CNAPP

As Halloween approaches and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time for a spooky story… or, in my case, a recap of what’s been brewing in my professional life! With the end of the year lurking around the corner, it’s time to take stock of the exciting changes, challenging projects, and community efforts that have made 2025 a year to remember. So, grab your pumpkin-spiced latte, and let’s dive into the cauldron of the last few months. ...

With the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) now in effect across the European Union as of January 17, 2025, financial institutions face unprecedented cybersecurity and operational resilience requirements. Successfully achieving DORA compliance demands a comprehensive security strategy that also includes the following three fundamental components: Robust secrets management Hardened container images with minimal vulnerabilities Unified cloud-native application protection platforms (CNAPPs) These technologies work synergistically to meet DORA’s stringent ICT risk management, asset identification, and third-party oversight mandates. ...