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Melinda Marks is an author deeply engrossed in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, particularly in relation to software supply chain vulnerabilities and API security. Her columns explore the challenges organizations face in maintaining software security amidst increasing complexities. She analyses new solutions and technologies like Azul's SaaS for detecting vulnerabilities in Java applications and presents insights into how companies can better manage security with the aid of advanced tools like Palo Alto's updated Prisma Cloud platform.

Her work extends to discussing broader security trends, including the rise in DDoS attacks as reported by Cloudflare, which correlates with geopolitical tensions. Moreover, she underscores the continuous struggles enterprises encounter in securing a dynamic API attack surface, situating her narratives at the intersection of technology response and security necessity. Through detailed scrutiny of various reports and tools, Melinda delineates the continuous effort and innovations needed to keep pace with the persistent and evolving threats in cyber security.

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Qualys unveils TruRisk Eliminate to streamline cybersecurity

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Qualys launches TruRisk Eliminate, a novel solution aimed at addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities without solely relying on patching, enhancing protection.
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Rise in DDoS attacks & API security threats in 2023

Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Cloudflare's reports highlight the spike in DDoS attacks amid conflict in Palestine and Israel, and the growing security threats posed by 'shadow APIs'.
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Software security strains under supply chain complexity, Slim.AI reveals

Fri, 5th Jan 2024
Over 40% of firms struggle to tackle vulnerabilities in the rising complexity of software supply chains, despite sizeable resource allocation, says Slim.AI's recent Container Report.
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Protecting changing API attack surface proving a challenge

Wed, 3rd May 2023
The majority of organisations face challenges in protecting their changing API attack surface, reveals a new report by Data Theorem and ESG.
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Azul launches a new Saas to secure software supply chain

Fri, 4th Nov 2022
Azul’s Vulnerability Detection, the new SaaS product, continuously detects vulnerabilities in Java applications by eliminating false positives.
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Palo Alto Networks bolsters cloud native security offerings

Thu, 30th Jun 2022
Latest Prisma Cloud platform updates help organisations continuously monitor and secure web applications with maximum flexibility.
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Palo Alto Networks combats software supply chain threats

Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Palo Alto's Prisma Cloud Supply Chain Security provides a complete view of where vulnerabilities or misconfigurations exist in the software supply chain.