In February 2025, the rise in software supply chain attacks became a notable concern, affecting both open-source and proprietary software ecosystems, including those based on Linux. Supply chain attacks occur when an attacker targets the process of building, distributing, or…
One of the most powerful ways to streamline the implementation of IT-Grundschutz’s security measures is by integrating Ansible, an open-source automation tool, into the process. Ansible allows organizations to automate the configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of security measures across their…
The integration of Rust into the Linux kernel is a significant step towards improving the security of Linux systems. In February 2025, this initiative gained momentum as the Linux community began introducing Rust to help address long-standing issues related to…
The combination of IT-Grundschutz and Ansible offers many benefits to businesses, especially in terms of efficiency, consistency, and scalability. Ansible, as an automation tool, plays a crucial role in implementing security policies and managing IT infrastructures according to IT-Grundschutz requirements.…
A new vulnerability (CVE-2024-12254) has been identified in Python that could allow a remote attacker to consume system resources, potentially leading to a denial of service (DoS) condition. This issue was discovered in the way Python handles asyncio write buffers…
Oracle has long been a leading player in the enterprise technology sector, and its Linux security practices are no exception. Every month, Oracle releases its Linux Security Bulletin, a comprehensive set of updates and patches aimed at addressing vulnerabilities within…
A critical security update, ELA-1277-1, has been released for PHP 7.3, specifically for version 7.3.31-1~deb10u9 (Buster). This update addresses several vulnerabilities in PHP that could potentially be exploited by attackers to compromise system integrity, availability, and confidentiality. If your system…
A new security update, has been released for PHP 7.0, specifically for version 7.0.33-0+deb9u20 (Stretch). This update addresses several critical vulnerabilities in PHP that could be exploited by attackers to compromise the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of systems running affected…
As businesses adopt more automation and DevOps practices, it’s important for managers to understand the tools their teams use, even if they aren’t directly involved in technical tasks. Ansible, a popular automation tool, is known for its simplicity and efficiency…
In today’s fast-paced IT environment, automation is key to efficiency, scalability, and security. Ansible, a powerful open-source automation tool, is widely used in Linux administration to automate tasks, configure systems, and deploy applications. In this post, we’ll explore how Ansible…
