NETWORK & APPLICATIONS
As Kev Breen , Director of Cyber Threat Research at Immersive Labs , explains , AppSec vulnerabilities are on the rise . “ Attackers consistently look for new ways to exploit applications , and even the smallest of vulnerabilities can lead to a full-blown data breach ,” he says .
“ Yet , executives ’ focus on rapidly shipping new products to market means that cybersecurity is not always the top priority , potentially exposing companies to millions in lost revenue and damaged brand reputations .” Rise in mobile apps leading to vulnerabilities The proliferation of mobile applications has also contributed to the rise of application security vulnerabilities . Many mobile apps are developed without proper security controls , making them vulnerable to attacks . This puts sensitive data such as user credentials , payment information , and personal information at risk .
According to online protection leader McAfee ’ s annual Consumer Mobile Threat Report , issued in February to coincide with the Mobile World Congress ( MWC ) in Barcelona , malicious apps usually fall into
EXECUTIVE BIO
KEV BREEN
TITLE : DIRECTOR OF CYBER THREAT RESEARCH
COMPANY : IMMERSIVE LABS LOCATION : UNITED KINGDOM
As the Director of Cyber Threat Research at ImmersiveLabs , I spend my time researching new and emerging threats and vulnerabilities . Then we create practical hands-on environments to test Red and Blue team skills against these threats .
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