We're excited to announce that
#cybersecurity
journalist and author
@kim_crawley
will begin adding her analysis & reporting to Synack as a senior contributing writer, helping turn our blog into a destination for the best
#infosec
insights and news. Welcome Kim!
The severity of SSRF and XXE vulnerabilities varies widely and it's not always easy to determine risk without thoroughly testing them. Find out why in our latest blog by Jake Garner, Director of Technical Operations at Synack:
.
@ozgur_bbh
, top
#security
researcher on the
@SynackRedTeam
and member of the Synack Envoy, has earned $1 million on our platform! 🎊 To learn more about him and his
#cybersecurity
journey, we sat down with Ӧzgür for an interview. Read it here:
Last week, Synack sent a group of ethical hackers to Vegas during
#DEFCON27
to test a critical F-15 system used in US military fighter jets. We passed on some serious vulns to
@usairforce
that could have completely shut down the system. via
@washingtonpost
We are humbled to announce our $52 million Series D funding round w/
@BCapitalGroup
&
@c5capital
. We're positioned to invest more in the SRT, advance our SmartScan tech & expand our efforts to harness the power of human & AI to secure our digital future.
We all know hackers don't take breaks! Take this time to watch a step-by-step demo of a
#zeroday
#RCE
uncovered by a
@synackredteam
member during a web app pentest.
You might've seen your Spotify Wrapped 2022. We present to you: Synack Wrapped! We analyzed our top vulnerabilities submitted from the previous year, all of which were high impact and exploitable.
Synack is launching our
#SecuretheElection
initiative today! We’re offering pro bono crowdsourced security testing services to states who want to ensure their elections are secure. Learn more about it:
*Exploits Explained: Episode 1* - Watch a live-hack demo of a
#zeroday
#RCE
uncovered by a
@synackredteam
member during a web app pentest. See first-hand how an intruder could gain access to the app to carry out an attack and understand the implications:
To provide individuals from underrepresented minority groups access to support-driven training & mentorship for careers in
#cyber
&
#tech
, we launched the Synack Academy, in partnership w/
@BlackInCyberCo1
. Learn more from
@bellarosedc
&
@jenbennett
here:
Discover how
@SynackRedTeam
member Malcolm Stagg (
@malcolmst
) found this Microsoft RCE vulnerability that could have given attackers complete control over a targeted machine.
#hackingforgood
Sharing the expertise and insights of the
@SynackRedTeam
is a staple at our events. If you're headed to
#BlackHatUSA
, you can also catch SRT presentations at our booth on Aug. 9 and 10 in the Cave. In the meantime, watch the SRT panel from RSA:
Since news broke about
#log4j
, our
@SynackRedTeam
researchers have checked over 500K IP addresses, confirming the status of thousands of CVE-2021-44228 checks. They are doing the amazing & hard work to keep the web safe! Find out more:
We're excited to be at
@shmoocon
repping the
@SynackRedTeam
. Stop by our table to check out our swag and grab a sweet treat if you're attending. We look forward to talking with you!
@Synack
is honored to be named a recipient of the Glassdoor Best Places to Work in 2022 Award. Thank you to our incredible
#synackers
whose feedback helped us earn a spot on this list — and who, above all, continue to elevate and inspire us!
#GlassdoorBPTW
#BestPlacestoWork
This past fall,
#Synack
held a mini
#CTF
event where only 2 of 150 participants managed to solve the challenge while the CTF was active! One of them was top
@SynackRedTeam
member,
@bamhm182
. Read his write-up for the Cached Web challenge here:
We're excited to announce that
#cybersecurity
#marketing
leader Claire Trimble has joined Synack as our new CMO, bringing a digital-first approach to amplify our brand & support a mission to help solve the
#cyber
talent gap. Welcome aboard!
In this
@FortuneMagazine
video, meet some of the faces behind the
@SynackRedTeam
:
@Jennife95218566
and her brother, Johnny Villarreal, who are helping organizations defend themselves using the Synack platform during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The
@SynackRedTeam
is a highly-curated network of security researchers challenged to deliver exploitation discovery and management to top brands. So what does a day in the life of a SRT look like? Listen to this interview with
@ozgur_bbh
to find out.
With
@DARPA
and
@DefenseDigital
we're calling on all security researchers to penetrate SSITH’s defenses! Our qualifying CTF for FETT is now live but there's still opportunity to participate. Come secure the future of hardware!
#EthicalHackers
.
@FortuneMagazine
exclusive covers Synack’s series D funding, fueling our next phase of growth, and how the new reality of the pandemic demonstrates the importance of a remote, crowdsourced model for cybersecurity.
Happy August from Synack! This month, we're featuring
@rootpentesting
as our featured SRT.
His hacker-to-hacker tip: Always make sure to do proper recon, never give up, and always try harder!
#SRTcalendar2019
#SRThackertohacker
Synack rewarded our top ethical hackers with a HackerHouse dream vacation. Ethical hacking teams are taking security to a whole new level!
#SRTHackerHouse
Do you have solid strategies for identifying & addressing
#deserialization
attacks? Having a deep understanding of the hacker mindset should be a critical part. Sign up for our next webinar on 4/21 with
@SynackRedTeam
researcher
@Adam_Logue
to learn more:
Today is Synack, Inc.'s
#EmployeeAppreciationDay
!💻
Thank you to our amazing teams working around the world 🌎 to make
#Synack
the best product in security.
We appreciate all our team members for the hard work and dedication that you bring to
#Synack
💙.
The
@Synack
team is proud to be meeting up and talking all-things security testing with Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and industry partners today with
#RavenTek
at
@AFCEA
WEST.
#AFCEAWEST2022
⚓️
I had a great time presenting with my friend and
@synack
Solutions Architect
@c1ph3rflux
at
@FSISAC
FinCyber Today virtual event today. Our first time copresenting together.
Four
@SynackRedTeam
members, collaborating as a team, found four serious software flaws in ScrutisWeb, a secure solution used for monitoring banking and retail ATM fleets. Neil Graves discusses how each vuln was discovered in this Exploits Explained →
Happy June from Synack! This month, we're announcing
@niksthehacker
as our featured SRT.
His hacker-to-hacker tip: Read, read, and read some more to learn as much as you can about the craft of ethical hacking. And focus on quality above all!
#SRTcalendar2019
#SRThackertohacker
"Uncredentialed testing is like hiring a building inspector but only allowing them to inspect your doorknobs. You might have a super-secure doorknob to keep intruders out, but slap it on a plywood door and it won’t keep anyone out." Read more:
We had a packed house for lunch today to kick off
#RSAC
! Thanks to David Demarest,
@AmitElazari
& David Cohen for sharing their experiences building trust in their respective areas. Very helpful and practical insights for anyone, and especially for those in cybersecurity!
Very excited to announce
#ThinkCyber
: a program to equip a future generation of cyber experts! Congrats to the very deserving group of students selected & thanks to our partner Nav Talent + premier sponsor
@MorganStanley
for making it happen. Read more:
🤘Anyway you want it, that’s the way you can enjoy our
#JourneybytheBay
at
#RSAC
! 🎸🥁🎶
Join us for the best party at
#RSA
, including a Journey tribute band, drinks, snacks & more.
Rock on and register here! 🔗:
#Log4j
One Year Later. We're spending today taking a look back at how the vulnerability in an open source software became such a nightmare for security teams and what teams can do today to mitigate the next open source vulnerability. A thread🧵:
Happy April from Synack! This month, we're announcing
@MrTuxracer
as our featured Synack Red Team member. His hacker-to-hacker tip: Don't assume that something has already been tested & there aren't vulns left. There's always something to find!
#SRTcalendar2019
#SRThackertohacker
Tomorrow (Sept. 3) Synackers will be OOO. In order for our teams to continue to be successful at
#Synack
and in their personal lives, we need to take intentional time to rest and care for our bodies and minds. Here are some of the ways our Synackers like to rejuvenate!