Open source security tools and software
Open source security tools offer numerous benefits to enterprise security, but they can also come with their own vulnerabilities. Here you'll find news, expert advice, learning tools and white papers on Snort, Nmap, Nessus and other popular open source security tools.
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Open source security tools and software News
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April 18, 2018
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IBM's new AI toolbox is designed to protect AI systems
IBM has made a new open source AI toolbox that's designed to provide practical defenses for real-world AI systems based on how threat actors can attack AI models.
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March 30, 2018
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Kaspersky KLara malware hunter now open source
Kaspersky's KLara tool has been made open source in an effort to help security professionals search related malware samples more easily and efficiently with distributed Yara rules.
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March 22, 2018
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SAP CSO Justin Somaini on using blockchain for security
Blockchain has generated both hype and skepticism, but SAP CSO Justin Somaini believes the technology has applications for security that can improve open source software.
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September 15, 2017
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Apache Struts vulnerability blamed for Equifax data breach
Equifax has confirmed an unpatched critical Apache Struts vulnerability was exploited in the breach that compromised the personal data of 143 million U.S. citizens.
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Pretty Easy Privacy (pEp)
Pretty Easy Privacy (pEp) is an open source encryption tool designed to make it simple for users to protect their online communications. Continue Reading
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open security
Open security is an approach to safeguarding software, hardware and other information system components with methods whose design and details are publicly available. Continue Reading
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rainbow table
A rainbow table is a listing of all possible plaintext permutations of encrypted passwords specific to a given hash algorithm. Rainbow tables are often used by password cracking software for network security attacks. Continue Reading
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How can OSS-Fuzz and other vulnerability scanners help developers?
Google's OSS-Fuzz is an open source vulnerability scanner. Expert Matthew Pascucci looks at how developers can take advantage of this tool and others like it. Continue Reading
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Federal Cloud Computing
In this excerpt from chapter three of Federal Cloud Computing, author Matthew Metheny discusses open source software and its use in the U.S. federal government. Continue Reading
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Is the open source architecture beneficial or a security vulnerability?
The open source architecture has its detractors in terms of its security, but Apple's unencrypted iOS 10 kernel raises new questions. Expert Michael Cobb explains the pros and cons. Continue Reading
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How layered security can help and hinder application security
The growth of technology includes the growth of layered security. Join expert Kevin Beaver as he explains the pros and cons of layered defenses for application security. Continue Reading
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Can a decentralized open source community properly address security?
SearchSecurity talks with UC Berkeley Professor Steven Weber about the open source community, the security challenges facing it and the prospect of software liability. Continue Reading
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Why are both symmetric and asymmetric encryption used in OpenPGP?
OpenPGP uses asymmetric encryption and symmetric encryption for different parts of its process. Expert Michael Cobb explains the purpose of hybrid encryption in message security. Continue Reading
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GD library: How did it open the Junos OS to attacks?
The GD library used in the Junos operating system has opened Junos up to attacks. Nick Lewis explains how it happened and what it means for companies using open source software. Continue Reading
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Antivirus tools: Are two programs better than one?
Antivirus software is crucial to your device's security. However, less is often more, especially when considering a secondary free antivirus program. Nick Lewis explains why. Continue Reading
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How did a Rufus software vulnerability put enterprises at risk?
A vulnerability in Rufus software put some enterprise systems at risk. Expert Judith Myerson explains the flaw and the available fixes for organizations. Continue Reading