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GitLab has announced its acquisition of Israeli cloud security startup Oxeye for a reported sum of $50 million. This strategic move marks GitLab’s second acquisition in Israel, following its purchase of Fuzzit in 2020. Oxeye Security Founded by Dean Agron and Ron Vider, Oxeye has emerged as a frontrunner in the realm of cloud security….
CWPP stands for Cloud Workload Protection Platform. CWPPs are security tools or platforms designed to protect cloud-based workloads, such as virtual machines, containers, and serverless applications, from cyber threats. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud computing and migrate their workloads to the cloud, the need for specialized security solutions to protect these workloads has become paramount….
Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) refers to a set of cybersecurity practices and tools designed to detect and respond to security threats within cloud environments. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud services and platforms, securing these environments becomes paramount to protect sensitive data and infrastructure from cyberattacks and breaches. CDR solutions typically involve the continuous monitoring…
he provision of online government services plays a crucial role in ensuring accessibility and efficiency for citizens. However, recent cyber threats targeting these services underscore the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive information and maintain public trust. As a cybersecurity professional, I am deeply concerned about the evolving threat landscape facing online government…
OAuth, short for “Open Authorization,” is an industry-standard protocol used for authorization, allowing third-party services to securely access a user’s data without exposing their credentials. It facilitates delegated access, granting applications limited access to user accounts on various websites and APIs. Intro to oAuth At its core, OAuth operates on the principle of authorization delegation,…
the recent news of cyberattacks targeting the U.S. defense sector through vulnerabilities in Ivanti’s enterprise VPN appliance hits close to home. It’s a stark reminder of the ever-present threat landscape we navigate daily. The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), a cornerstone in safeguarding national interests, has confirmed its vigilance in tracking and addressing these malicious…
In an era where digital transformation reigns supreme, the evolution of technology has promised to revolutionize the way we interact with government services. However, despite the strides made towards digitalization, there remains a significant segment of the population that feels excluded from the digital realm. For those grappling with the complexities of navigating online government…