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Risks of Evidentiary Software

Schneier on Security

Over at Lawfare, Susan Landau has an excellent essay on the risks posed by software used to collect evidence (a Breathalyzer is probably the most obvious example). Bugs and vulnerabilities can lead to inaccurate evidence, but the proprietary nature of software makes it hard for defendants to examine it.

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National Security Risks of Late-Stage Capitalism

Schneier on Security

Early in 2020, cyberspace attackers apparently working for the Russian government compromised a piece of widely used network management software made by a company called SolarWinds. For a while, in 2019, the update server’s password for SolarWinds’s network management software was reported to be “solarwinds123.”

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LW ROUNDTABLE: Compliance pressures intensify as new cybersecurity standards take hold

The Last Watchdog

Part three of a four-part series In 2024, global pressure on companies to implement advanced data protection measures intensified, with new standards in encryption and software transparency raising the bar. Similarly, software bills of materials (SBOMs) underscore the need for better accountability in third-party software.

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GUEST ESSAY: Where we stand on mitigating software risks associated with fly-by-wire jetliners

The Last Watchdog

Related: Pushing the fly-by-wire envelope This is especially true because systems are more interconnected and use more complex commercial software than ever before, meaning a vulnerability in one system could lead to a malicious actor gaining access to more important systems. It is difficult to deny that cyberthreats are a risk to planes.

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The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

By only giving users access to what they need for their job, you reduce the risk of data breaches and unauthorized modifications. You should restrict access to sensitive information and systems the same way you restrict access to your house. This is known as role-based access control or RBAC. Read the eBook to learn more!

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News Alert: Security Risk Advisors joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)

The Last Watchdog

Security Risk Advisors (SRA) is a leading cybersecurity firm dedicated to providing comprehensive security solutions to businesses worldwide. Security Risk Advisors SCALR XDR is both a platform, built on Microsoft Azure and a 247 monitoring service with Microsoft Sentinel. Philadelphia, Pa., Philadelphia, Pa.,

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Security Risks of AI

Schneier on Security

Stanford and Georgetown have a new report on the security risks of AI—particularly adversarial machine learning—based on a workshop they held on the topic. Many AI products are deployed without institutions fully understanding the security risks they pose.

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