Insight #1: SQL injection baffles airport security
You mean to say that SQL Injection is still a problem? How many more of these have to happen before we realize there are control layers we can add to our security stack to prevent SQL Injection exploits as well as many other attack classes. It's called application detection and response (ADR) and you need it.
Insight #2: Controls to lower cyber insurance costs
The number one thing that should decrease cyber security insurance premiums should be multi-factor authentication. There are definitely other things you can do as outlined here, but MFA is probably the largest factor in preventing account compromise/breach.
Insight #3: CISA's role in election disinformation
Election security is top of many minds as we get closer to the general election in November. However, this year is different as CISA and the US government have decided to not petition social media networks to take down inaccurate information as they have done in the past. This means it is up to all of us to wade through all the disinformation.
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David Lindner, Director, Application Security
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