The concept of “shift left” has DevOps origins, and it’s about fostering a culture of responsibility. The aim is to detect issues earlier in a process or cycle, with an awareness that development choices impact the security of an application, its users, and the organization. From a security standpoint, this means integrating security measures at the beginning of the development cycle, rather than as an add-on after completion. Shifting Security… Read More
TECH Talk – Data Exposure from Open Directory Listings
Millions of files with potentially sensitive data have been exposed by 314,000 distinct internet-connected devices and servers with open directory listings. In this month’s TECH Talk, we’ll dive into the recent CyberScoop reporting and Censys research. Open directories provide cybercriminals with a treasure map to a company’s sensitive information such as financial data, backups, network packet capture files, credential and authentication information—the potential for exploitation makes open directories a valuable target for… Read More
What does “Good” Cybersecurity Look Like?
In today’s threat landscape, it’s not a matter of if, but when a cyberattack will happen. How you respond to that attack is what truly matters. For this reason, cybersecurity efforts around threat detection and response are a top priority whether you’re a household brand or an up-and-coming business. But where do you start? What cybersecurity threats and solutions should you consider? How do you prioritize your cybersecurity efforts? To… Read More
What Are the Most Common Cyber Threats?
Without an effective cybersecurity threat detection and response (TDR) strategy in place, organizations put themselves at risk of severe disruption or even destruction when cyberattacks happen. It is a matter of when, not if—in 2022 alone, 76% of survey respondents experienced an attempted ransomware attack, with 64% experiencing a compromise. And word that you’re an easy mark spreads fast. Over two-thirds of those compromised experienced subsequent, multiple attacks. Plus, this… Read More
What Cybersecurity Tools Are Essential for My Business?
As workers and data become more distributed, bad actors are capitalizing on weak security points. In fact, Forbes reports that cyberattacks are nearly twice as frequent in 2023 as they were in 2022. Attacks are not only more frequent–they’re more costly. Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report reveals that the median cost to victims per ransomware incident more than doubled over the past two years to $26,000, with 95% of… Read More
What Is Threat Detection in Cybersecurity?
Cyberattacks are the most nefarious and organized threats modern businesses face. With cyberattacks happening every 39 seconds, taking calculated measures to detect and neutralize threats before your systems are compromised is of the utmost importance. This is where threat detection and response comes into play. Threat detection is the ability to quickly and accurately identify threats to the endpoint, network, applications, or other assets. Threat response is the mitigation efforts… Read More
How Much Does EDR cost?
Security solutions such as threat detection and response (TDR) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) have become the “go-to” for companies looking to better protect their data and prevent cyberattacks within their systems. Despite an average cybersecurity budget increase of 29% in 2023, cyber experts say they need a further 40% rise to be confident in their ability to mitigate security risks. While cybersecurity can be costly, the cost of… Read More
How Do I Choose a Threat Detection Tool for My Organization?
With 3,000 cybersecurity tools on the market, and many threat detection and response tools that sound the same, it can be difficult to discern what’s best for your business. Depending on the research report, enterprises deploy between 40-70 security tools. So, let’s take a look at your options (in today’s threat landscape, doing nothing is no longer an option): 1. Do it yourself – run multiple POCs, purchase, install, integrate,… Read More
How Can I Identify Potential Cybersecurity Risks?
To effectively identify potential cybersecurity risks, you need a robust threat detection and response strategy that vigilantly monitors your digital environment, swiftly identifies suspicious activities, and mounts an immediate defense. With these advanced capabilities at your disposal, you can proactively identify and mitigate potential cybersecurity risks, ensuring the safety of your valuable data and assets. In a world where the economic impact of cyberattacks is projected to reach a staggering… Read More
Why is Email Security Important?
When it comes to threat detection and response, statistics from 2022 and into 2023 emphasize the growing challenge organizations—and the cybersecurity industry—have in terms of “people-proofing” attack vectors. Cybercriminals capitalize on stolen credentials, privilege misuse, and human error, and they apply well-orchestrated social engineering tactics on their victims. 93% of successful cyberattacks start with a phishing email. Indeed, business email compromise (BEC) and pretexting has doubled in just one year…. Read More