NSA readies open source version of GHIDRA reverse-engineering tool

Security Digest Information security news and advice from TechTarget's network| January 9, 2019 FEATURED STORY NSA to release GHIDRA open source reverse engineering tool by Michael Heller, Senior Reporter The National Security Agency plans to release an open source version of its GHIDRA reverse engineering tool during RSA Conference in March, but details about the tool are scarce. (SearchSecurity.com) Advertisement NEWS   Marriott data breach exposed 5 million unencrypted passport numbers Marriott's data breach affected fewer customers than the hotel giant originally estimated, but the breach exposed millions of unencrypted passport numbers. (SearchSecurity.com)   FireEye gears up email security for emerging threats Email continues to be a top means of initiating cyber attacks with new detection bypass techniques and executive impersonation capabilities continually emerging, research shows. (ComputerWeekly.com)   Modern IT underlines need for zero-trust security The increasing complexity of supply chains and interconnectivity of IT systems means the attack surface is widening and security has to evolve accordingly, warns a British computer scientist. (ComputerWeekly.com)   DevOps security model hits organizational snags DevOps security tools are on the market, and IT pros are acutely aware of the need to update their practices. But alignment with business teams hasn't gotten any easier. (SearchITOperations.com)   Cloud provider blames Ryuk ransomware for Christmas Eve attack News roundup: Data Resolution claimed the Ryuk ransomware attack on its systems originated from North Korea. Plus, the EU is set to launch 14 open source bug bounties, and more. (SearchSecurity.com)   Why dating app security flaws should concern enterprises Vulnerable dating apps on BYODs pose risks to more than just individual users. Find out what security flaws are common in these apps and what they mean for enterprises. (SearchCloudSecurity.com) EXPERT ADVICE   NetOps, SecOps, DevOps concepts merge to automate security testing By adopting DevOps concepts, network teams can automate security testing. But, as development, network and security tasks mingle, some staffing challenges can arise. (SearchNetworking.com)   Data center interconnects rife with application challenges Avoid pushing complexity into your network. This is especially true with data center interconnect design, Layer 2 mobility and application requirements. (SearchNetworking.com)   Network security, SD-WAN suppliers revamp branch security Branch network security is getting a face-lift, as network security and SD-WAN suppliers look at new ways to integrate their platforms and upgrade products. (SearchNetworking.com)   Security, compliance standards help mitigate BIOS security vulnerabilities Cybersecurity vulnerabilities associated with PCs often overlook BIOS. Read for strategies to offset these threats and for preventing unauthorized BIOS modifications. (SearchCompliance.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Security Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.