By Scott Shinn (Are your AIX servers safe against advanced persistent threats? Boost AIX server security and block lateral movement into Windows and Linux environments—with Atomicorp.) The AIX Server Hack in Review AIX is a venerable operating system still employed by an estimated tens of thousands of global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. It […]
By Dean Lombardo What is malware memory analysis? This article explores the important role of malware memory analysis in fileless malware detection. Hackers and malware programs don’t need files to infect your computer systems. They can inject malicious code directly into system memory, often after tricking a user into clicking on an attachment or link. […]
Varnish will offer Atomicorp web application security rules as part of its Varnish Enterprise WAF solution Los Angeles, California, and Chantilly, Virginia – July 1, 2024 – Varnish Software, a leader in content delivery software solutions, and Atomicorp, an endpoint and cloud workload protection provider, today announced they will partner to provide Atomic ModSecurity Rules […]
Enduring Support for Trustwave ModSecurity EOL and ModSec Customers ModSecurity, a popular open-source web application firewall (WAF) for Apache, Nginx, and Microsoft IIS servers, Kubernetes containers, and many web content platforms, has endured both the test of time and false rumors of its demise. As early as August 2021, many in the cybersecurity media and […]
By Scott Shinn Vulnerability patching is crucial but not a cure-all. Patching all your known software vulnerabilities in a timely manner may seal off specific backdoors but alone it represents a reactive, whack-a-mole approach to holistic vulnerability management. Go beyond patching: Detect and address backdoors and malware that patching won’t stop, and defend against whole […]
Momentum Building for Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Attestation You’ve probably noticed the acronym SBOM popping up a lot recently—headlines and subject lines trying to liven up the subject with the notion of someone or something “dropping the SBOM.” Will software bill of materials (SBOM) become a household word in supply chain security management and […]
{We explore the issue of unaddressed end of life (EOL) software security vulnerabilities and the compliance requirements that govern EOL systems and components. The article also offers a solution for protecting EOL operating systems (OSs) ranging across RHEL 5, Ubuntu 16, Windows XP, 2003 and 7, CentOS 7, Solaris 11, and others.} The Need for […]
If you prefer videos and virtual discussions over online reading, you’ve come to the right place. Atomicorp will be producing a series of live Q&A webinars, where participants can join us in discussing IT security and compliance challenges and capabilities. In the first session of the series, known as “Charity’s Corner,” we’ll be exploring file […]
Is ModSecurity Dead? Answering the Question Head On. As with any mature and venerable technology, ModSecurity is facing its “Is It Dead?” stage, with some pundits assuming and proclaiming it dead ever since the Trustwave ModSecurity sunsetting and end of support announcement in 2021. We get asked the question a lot by folks who want […]
Employ real time file integrity monitoring (FIM) to meet always-on security requirements as well as data protection compliance standards such as PCI DSS. Cyberattacks can be sneaky fast, executing their programs, altering your files and source code, and deleting traces of the activity. Many file integrity monitoring (FIM) programs run on a timer based model, […]