The European Union (EU)’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) isn’t just a European concern. As GDPR-U.S. interactions become more complex, international businesses (including American ones) must comply with this regulation when handling data from EU citizens. If your company collects, processes, or stores data from the EU or European Economic Area (EEA)—including Iceland, Norway, and…
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AI Code Generation: The Risks and Benefits of AI in Software
AI code generation is changing how developers approach their work. Modern code completion AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT offer faster development cycles, improved productivity, and the ability to automate repetitive tasks. The post AI Code Generation: The Risks and Benefits of AI in Software appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Understanding the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP)
The rule of least privilege, also known as the principle of least privilege (PoLP), is a security measure for safeguarding sensitive systems and data. PoLP ensures that users, applications, and systems have only the minimum access necessary to perform their tasks. This least privilege access strategy reduces potential attack surfaces, limiting the damage from compromised…
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Imperva’s Wildest 2025 AppSec Predictions
Humans are spectacularly bad at predicting the future. Which is why, when someone appears to be able to do it on a regular basis, they are hailed as visionaries, luminaries and celebrated with cool names like Nostradamus and The Amazing Kreskin. Nostradamus made his fame on predictions about the distant future, but that technique has…
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What Is Privilege Escalation? Types, Examples, and Prevention
Privilege escalation is a critical cybersecurity threat in which a user—usually a malicious actor—gains access to data beyond what their account permissions allow. Attackers can gain this access through human error, stolen credentials, or social engineering. The post What Is Privilege Escalation? Types, Examples, and Prevention appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Detection as Code: Key Components, Tools, and More
As software development accelerates, the need to identify threats and respond in real time is greater than ever. Detection as Code (DaC) allows you to write, maintain, and automate your threat detection logic as if it were software code, making security a built-in part of the development pipeline. The post Detection as Code: Key Components,…
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Kubernetes Secrets: How to Create and Use Them
Kubernetes, also known as K8s, is a powerful platform for orchestrating containers in complex, distributed environments. Among its many features, Kubernetes has Secrets, which safeguard sensitive information like API keys, passwords, and tokens in a cluster. By separating confidential data from application code, Kubernetes Secrets reduce the risk of exposure during workflows and deployments. The…
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What Is an Application Vulnerability? 8 Common Types
Every application is susceptible to attacks, but web applications are more vulnerable than others. They interact with more networks and users—and every interaction is a risk. Any flaws or errors can lead to serious problems like unauthorized access, stolen data, and service disruptions. Whether you run a small team or manage a large organization, staying…