Cybersecurity is now core to every technical role. DevOps. AppDev. SRE. Architects. Watch "Cybersecurity Skills: A Framework That Works" -- an on-demand webinar -- to learn how to close key security skill gaps for you and your teams.
Watch now: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/resources/webinars/cybersecurity-skills-framework-webinar/
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We also discuss Dustin’s new venture, Katilyst (https://twp.ai/9PSKjV), a new startup focused on empowering engineering teams to take ownership of security in a practical, scalable way.
#RSAC2025 #SecurityChampions #Katilyst #AppSec #DevSecOps
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"Ho disattivato l’RDP pubblico… o stavo solo sognando?"
#JustAnotherDayInCybersecurity
We also discuss Dustin’s new venture, Katilyst (https://twp.ai/9PSkCT), a new startup focused on empowering engineering teams to take ownership of security in a practical, scalable way.
#RSAC2025 #SecurityChampions #Katilyst #AppSec #DevSecOps
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Hey has anyone any examples of bad / vulnerable GitHub action workflows ?
Studying for an interview.
Cybersecurity Roles & Domains: Where Do You Fit In? 
Cybersecurity isn’t one-size-fits-all — it includes a wide range of roles and domains, each with unique skills and responsibilities.
Whether you enjoy coding, problem-solving, analyzing data, or working with policy — there's a role for you in cybersecurity.
Disclaimer: This content is for educational and career guidance purposes only.
HashiCorp Terraform tip that could save your job:
Variables ≠ Secrets.
password = "supersecret123"
sensitive = true Use Vault. Use Secrets Manager.
If you're hardcoding creds... you're doing it wrong.
Is Node.js the future of backend development, or just a beautifully wrapped grenade?
Lately, I see more and more backend systems, yes, even monoliths, built entirely in Node.js, sometimes with server-side rendering layered on top. These are not toy projects. These are services touching sensitive PII data, sometimes in regulated industries.
When I first used Node.js years ago, I remember:
• Security concepts were… let’s say aspirational.
• Licensing hell due to questionable npm dependencies.
• Tests were flaky, with mocking turning into dark rituals.
• Behavior of libraries changed weekly like socks, but more dangerous.
• Internet required to run a “local” build. How comforting.
Even with TypeScript, it all melts back into JavaScript at runtime, a language so flexible it can hang itself.
Sure, SSR and monoliths can simplify architecture. But they also widen the attack surface, especially when:
• The backend is non-compiled.
• Every endpoint is a potential open door.
• The system needs Node + a fleet of dependencies + a container + prayer just to run.
Compare that to a compiled, stateless binary that:
• Runs in a scratch container.
• Requires zero runtime dependencies.
• Has encryption at rest, in transit, and ideally per-user.
• Can be observed, scaled, audited, stateless and destroyed with precision.
I’ve shipped frontends that are static, CDN-delivered, secure by design, and light enough to fit on a floppy disk. By running them with Node, I’m loading gigabytes of unknown tooling to render “Hello, user”.
So I wonder:
Is this the future? Or am I just… old?
Are we replacing mature, scalable architectures with serverless spaghetti and 12-factor mayhem because “it works on Vercel”?
Tell me how you build secure, observable, compliant systems in Node.js.
Genuinely curious.
Mildly terrified and maybe old.
We also discuss Dustin’s new venture, Katilyst (https://www.katilyst.com/), a new startup focused on empowering engineering teams to take ownership of security in a practical, scalable way.
#RSAC2025 #SecurityChampions #Katilyst #AppSec #DevSecOps
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Join Magnus Jungsbluth at OWASP Global AppSec EU 2025 in Barcelona for an inside look at scaling Policy as Code across thousands of applications!
Policy as Code for Applications at Scale
Thursday, May 29, 2025
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM CEST
Register: https://owasp.glueup.com/event/123983/register/
A must-attend for platform engineers, appsec leaders, and anyone scaling security across modern organizations.
Anchore announces Grype v0.91.2. This release resolves several false positives identified in v0.91.1, enhancing scan accuracy. Users are advised to update.
#VulnerabilityScanning #Security #DevSecOps
https://github.com/anchore/grype/releases/tag/v0.91.2
The Digital Terrain Is Shifting — Are Your Apps and APIs Ready?
As AI adoption accelerates, so do AI-driven attacks.
In their new research report, Akamai Technologies uncovers the evolving threats facing web applications and APIs — and how organizations can respond before attackers get ahead.
State of Apps and API Security 2025: How #AI Is Shifting the Digital Terrain explores the sharp rise in automated, intelligent threats — and the new defenses emerging to meet them.
Download the full report here: https://itspm.ag/akamaixmwd
Research like this helps #security professionals, #leaders, and #developers stay ahead of the curve — and shape the future of #digital defense.
We’re also proud to feature Akamai in our RSAC 2025 coverage — with a Brand Story recorded pre-event and a follow-up conversation happening on location at the conference in San Francisco with Rupesh Chokshi, Sean Martin, CISSP, and Marco Ciappelli.
Watch the pre-event recording here: https://youtu.be/DMm6INJ_2Z8
A huge thank you to the Akamai team for sponsoring our coverage and sharing their insights with our global audience.
Check out the report and stay tuned for more from RSAC:
Download the Report: https://itspm.ag/akamaixmwd Explore our RSAC 2025 Coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/events/rsac-2025
Here we go, with another pre-RSAC 2025 Conference Coverage Brand Story!
#QuantumSecurity, Real Problems, and the Unifying Layer Behind It All
A Brand Story with Marc Manzano, General Manager, Cybersecurity Group at SandboxAQ
As we get ready for RSAC 2025, we’re kicking things off with some Brand Story conversation that sets the tone for what’s coming.
In this pre-event episode, SandboxAQ shares how their flagship platform, Active Guard, is reshaping #cybersecurity at the intersection of #AI and #quantum. From cryptographic asset management to non-human identity oversight and automated compliance, it’s all about solving real challenges and building a more secure, interoperable future.
ITSPmagazine's Co-founders Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin, CISSP sat down with Marc Manzano for a first look at the #technology and thinking behind it — and what you can expect from their presence at RSA Conference 2025.
We’ll reconnect and record with SandboxAQ on location at #RSAC2025 for a deeper dive into this critical conversation.
A special thank you to SandboxAQ for sponsoring our RSAC 2025 coverage and supporting this exploration into the future of cybersecurity.
Watch, listen, and learn more below:
Video Teaser: https://youtu.be/eCT8qNhp4nc
Full Video Episode: https://youtu.be/aD34MD5IRnc
Explore our full RSAC 2025 Coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/events/rsac
Great blog from Square, on how they built a custom solution for #Kubernetes guardrails on top of Open Policy Agent. This is a perfect example of the flexibility OPA provides organizations to solve the most advanced use cases!
https://developer.squareup.com/blog/kube-policies-guardrails-for-apps-running-in-kubernetes/
Going Live in 15 Minutes — Come Join Us!
I’m about to tune in for a live ITSPmagazine webinar that dives into a topic I truly care about:
Secure Coding = Developer Empowerment
It’s not just about reducing risk — it’s about investing in developers, boosting velocity, and building better software from the start.
Today – April 18
Hosted by ITSPmagazine
In partnership with Manicode Security
Jim Manico
Jimmy Mesta 
Sean Martin, CISSP
Will be talking about:
Why most developers never get proper secure coding training
How to get leadership buy-in for better dev security
Why this isn’t just security—it’s a career boost
If you’ve got time, join us live. If not, watch it on demand. Either way, it’s a conversation worth having.
Join here:
#ApplicationSecurity, #DeveloperEmpowerment, #SecureCoding, #DevSecOps, #softwaresecurity, #cybersecurity, #infosec, #ITSPmagazine
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The #KubeCon recordings are now on YouTube! We'll be posting links to all the #OpenPolicyAgent related ones as we watch them. First out is the #OPA maintainer track session, where @charlieegan3 and @anderseknert give a short introduction to OPA and Rego, followed by a deep-dive into recent performance improvements, and a sneak peek at the project roadmap. Check it out!
Cloud native adoption, AI, and security remain key focus areas in 2024. The latest report from LF Research and CNCF highlights the trends shaping the industry.
Read the report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/cncf-2024-annual-survey?hsLang=en
Yes, it is true! 
It's Webinar Time!
... and we’re back with another ITSPmagazine Thought Leadership Webinar — because impactful conversations and meaningful perspective exchanges are what we’re all about.
After the success of our debut session “AI In Healthcare: Who Benefits, Who Pays, And Who’s At Risk?” (missed it? Watch it on demand https://www.crowdcast.io/c/ai-in-healthcare-who-benefits-who-pays-and-whos-at-risk-an-itspmagazine-thought-leadership-webinar-march-2025-3eeb9725b912) —we’re diving back in with a brand-new conversation focused on the heart of what drives our work: cybersecurity, technology, and society.
Secure Coding = Developer Power: How To Convince Your Boss To Invest In You An ITSPmagazine Webinar With Manicode Security April 16, 2025
We’re honored to welcome two brilliant minds joining Sean Martin, CISSP — yes, of course, he’s pretty sharp too 
— for this one:
Jim Manico, Founder and Secure Coding Educator at Manicode Security Jimmy Mesta , Course Instructor for Manicode and CTO at RAD Security
Why does #securecoding still feel like an afterthought? This session tackles that question head-on—covering why most companies don’t invest in secure coding training, how developers can advocate for themselves, and how this skillset can seriously boost your career. We’ll even get into some live code reviews and automation demos you won’t want to miss.
Secure Coding = Developer Power: How To Convince Your Boss To Invest In You LIVE: April 16, 2025
REGISTER HERE: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/secure-coding-equals-developer-power-how-to-convince-your-boss-to-invest-in-you-an-itspmagazine-webinar-with-manicode-security-ad147fba034a
Be sure to share this with your fellow #developers, coworkers, and anyone who cares about building safer software and smarter teams. This is your chance to invest in yourself—and help your company do the same.
LET'S go, we can do this!!! 
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