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The wait is over! - it’s time to celebrate the champion startups of the world. Shout out to all of the participants in our ! You did a wonderful job showcasing your incredible startups and powering through another year. 2023 Startups of the Year is a community-driven voting platform brought to you by HackerNoon that recognizes and celebrates tech startups changing technology and the world for the better. The award started on May 8th, 2023, where the internet nominated and voted for 30k startups around the world. The voting period remained open until December 31, 2023, and now we are here with the winner announcement after a comprehensive evaluation by the HackerNoon team. Startups of the Year 2023 To see the top 3 startups in each respective city, visit and pick a city. hackernoon.com/startups You’ll get a little surprise 😉 Here are the Startups of the Year Regional Announcements: North America Europe Asia Africa South America Oceania Misc/Remote From all of us at HackerNoon, thank YOU for your excellent campaign perseverance 🥺 This year has been awesome! Startups of the Year 2023 is concluded with 623k+ total votes, up from 215k+ votes in the inaugural startup competition. We look forward to seeing you again in the next campaign (stay tuned 😉)! Without further ado, let us kick off the announcement by celebrating the cities with top votes per region for 2023 🎉 North America (11,697 votes): Winner: Bloomfilter Cleveland, Ohio (8,835 votes) - Winner: SerpApi Austin, Texas , California (5,564 votes) - Winner: Finch San Francisco (4,258 votes) - Winner: RELAYTO SoMa, California - (3339 votes) Winner: Windscribe Toronto, Canada, North America (3304 votes) - Winner: Vouched Seattle (2716 votes) - Winner: Seccuri Palo Alto, CA, North America (2671 votes) - Winner: Salsa Valley Miami, FL, North America (2,613 votes) - Winner: Majhi Group Manhattan, New York (2423 votes) - Winner: Flieber, Inc. New York City, NY, North America See the complete announcement for the . Startups of the Year, North America, here Europe (45,612 votes) - Winner: Algomo London, UK (2,344votes) - Winner: Data Lake Warsaw, Poland (1,955 votes) - Winner: Hoken Tech Bari, Italy (1716 votes) - Winner: Not8 Amsterdam, Netherlands (1657 votes) - Winner: KYVE Frankfurt Am Main, Germany (1566 votes) - Winner: BazaIT Kyiv, Ukraine (1496 votes) - Winner:  Unity Network Tallinn, Estonia (1,478 votes) - Winner: Volcaino Ghent, Belgium (1,288 votes) - Winner: Owl Me Dublin, Ireland (1198 votes) - Winner: Groover Paris, France See the complete announcement for the . Startups of the Year, Europe, here Oceania (3,350 votes) - Winner: Sharepass Melbourne (2,107 votes) - Winner: The Catfisher Project Perth, Australia (220 votes) - Winner: Gemini AI Solutions Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania (213 votes) - Winner: Nexustorage Wellington, New Zealand, Oceania (138 votes) - Winner: Coviu Sydney (124 votes) - Winner: Bopple Brisbane, Australia, Oceania (124 votes) - Winner: Regional CFO New South Wales, Australia, Oceania (106 votes) - Winner: Edit on the Spot Gold Coast, Australia, Oceania (93 votes) - Winner: Knowledge Satnav Canbera, Australia, Oceania , Australia, Oceania (48 votes) - Winner: Peptalk360 North Melbourne, Melbourne See the complete announcement for the . Startups of the Year, Oceania, here Asia (16,345 votes) - Winner: Serenity Shield Singapore (13,588 votes) - Winners: QUIXY Telangana, India (10,168 votes) - Winner: HealthySure Mumbai, India (3,865 votes) - Winner: InterviewBuddy Visakhapatnam, India (3,733 votes) - Winner: Omniflo Bengaluru, India (4589 votes) - Winner: MeNow Tel Aviv (3877 votes) - Winner: ForestVPN Dubai (2478 votes) - Winner: TechGraph Powai, Mumbai, India (1004 votes) - Winner: Reelo Ahmedabad, GJ, India (875 votes) - Winner: Debt Hunter Hong Kong, China See the complete announcement for the . Startups of the Year, Asia, here Africa (8,179 votes) - Winner: GO PLATFORM Algiers, Algeria (767 votes) - Winner: Tudu Accra, Ghana (415 votes) - Winner: Treford Lagos, Nigeria (265 votes) - Winner: Phalconwise Ogbomosho, Nigeria (157 votes) - Winner: AbuErdan Cairo (151 votes) - Winner: Eazipay Lekki (144 votes) - Winner: KaziConnect Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (101 votes) - Winner: faceATT Gauteng, South Africa (79 votes) - Winner: Dimagi Cape Town (71 votes) - Winner: Sabi Addis Ababa See the complete announcement for the . Startups of the Year, Africa, here South America (376 votes ) - Winner: UpGirl Santiago, Chile (217 votes) - Winner: Klever Sao Paulo, Brazil (191 votes) - Winner: Tributo Simple Buenos Aires, Argentina (127 votes) - Winner: Light-it Montevideo, Uruguay (87 votes) -Winner: Thousand Antioquia, Colombia (108 votes) - Winner: GetLavado Lima (101 votes) - Winner: Cogniflow Medellin (73 votes) - Winner: TPAGA Bogota (73 votes) - Winner: Reliv Quito (47 votes) - WInner: Quantex Cordoba See the complete announcement for the . Startups of the Year, South America, here Misc/Remote: Featured Startups (1500 votes) - Winner: CIC Chain Remote, Earth (1193 votes) - Winner: Reship Colony US Misc (146 Votes) - Winner: Partful UK, Misc (116 votes) - Winner: GoMining British Virgin Islands Misc (283 Votes) - Winner: tomorrowSpace Germany Misc (225 votes) - Winner: Dtravel Cayman Islands See the complete announcement for Misc/Remote startups . here Once again, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS and BIG PROPS to all of the top Startups of each region this year! The whole team at HackerNoon would like to thank you for your perseverance in the campaign, and we look forward to seeing you in the next campaign. About HackerNoon’s Startups Of The Year Startups of The Year is HackerNoon’s Flagship community-driven event celebrating startups that survived and thrived in 2023. 30,000 startups across 4200+ cities and six continents participated this year to be crowned the best startup in their city. Visit our page to learn more. 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Startups of The Year 2023 Winners: North America 

In modern applications, data security is a top priority, especially when sensitive information may be copied or transferred to external applications. By preventing certain actions like "cut," "copy," and "paste" on text fields within iOS apps, we can safeguard text data, ensuring it remains within a trusted group of applications. This article demonstrates how to achieve this protection using Swift, while maintaining full control over text-related operations. Goals of This Approach Restrict External Text Sharing: By managing text actions, we can prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Safe Text Storage and Management: Creating an internal buffer ensures that sensitive text remains protected within the app.
Controlled Clipboard Access: By limiting access to the system clipboard, we can ensure that only authorized applications within a defined group can access this information. Implementation Overview Our approach centers around the TextActionInterceptor class, which "swizzles" standard text-related methods, replacing them with secure alternatives. This class intercepts and overrides the "copy," "paste," and "cut" methods, with an option to enable or disable swizzling dynamically. Core Components Enum for Text Actions: The TextAction enumeration defines all the actions related to text that we want to control.
Saved Method Structure: The SavedTextAction struct stores original implementations of methods, allowing us to restore them as needed.
Swizzling Methods: The toggleSwizzling method manages the swizzling state, enabling or disabling the replacement of standard implementations. Code Example Let’s go through key code segments that bring this functionality to life. class TextActionInterceptor {

    enum TextAction: String {
        case cut
        case copy
        case paste
        case define
        case translate
        case modify
        case update
        case previewItem
    }

    struct SavedTextAction {
        var methodRef: Method
        var originalImplementation: IMP
        var selector: Selector
    }

    private var isSwizzled = false
    var savedActions: [TextAction: SavedTextAction] = [:]
    
    // Method to intercept the "copy" action
    func interceptCopy(_ sender: Any?) {
        guard
            let inputField = retrieveTextInput(sender),
            let range = inputField.selectedTextRange,
            let text = inputField.text(in: range)
        else { return }

        SecureClipboard.shared.contents = text
    }

    // Similar methods for "cut" and "paste"
    func interceptPaste(_ sender: Any?) {
        guard
            let inputField = retrieveTextInput(sender),
            let range = inputField.selectedTextRange,
            let text = SecureClipboard.shared.contents
        else { return }

        inputField.replace(range, withText: text)
    }

    func interceptCut(_ sender: Any?) {
        guard
            let inputField = retrieveTextInput(sender),
            let range = inputField.selectedTextRange,
            let cutText = inputField.text(in: range)
        else { return }

        SecureClipboard.shared.contents = cutText
        inputField.replace(range, withText: "")
    }
    
    // Method to enable or disable swizzling
    func toggleSwizzling(_ enable: Bool) {
        guard enable != isSwizzled else { return }
        isSwizzled = enable
        savedActions.forEach { (_, action) in
            let swizzledMethod = class_getInstanceMethod(
                object_getClass(self),
                action.selector
            )
            guard enable else {
                method_setImplementation(action.methodRef, action.originalImplementation)
                return
            }
            method_exchangeImplementations(action.methodRef, swizzledMethod!)
        }
    }
} Implementing a Secure Clipboard The SecureClipboard class is responsible for managing text stored in the clipboard. It blocks any attempt to share text data externally, ensuring it stays within the app's defined ecosystem. final class SecureClipboard {

    static let restrictedTextPlaceholder = "Access Restricted"
    static var shared = SecureClipboard()
    private let placeholderItem: [String: String]
    private var clipboard: UIPasteboard
    private(set) var internalBuffer: String?

    init() {
        placeholderItem = ["public.utf8-plain-text": SecureClipboard.restrictedTextPlaceholder]
        clipboard = UIPasteboard.general
    }

    var contents: String? {
        get {
            guard
                let clipboardText = clipboard.string,
                clipboardText != SecureClipboard.restrictedTextPlaceholder
            else { return internalBuffer }
            return clipboardText
        }
        set {
            guard let newText = newValue else {
                internalBuffer = nil
                return
            }
            clipboard.items = [placeholderItem]
            internalBuffer = newText.isEmpty ? nil : newText
        }
    }
} How This Works Swizzling of Methods: We replace the standard text action methods with customized, secure methods.
Secure Copying: The interceptCopy method intercepts "copy" actions and transfers the text to the SecureClipboard instead of the system clipboard.
Flexible Management: Swizzling can be dynamically enabled or disabled, allowing for adaptable data security. Summary and Results Applying this approach achieves multiple levels of data security: Access Control: All text operations are managed within the application, preventing potential data leaks.


Safe Data Storage: Text data is accessible only within a controlled application group.


Flexible configuration: The ability to enable and disable swizzling allows flexible control of data security based on conditions. By using swizzling and an internal clipboard, we ensure a high level of data protection in iOS applications. This approach offers a robust solution for maintaining text security across applications in a defined environment. In modern applications, data security is a top priority, especially when sensitive information may be copied or transferred to external applications. By preventing certain actions like "cut," "copy," and "paste" on text fields within iOS apps, we can safeguard text data, ensuring it remains within a trusted group of applications. This article demonstrates how to achieve this protection using Swift, while maintaining full control over text-related operations. Goals of This Approach Restrict External Text Sharing: By managing text actions, we can prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information. Safe Text Storage and Management: Creating an internal buffer ensures that sensitive text remains protected within the app. Controlled Clipboard Access: By limiting access to the system clipboard, we can ensure that only authorized applications within a defined group can access this information. Restrict External Text Sharing : By managing text actions, we can prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information. Restrict External Text Sharing Safe Text Storage and Management : Creating an internal buffer ensures that sensitive text remains protected within the app. Safe Text Storage and Management Controlled Clipboard Access : By limiting access to the system clipboard, we can ensure that only authorized applications within a defined group can access this information. Controlled Clipboard Access Implementation Overview Our approach centers around the TextActionInterceptor class, which "swizzles" standard text-related methods, replacing them with secure alternatives. This class intercepts and overrides the "copy," "paste," and "cut" methods, with an option to enable or disable swizzling dynamically. Core Components Enum for Text Actions: The TextAction enumeration defines all the actions related to text that we want to control. Saved Method Structure: The SavedTextAction struct stores original implementations of methods, allowing us to restore them as needed. Swizzling Methods: The toggleSwizzling method manages the swizzling state, enabling or disabling the replacement of standard implementations. Enum for Text Actions: The TextAction enumeration defines all the actions related to text that we want to control. Enum for Text Actions: The TextAction enumeration defines all the actions related to text that we want to control. Saved Method Structure: The SavedTextAction struct stores original implementations of methods, allowing us to restore them as needed. Saved Method Structure: The SavedTextAction struct stores original implementations of methods, allowing us to restore them as needed. Swizzling Methods: The toggleSwizzling method manages the swizzling state, enabling or disabling the replacement of standard implementations. Swizzling Methods: The toggleSwizzling method manages the swizzling state, enabling or disabling the replacement of standard implementations. Code Example Let’s go through key code segments that bring this functionality to life. class TextActionInterceptor {

    enum TextAction: String {
        case cut
        case copy
        case paste
        case define
        case translate
        case modify
        case update
        case previewItem
    }

    struct SavedTextAction {
        var methodRef: Method
        var originalImplementation: IMP
        var selector: Selector
    }

    private var isSwizzled = false
    var savedActions: [TextAction: SavedTextAction] = [:]
    
    // Method to intercept the "copy" action
    func interceptCopy(_ sender: Any?) {
        guard
            let inputField = retrieveTextInput(sender),
            let range = inputField.selectedTextRange,
            let text = inputField.text(in: range)
        else { return }

        SecureClipboard.shared.contents = text
    }

    // Similar methods for "cut" and "paste"
    func interceptPaste(_ sender: Any?) {
        guard
            let inputField = retrieveTextInput(sender),
            let range = inputField.selectedTextRange,
            let text = SecureClipboard.shared.contents
        else { return }

        inputField.replace(range, withText: text)
    }

    func interceptCut(_ sender: Any?) {
        guard
            let inputField = retrieveTextInput(sender),
            let range = inputField.selectedTextRange,
            let cutText = inputField.text(in: range)
        else { return }

        SecureClipboard.shared.contents = cutText
        inputField.replace(range, withText: "")
    }
    
    // Method to enable or disable swizzling
    func toggleSwizzling(_ enable: Bool) {
        guard enable != isSwizzled else { return }
        isSwizzled = enable
        savedActions.forEach { (_, action) in
            let swizzledMethod = class_getInstanceMethod(
                object_getClass(self),
                action.selector
            )
            guard enable else {
                method_setImplementation(action.methodRef, action.originalImplementation)
                return
            }
            method_exchangeImplementations(action.methodRef, swizzledMethod!)
        }
    }
} class TextActionInterceptor {

    enum TextAction: String {
        case cut
        case copy
        case paste
        case define
        case translate
        case modify
        case update
        case previewItem
    }

    struct SavedTextAction {
        var methodRef: Method
        var originalImplementation: IMP
        var selector: Selector
    }

    private var isSwizzled = false
    var savedActions: [TextAction: SavedTextAction] = [:]
    
    // Method to intercept the "copy" action
    func interceptCopy(_ sender: Any?) {
        guard
            let inputField = retrieveTextInput(sender),
            let range = inputField.selectedTextRange,
            let text = inputField.text(in: range)
        else { return }

        SecureClipboard.shared.contents = text
    }

    // Similar methods for "cut" and "paste"
    func interceptPaste(_ sender: Any?) {
        guard
            let inputField = retrieveTextInput(sender),
            let range = inputField.selectedTextRange,
            let text = SecureClipboard.shared.contents
        else { return }

        inputField.replace(range, withText: text)
    }

    func interceptCut(_ sender: Any?) {
        guard
            let inputField = retrieveTextInput(sender),
            let range = inputField.selectedTextRange,
            let cutText = inputField.text(in: range)
        else { return }

        SecureClipboard.shared.contents = cutText
        inputField.replace(range, withText: "")
    }
    
    // Method to enable or disable swizzling
    func toggleSwizzling(_ enable: Bool) {
        guard enable != isSwizzled else { return }
        isSwizzled = enable
        savedActions.forEach { (_, action) in
            let swizzledMethod = class_getInstanceMethod(
                object_getClass(self),
                action.selector
            )
            guard enable else {
                method_setImplementation(action.methodRef, action.originalImplementation)
                return
            }
            method_exchangeImplementations(action.methodRef, swizzledMethod!)
        }
    }
} Implementing a Secure Clipboard The SecureClipboard class is responsible for managing text stored in the clipboard. It blocks any attempt to share text data externally, ensuring it stays within the app's defined ecosystem. final class SecureClipboard {

    static let restrictedTextPlaceholder = "Access Restricted"
    static var shared = SecureClipboard()
    private let placeholderItem: [String: String]
    private var clipboard: UIPasteboard
    private(set) var internalBuffer: String?

    init() {
        placeholderItem = ["public.utf8-plain-text": SecureClipboard.restrictedTextPlaceholder]
        clipboard = UIPasteboard.general
    }

    var contents: String? {
        get {
            guard
                let clipboardText = clipboard.string,
                clipboardText != SecureClipboard.restrictedTextPlaceholder
            else { return internalBuffer }
            return clipboardText
        }
        set {
            guard let newText = newValue else {
                internalBuffer = nil
                return
            }
            clipboard.items = [placeholderItem]
            internalBuffer = newText.isEmpty ? nil : newText
        }
    }
} final class SecureClipboard {

    static let restrictedTextPlaceholder = "Access Restricted"
    static var shared = SecureClipboard()
    private let placeholderItem: [String: String]
    private var clipboard: UIPasteboard
    private(set) var internalBuffer: String?

    init() {
        placeholderItem = ["public.utf8-plain-text": SecureClipboard.restrictedTextPlaceholder]
        clipboard = UIPasteboard.general
    }

    var contents: String? {
        get {
            guard
                let clipboardText = clipboard.string,
                clipboardText != SecureClipboard.restrictedTextPlaceholder
            else { return internalBuffer }
            return clipboardText
        }
        set {
            guard let newText = newValue else {
                internalBuffer = nil
                return
            }
            clipboard.items = [placeholderItem]
            internalBuffer = newText.isEmpty ? nil : newText
        }
    }
} How This Works Swizzling of Methods: We replace the standard text action methods with customized, secure methods. Secure Copying: The interceptCopy method intercepts "copy" actions and transfers the text to the SecureClipboard instead of the system clipboard. Flexible Management: Swizzling can be dynamically enabled or disabled, allowing for adaptable data security. Swizzling of Methods : We replace the standard text action methods with customized, secure methods. Swizzling of Methods Secure Copying: The interceptCopy method intercepts "copy" actions and transfers the text to the SecureClipboard instead of the system clipboard. Secure Copying: The interceptCopy method intercepts "copy" actions and transfers the text to the SecureClipboard instead of the system clipboard. Flexible Management : Swizzling can be dynamically enabled or disabled, allowing for adaptable data security. Flexible Management Summary and Results Applying this approach achieves multiple levels of data security: Access Control: All text operations are managed within the application, preventing potential data leaks. Safe Data Storage: Text data is accessible only within a controlled application group. Flexible configuration: The ability to enable and disable swizzling allows flexible control of data security based on conditions. Access Control: All text operations are managed within the application, preventing potential data leaks. Access Control : All text operations are managed within the application, preventing potential data leaks. Access Control Safe Data Storage: Text data is accessible only within a controlled application group. Safe Data Storage : Text data is accessible only within a controlled application group. Safe Data Storage Flexible configuration: The ability to enable and disable swizzling allows flexible control of data security based on conditions. Flexible configuration : The ability to enable and disable swizzling allows flexible control of data security based on conditions. Flexible configuration By using swizzling and an internal clipboard, we ensure a high level of data protection in iOS applications. This approach offers a robust solution for maintaining text security across applications in a defined environment.

Securing Text Fields in iOS Apps: Restricting 'Cut,' 'Copy,' and 'Paste' Operations Using Swift

7 Unspoken Rules of BYOD Security in the Workplace

With data breaches and cyberattacks on the rise, you can never be too careful. Backup testing prevents loss and minimizes cyberthreats’ impact, making it fundamental to cybersecurity. However, like many in your position, you may not consider it a priority. Are you opening yourself up to unnecessary risks by not making it part of your security strategy? Why Make Backup Testing Part of Your Security Strategy? Backups are copies of files, databases, applications or systems. Testing involves checking them to verify they are accurate, intact, and up to date. Its purpose is to evaluate the effectiveness of your strategy and schedule, letting you make actionable changes. It also helps you recognize and address issues proactively — meaning before a threat actor makes recovery impossible. Data loss is more common than you might think. In 2023, 46% of organizations worldwide lost some amount of sensitive information. Since these incidents can be caused by anything from human error to cyberattacks, preventing them can be challenging. This is why backups are so helpful — redundancy is crucial to recovery. Intact backups make recovery possible. Without them, the process would be expensive. Organizations spent about $4.35 million per breach on average in 2022. In extreme cases, recovery may be impossible — you could lose weeks, months, or years of valuable files. Testing these copies is critical to your security strategy. If you’re like many cybersecurity professionals, you don’t consider redundancy a priority. Even though 72% of organizations had to use a backup to recover at least once in 2021, 41% admitted they rarely — if ever — back up their data. Crucially, even if you create and update copies, you may still be at risk of loss. Unfortunately, backups aren’t indestructible. Human error, bugs, hardware damage, incompatibilities, and mismatched encryption keys can cause data loss, rendering them useless. Alternatively, a tech-savvy attacker could use ransomware to encrypt all your files simultaneously, preventing you from using your copies to recover. The Fundamentals of a Strategic Backup Testing Policy You must first understand the fundamentals of backup testing to incorporate a high-quality policy into your security strategy. What to Test Several test scenarios exist, with different kinds for each data loss cause. Corruption, accidental deletion, and cyberattacks are some of the most common, but it may pay to prepare for unlikely incidents. Your backup’s storage medium, location, and size will also affect your approach. Be mindful that you’re trying to improve your security strategy. When to Test Prioritize periodic testing instead of kicking the can down the road for the sake of convenience. Work files may need to be backed up weekly, depending on how often information changes. Also, frequency varies depending on the type of data you’re backing up. While archives can go months without an update, you should back applications up more often. Where to Test If you can't prioritize everything, which backups should you test? Consider creating a risk-based schedule. You typically want to test on-site data first since it enables rapid recovery. Generally, off-site copies should only take priority if a catastrophic event threatens the integrity of all local files. How to Incorporate Backup Testing Into Your Strategy Testing involves selecting a scenario and simulating the recovery process. Once you create an isolated test environment to prevent unintended changes, you reproduce real-world events like accidental deletion or cyberattacks. Then, you go through the step-by-step process to restore your systems, applications, files, or databases via your backup. Upon completion, you should have a fully restored environment. If you notice discrepancies when comparing the original to the restored version, your backups may not be fully intact. If that happens, search for anomalies like corruption, duplicate entries, or mistyped fields. Even if you don’t find anything wrong, testing helps you identify potential process improvements. Documentation is key. You should record how long restoration took, what issues emerged, which steps you took, and whether you succeeded on the first try. This way, you can accurately estimate how long recovery will take. It also lets you know what to expect in the future. If someone else is in charge of the next round of testing, they’ll appreciate those details. Incorporating testing into your strategy means making room in your busy schedule. Consider automation to free up time. Tools like robot process automation and artificial intelligence can automate backup creation, restoration simulation, and discrepancy detection. Since 72% of companies have adopted AI as of 2024, your employer may already have such tools. If you automate testing, consider whether you’ll leverage periodic or trigger-based tests — or some combination of both. While evaluating various systems, applications, and files weekly or monthly is fine, it may lead to minor data loss. Setting your tools to activate when you find evidence of a breach or detect unusual network activity mitigates this issue. Considerations for Uncommon Backup Testing Scenarios Sometimes, assigning roles, creating schedules, and refining strategies isn’t enough. You should consider edge cases — tests for issues that only occur under unusual circumstances — for a comprehensive backup testing policy. Imagine you only prioritize accidental deletion and breach resolution. What happens when an insider threat intentionally wipes a system? Preparing your organization for potential data loss incidents by incorporating unlikely test scenarios into your security strategy improves its security posture. Since cyberthreats and the digital landscape are ever-changing, being proactive can help. Setting yourself up for success can save time and preserve your employer’s reputation. With data breaches and cyberattacks on the rise, you can never be too careful. Backup testing prevents loss and minimizes cyberthreats’ impact, making it fundamental to cybersecurity. However, like many in your position, you may not consider it a priority. Are you opening yourself up to unnecessary risks by not making it part of your security strategy? With data breaches and cyberattacks on the rise, you can never be too careful. Backup testing prevents loss and minimizes cyberthreats’ impact, making it fundamental to cybersecurity. However, like many in your position, you may not consider it a priority. Are you opening yourself up to unnecessary risks by not making it part of your security strategy? Why Make Backup Testing Part of Your Security Strategy? Why Make Backup Testing Part of Your Security Strategy? Backups are copies of files, databases, applications or systems. Testing involves checking them to verify they are accurate, intact, and up to date. Its purpose is to evaluate the effectiveness of your strategy and schedule, letting you make actionable changes. It also helps you recognize and address issues proactively — meaning before a threat actor makes recovery impossible. Data loss is more common than you might think. In 2023, 46% of organizations worldwide lost some amount of sensitive information. Since these incidents can be caused by anything from human error to cyberattacks, preventing them can be challenging. This is why backups are so helpful — redundancy is crucial to recovery. 46% of organizations worldwide 46% of organizations worldwide Intact backups make recovery possible. Without them, the process would be expensive. Organizations spent about $4.35 million per breach on average in 2022. In extreme cases, recovery may be impossible — you could lose weeks, months, or years of valuable files. Testing these copies is critical to your security strategy. spent about $4.35 million spent about $4.35 million If you’re like many cybersecurity professionals, you don’t consider redundancy a priority. Even though 72% of organizations had to use a backup to recover at least once in 2021, 41% admitted they rarely — if ever — back up their data. Crucially, even if you create and update copies, you may still be at risk of loss. 72% of organizations had to use 72% of organizations had to use Unfortunately, backups aren’t indestructible . Human error, bugs, hardware damage, incompatibilities, and mismatched encryption keys can cause data loss, rendering them useless. Alternatively, a tech-savvy attacker could use ransomware to encrypt all your files simultaneously, preventing you from using your copies to recover. backups aren’t indestructible backups aren’t indestructible The Fundamentals of a Strategic Backup Testing Policy You must first understand the fundamentals of backup testing to incorporate a high-quality policy into your security strategy. What to Test Several test scenarios exist, with different kinds for each data loss cause. Corruption, accidental deletion, and cyberattacks are some of the most common, but it may pay to prepare for unlikely incidents. Your backup’s storage medium, location, and size will also affect your approach. Be mindful that you’re trying to improve your security strategy. When to Test Prioritize periodic testing instead of kicking the can down the road for the sake of convenience. Work files may need to be backed up weekly , depending on how often information changes. Also, frequency varies depending on the type of data you’re backing up. While archives can go months without an update, you should back applications up more often. may need to be backed up weekly may need to be backed up weekly Where to Test If you can't prioritize everything, which backups should you test? Consider creating a risk-based schedule. You typically want to test on-site data first since it enables rapid recovery. Generally, off-site copies should only take priority if a catastrophic event threatens the integrity of all local files. How to Incorporate Backup Testing Into Your Strategy Testing involves selecting a scenario and simulating the recovery process. Once you create an isolated test environment to prevent unintended changes, you reproduce real-world events like accidental deletion or cyberattacks. Then, you go through the step-by-step process to restore your systems, applications, files, or databases via your backup. Upon completion, you should have a fully restored environment. If you notice discrepancies when comparing the original to the restored version, your backups may not be fully intact. If that happens, search for anomalies like corruption, duplicate entries, or mistyped fields. Even if you don’t find anything wrong, testing helps you identify potential process improvements. Documentation is key. You should record how long restoration took, what issues emerged, which steps you took, and whether you succeeded on the first try. This way, you can accurately estimate how long recovery will take. It also lets you know what to expect in the future. If someone else is in charge of the next round of testing, they’ll appreciate those details. Incorporating testing into your strategy means making room in your busy schedule. Consider automation to free up time. Tools like robot process automation and artificial intelligence can automate backup creation, restoration simulation, and discrepancy detection. Since 72% of companies have adopted AI as of 2024, your employer may already have such tools. 72% of companies have adopted AI 72% of companies have adopted AI If you automate testing, consider whether you’ll leverage periodic or trigger-based tests — or some combination of both. While evaluating various systems, applications, and files weekly or monthly is fine, it may lead to minor data loss. Setting your tools to activate when you find evidence of a breach or detect unusual network activity mitigates this issue. Considerations for Uncommon Backup Testing Scenarios Sometimes, assigning roles, creating schedules, and refining strategies isn’t enough. You should consider edge cases — tests for issues that only occur under unusual circumstances — for a comprehensive backup testing policy. Imagine you only prioritize accidental deletion and breach resolution. What happens when an insider threat intentionally wipes a system? Preparing your organization for potential data loss incidents by incorporating unlikely test scenarios into your security strategy improves its security posture. Since cyberthreats and the digital landscape are ever-changing, being proactive can help. Setting yourself up for success can save time and preserve your employer’s reputation.

Is Backup Testing Part of Your Security Strategy?

Je testování zálohování součástí vaší bezpečnostní strategie?

Er sikkerhedskopieringstest en del af din sikkerhedsstrategi?

¿Las pruebas de respaldo son parte de su estrategia de seguridad?

Babeskopia-probak zure segurtasun-estrategiaren parte al dira?

バックアップ テストはセキュリティ戦略の一部ですか?

არის სარეზერვო ტესტირება თქვენი უსაფრთხოების სტრატეგიის ნაწილი?

ການທົດສອບການສໍາຮອງຂໍ້ມູນເປັນສ່ວນຫນຶ່ງຂອງຍຸດທະສາດຄວາມປອດໄພຂອງທ່ານບໍ?

Adakah Ujian Sandaran Sebahagian daripada Strategi Keselamatan Anda?

Maakt back-uptesten deel uit van uw beveiligingsstrategie?

උපස්ථ පරීක්ෂාව ඔබගේ ආරක්ෂක උපාය මාර්ගයේ කොටසක්ද?

A është testimi rezervë pjesë e strategjisë suaj të sigurisë?

Чи є резервне тестування частиною вашої стратегії безпеки?

Launch a Token on Rootstock: Leverage Bitcoin's Security with Smart Contracts

VILNIUS, Lithuanian, October 24th, 2024, Chainwire/--BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, has fully restored its operational capacity following a recent hot wallet incident, with all deposits and withdrawals back to normal. In response to the event, BingX is unveiling its new "ShieldX" initiative, a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing the platform's security infrastructure. "ShieldX" introduces an upgraded wallet firewall designed to provide advanced protection against external threats, further safeguarding user assets. BingX has also partnered with leading third-party security firms to implement extra round-the-clock monitoring and threat detection, ensuring any vulnerabilities are identified and addressed swiftly and proactively. In addition to enhanced firewalls and partnerships, BingX will undergo regular, rigorous security audits conducted by independent security agencies. The exchange is also rolling out a new hacker bounty program, offering rewards to security researchers who help identify potential vulnerabilities, reinforcing its dedication to continuous improvement. Utilizing its new cybersecurity initiative, BingX is reaffirming its position as a leader in the cryptocurrency space by putting user safety at the forefront. This initiative not only enhances security but also emphasizes the exchange's long-term commitment to transparency, resilience, and innovation in the face of evolving cybersecurity challenges. Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at BingX, emphasized the importance of the platform's swift recovery and ongoing commitment to user security. "We are pleased to confirm our platform has not only returned to standard operations but the platform has also been thoroughly enhanced to a higher performance level than before the incident. BingX's quick response highlights our dedication to safeguarding user assets, with trust, efficiency, and transparency at the heart of our approach. The launch of 'ShieldX' marks a crucial step in proactively strengthening our platform's defenses," Lin said. "Our priority remains ensuring a secure environment for all users through continuous improvements and strategic partnerships. Furthermore, we are committed to collaborating with industry leaders to drive higher security standards across the crypto ecosystem." About BingX Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading cryptocurrency exchange serving over 10 million users worldwide. BingX offers diversified products and services, including spot, derivatives, copy trading, and asset management – all designed for the evolving needs of users, from beginners to professionals. BingX is committed to providing a trustworthy platform that empowers users with innovative tools and features to elevate their trading proficiency. In 2024, BingX proudly became Chelsea FC's principal partner, marking an exciting debut in the world of sports. For media inquiries, users can contact: media@bingx.com For more information users can visit: https://bingx.com/ Contact BingX Media media@bingx.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. VILNIUS, Lithuanian, October 24th, 2024, Chainwire/--BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, has fully restored its operational capacity following a recent hot wallet incident, with all deposits and withdrawals back to normal. In response to the event, BingX is unveiling its new "ShieldX" initiative, a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing the platform's security infrastructure. "ShieldX" introduces an upgraded wallet firewall designed to provide advanced protection against external threats, further safeguarding user assets. BingX has also partnered with leading third-party security firms to implement extra round-the-clock monitoring and threat detection, ensuring any vulnerabilities are identified and addressed swiftly and proactively. In addition to enhanced firewalls and partnerships, BingX will undergo regular, rigorous security audits conducted by independent security agencies. The exchange is also rolling out a new hacker bounty program, offering rewards to security researchers who help identify potential vulnerabilities, reinforcing its dedication to continuous improvement. Utilizing its new cybersecurity initiative, BingX is reaffirming its position as a leader in the cryptocurrency space by putting user safety at the forefront. This initiative not only enhances security but also emphasizes the exchange's long-term commitment to transparency, resilience, and innovation in the face of evolving cybersecurity challenges. Vivien Lin , Chief Product Officer at BingX, emphasized the importance of the platform's swift recovery and ongoing commitment to user security. Vivien Lin Vivien Lin "We are pleased to confirm our platform has not only returned to standard operations but the platform has also been thoroughly enhanced to a higher performance level than before the incident. BingX's quick response highlights our dedication to safeguarding user assets, with trust, efficiency, and transparency at the heart of our approach. The launch of 'ShieldX' marks a crucial step in proactively strengthening our platform's defenses," Lin said. "We are pleased to confirm our platform has not only returned to standard operations but the platform has also been thoroughly enhanced to a higher performance level than before the incident. BingX's quick response highlights our dedication to safeguarding user assets, with trust, efficiency, and transparency at the heart of our approach. The launch of 'ShieldX' marks a crucial step in proactively strengthening our platform's defenses," Lin said. "Our priority remains ensuring a secure environment for all users through continuous improvements and strategic partnerships. Furthermore, we are committed to collaborating with industry leaders to drive higher security standards across the crypto ecosystem." "Our priority remains ensuring a secure environment for all users through continuous improvements and strategic partnerships. Furthermore, we are committed to collaborating with industry leaders to drive higher security standards across the crypto ecosystem." About BingX Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading cryptocurrency exchange serving over 10 million users worldwide. BingX offers diversified products and services, including spot, derivatives, copy trading, and asset management – all designed for the evolving needs of users, from beginners to professionals. BingX BingX BingX is committed to providing a trustworthy platform that empowers users with innovative tools and features to elevate their trading proficiency. In 2024, BingX proudly became Chelsea FC's principal partner, marking an exciting debut in the world of sports. For media inquiries, users can contact: media@bingx.com media@bingx.com media@bingx.com For more information users can visit: https://bingx.com/ https://bingx.com/ https://bingx.com/ Contact BingX Media media@bingx.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here . here

BingX Restores Full Operations And Unveils "ShieldX" For Enhanced Security

BingX vraća potpune operacije i otkriva "ShieldX" za poboljšanu sigurnost

BingX recupera su actividad completa y presenta "ShieldX" para una seguridad mejorada

BingX retabli operasyon konplè epi devwale "ShieldX" pou sekirite amelyore

BingX משחזר פעולות מלאות וחושף את "ShieldX" לאבטחה משופרת

BingX が完全な運用を回復し、セキュリティ強化のため「ShieldX」を発表

BingX толук операцияларды калыбына келтирет жана күчөтүлгөн коопсуздук үчүн "ShieldX" ачат

BingX atjauno visas darbības un ievieš "ShieldX" uzlabotai drošībai

BingX dia mamerina amin'ny laoniny ny asa feno ary mamoaka ny "ShieldX" ho an'ny fiarovana tsara kokoa

BingX herstelt volledige werking en onthult "ShieldX" voor verbeterde beveiliging

BingX Doly amallary dikeldýär we güýçlendirilen howpsuzlyk üçin "ShieldX" -ni açýar

BingX Yi Vuyisela Matirhelo Hi Ku Helela Na Ku Paluxa "ShieldX" Ku Antswisa Vuhlayiseki

BingX نے مکمل آپریشنز کو بحال کیا اور بہتر سیکورٹی کے لیے "ShieldX" کی نقاب کشائی کی۔

CARY, NC, October 22nd, 2024/CyberNewsWire/--INE Security offers essential advice to protect digital assets and enhance security. As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. INE Security, a leading provider of cybersecurity training and certifications, today shared its cybersecurity training for cyber hygiene practices for small businesses, underscoring the critical role of continuous education in safeguarding digital assets. “Small businesses face a unique set of cybersecurity challenges and threats and must be especially proactive with cybersecurity training,” said Dara Warn, CEO of INE Security. “At INE Security, we work directly with small business leaders to ensure they are able to assess their team’s skills and access the cybersecurity training that will be most effective to their unique needs.” Tip 1: Educating and Training the Workforce Regularly Human error remains one of the leading causes of data breaches. According to the Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, 68% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error. INE Security emphasizes the importance of regular training for all employees. Cybersecurity training for small businesses is critical, and SMBs should invest in training programs to help employees recognize threats such as phishing attacks, ransomware, and other malicious activities. Tip 2: Implementing Strong Password Policies Weak passwords can be easily compromised, giving attackers access to sensitive systems and data. LastPass reports that 80% of all hacking-related breaches leveraged either stolen and/or weak passwords. INE Security recommends implementing strong password policies that require the use of complex passwords and regular updates. Tip 3: Securing and Monitoring the Network Small businesses often overlook network security, leaving them vulnerable to attacks. INE Security advises businesses to secure their network by using firewalls, encrypting data, and regularly updating security software. Network monitoring tools can also detect unusual activities and prevent potential breaches. The cost of ignoring such measures can be substantial, as noted in IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report, which found the average impact of a data breach on small businesses can exceed $3.31 million. Tip 4: Regularly Updating and Patching Systems Keeping software and systems up to date is crucial in protecting against vulnerabilities. Many cyber attacks exploit vulnerabilities in outdated software. Nearly 60% of organizations hit by a data breach blame a known vulnerability for which they had not yet patched, according to reports published by Dark Reading. INE Security recommends establishing a routine for updating and patching software, which can significantly reduce the risk of a breach. Tip 5: Backing Up Data Regularly Data loss can be devastating for small businesses. Regular backups ensure that businesses can recover quickly from ransomware attacks or other data loss incidents. INE Security suggests using automated backup solutions that regularly save copies of all critical data in a secure, off-site location, in addition to following the 3-2-1 rule recommended by the Department of Homeland Security’s Computer Emergency Readiness Team. The 3-2-1 rule recommends: 3 - Keeping 3 copies of any important file: 1 primary and 2 backups. 2 - Keeping the files on 2 different media types to protect against different types of hazards. 1 - Storing 1 copy offsite (e.g., outside the house or business facility) For more information about cybersecurity training programs that can help protect small business, users can visit security.ine.com. About INE Security: INE Security is the premier provider of online technical training for the IT/IS industry. Harnessing the world’s most powerful hands-on lab platform, cutting-edge technology, global video distribution network, and world-class instructors, INE Security is the top training choice for Fortune 500 companies worldwide and for IT professionals looking to advance their careers. INE’s suite of learning paths offers an incomparable depth of expertise across cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and data science. INE Security is committed to delivering advanced technical training while also lowering the barriers worldwide for those looking to enter and excel in a cybersecurity career. Contact Director of Global Strategic Communications and Events Kathryn Brown INE Security kbrown@ine.com This story was distributed as a release by Cybernewswire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. CARY, NC, October 22nd, 2024/CyberNewsWire/--INE Security offers essential advice to protect digital assets and enhance security. As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. INE Security, a leading provider of cybersecurity training and certifications, today shared its cybersecurity training for cyber hygiene practices for small businesses, underscoring the critical role of continuous education in safeguarding digital assets. “Small businesses face a unique set of cybersecurity challenges and threats and must be especially proactive with cybersecurity training,” said Dara Warn, CEO of INE Security. “At INE Security, we work directly with small business leaders to ensure they are able to assess their team’s skills and access the cybersecurity training that will be most effective to their unique needs.” “Small businesses face a unique set of cybersecurity challenges and threats and must be especially proactive with cybersecurity training,” said Dara Warn, CEO of INE Security. “At INE Security, we work directly with small business leaders to ensure they are able to assess their team’s skills and access the cybersecurity training that will be most effective to their unique needs.” Tip 1: Educating and Training the Workforce Regularly Human error remains one of the leading causes of data breaches. According to the Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, 68% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error. INE Security emphasizes the importance of regular training for all employees. Cybersecurity training for small businesses is critical, and SMBs should invest in training programs to help employees recognize threats such as phishing attacks, ransomware, and other malicious activities. Tip 2: Implementing Strong Password Policies Weak passwords can be easily compromised, giving attackers access to sensitive systems and data. LastPass reports that 80% of all hacking-related breaches leveraged either stolen and/or weak passwords. INE Security recommends implementing strong password policies that require the use of complex passwords and regular updates. Tip 3: Securing and Monitoring the Network Small businesses often overlook network security, leaving them vulnerable to attacks. INE Security advises businesses to secure their network by using firewalls, encrypting data, and regularly updating security software. Network monitoring tools can also detect unusual activities and prevent potential breaches. The cost of ignoring such measures can be substantial, as noted in IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report, which found the average impact of a data breach on small businesses can exceed $3.31 million. Tip 4: Regularly Updating and Patching Systems Keeping software and systems up to date is crucial in protecting against vulnerabilities. Many cyber attacks exploit vulnerabilities in outdated software. Nearly 60% of organizations hit by a data breach blame a known vulnerability for which they had not yet patched, according to reports published by Dark Reading. INE Security recommends establishing a routine for updating and patching software, which can significantly reduce the risk of a breach. Tip 5: Backing Up Data Regularly Data loss can be devastating for small businesses. Regular backups ensure that businesses can recover quickly from ransomware attacks or other data loss incidents. INE Security suggests using automated backup solutions that regularly save copies of all critical data in a secure, off-site location, in addition to following the 3-2-1 rule recommended by the Department of Homeland Security’s Computer Emergency Readiness Team. The 3-2-1 rule recommends: 3 - Keeping 3 copies of any important file: 1 primary and 2 backups. 2 - Keeping the files on 2 different media types to protect against different types of hazards. 1 - Storing 1 copy offsite (e.g., outside the house or business facility) For more information about cybersecurity training programs that can help protect small business, users can visit security.ine.com . security.ine.com About INE Security: INE Security is the premier provider of online technical training for the IT/IS industry. Harnessing the world’s most powerful hands-on lab platform, cutting-edge technology, global video distribution network, and world-class instructors, INE Security is the top training choice for Fortune 500 companies worldwide and for IT professionals looking to advance their careers. INE’s suite of learning paths offers an incomparable depth of expertise across cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and data science. INE Security is committed to delivering advanced technical training while also lowering the barriers worldwide for those looking to enter and excel in a cybersecurity career. Contact Director of Global Strategic Communications and Events Kathryn Brown INE Security kbrown@ine.com kbrown@ine.com This story was distributed as a release by Cybernewswire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. This story was distributed as a release by Cybernewswire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. here . here

INE Security Launches New Training Solutions To Enhance Cyber Hygiene For SMBs

INE Security stel nuwe opleidingsoplossings bekend om kuberhigiëne vir SMB's te verbeter

INE Security تطلق حلول تدريب جديدة لتعزيز النظافة السيبرانية للشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة

INE Security запускае новыя навучальныя рашэнні для паляпшэння кібергігіены для малога і сярэдняга бізнесу

INE Security lanza nuevas soluciones de capacitación para mejorar la ciberhigiene de las pymes

INE Security lanza novas solucións formativas para mellorar a ciberhixiene das pemes

INE Security、中小企業のサイバー衛生を強化するための新しいトレーニング ソリューションを発表

INE Security лансира нови решенија за обука за подобрување на сајбер хигиената за малите и средните претпријатија

INE Security lanceert nieuwe trainingsoplossingen om cyberhygiëne voor MKB's te verbeteren

د INE امنیت د SMBs لپاره د سایبر حفظ الصحې لوړولو لپاره نوي روزنیز حلونه پیل کړل

INE Security lansează noi soluții de formare pentru a îmbunătăți igiena cibernetică pentru IMM-uri

INE Security, KOBİ'ler İçin Siber Hijyeni Geliştirmek İçin Yeni Eğitim Çözümleri Başlattı

INE Security 推出全新培训解决方案，提升中小企业网络安全水平

Security firm Asymmetric Research will serve as a core security contributor to the Bitcoin Layer 2 protocol Stacks and join its signer network, according to an announcement made Tuesday. The firm has begun security auditing of the upcoming sBTC asset while participating in the protocol's delegation program. Asymmetric Research, known for securing major protocols including Wormhole, Solana, and Cosmos, brings substantial expertise to the Bitcoin L2 landscape. The firm currently acts as the security partner for Jump Crypto and several prominent DeFi projects, while also contributing to Solana's new validator client, Firedancer. The move strengthens the security infrastructure around sBTC, a forthcoming programmable Bitcoin asset scheduled for release in Q4 2024. sBTC aims to provide a trust-minimized, decentralized way to use Bitcoin in smart contracts and decentralized applications, maintaining a 1:1 backing with Bitcoin. As a network signer, Asymmetric Research joins over 30 institutional node operators, including BitGo, Blockdaemon, Copper, and Figment, in securing the deposit and withdrawal process between BTC and sBTC. This extensive signer network represents one of the largest decentralized security implementations in the Bitcoin ecosystem. The value of building on Bitcoin comes down to security — ecosystems must prioritize security at all layers as they seek to unlock the Bitcoin economy. With Asymmetric Research, the Stacks ecosystem is adding yet another high-caliber entity to the mix of industry leaders collaborating to make sBTC the best version of programmable BTC available. Stacks core developers and Asymmetric share a commitment to protecting users and developers, and in addition to being a match in technical pedigree, are culturally aligned groups that will enhance each other’s thoughtful and rigorous approaches.” Mitchell Cuevas, Executive Director at The Stacks Foundation said. Jonathan Claudius, CEO at Asymmetric Research, commented on the collaboration: "Asymmetric Research is proud to participate in the Stacks ecosystem as it pioneers trust-minimized, decentralized assets like sBTC." The security enhancement comes amid broader developments in the Bitcoin L2 space, where developers are working to activate Bitcoin's estimated $1.2 trillion in latent capital for decentralized finance applications. The integration of Asymmetric Research adds to existing security measures, including: A decentralized network of validators and signers


100% Bitcoin finality at the consensus level


Multiple independent security audits


An ongoing Immunefi bug bounty program


Dedicated penetration testing throughout 2024


Consultation with the Staking Defense League The protocol's native token, STX, which functions as gas for transactions, was the first cryptocurrency to undergo an SEC-qualified sale in the United States. The ecosystem currently encompasses more than 30 contributing organizations, including developer tooling companies, wallet providers, and investment funds focused on Bitcoin layer 2 development. Don’t forget to like and share the story! Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR Security firm Asymmetric Research will serve as a core security contributor to the Bitcoin Layer 2 protocol Stacks and join its signer network, according to an announcement made Tuesday. The firm has begun security auditing of the upcoming sBTC asset while participating in the protocol's delegation program. Asymmetric Research, known for securing major protocols including Wormhole, Solana, and Cosmos, brings substantial expertise to the Bitcoin L2 landscape. The firm currently acts as the security partner for Jump Crypto and several prominent DeFi projects, while also contributing to Solana's new validator client, Firedancer. The move strengthens the security infrastructure around sBTC, a forthcoming programmable Bitcoin asset scheduled for release in Q4 2024. sBTC aims to provide a trust-minimized, decentralized way to use Bitcoin in smart contracts and decentralized applications, maintaining a 1:1 backing with Bitcoin. As a network signer, Asymmetric Research joins over 30 institutional node operators, including BitGo, Blockdaemon, Copper, and Figment, in securing the deposit and withdrawal process between BTC and sBTC. This extensive signer network represents one of the largest decentralized security implementations in the Bitcoin ecosystem. The value of building on Bitcoin comes down to security — ecosystems must prioritize security at all layers as they seek to unlock the Bitcoin economy. With Asymmetric Research, the Stacks ecosystem is adding yet another high-caliber entity to the mix of industry leaders collaborating to make sBTC the best version of programmable BTC available. Stacks core developers and Asymmetric share a commitment to protecting users and developers, and in addition to being a match in technical pedigree, are culturally aligned groups that will enhance each other’s thoughtful and rigorous approaches.” The value of building on Bitcoin comes down to security — ecosystems must prioritize security at all layers as they seek to unlock the Bitcoin economy. With Asymmetric Research, the Stacks ecosystem is adding yet another high-caliber entity to the mix of industry leaders collaborating to make sBTC the best version of programmable BTC available. Stacks core developers and Asymmetric share a commitment to protecting users and developers, and in addition to being a match in technical pedigree, are culturally aligned groups that will enhance each other’s thoughtful and rigorous approaches.” Mitchell Cuevas, Executive Director at The Stacks Foundation said. Mitchell Cuevas, Executive Director at The Stacks Foundation said. Jonathan Claudius, CEO at Asymmetric Research, commented on the collaboration: "Asymmetric Research is proud to participate in the Stacks ecosystem as it pioneers trust-minimized, decentralized assets like sBTC." The security enhancement comes amid broader developments in the Bitcoin L2 space, where developers are working to activate Bitcoin's estimated $1.2 trillion in latent capital for decentralized finance applications. The integration of Asymmetric Research adds to existing security measures, including: A decentralized network of validators and signers 100% Bitcoin finality at the consensus level Multiple independent security audits An ongoing Immunefi bug bounty program Dedicated penetration testing throughout 2024 Consultation with the Staking Defense League A decentralized network of validators and signers A decentralized network of validators and signers 100% Bitcoin finality at the consensus level 100% Bitcoin finality at the consensus level Multiple independent security audits Multiple independent security audits An ongoing Immunefi bug bounty program An ongoing Immunefi bug bounty program Dedicated penetration testing throughout 2024 Dedicated penetration testing throughout 2024 Consultation with the Staking Defense League Consultation with the Staking Defense League The protocol's native token, STX, which functions as gas for transactions, was the first cryptocurrency to undergo an SEC-qualified sale in the United States. The ecosystem currently encompasses more than 30 contributing organizations, including developer tooling companies, wallet providers, and investment funds focused on Bitcoin layer 2 development. Don’t forget to like and share the story! Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program . HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR Vested Interest Disclosure: business blogging program business blogging program

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