Company
Date Published
Author
Detectify
Word count
1713
Language
-
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Hack Yourself London brought together ethical hackers, industry leaders, and IT security experts to discuss the expansion of attack surfaces and Gartner's top security trends for 2022. A key focus was on External Attack Surface Management (EASM), which involves continuous and automated oversight of external-facing enterprise assets to identify vulnerabilities, although it is not a replacement for traditional security methods like pen-testing. The event highlighted the importance of integrating security throughout the development lifecycle, as emphasized by Detectify's CEO Rickard Carlsson, who advocated for a 'shift right' approach to security within the DevSecOps framework. Phishing threats were also discussed, with evolving techniques like Browser in the Browser (BitB) attacks posing new challenges. Additionally, the event examined the OWASP Top 10's role in software security and the significant security risks associated with WordPress plugins due to poor update practices. The discussions underscored the need for comprehensive security strategies that incorporate advanced monitoring tools and community-driven projects to protect against an ever-changing threat landscape.