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Sophos reveals latest ransomware trend impacting orgs
Malware

Sophos reveals latest ransomware trend impacting orgs

Sophos has announced in a new whitepaper that Hive, LockBit and BlackCat, three prominent ransomware gangs, consecutively attacked the same network.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2022
Sysdig releases CDR offering to combat cryptojacking
Fintech

Sysdig releases CDR offering to combat cryptojacking

Sysdig has unveiled a cloud detection and response (CDR) offering powered by machine learning to combat cryptojacking.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Why enhancing bot protection for web and API endpoints matters
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Why enhancing bot protection for web and API endpoints matters

The growing threat of malicious bots is putting businesses at risk. Find out how to protect your organization with an effective anti-bot solution.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Salt Security adds threat detection capabilities to API security
Data Protection

Salt Security adds threat detection capabilities to API security

Salt Security API Protection Platform has announced new enhancements, including deeper insights into attacker behaviours and attack patterns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022
How threat intelligence platforms can extend detection and response
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

How threat intelligence platforms can extend detection and response

As organisations shift towards extended detection and response (XDR), threat intelligence platforms offer crucial integrations for enhanced cybersecurity.

By Robert Streamer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
Bitdefender unveils MSP continuous threat monitoring service
Digital Transformation

Bitdefender unveils MSP continuous threat monitoring service

Bitdefender has launched MDR Foundations, a managed security service for MSPs that provides continuous threat monitoring and response.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CrowdStrike
Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CrowdStrike

Scott Jarkoff joins us today to discuss current trends in the cyber threat landscape, and the reporting work CrowdStrike is doing to prevent further cyber harm.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022
Securonix partners with Snowflake, Zscaler in joint venture
Data Analytics

Securonix partners with Snowflake, Zscaler in joint venture

Securonix is embarking on a joint technology integration with Snowflake and Zscaler to speed up threat detection and response at cloud scale.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022
Forescout signs agreement to acquire expert in threat detection
IoT Security

Forescout signs agreement to acquire expert in threat detection

Forescout Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire Cysiv, an innovator that uses its cloud platform to improve detection and response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from SonicWall on ICSA certification
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from SonicWall on ICSA certification

In a new addition to our SonicWall series, we are joined today by Ken Law, who is the team lead, sales engineering for the ASEAN region.

By Mitchell Hageman • 1 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Taking a data-driven approach to SOC operations
Data Analytics

Taking a data-driven approach to SOC operations

SOC teams are under pressure to detect security events and rapidly respond, and this is hard to do when they are drowning in data.

By Cyrille Badeau • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022
Nozomi Networks, Siemens reveal software integration
IoT Security

Nozomi Networks, Siemens reveal software integration

Nozomi Networks and Siemens have extended their partnership by embedding Nozomi Networks' software into the Siemens Scalance LPE local processing engine.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th May 2022
What are the DDoS attack trend predictions for 2022?
Distributed Denial of Service

What are the DDoS attack trend predictions for 2022?

Mitigation and recovery key to preserving brand reputation amid rising DDoS attacks, says Indusface. 4.4 million attacks recorded in H2 2021.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
NCSC, international partners issue cyber security advisory
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCSC, international partners issue cyber security advisory

NCSC issues cyber security advisory with international partners, highlighting 15 most commonly exploited vulnerabilities.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022
Rapid7 releases 2022 MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK results
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Rapid7 releases 2022 MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK results

Rapid7 has announced the results of its completed 2022 MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluation of the company's InsightIDR and Insight Agent.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2022
Threat detection has improved, but adversaries have adapted
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Threat detection has improved, but adversaries have adapted

While significant progress has been made in threat detection and response, adversaries adapt to achieve their mission in targeted environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Check Point recognised for leading threat detection solution
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point recognised for leading threat detection solution

Check Point's Harmony Endpoint has been recognized as a leader in MITRE Engenuity ATT-CK Evaluations for the second year in a row.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022

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