Is Open Source Software Really more Secure? The constant stream of Windows vulnerability attacks result not solely due to security holes in the Operating System, but also because of the ubiquity of Windows as both a client and server operating system makes it a prime target for any malicious intent. While open source zealots declare […]
Continue ReadingAuthor: Ajit Gaddam
Ajit Gaddam is an accomplished technology executive and is currently the Head of Security Engineering at Visa, where he is responsible for building large scale AI driven cybersecurity products, leading engineering programs, and providing expert guidance on cybersecurity matters. He has presented at conferences worldwide, including USENIX Enigma, RSA, Black Hat, Strata Data Hadoop, COSO Dublin, and GCS Ukraine. Ajit has been quoted by major media organizations and his work has been showcased in academic journals, security publications, and in two published books. He is an active participant in various open source and standards bodies, is a prolific inventor of disruptive technologies (over 100+ global patents), and moonlights as an instructor (SANS, community colleges).
How to Create a Strong Password
The notion of passwords is not flawed, but rather it is the type of passwords that are commonly used that lead to password or security breaches. You need to have a complex and a strong password which needs to be changed on a regular basis in order to mitigate a successful password attack on your […]
Continue ReadingTIBCO Rendezvous RVD Daemon Remote Memory Leak DoS
The TIBCO Rendezvous RVD daemon is vulnerable to a memory leak, which when remotely triggered, prevents any further RV communication until the daemon is manually restarted. Vulnerability Type / Importance: Remote DoS / High Workaround: There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability The RV daemon (RVD) within TIBCO’s Rendezvous messaging product is responsible for […]
Continue ReadingIT Security Interviews Exposed
IT Security or Information Security has steadily grown from being an obscured field of work in some government or military or financial institutions to become a mainstream activity practiced by many professionals including myself. The growth of Internet and the challenges that come with securing the ever growing interconnected digital world along with the anonymity […]
Continue ReadingHow to remove Tracking Cookies
Tracking Cookies while generally of a low threat level to your PC, they are still classified as Spyware. This article describes what a tracking cookie is, how to identify tracking cookies and finally how to remove tracking cookies. What is a tracking Cookie? Tracking cookies usually track the session of a user to a particular […]
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