Fresh perspectives needed to manage growing vulnerabilities
In its inaugural 2023 Offensive Security Vision Report, NetSPI unveils findings that highlight vulnerability trends across applications, cloud, and networks. Vulnerability patterns The report offers a look back — and forward — at some of the most.....»»

Lacework simplifies cloud security with risk calculation on users’ permissions
Lacework announced new CIEM functionality to address the complex and growing challenges in managing identity threats and unnecessary risk within public cloud environments. With over 35,000 granular permissions across hyperscale cloud providers, organ.....»»
NinjaOne Patch Management enhancements mitigate security vulnerabilities
NinjaOne announced enhancements to NinjaOne Patch Management, delivering the latest automated patching solutions to maintain business operations and keep organizations secure. Patching is a tedious, time-consuming task but also a critical step to sec.....»»
"Managing your boss" can lead to good working relationships with managers, research reveals
Research from Florida International University's College of Business (FIU Business) shows that a key way to foster trust, loyalty and better results in the workplace involves employees learning how to manage their bosses......»»
Three ways to use ChatGPT to help students learn—and not cheat
Since ChatGPT can engage in conversation and generate essays, computer codes, charts and graphs that closely resemble those created by humans, educators worry students may use it to cheat. A growing number of school districts across the country have.....»»
With 7,000+ satellites and growing, is space sustainable? An Ars Frontiers recap
"We've been using space as our own personal operating dumping ground." Enlarge / Eric Berger (upper left) moderated a panel featuring (clockwise) Alex Fielding, Charity Weeden, and Bhavya Lal on the topic of satellites and low-Ea.....»»
A SpaceX Dragon spaceship is carrying lots of fresh fruit to ISS
Besides science gear and hardware, SpaceX's Dragon is also carrying apples, blueberries, grapefruit, oranges, various cheeses, and cherry tomatoes for the crew......»»
Lessons from "The Blob" to help manage fisheries during future marine heatwaves
In early 2014, a great anomaly descended upon the seas: A patch of warm water that manifested in the Gulf of Alaska. Scientists called it "The Blob.".....»»
Predictive models show wildlife managers where to find destructive feral swine
Feral swine are considered one of the top invasive species of concern in North America because of the damage they do to agricultural and natural systems. To best manage them, resource management agencies need to know more precisely where and when to.....»»
Scientists discover air quality monitoring stations are collecting urgently needed biodiversity data
The accelerating loss of biodiversity and increasing rate of species extinction is a major threat to ecosystems around the globe. And yet, quantifying those losses at a large scale hasn't been possible, in large part due to a lack of the required inf.....»»
Amount of warming triggering carbon dioxide in air hits new peak, growing at near-record fast rate
The cause of global warming is showing no signs of slowing as heat-trapping carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere increased to record highs in its annual Spring peak, jumping at one of the fastest rates on record, officials announced Monday......»»
Multi-omics resources for targeted agronomic improvement of pigmented rice
Pigmented rice is known to be much more nutritious than white rice and could be an important resource to improve human health and combat malnutrition. However, improved yield and agronomic traits are needed if these varieties, which include black, br.....»»
Apple Park needed an expansion to contain WWDC headset demos
A pair of buildings have popped up inside and outside of Apple Park, with one built to house a demonstration area for its hotly-anticipated mixed-reality headset.Apple Park's new structures [Cider Collective]Apple Park is a very large campus, but it.....»»
Lesson learned: Audi Q8 E-tron addresses issues that held first-gen EV back
The improved flagship electric vehicle gives Audi a fresh look at building out its E-tron family — amid growing competition......»»
Google Pixel 6a review: cheap, small, and packing a big punch
The Google Pixel 6a is here. It has a fresh design, a custom Google chipset, and it now costs just $349. Is it a good buy in 2023? Here's our full review......»»
UN aims to deliver draft plastics treaty by year"s end
The world should see the first draft of a highly anticipated and much needed international treaty to combat plastic pollution by the end of November, 175 nations gathered in Paris decided Monday after five days of grueling talks......»»
Predicting the composition of a steel alloy
Producing energy on Earth through nuclear fusion, the type of reaction that powers the sun, has proven to be a major challenge. The extreme conditions needed for such a reaction require the walls of a nuclear fusion device to be made of a material wi.....»»
Insect wings could inspire new self-cleaning technologies
Fresh insights into how insects use water droplets to wash dirt and pollutants from their bodies could help improve the performance of self-cleaning devices, a study suggests......»»
OffSec expands Global Partner Program to empower and support partner organizations
OffSec launched a newly expanded OffSec Global Partner Program. With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, organizations are seeking reliable partners to address the ever-growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals. In respons.....»»
Why we need to fall out of love with flaky white fish
The UK's growing mismatch between the fish we catch and the fish we want to eat has clear implications for our future food security, according to new research......»»
Study identifies boat strikes as a growing cause of manatee deaths in Belize
The endangered Antillean manatee faces a growing threat from boat strikes in Belize, according to a new study that raises concerns about the survival of what had been considered a relatively healthy population......»»