Application Security Weekly (Video)

Fuzzing network traffic in OpenWRT, parsing problems lead to GitLab auth bypass, more fuzzing finds vulns in a JPEG parser, and more!

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-300

APIs are essential to modern application architectures, driving rapid development, seamless integration, and improved user experiences. However, their widespread use has made them prime targets for attackers, especially those deploying sophisticated bots. When these bots exploit business logic, they can cause considerable financial and reputational damage. In this discussion, David Holmes offers insights into the latest trends in API and bot attacks and provides strategies to defend against these threats.

Segment Resources:

• The Economic Impact of API and Bot Attacks: https://www.imperva.com/resources/resource-library/reports/the-economic-impact-of-api-and-bot-attacks/
• The True Cost of API Insecurity and Bot Attacks in 2024: https://www.imperva.com/resources/resource-library/webinars/the-true-cost-of-api-insecurity-and-bot-attacks-in-2024/

This segment is sponsored by Imperva. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/imperva to learn more about them!

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-300

A takeover of the MOBI TLD for $20, configuring an LLM for a CTF, firmware flaw in an SSD, Microsoft talks kernel resilience, six truths of cyber risk quantification, and more!

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-299

When a conference positioned as a day of security for developers has to be canceled due to lack of interest from developers, it's important to understand why there was so little interest and why appsec should reconsider its approach to awareness. Dustin Lehr discusses how appsec can better engage and better deliver security concepts in a way that makes developers not only feel like their time is well used, but that the content appeals to them.

Segment Resources: - The Security Champion Program Success Guide -- A free guide that includes all steps necessary to build a successful security champion program, with real-world recommendations and examples: https://securitychampionsuccessguide.org/ - Let's Talk Software Security -- A free global virtual community where we host monthly open discussions on appsec topics: https://www.meetup.com/lets-talk-software-security/

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-299

Considerations in paying down tech debt, make Rust work on bare metal, ECDSA side-channel in Yubikeys, trade-offs in deploying SSO quickly, and more!

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-298

Check out this interview from the ASW Vault, hand picked by main host Mike Shema! This segment was originally published on May 9, 2023.

What does software resilience mean? Why is status quo application security unfit for the modern era of software? How can we move from security theater to security chaos engineering? This segment answers these questions and more.

Segment Resources:

Book -- https://securitychaoseng.com

Blog -- https://kellyshortridge.com/blog/posts/

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/vault-asw-13

Research by Orange Tsai into Apache HTTPD's architecture reveals several vulns, NCC Group shows techniques for hacking IoT devices with Sonos speakers, finding use cases for WebAssembly, Slack's AI leaks data, DARPA wants a future of Rust, and more!

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-297

IoT devices are notorious for weak designs, insecure implementations, and a lifecycle that mostly ignores patching. We look at external factors that might lead to change, like the FCC's cybersecurity labeling for IoT. We explore the constraints that often influence poor security on these devices, whether those constraints are as consequential given modern appsec practices, and what the opportunities are to make these devices more secure for everyone.

Segment resources:

• https://www.fcc.gov/document/cybersecurity-labeling-program-internet-things-iot-products

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-297

As development cycles shorten and more responsibilities shift to developers, application security (AppSec) is rapidly evolving. Organizations are increasingly building mature programs that automate and enhance AppSec, moving beyond manual processes. In this discussion, we explore how organizations are adapting their AppSec practices, highlighting the challenges and milestones encountered along the way.

Key topics include the integration of security into the development lifecycle, the impact of emerging technologies, and strategies for fostering a security-first culture. Boaz Barzel shares his experiences and offers practical advice on overcoming common obstacles, ensuring that security measures keep pace with rapid technological advancements. This segment serves as a comprehensive guide for organizations striving to enhance their AppSec practices and continuously optimize their posture.

This segment is sponsored by OX Security. Visit https://securityweekly.com/oxbh to learn more about them!

Given the rapid rise of threat actors utilizing AI for cyber-attacks, security teams need advanced AI capabilities more than ever.

Shimon will discuss how Dataminr’s Pulse for Cyber Risk uses Dataminr’s leading multi-modal AI platform to provide the speed and scale required to build enterprise resilience in the modern cyber threat environment. Dataminr's world-leading AI platform helps companies stay informed - performing trillions of daily computations across billions of public data inputs from more than one million unique public data sources encompassing text, image, video, audio and sensor signals to provide real-time information when you need it most.

Segment Resources: https://www.dataminr.com/pulse/cyber-risk/?utmsource=google&utmmedium=paidsearch&utmterm=dataminr%20company&utmcampaign=NORAMDIGIBRG-SearchHDRSMajEntDemo&utmsource=google&utmmedium=paidsearch&hsaacc=8657480186&hsacam=958164645&hsagrp=125093879176&hsaad=654125003504&hsasrc=g&hsatgt=kwd-338332441603&hsakw=dataminr%20company&hsamt=p&hsanet=adwords&hsaver=3&gadsource=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnqK1BhBvEiwAi7o0XxetJ1k8xcqlYk1Pk5Jsr6Adr2yP-9yhNM7oxISq2-Rbz-UunCxSmhoCYfgQAvD_BwE

https://www.dataminr.com/resources/on-demand-webinar/why-cyber-physical-convergence-really-matters

This segment is sponsored by Dataminr. Visit https://securityweekly.com/dataminrbh to learn more about their world-leading AI platform perform!

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-296

This week, Jeff Pollard and Allie Mellen join us to discuss the fallout and lessons learned from the CrowdStrike fiasco. They explore the reasons behind running in the kernel, the challenges of software quality, and the distinction between a security incident and an IT incident. They also touch on the need to reduce the attack surface and the importance of clear definitions in the cybersecurity industry. The conversation explores the need for a product security revolution and the importance of transparency and trust in security vendors.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-296