Research finds vulnerabilities in 97 percent of applications

Data from 3,900 tests conducted on 2,600 software or systems targets reveals that 97 percent had some form of vulnerability, 30 percent of the targets had high-risk vulnerabilities, and six percent had critical-risk vulnerabilities. In the research from Synopsis 83 percent of the tested targets were web applications or systems, 12 percent mobile applications, and the remainder either source code or network systems/applications. Industries represented in the tests include software and internet, financial services, business services, manufacturing, media and entertainment, and healthcare. "Cloud-based deployments, modern technology frameworks, and the rapid pace of delivery is forcing security groups to react more… [Continue Reading]

Lag between detection and investigation of cloud attacks harms businesses

New research carried out by ESG for digital forensics platform Cado Security finds that 89 percent of companies have experienced a negative outcome in the time between detection and investigation of a cyber-attack on their cloud environments. When asked about the challenges involved in dealing with incidents, 74 percent of security professionals say their organizations need additional data and context to conduct forensics investigations in cloud environments. In addition 64 percent say it takes too much time to collect and process data to perform a timely investigation. While a worrying 35 percent of cloud security alerts are not investigated at… [Continue Reading]

Water quality app wins IBM Call for Code challenge

IBM's global Call for Code Challenge encourages developers to use their skills to drive positive and long-lasting change across the world and is now in its fourth year. 2021's winner is Saaf Water, an accessible water quality sensor and analytics platform created, in particular, for people living in rural localities. Saaf Water's team of India-based developers have been personally affected by unhealthy water conditions that led to community deaths and illness, inspiring them to create a solution to help save lives. The Saaf Water team will receive $200,000 and support to incubate, test, and deploy their solution from the IBM… [Continue Reading]

Audiobooks are coming to Spotify in 2022

For many people, Spotify is the go-to service for streaming music, but the platform is about more than just accessing a massive collection of tracks spanning endless genres. In addition to music, there are also podcasts, and next year there are plans to further extend the audio offerings. With the acquisition of audiobook platform Findaway, Spotify is continuing on its journey to become "the world’s leading audio platform". Just as with its music and podcast offerings, the company plans to provide opportunities for both creators and consumers alike. Speaking about the deal, Gustav Söderström, Spotify's chief R&D officer, says: "It's… [Continue Reading]

Hybrid working: What does it mean for IT?

It’s almost impossible to escape the phrase "hybrid working" at present. The pandemic has brought about changes to the office environment and the way we work that few would have predicted a few years ago. In fact, remote and hybrid working models now look to be a permanent fixture, given the success that many businesses have seen in recent months. Debate over the pros and cons of this change has dominated the media landscape, and there are undoubtedly challenges that come with this kind of transition. Offices that used to home hundreds of employees every day now lay either empty… [Continue Reading]

Regulatory compliance holds back digital transformation say financial businesses

Regulatory compliance requirements have slowed digital transformation for 48 percent of financial organizations, according to a new study. The research from banking security specialist OneSpan surveyed over 200 bank executives in the US, Mexico, UK, and France to assess how banks in different parts of the world are addressing compliance with changing regulations. It shows the top compliance challenges for banks include reducing or preventing cyber-attacks (53 percent), safeguarding sensitive data (47 percent), and keeping pace with changes in consumer privacy laws and industry regulations (41 percent). Almost half of banks are putting digital remote identity verification and biometrics in… [Continue Reading]

77 percent of the UK employees experience this work-related syndrome

You may read the phrase "imposter syndrome" and be surprised that there’s a term for something you feel without realizing it’s a common thing. Have you ever felt like you’re not good enough for the career you have? Do you doubt yourself and feel like an imposter in the workplace? Do you have a nagging feeling that you’re winging it? You’re not alone. A huge 77 percent of the UK experiences imposter syndrome. Signs of imposter syndrome include: Doubting yourself Being unable to accurately assess your competence and skills Attributing your success to external factors Criticizing your job performance Being… [Continue Reading]