A new Acunetix Premium update has been released for Windows, Linux, and macOS: 14.4.210816098. This Acunetix release introduces pre-request scripts that can be developed using the existing custom vulnerability scripts syntax, new log data retention options, and new vulnerability checks for Oracle E-Business Suite, Alibaba…
US government agencies given a new deadline to secure critical software
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memorandum on August 10, 2021, in response to Executive Order (EO) 14028, Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity. The EO recognizes the importance of software security to protect against malicious cyber attacks that threaten the American people’s security…
Is it good? Ask the developer!
We’re so used to the image of the “security guy” who takes care of all the cybersecurity needs in the company that it keeps security siloed and makes progress impossible. We have to get rid of that image and realize that in some cases, notably…
Black Hat 2021: What we don’t know may be the greatest cybersecurity threat
I always come away from the Black Hat USA cybersecurity conference having learned something new, feeling inspired, and imbued with just the right amount of angsty determination to do my part to help improve what is, in my opinion, one of the most pressing collective…
Join the panel: Shifting security left with DevSecOps
Fifteen years ago, there were 50 million websites. Today there are nearly two billion. With the government’s adoption of cloud technologies, that number is continuing to grow exponentially. In order to appropriately comply with regulations, it is imperative that government agencies incorporate security testing across…
Integrating Acunetix with Azure DevOps services for CI/CD
You can integrate your Acunetix Premium account with Azure DevOps Services for issue management and for CI/CD purposes. This article shows how to configure your Azure DevOps account and how to integrate with it in Acunetix Premium for CI/CD. If you want to know how…
AppSec innovator Invicti continues record growth, powered by continued success in the enterprise sector
With cybersecurity now a strategic imperative, Invicti brings scale, speed, and accuracy to help organizations secure their web attack surface AUSTIN, TEXAS – July 27, 2021 – Invicti Security™, a global innovator in application security, today announced several significant milestones marking the company’s continued product…
DIY security – are you doing it right?
There is no tool in the world that can fully replace a human when it comes to finding web vulnerabilities. A skilled security researcher is always able to find more than an automated scanner. There is just one problem. With a ratio of thousands of…
5 reasons why every MSSP needs a professional web application security solution
Managed security service providers (MSSP) are a fantastic alternative for small to medium-sized organizations whose primary objectives are to hire employees that are business-focused, not recruit teams of IT and security professionals who, whilst valuable to the security of the organization are not contributors to…