Beginning: The Strategic Imperative of FedRAMP Compliance In an era where cloud computing underpins a significant portion of governmental operations, the FedRAMP stands as a bastion of security, dictating a comprehensive framework for CSPs aspiring to service federal agencies. This journey begins with an intrinsic understanding that FedRAMP compliance is not merely a regulatory hoop […]
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As the shift of IT infrastructure to cloud-based solutions celebrates its 10-year anniversary, it becomes clear that traditional on-premises approaches to data security are becoming obsolete. Rather than protecting the endpoint, DLP solutions need to refocus their efforts to where corporate data resides – in the browser. A new guide by LayerX titled “On-Prem is […]
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The threat actors behind the BianLian ransomware have been observed exploiting security flaws in JetBrains TeamCity software to conduct their extortion-only attacks. According to a new report from GuidePoint Security, which responded to a recent intrusion, the incident “began with the exploitation of a TeamCity server which resulted in the deployment of a PowerShell implementation […]
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Technical specifics and a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit have been made available for a recently disclosed critical security flaw in Progress Software OpenEdge Authentication Gateway and AdminServer, which could be potentially exploited to bypass authentication protections. Tracked as CVE-2024-1403, the vulnerability has a maximum severity rating of 10.0 on the CVSS scoring system. It impacts OpenEdge […]
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A financially motivated threat actor called Magnet Goblin is swiftly adopting one-day security vulnerabilities into its arsenal in order to opportunistically breach edge devices and public-facing services and deploy malware on compromised hosts. “Threat actor group Magnet Goblin’s hallmark is its ability to swiftly leverage newly disclosed vulnerabilities, particularly targeting public-facing servers and edge devices,” […]
Cyber NewsStreamlining the FedRAMP Remediation Process: A Strategic Approach for CSPs In the domain of cloud computing, especially for services catering to federal agencies, achieving compliance with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) represents a critical threshold. Central to this journey is the remediation process, where Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) address and rectify any […]
FedRAMP RemediationFrom Assessment to Authorization: A Comprehensive Guide to FedRAMP Remediation The journey toward Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) compliance is fraught with meticulous scrutiny and complex requirements, a testament to the program’s commitment to unparalleled cloud security. For cloud service providers (CSPs) navigating this path, encountering obstacles during the assessment phase is not […]
FedRAMP RemediationFramework Foundations: Aligning FedRAMP Remediation with Cybersecurity Best Practices In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud computing, cybersecurity frameworks serve as the bedrock upon which secure, resilient infrastructures are built. For cloud service providers (CSPs) engaged in the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), aligning remediation efforts with these foundational cybersecurity principles is not […]
FedRAMP Remediation