The API was not properly secured and this led to the exposure of private user data.

The incident highlights a number of important lessons for organizations that are using APIs: 1. Don’t assume an API is secure just because it is only accessible internally or by authenticated users ...

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If you’re not testing your APIs, you are leaving yourself open to a breach.

2. Don't assume that API security is the same as web app security “The biggest mistake organizations make with API security is assuming that it’s just like application or network security, said Mic ...

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The week’s top news, interviews and articles A new report from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) reveals that cloud security is a growing concern for organizations.

The CSA surveyed over 1,000 global IT decision makers in businesses with more than 500 employees across industries including manufacturing, retail/wholesale, financial services and insurance (FSI), pu ...

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Cybersecurity news, interviews and articles CISOs operating blind, with limited visibility and control An overwhelming percentage (75%) of CISOs consider their organization to be at greater risk of a cybersecurity attack due to the transition to home working, with a third admitting they’ve taken their eye off the ball during these past 12 months losing track of leavers and new starters.

This is according to research by Varonis Systems which surveyed more than 300 IT professionals in North America https://t.co/AoxQJ0pVv1 ...

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API security is a critical factor for the success of Open Finance.

The SFTI whitepaper on API security provides a basis for understanding the new normal. The post Swiss Fintech Innovations (SFTI) publishes API Security whitepaper appeared first on RegTech Africa htt ...

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I’m a big fan of the new Google Hangouts.

It’s not perfect, but it’s good enough that I use it every day for work and personal conversations https://t.co/kayfmyDkO6 ...

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Ransomware can penetrate quickly, significantly damaging an organization.

What skills should aspiring information security workers possess and work on? What certifications can come in handy more than others? What strategies should organizations employ to develop a well-staf ...

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Cybersecurity news and analysis you should know about Here’s a quick roundup of some of the most interesting cybersecurity articles from around the web this week: What is ransomware? How does it work, and how can you protect yourself against it? This article explains everything

Cybersecurity news and analysis you should know about Here’s a quick roundup of some of the most interesting cybersecurity articles from around the web this week: What is ransomware? How does it wo ...

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