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Understanding Payment Gateway Services

A payment gateway is a technology that processes and authorises card payments for businesses. Think of a card machine in a brick-and-mortar store - an online payment gateway is exactly that, but for digital transactions. Payment gateways play a crucial role in e-commerce by facilitating the secure transfer of payment information. They are responsible for encrypting sensitive data, such as credit card numbers, to ensure that transactions are secure from end to end.

Kubernetes Security Best Practices for Security Professionals

As containerized applications become the norm, the complexities of securing these dynamic, scalable environments demand a fresh perspective on traditional security practices. While Kubernetes streamlines deployment and management, it also introduces a new layer of attack surface, necessitating a nuanced approach to threat mitigation.

How to navigate changes to VMware licensing.

Humans don’t like change. Whether it’s saying goodbye to your favorite pair of jeans, moving to a new house, or trying a new kind of coffee, we often resist change. But sometimes change is forced on us. For example: Over the past month or so, Broadcom rolled out tremendous changes to VMware licensing. This is why many of our customers and partners are wondering what the changes will mean to them.

Cybersecurity in the Age of Regulation

Cybersecurity breaches are becoming more frequent and more impactful. Adversaries continue to grow stronger, and defenders aren’t always keeping pace. Add in the increasing number of nation-state actors in the threat landscape, and it’s hardly surprising that governments are starting to take a greater role in regulating security. On July 26th, 2023, the U.S.

Zero-day Vulnerability - Examples, Detection & Prevention [+ Monthly 0-day Reports]

Unknown threats are the real risk. One such example is, Zero-day vulnerability, having been used in real-time attacks but not yet disclosed by the software vendor. In 2023 alone, 3324 zero-day vulnerabilities were identified in websites protected by AppTrana WAAP, highlighting the urgency of understanding and addressing these risks. This blog delves into the essence of zero-day vulnerabilities, exploring how they operate and crucial best practices to defend against potential exploitation.

A Getting Started Guide to Veracode DAST Essentials

Web applications are one of the most common vectors for attacks, accounting for over 40% of breaches, according to Verizon's Data Breach Report. Dynamic application security testing (DAST) is a crucial technique used by development teams and security professionals to secure web applications in the software development lifecycle.

PCI DSS and penetration testing

PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of security controls created to ensure all companies that accept, process, store or transmit credit card data maintain an audit-ready environment. Version 4.0 was published in March 2022; organizations required to be compliant have until March 31, 2024, when compliance must be complete.

Securing Database Access: DPA Zero Standing Privilege Approach with Native HeidiSQL Utility

In this video, we'll guide you through the process of utilizing CyberArk DPA's capabilities to seamlessly connect to a Postgres database using the HeidiSQL client, leveraging the secure foundation of JIT access approach for enhanced security and efficiency.

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager & ServiceNow Integration

In this video, we delve into the seamless integration of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager and ServiceNow IT Service Management. Discover how this integration streamlines and automates end user privilege elevation requests by leveraging existing ServiceNow workflows. By enhancing security measures and operational efficiency, this collaboration between CyberArk and ServiceNow marks a significant advancement in managing and securing privileged access. Watch now to learn more about this powerful integration.