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Protecting PII in Synthetic Monitoring: How to Monitor Safely

Synthetic monitoring feels like the safest layer in the observability stack. It uses artificial users. It runs scripted journeys. It never touches real customer accounts. Yet this is exactly why many teams overlook the privacy exposure hidden inside it. Synthetic tests often produce screenshots, network captures, HTML snapshots, console logs, authentication artifacts or even short screencasts.

How Operations Teams Play a Role in Safety

Safety is something that businesses of all kinds should be concerned with. But if your culture is to truly support the safety of your workers, it isn't enough to simply put the message out that safety is important - you'll also need to lead by example, and incorporate safe practices into every aspect of your operations.

Why do companies buy Exposure Management Platforms?

For the better part of two decades, the cybersecurity industry has been running on a treadmill. We call it "Vulnerability Management," but in practice, it's often little more than a never-ending game of "Whac-A-Mole." Security teams run a scan, generate a 500-page PDF of Critical vulnerabilities, hand it to IT, and pray that patching happens before an exploit does. Then, they repeat the cycle next week.

KubeCon NA 2025: Three Core Kubernetes Trends and a Calico Feature You Should Use Now

The Tigera team recently returned from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America and CalicoCon 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. It was great, as always, to attend these events, feel the energy of our community, and hold in-depth discussions at the booth and in our dedicated sessions that revealed specific, critical shifts shaping the future of cloud-native platforms.

How You Strengthen Workplace Resilience When Systems Keep Getting More Complex

Workplaces don't get simpler with time. New platforms, new compliance demands, new cross-department workflows, everything layers on top of everything else. And while you can't slow the pace of change, you can build a foundation strong enough to absorb it. Resilience isn't a single policy or a heroic individual holding things together behind the scenes. It's a mindset supported by practical systems that evolve with you.

Simple Ways To Keep Your Employees Happy

Your employees need to be looked after if you want to get the most out of them, and if you want to make sure that you are doing all you can to really keep them on board. There are so many approaches you can take here, and it's a good idea to make sure that you are aware of some of the best of them. In this post, we are going to discuss some of the simplest ways you can hope to keep your employees happy. All of the following are going to be well worth thinking about, and you might find that they help your business along too.

How AI is Revolutionizing Customer Support

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into customer support is not just a trend. It is a transformative revolution that is fundamentally changing how businesses interact with their customers. Businesses across various sectors are leveraging AI technology to create more efficient, responsive, and personalized customer service experiences.

Transaction Monitoring Software for for businesses and financial institutions

In today’s digital financial landscape, transaction monitoring software has become essential for businesses and financial institutions aiming to prevent fraud, money laundering, and other illicit activities. A transaction monitoring tool automatically tracks and analyzes financial transactions in real time, using predefined rules, algorithms, and AI-driven analytics to detect suspicious behavior.

Defend Against Shai-Hulud 2.0 Supply Chain Attack with Harness SCS

Shai-Hulud 2.0 shows how quickly a compromised maintainer account can result in thousands of infected NPM packages and repositories within hours. Harness SCS provides end-to-end SBOM visibility, policy enforcement to block compromised NPM packages, and complete traceability to detect malicious components early and prevent them from entering your pipelines.

Stop Leaking PII in Your #Telemetry with Cribl Guard

Sensitive data sneaks into destinations more often than teams realize. In this clip, we capture live events, spot emails and login tokens slipping through, and fix it instantly with Cribl Guard. A few clicks, a commit and deploy, and Guard redacts the data in real time. No complex configs. No regex nightmares. Just fast protection that keeps your telemetry clean and your security tight.

Latest Security Updates from Mozilla, Adobe, and Microsoft #patch

Mozilla releases Firefox 1.45, fixing 16 vulnerabilities, while the older ESR version 15.30 addresses four. Adobe updates critical vulnerabilities in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Microsoft also updates various Office versions, tackling critical vulnerabilities and known issues in SharePoint and SQL Server. This month sees a decrease in overall vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of keeping applications updated.

How to Turbocharge Your Kubernetes Networking With eBPF

When your Kubernetes cluster handles thousands of workloads, every millisecond counts. And that pressure is no longer the exception; it is the norm. According to a recent CNCF survey, 93% of organizations are using, piloting, or evaluating Kubernetes, revealing just how pervasive it has become. Kubernetes has grown from a promising orchestration tool into the backbone of modern infrastructure. As adoption climbs, so does pressure to keep performance high, networking efficient, and security airtight.

AI and DevOps in 2025: How Autonomous Engineering Will Transform Software Operations and Reliability

DevOps started as a way to break down barriers between development and operations, but by 2025 the movement has shifted into something far more ambitious. Instead of simply speeding up releases or tightening workflows, companies are now adopting autonomous engineering systems-tools powered by AI that don't just support DevOps practices but actually carry them out.

Automating Application Development: The Role of AI No-Code Platforms in Modern Operations

The landscape of application development is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Operations teams, traditionally reliant on development resources for building custom tools and applications, are now discovering new pathways to independence through artificial intelligence-powered platforms. This shift represents more than just a technological evolution, it's a reimagining of how modern organizations approach problem-solving in IT operations.

Microsoft Sentinel Cost Optimization with Staged Routes and Commit Processors

As security data volumes grow, so do the costs of processing and storing them. Microsoft Sentinel and other SIEM platforms charge based on data ingestion, which makes every decision about normalization rules critical and every duplicate log a direct expense. Enterprise-scale security data pipelines face a persistent problem: data duplication across normalization tiers. As logs move through multiple transformation stages, it’s often impossible to know in advance which version will succeed.

How Web Development Agencies Will Transform Business Websites in 2026

In 2026, businesses can expect web development agencies to do far more than build static digital presences. With emerging technologies such as AI, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), and serverless architecture, web development firms will deliver smarter, more secure, and highly personalised websites that evolve in real time with user needs. Agencies will also streamline integration with internal systems, optimise for voice and mobile, and drive sustainable performance. This means that partnering with a forward-thinking web development agency will become less of a cost and more of a strategic asset for companies aiming to stay competitive.

5 Reasons to Switch to the Calico Ingress Gateway (and How to Migrate Smoothly)

The Ingress NGINX Controller is approaching retirement, which has pushed many teams to evaluate their long-term ingress strategy. The familiar Ingress resource has served well, but it comes with clear limits: annotations that differ by vendor, limited extensibility, and few options for separating operator and developer responsibilities. The Gateway API addresses these challenges with a more expressive, standardized, and portable model for service networking.

How Proxies Enhance Security, Access, and Efficiency in the Digital World

As digital activity grows across industries, the need for secure, flexible, and high-performance online tools becomes increasingly important. Proxies are among the most valuable solutions available today, helping both individuals and businesses safeguard their data, streamline online operations, and access global resources without restrictions.

How Live Monitoring Supports Smarter Decision-Making and Safety

Here's the reality: most businesses don't fail because of small ideas; they fail because warning signs were missed until it was too late. The gap between reacting to problems and preventing them can make or break operations. That's where live monitoring comes in. By combining real-time surveillance with smart analytics, businesses can spot risks before they escalate, protect people and assets, and make informed decisions on the fly. It's not just about watching, it's about anticipating.

Enhanced Environment Compliance with Environment Policies

We’re excited to announce an important enhancement to Kosli that will improve how environment compliance is managed across your organization. Starting with our next release, all compliance evaluation for Kosli environments will be consolidated through our powerful Environment Policies feature.

Searching Certificate Transparency Logs (Part 3)

Clickhouse is an incredible database. Here at Certkit, we’ve long worked in the world of “No SQL” databases like Elasticsearch precisely for their ability to query large amounts of data. But for every database, there’s an amount of data that’s “Too big”. Too big to query quickly or too big to store affordably. Clickhouse manages to thread the needle by efficiently storing truly ridiculous amounts of data while still providing impressive query performance.

Searching Certificate Transparency Logs (Part 2)

In the last post we discussed why we’re building our own Certificate Transparency (CT) search tool. There’s good background on the CT ecosystem in that post, so check it out if you haven’t. This post assumes a certain understanding of terminology covered previously. Now that we know where the CT logs live, and the different kinds of logs, we need to start reading them.

The Real Reason Your Office Tech Feels Old

The symptoms are all too familiar. The endless loading screens, the software that glitches at the worst possible moment, and the constant, nagging feeling that your team is wading through digital molasses. Every day, these small frustrations pile up, grinding productivity to a halt. Your first instinct might be to blame the hardware and assume the only solution is to spend a fortune on new computers.

Top 5 Phone Trackers by Number for 2026

Did you know that the average person misplaces their phone more than once a week? While most of these instances end with a quick search under a couch cushion, a small but significant number of phones are lost or stolen permanently. This reality has fueled the growth of a specialized industry: phone tracking by number. These services offer a straightforward way to locate a device using only its phone number, providing a layer of security and peace of mind. As we move through 2026, these tools have become more sophisticated, accurate, and user-friendly.

Cloud Security Best Practices Every Company Should Follow

As more businesses move their data, applications, and daily operations to the cloud, securing that environment has become a top priority. Cloud platforms offer flexibility, scalability, and cost savings, but they also introduce shared responsibility-meaning both the provider and the business must play a role in keeping systems safe. Understanding essential cloud security best practices helps organizations reduce risk, protect sensitive information, and maintain compliance in an increasingly digital world.

The Life Cycle of Data, From Creation to Erasure

Data doesn't just exist - it moves through a predictable, high-stakes life cycle that shapes how securely and efficiently businesses operate. Understanding each phase, from initial creation to final erasure, enables organizations to strengthen governance, mitigate risk and support informed decision-making. Leaders should break down the full life cycle of data to better protect their assets and optimize the flow of information throughout the enterprise.

Stay audit-ready with real-time file change alerts in Site24x7 server monitoring

Maintaining the integrity of server files and directories is essential for security, operational resilience, and compliance. Whether it’s business-critical application configurations, sensitive data files, or audit logs, any unauthorized, unexpected, or accidental modification can jeopardize service continuity and expose an organization to regulatory risks. Manual file monitoring is impractical at scale.

Why IT Outsourcing Is Becoming a Must-Have for Modern Operations

There's a quiet shift happening inside many organizations. Not the kind that makes headlines, but one that shows up in smoother workflows, fewer emergency calls, and teams that aren't constantly scrambling to "just keep things running." Operations leaders are realizing that the technology foundation of a company is no longer something that can be handled casually or reactively. Everything - processes, productivity, customer experience, and even employee morale - leans on the stability of IT.

5 Reasons Cyberstalking Cases Need a Private Investigator

Nowadays, it seems that online life is like a packaged hallway, where one is always being followed by a few steps. Cyberstalking does not consist only of annoying messages or fake profiles appearing. It is able to corrode your privacy, your peace and your safety. The most unpleasant aspect is the fact that the behavior is concealed and persistent. Attempts to manage it alone are usually fruitless and cause stress.

Urgent Security Alert: New Firewall Vulnerabilities Identified. #patch #shorts

Cisco has identified a new attack variant targeting firewalls, highlighting the need for user education on vulnerabilities. A vulnerability discovered on November 5th affects nearly 50,000 devices, with many still at risk as of September 30th. Organizations struggle to expedite updates due to complex configurations and implementation challenges. Recent research indicates that network edge devices are prime targets for zero-day vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for improved security measures.

Searching Certificate Transparency Logs (Part 1)

Every TLS certificate issued by a root Certificate Authority (CA) ends up in one more more publicly accessible logs. These logs, collectively, make up the Certificate Transparency (CT) ecosystem. Unfortunately the logs are not very searchable. You can’t easily type in a domain and find all associated certificates. At CertKit we’re building CT monitoring capabilities to notify our customers when a new certificate is issued.

A CISO's preview of open source and cybersecurity trends in 2026 and beyond

Open source has come a long way. Recently I was watching a keynote address by our founder, Mark Shuttleworth, in which he discussed his vision for Ubuntu to provide quality support and security maintenance across the broad open source ecosystem, and it made me reflect on how far the open source software (OSS) community has come. Indeed, when looking at today’s interoperable open source landscape, the fragmented, disconnected landscape of the past seems like another planet.

Why Online Protection Matters More Than Ever in Today's Connected World

Online protection has emerged as a paramount concern for individuals and businesses alike. The increasing reliance on technology for everyday activities, from online banking to remote work, brings with it a surge in cyber threats that can compromise personal and financial information. As the landscape of the internet evolves, so too do the tactics employed by cybercriminals, making effective online protection measures more crucial than ever. With data breaches on the rise and identity theft cases multiplying, understanding how to safeguard oneself online is essential for anyone navigating the digital world.

How to Automate Change Management Evidence using Kosli and ServiceNow

Are your deployments getting stuck waiting for approvals? Your code is ready. Your tests are green. But your ServiceNow change ticket is still holding up the release. In most organizations, this isn’t a people problem or a process problem. It’s an evidence problem. Every release has to prove that it met the required checks — tests, scans, reviews, and approvals. But when that proof isn’t instantly available, everything slows down.

Storage and Story: Why Artifact Repositories Need Provenance

An artifact repository like JFrog Artifactory is a cornerstone of modern DevOps. It stores binaries, versions, and release bundles — your complete “what.” But when audits or incidents happen, the question quickly shifts from what to how: “How did this artifact get here — and can we trust it?” If all you have is a warehouse of files, you’re left scrambling to reconstruct the story. You check pipeline logs. You pull test results. You cross-reference approvals.

Building the Future of Software Delivery Controls: Inside the FINOS SDLC Governance Working Group

In October, technologists from across the financial industry gathered in New York for OSFF 2025 where the general theme was clear: open collaboration has moved from promises to proof. Projects like Fluxnova and OpenGris showed how institutions can build shared, production-grade infrastructure. The Common Cloud Controls and AI Governance Framework demonstrated that regulatory assurance can be achieved collaboratively, not competitively.

Unleashing Progress Flowmon 13: Speed, Smarts and Security Redefined

At Progress, we continue to develop and enhance the Progress Flowmon product family. The latest update brings the core Flowmon product to release 13.0, and it includes remarkable performance improvements, strengthened security and expanded protocol support. Full details of what’s new and improved in the latest release are available on the Flowmon product page. In this blog, we’re excited to highlight the newest features and improvements to the Flowmon solution.

Beyond the Horizon: Vulnerability Management - Turning Cyber Hygiene into Business Confidence

Discover why vulnerability management is critical for cyber and business resilience — and how N-able is reinventing the process. In this episode of Head Nerd Table, Jason Murphy sits down with Jeff Green, Distinguished Product Leader for Vulnerability Management at N-able, to unpack why vulnerability management is no longer optional — it’s essential. Jeff shares insights from his experience as a CTO and MSP leader, explaining how vulnerability management underpins both cybersecurity and business continuity.

An Open SDLC Controls Framework for Financial Services

How can financial institutions align on software delivery governance without slowing down innovation? At FINOS OSFF New York 2025, Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley introduced the new SDLC Governance Working Group — an open collaboration under FINOS to create a Common Controls Catalogue for software delivery. Kosli's Mike Long helped form and participates this group, contributing expertise in continuous compliance automation and controls engineering to connect the engineering and policy communities.

Customer panel: Transforming IT & security

In an era where telemetry data grows at a 28% compound rate while budgets remain flat, traditional IT and Security approaches are facing unprecedented pressure. Join our distinguished customer panel as they share their transformative journeys with Cribl's data engine solutions. Our panelists will discuss how Cribl's vendor-neutral portfolio has enabled them to regain control over their data infrastructure, achieving both immediate operational improvements and strategic long-term advantages.

The AI Visibility Problem: When Speed Outruns Security

Harness surveyed 500 security practitioners and decision makers responsible for securing AI-native applications from the United States, UK, Germany, and France to share findings on global security practices. The State of AI-Native Application Security 2025 dives deep into AI visibility and the changing landscape of security vulnerabilities. If 2024 was the year AI started quietly showing up in our workflows, 2025 was the year it kicked the door down.

Protecting Sensitive Information in an Era of Digital Transformation

You might worry about keeping your personal or work data safe as more things move online. In 2023, over half of large companies reported some type of data breach. This blog will show simple ways to protect sensitive information using smart tools and habits. Start learning now to stay ahead of new digital threats!

SIEM Migration in 68 Days

In this session, we will discuss how the University of Pittsburgh was able to modernize their data processing strategy, migrate to a new SIEM solution, and avoid ballooning SIEM costs all within 68 days from the first install of a Cribl product. We will showcase how we were able to use Cribl's software to easily handle the following scenarios: 100% agent replacement and consolidation using Cribl Stream Workers and Edge.

Certificate revocation is broken but we pretend it works

Last week, someone commented on my post about 47-day certificates: This perfectly captures our collective delusion that SSL certificate revocation works. You click a button, the certificate stops working. And why wouldn’t we believe that? Every CA has a big “Revoke Certificate” button right there in the dashboard. It must do something, right? Here’s the dirty truth: most revoked certificates keep working.

5 Ways to Strengthen IT Governance Through Better AI Visibility

AI is transforming businesses fast, but most organizations are diving in without a clear view of what's actually running in their systems. That lack of visibility is more than a small oversight, it's a ticking time bomb. When you don't know which AI tools are active, it's nearly impossible to protect sensitive data, stay compliant, or manage costs effectively.

Secure, Smart and Always On: Why a GPS Tracker Is a Must Have Today

In a world where time is money, and security is non-negotiable, the ability to know where your assets are, how they're being used, and when they're vulnerable is no longer a luxury-it's essential. That's why investing in a high-quality GPS tracker is one of the smartest decisions you can make. At Trackershop, we offer a wide range of GPS trackers built to give you visibility, control and peace of mind-whether you're protecting a car, motorhome, trailer, machinery or even your loved ones.

Reimagining Network and Security Operations: How AI and Automation Are Transforming the Modern NOC & SOC

In today’s hyper-connected, always-on enterprise landscape, every second of downtime, every unnoticed anomaly, and every delayed response can have cascading business implications. Traditional Network and Security Operations Centers (NOCs and SOCs), built on manual triage and siloed data, were never designed for this pace or scale.

Latest Security Updates: Chrome, Firefox, Adobe, and Microsoft #patch

A Chrome vulnerability is identified, allowing for remote code execution. Mozilla updates Firefox and Thunderbird to fix vulnerabilities. Adobe addresses critical issues in Bridge, Animate, and Illustrator. Microsoft resolves multiple vulnerabilities in Windows 10 and 11, along with updates for Office 2016 and 2019. Exchange Server updates are released, with no known exploits, and the T Net framework receives a rare update for an encryption vulnerability.

From Plan to Practice: Strengthen Incident Response with Tabletop Exercises

N-able Head Nerd Lewis Pope explains how Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT teams can use cybersecurity tabletop exercises to improve incident response readiness. Learn how to design, facilitate, and get business value from these exercises -plus access free CISA and N-able resources to help you get started. Watch now to strengthen your team’s response before the next cyber incident hits.

How Digitalization is Transforming the Energy Sector

Digitalization has become a key driver of economic and social development. It is transforming the way businesses are managed, opening new opportunities for innovation, and making processes more efficient. In the energy sector, which forms the foundation of any country, digital technologies play a particularly important role: they not only enhance productivity but also ensure stability, security, and transparency while operating energy systems.

The Role of Digital Solutions in Business Continuity

In 2025, digital solutions can play an instrumental role in ensuring business continuity for US companies amid evolving risks and technological demands. It is the businesses that keep pace with key technologies, strategies, and trends that benefit from continuity and long-term success in the modern era. Read on to find out more about the role of digital solutions in business continuity in 2025.

What's New in Calico - Fall 2025 Release

As organizations scale Kubernetes and hybrid infrastructures, many are realizing that more tools don’t mean better security. A recent Microsoft report found that organizations with 16+ point solutions see 2.8x more data security incidents than those with fewer tools. Yet platform teams are still expected to deliver resilience and performance across containers, VMs, and bare metal, often while juggling fragmented tools that introduce risk, downtime, and complexity.

Cybersecurity Monitoring Best Practices: Building a Stronger Defense Against Modern Threats

Let’s be honest—the cybersecurity battlefield keeps changing fast. Attackers evolve their tactics, networks expand, and data flows in every direction. If you’re responsible for protecting your organization’s security, staying ahead of cyber threats can feel like chasing shadows. This is where effective cybersecurity monitoring comes in.

Audit Ready Artifacts: JFrog Artifactory + Kosli, How to Prove Where Your Artifacts Came From

Your artifact repository tells you what software is stored — but can it tell you how it got there, and who approved it? In this video, Matt Bailey (Product Manager, Kosli) shows how JFrog Artifactory and Kosli work together to give you both storage and story. While Artifactory stores your binaries, Kosli automatically builds an immutable chain of custody — recording every commit, build, test, and deployment that led to your artifact in production.

Faster Approvals: ServiceNow + Kosli, How to Automate Compliance Evidence for Change Management

Are your deployments getting stuck waiting for approvals? If your code is ready but your ServiceNow change ticket isn’t — the bottleneck might not be people or process. It’s missing evidence. In this video, Matt Bailey (Product Manager, Kosli) shows how ServiceNow and Kosli work together to automate compliance evidence collection — turning manual approval bottlenecks into seamless, audit-ready change management.

Storage and Story: JFrog Artifactory + Kosli, How to Prove Where Your Artifacts Came From

Your artifact repository tells you what software is stored — but can it tell you how it got there, and who approved it? In this video, Matt Bailey (Product Manager, Kosli) shows how JFrog Artifactory and Kosli work together to give you both storage and story. While Artifactory stores your binaries, Kosli automatically builds an immutable chain of custody — recording every commit, build, test, and deployment that led to your artifact in production.

Faster Approvals with ServiceNow + Kosli, How to Automate Compliance Evidence for Change Management

Are your deployments getting stuck waiting for approvals? If your code is ready but your ServiceNow change ticket isn’t — the bottleneck might not be people or process. It’s missing evidence. In this video, Matt Bailey (Product Manager, Kosli) shows how ServiceNow and Kosli work together to automate compliance evidence collection — turning manual approval bottlenecks into seamless, audit-ready change management.

Make privacy compliance a competitive advantage with Cribl Guard

As Chief Legal Officer, I’ve personally navigated the complex, ever-shifting landscape where privacy compliance meets rapidly evolving technologies. Whether it’s the sweeping reach of a law protecting personal data in the EU, the specific demands of a law giving California residents more control over their personal information, or the critical protections of a law safeguarding sensitive patient health information in the U.S., one challenge remains.

Is Cloud-Based Receipt Software the Smart Choice?

In the current digital space, businesses are constantly looking for solutions that can help them save time and money. One such solution is cloud-based receipt software. It provides a way for consumers to move away from paper receipts, but does it make sense for organizations wanting to modernize?

When Breaches Expose Your Secrets: Why Automation is the Key to Fast, Scalable Remediation

In early October, Red Hat disclosed a breach of a GitLab system used by its Consulting division. Threat actors claim to have exfiltrated hundreds of gigabytes of project data — and while investigations are still underway, reports suggest consulting engagement artifacts may have been impacted. For the organizations involved, the concern isn’t limited to reputational damage.

The Importance of Penetration Testing in Compliance with Cybersecurity

Penetration testing has been an indispensable aspect of the contemporary security practices in cybersecurity. It is also referred to as ethical hacking and consists of its representatives simulating actual cyberattacks on systems of a company in order to discover its vulnerabilities before bad-actors. In the case of organizations dealing with sensitive information or functioning with regulated industries, penetration testing is not only a good concept but in most cases is the law.

Everything You Need to Know About the SSL Certificate Monitoring

In today’s hyper-connected world, website security is not optional. It is the foundation of the digital trust. Whether you run an e-commerce store, manage a SaaS platform, or operate a corporate platform, your online presence matters a lot. For all this, your online presence depends on the SSL certificates to encrypt sensitive data and authenticate your identity. However, too many organizations treat SSL certificates as a “Set-and-forget” task.