On May 9th, Google released an emergency update for its Chrome browser to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2024-4671. The “use after free” vulnerability affects the Visuals component of Chrome, which is responsible for rendering and displaying content. CVE-2024-4671 was identified and reported to Google by an anonymous researcher. The company...

In part 1 of this two-part blog, we explored how to safeguard cloud databases from SQL Server threats and lateral movement risks. In this second part, we turn our focus to a comparative analysis of database security across three major cloud service providers (CSPs), AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as the varying failure rates of database security controls....

With this new offering, Qualys establishes itself as the first and only vendor solution with the unique ability to scan AWS Bottlerocket instances directly using the Qualys Cloud Agent and TotalCloud Agent-less Snapshot-Based Scan. This innovative capability empowers organizations to comprehensively manage and mitigate risks at both the host OS and...

In today’s ITSM landscape, merging IT operations and security practices is no longer “ideal”, but imperative. According to a recent Gartner® Board of Directors Survey 1, 88% of respondents indicated that their organization perceives cybersecurity as a business risk. This was up from 58% in 2016, which we believe highlights the necessity for a cohesive...

In cybersecurity, the battle against ransomware is a pivotal challenge for organizations worldwide. Attackers are consistently refining their methods, highlighting the critical need for businesses to remain proactive in their defense strategies. To effectively address this threat, it is essential for organizations to understand the tactics, techniques,...

Cybersecurity leaders in the U.S. are very familiar with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and their important work to keep the internet, our country, and its citizens safe from cyber threats. As part of their efforts, CISA has identified secure by design software as a key element to ensuring the integrity and security of our...