tue, 02/20/2024
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Today, almost every organization is engaged with a third-party vendor at some level when offering products or services. Take, for instance, an e-commerce business that may not be able to function properly unless multiple third-party integrations are involved, such as CRMs, payment gateways, live chat APIs, or a shipping gateway,...
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VERT Threat Alert: February 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 02/13/2024
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Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s February 2024 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1093 as soon as coverage is completed.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
CVE-2024-21351
This CVE describes a bypass in the Windows SmartScreen Security Feature. At this...
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Managing Financial Crime Risks in Digital Payments
By Chester Avey on Thu, 02/01/2024
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The emergence of innovative Financial Technology (FinTech) has spearheaded rapid growth in the digital payments sector. In recent years, global payment revenues exceeded valuations of $2.2 trillion, with a steady Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) expected in the next five years.
There is no denying the convenience benefits...
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Resolving Top Security Misconfigurations: What you need to know
By Jeff Moline on Mon, 01/22/2024
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One of the most common factors that can lead to cybersecurity incidents is a security misconfiguration in software or application settings. The default settings that come with the implementation of these tools and solutions are often not configured securely, and many organizations do not invest the time and resources into...
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VERT Threat Alert: January 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 01/09/2024
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Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s January 2024 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1088 as soon as coverage is completed.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
There were no in-the-wild or disclosed CVEs included in the January Patch Tuesday drop.
CVE...
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How Does PCI DSS 4.0 Affect Web Application Firewalls?
By Josh Davies on Mon, 01/08/2024
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The payment industry is bracing for the transition to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) 4.0, heralding significant changes in cybersecurity practices. As we approach the implementation of this revised standard, a critical focal point emerges: the role and new mandate of web application firewalls (WAFs) in...
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VERT Threat Alert: December 2023 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 12/12/2023
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Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s December 2023 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1086 on Wednesday, December 13th.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
CVE-2023-20588
AMD has released AMD-SB-7007 – Speculative Leaks Security Notice, which describes how...
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VERT Threat Alert: November 2023 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 11/14/2023
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Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s November 2023 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1082 on Wednesday, November 15th.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
CVE-2023-36033
A vulnerability in the Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) could allow an attacker to...
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VERT Threat Alert: October 2023 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 10/10/2023
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Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s October 2023 Security Updates, which includes a recently introduced release notes format. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1077 on Wednesday, October 11th.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
CVE-2023-41763
While this vulnerability is...
On-Demand Webinar
Best Practices for the PCI DSS 4.0 Countdown
Wed, 09/27/2023
The deadline for compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) 4.0 requirements isn’t until March 31, 2024, but organizations that allow those remaining months to fly by without adequate preparation may face last-minute PCI panic. The best approach is to steadily reach key milestones so you’ll be fully prepared when the deadline arrives.
Watch the...
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VERT Threat Alert: September 2023 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 09/12/2023
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Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s September 2023 Security Updates, which includes a recently introduced release notes format. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1073 on Wednesday, September 13th.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
CVE-2023-36761
Microsoft has indicated that...
On-Demand Webinar
Expert Compliance Automation Tips for Financial Services
Thu, 08/17/2023
Cybersecurity compliance standards like the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) do an excellent job of hardening systems against breaches. This is especially important in the financial services sector, a common target for cybercriminals. This on-demand webinar presented by Senior...
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VERT Threat Alert: August 2023 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 08/08/2023
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Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s August 2023 Security Updates, which includes a recently introduced release notes format. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1068 on Wednesday, August 9th.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
CVE-2023-38180
A vulnerability in Kestrel could...
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VERT Threat Alert: July 2023 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 07/11/2023
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Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s July 2023 Security Updates, which include a new release notes format. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1064 on Wednesday, July 12th.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
CVE-2023-32046
A vulnerability in MSHTML could allow an attacker to...