Security

A new bug bounty partnership begins! We are thrilled to welcome Ponyswap to the Hats ecosystem. This partnership will add an extra layer of security to their smart contracts by creating a decentralized bug bounty vault that will reward ethical hackers for identifying vulnerabilities in the Ponyswap contracts. In their…

When establishing connections between your client and a DB instance, SSL/TLS protocols offer a critical layer of security by encrypting the data in transit. By employing a server certificate, you can further enhance security measures by validating that the connection is directed towards an RDS DB instance. This validation is…

Managing external secrets securely is a crucial aspect of any organization’s security infrastructure. Secrets like passwords, API keys, and certificates need to be protected from unauthorized access and usage. To ensure this protection, organizations use various tools and techniques, one of which is Hashicorp Vault. Hashicorp Vault is a popular…

A Deep-dive into what has become a major problem in YouTube Hey there! You know what’s trending nowadays? Crypto and scams — seems like they go together like peanut butter and jelly. But wait, before you start thinking that I’m here to talk about some scammy cryptocurrency or a rug…

The Invariant test suite we created for the security audit mentioned in this article is available on GitHub. To learn more about smart contract security and audits, visit Cyfrin.io. A list of our public audit reports can be found here. Neo taught us that there are two realities: Base Reality…

In today’s information age, smart cities are becoming more prevalent in urban development. With the rise of digital-based technologies, including automated security systems and advanced infrastructure sensors, it is now possible to have much greater control over city environments. However, making these smart cities truly safe also requires a combined…

Who owns identity at your organization? Identity is currently seen as an IT problem in most organizations. IT owns most of the identity stack (e.g., Okta, Sailpoint, etc.), and security usually has a subteam that interfaces with IT, which can lead to a disjointed identity management process. For example, security can get hit with compliance needs…