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How to implement IAM policy checks with Visual Studio Code and IAM Access Analyzer
In a previous blog post, we introduced the IAM Access Analyzer custom policy check feature, which allows you to validate your policies against custom rules. Now we’re taking a step further and bringing these policy checks directly into your development environment with the AWS Toolkit for Visual Studio Code (VS Code). In this blog post,…
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AWS re:Invent 2024: Security, identity, and compliance recap
AWS re:Invent 2024 was held in Las Vegas December 2–6, with over 54,000 attendees participating in more than 2,300 sessions and hands-on labs. The conference was a hub of innovation and learning hosted by AWS for the global cloud computing community. In this blog post, we cover on-demand sessions and major security, identity, and compliance announcements that…
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How to monitor, optimize, and secure Amazon Cognito machine-to-machine authorization
Amazon Cognito is a developer-centric and security-focused customer identity and access management (CIAM) service that simplifies the process of adding user sign-up, sign-in, and access control to your mobile and web applications. Cognito is a highly available service that supports a range of use cases, from managing user authentication and authorization to enabling secure access…
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Demonstrating reduction of vulnerability classes: a key step in CISA’s “Secure by Design” pledge
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, securing software systems has never been more critical. Cyber threats continue to exploit systemic vulnerabilities in widely used technologies, leading to widespread damage and disruption. That said, the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) helped shape best practices for the technology industry with their Secure-by-Design pledge. Cloudflare signed…
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Multiple Vulnerabilities in Fortinet Products Could Allow for Remote Code Execution
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered Fortinet Products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. FortiManager is a network and security management tool that provides centralized management of Fortinet devices from a single console. FortiOS is the Fortinet’s proprietary Operation System which is utilized across multiple product lines. FortiProxy is a secure…
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Multiple Vulnerabilities in Ivanti Avalanche Could Allow for Authentication Bypass
Multiple Vulnerabilities have been discovered in Ivanti Avalanche, the most severe of which could allow for authentication bypass. Ivanti Avalanche is a mobile device management system. Network security features allow one to manage wireless settings (including encryption and authentication) and apply those settings on a schedule throughout the network. Successful exploitation could allow for a…
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Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products, January 14, 2025
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution in the context of the logged on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users…
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Heimdal and Watsoft Team Up to Strengthen MSP Cybersecurity in France
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, and PARIS, France, January 13, 2025 — Heimdal, a top European cybersecurity company, is teaming up with Watsoft, a French IT distributor focused on Managed Service Providers (MSPs). This partnership will help MSPs in France deal with today’s growing cybersecurity challenges by simplifying how they manage security and offering reliable tools from a…
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Best 10 Unified Endpoint Management Software
Managing laptops, smartphones, and IoT devices is no easy task – especially with remote work on the rise. The best Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) software turns chaos into control. By bringing endpoint management into a single platform, UEM simplifies IT operations, boosts security, and keeps devices up to date effortlessly. Whether you’re dealing with device sprawl…
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Turning GLaDOS into Ted: A Tale of a Talking Toy
What if your old, neglected toys could come to life — with a bit of sass? That’s exactly what [Binh] achieved when he transformed his sister’s worn-out teddy bear into ‘Ted’, an interactive talking plush with a personality of its own. This project, which combines the GLaDOS Personality Core project from the Portal series with…