Taylor ArmerdingWill AI be good for democracy? That depends on the humans in chargeArtificial intelligence is invading every element of our lives, including our system of government. That will likely be both good and bad.6d ago6d ago
Taylor ArmerdinginNerd For TechZero-day software defects are leading to many very bad daysZero-day software vulnerabilities are among the most dangerous, because there is no patch for them. And they are increasing.Oct 28Oct 28
Taylor ArmerdinginNerd For TechResearcher finds government cybersecurity is still porousDespite catastrophic breaches of government, cybersecurity hasn’t improved as much as it could, or shouldOct 21Oct 21
Taylor ArmerdinginNerd For TechCybersecurity awareness should be aimed at software creators as well as usersThe need for better cybersecurity is universal. So an awareness month should apply to those who make software, as well as use it.Oct 15Oct 15
Taylor ArmerdinginNerd For TechReport: Build trust (and speed) in your software with DevSecOpsA new report by Black Duck documents the need for improvement in DevSecOps, along with recommendations on how to improve.Oct 8Oct 8
Taylor ArmerdinginNerd For TechOne of software’s oldest vulnerabilities persists, even when fixes are availableThere are fixes available for cross-site scripting software vulnerabilities. Why aren’t they being used more often?Oct 1Oct 1
Taylor ArmerdinginNerd For TechAre you plagued by software testing tool sprawl? Get to know ASPMSoftware security testing tool sprawl remains a problem. But ASPM can help to mitigate it.Sep 23Sep 23
Taylor ArmerdinginNerd For TechSEC cyber incident disclosure rule is a “material” thingThe SEC’s new rule requiring public companies to disclose “material” cyber incidents is well-intended but still untested.Sep 16Sep 16
Taylor ArmerdinginNerd For TechSlack issues a patch. Be sure you apply itA prompt injection flaw in Slack AI has been patched. But obviously it’s worthless if users don’t apply it.Sep 9Sep 9
Taylor ArmerdinginNerd For TechAs agriculture gets more connected, it gets more productive — and vulnerableFarming has always been close to the earth, but now it’s also close to cyber space. That’s both good and bad.Sep 3Sep 3