HOS Newsletter – November 2024

Nov 29, 2024 | Newsletter, Uncategorized

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 – Your Friendly HOS Admins

    Atlassian Releases Monthly Patches for 19 High-Severity Vulnerabilities

    Atlassian’s November 2024 Security Bulletin outlines fixes for 19 high-severity vulnerabilities across multiple products, including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.  Customers are advised to upgrade to the latest or recommended Fixed Versions to mitigate risks. The vulnerabilities have a lower impact than those in critical advisories, which are addressed outside of the monthly schedule. For the most accurate updates, consult Atlassian’s Vulnerability Disclosure Portal and product-specific release notes.Check the affected versions listed below to ensure your systems are not impacted.

    https://confluence.atlassian.com/security/security-bulletin-november-19-2024-1456179091.html

      Key Updates for Atlassian API Token Management

      Atlassian API tokens simplify authentication for scripts and automated processes accessing Atlassian Cloud products like Jira, Confluence, and Jira Align. Tokens are generated from your Atlassian account and securely stored, functioning as a replacement for passwords in HTTP basic authentication. On January 18, 2023, newly created tokens support variable lengths for enhanced security, while older tokens remain unchanged. Users relying on fixed-length tokens should ensure compatibility with variable-length formats. API tokens streamline secure access to REST APIs while facilitating easy management, including creation, usage, and revocation.

      https://support.atlassian.com/atlassian-account/docs/manage-api-tokens-for-your-atlassian-account/?utm_source=alert-email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=api-token-1-year-expiry_EML-19189&jobid=106815597&subid=1543017742

      Confluence Cloud Now Supports 150,000 Users on a Single Site

      Confluence has announced a major upgrade, now supporting up to 150,000 users on a single site. This enhancement significantly boosts scalability, allowing large organizations to collaborate more effectively on a single platform. With this new capacity, Confluence is better equipped to handle the needs of enterprise-level teams, offering improved performance and accessibility for a larger user base. The update aims to streamline workflows, enhance team collaboration, and support growth for organizations of all sizes.

      https://www.atlassian.com/blog/confluence/announcing-confluence-cloud-support-for-150000-users

      Partner Preview: App Editions Coming Soon to Marketplace

      A new feature is coming to the Marketplace: app editions, currently in Partner Preview. This update allows developers and businesses to offer multiple versions of their applications, catering to different needs and pricing tiers. With app editions, users can easily choose the version that best fits their requirements, improving the overall marketplace experience. The feature is set to enhance flexibility, provide clearer options for users, and help developers better manage their offerings.

      https://www.atlassian.com/blog/it-teams/partner-preview-app-editions-are-coming-to-marketplace

      Expanding Custom Merge Checks to Workspace and Project Levels in Bitbucket

      Bitbucket has rolled out an expansion of its custom merge check capabilities to the workspace and project levels, providing users with more flexibility and control over their code merging processes. This update allows teams to enforce custom merge rules across entire workspaces and projects, ensuring that all code adheres to specific standards before merging. With these enhanced checks, teams can automate quality control, streamline workflows, and improve collaboration. The new feature helps maintain consistency and integrity throughout the development lifecycle.

      https://www.atlassian.com/blog/bitbucket/expanding-custom-merge-checks-to-the-workspace-and-project-level

      Effortless Data Protection and Administration in Jira with Revyz

      Revyz Data Manager for Jira is redefining data management for Jira administrators, providing automated backups, granular restores, and advanced security features designed for enterprise needs. This solution simplifies administration by streamlining tasks like configuration copying, daily backups, and data auditing, allowing admins to focus on optimizing their Jira setup. With Revyz, organizations safeguard critical Jira data—including issues, attachments, and workflows—against accidental deletions and corruptions, ensuring business continuity and enhanced data security. This powerful tool fortifies Jira Service Management with robust protection, empowering organizations to confidently manage data within the Atlassian ecosystem.

      https://www.revyz.io/blog/the-power-of-data-management-with-revyz-for-jsm

      Enhancing Software Testing with AI and Human Collaboration

      The fusion of AI and human intelligence in software testing is transforming how high-quality products are delivered, balancing efficiency with nuanced oversight. While AI streamlines repetitive tasks, processes data swiftly, and expands test coverage, human testers bring creativity, intuition, and contextual understanding that machines lack. This collaboration enables faster, more accurate testing outcomes but also requires strategies to balance automation with human oversight. The article delves into these synergies, addressing challenges, benefits, and approaches for maximizing the impact of this powerful partnership.

      https://www.getxray.app/blog/the-synergy-of-ai-and-human-intelligence-in-software-testing

      Get Work Started Faster with Ready-Made Slack Templates

      Slack Templates offer a quick-start solution to streamline project launches and daily operations by providing customizable templates tailored to various business needs. With one click, teams can access pre-configured channels with built-in canvases, lists, and workflows that automate repetitive tasks, improving efficiency and reducing setup time. From marketing campaigns to internal help desks, templates ensure consistency and enable teams to focus on high-value work. For organizations with unique workflows, templates can be customized to match specific processes, further enhancing productivity across all levels.

      https://slack.com/blog/news/slack-templates

      GitLab 17: Root Cause Analysis, Vulnerability Insights, and Advanced SAST

      GitLab’s latest features boost DevSecOps efficiency by tackling broken pipelines, enhancing security insights, and reducing false positives. Root Cause Analysis helps developers quickly identify and resolve pipeline errors, saving valuable time. Vulnerability Explanation provides detailed descriptions and real-world examples of security threats, bridging knowledge gaps and promoting faster vulnerability remediation. Advanced SAST delivers more precise results by filtering out false positives, allowing teams to focus on true security risks. These tools enable smoother workflows and reinforce a proactive security culture, helping organizations build secure software faster.

      https://about.gitlab.com/blog/2024/10/29/3-gitlab-features-to-level-up-devsecops-workflows/

      AWS November Insights: Pricing Cuts, Enhanced Policies, and More

      The AWS Weekly Roundup highlights key updates, including Lambda’s 10th anniversary, Amazon’s $110M AI research investment, and significant service enhancements. Amazon S3 now supports up to 1M buckets per account, while DynamoDB and Keyspaces prices have dropped substantially, boosting affordability. Exciting new features include resource control policies in AWS Organizations and latency improvements in Amazon EventBridge. Stay informed about AWS innovations and community events, ensuring you maximize the value of AWS services.

      https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/aws-weekly-roundup-aws-buildercards-at-reinvent-2024-aws-community-day-amazon-bedrock-vector-databases-and-more-nov-18-2024/

      Enhancing Cloud Visibility and Investigations with New AWS CloudTrail Lake Features

      AWS has introduced new features to CloudTrail Lake, providing enhanced capabilities for cloud visibility and security investigations. These updates enable more streamlined data analysis, allowing users to efficiently query, investigate, and visualize logs across AWS environments. The improvements also offer greater flexibility in searching event data, helping teams to quickly uncover critical security insights. With these enhancements, organizations can now strengthen their cloud security posture and improve operational response times.

      https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/introducing-new-capabilities-to-aws-cloudtrail-lake-to-enhance-your-cloud-visibility-and-investigations/

      Track and Optimize Serverless App Performance with AWS Lambda Application Signals

      AWS has introduced Application Signals, a new feature for tracking the performance of serverless applications built with AWS Lambda. This tool allows developers to monitor key metrics and gain deeper insights into Lambda functions, enabling better detection of issues and performance bottlenecks. With Application Signals, teams can optimize their serverless workflows, ensuring faster response times and enhanced application reliability. The feature simplifies troubleshooting and improves the overall efficiency of serverless architectures on AWS.

      https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/track-performance-of-serverless-applications-built-using-aws-lambda-with-application-signals/

      A New Experience with AWS Systems Manager: Simplifying Cloud Management

      AWS has unveiled a refreshed user experience for AWS Systems Manager, making it easier for users to manage and automate their cloud infrastructure. The redesigned interface offers improved navigation, enhanced visibility, and more intuitive workflows for managing resources across AWS environments. These updates aim to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and reduce complexity for cloud administrators. By simplifying cloud management tasks, the new experience helps teams work faster and more effectively.

      https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/media/imax-streams-next-level-live-event-experiences-with-aws/

      Streamlining App Authentication with New Amazon Cognito Features

      Amazon Cognito has introduced new features designed to enhance app authentication workflows, providing developers with more flexibility and control. These updates allow for smoother user sign-in experiences, improved security options, and better integration with other AWS services. With features like multi-factor authentication and customizable authentication flows, developers can build more secure and user-friendly applications. The enhancements aim to simplify app management while strengthening overall authentication processes.

      https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/improve-your-app-authentication-workflow-with-new-amazon-cognito-features/