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February 2024

Threat Hunting Frameworks and Methodologies: An Introductory Guide

Establishing an effective cyber threat hunting program is among the top priorities of enterprise security leaders seeking a proactive approach to detecting and counteracting potential threats. Furthermore, implementing a proactive threat hunting program, security teams that leverage formalized frameworks or threat hunting methodologies are far more likely to detect vulnerabilities or in-process malicious activities in their environments than those that do not.

11 Ways to Raise Cybersecurity Awareness in Your Employees

Employees are the backbone of any business and can sometimes also be its biggest security risk. Cybercriminals today often view employees as easy gateways to hacking organizations, and rightfully so. A recent study has found that 56% of leaders believe their employees lack cybersecurity knowledge. Such gaps in cybersecurity awareness can sometimes cost organizations huge losses in a data breach. As a business owner, are you taking any steps to raise your staff's awareness? This piece breaks down several useful ways to help you raise their awareness.

5 Most Common Failures When It Comes to Partnership

Business partnerships can be a great way to expand and grow a business, but they can also be a source of frustration and disappointment. There are many reasons why partnerships fail, and it's important to be aware of these common pitfalls so that you can avoid them. In this article, we will explore the five most common failures when it comes to business partnerships.

Safeguarding Sensitive Data: The Vital Role of Cybersecurity in Business Law Firms

In an era marked by digital transformation and increasing reliance on technology, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses across all sectors. However, for law firms specializing in business law, the need to protect sensitive client information and maintain confidentiality is paramount. As custodians of highly confidential data, including intellectual property, financial records and sensitive legal documents, business law firms face unique cybersecurity challenges and must implement robust measures to safeguard against cyber threats and data breaches.

Securing Success: The Crucial Role of Cybersecurity in CRM Development

In the era of digital transformation, businesses harness the power of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to streamline operations, enhance customer interactions, and drive growth. However, as the reliance on CRM solutions intensifies, so does the need for robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data and ensure the integrity of customer relationships.

LockBit Ransomware: What You Need to Know to Protect Against It

LockBit continues to be a top threat for organizations in the very diverse ransomware landscape. In the first half of 2023, there were more successful LockBit attacks than using any other ransomware family, with BlackCat and Clop coming in second and third. LockBit continued to successfully breach the world’s top companies and governmental agencies throughout 2023.

STOP ransomware spamming in Usenet

Cyjax analysts have identified the distribution of STOP ransomware on Google Groups through mass spam attacks on Usenet. Over 385,000 posts have been observed, which contain malicious links resulting in ransomware infection. This campaign, henceforth referred to as “STOPNET.GG”, has been in operation since at least May 2023, and is ongoing at the time of writing.

Finance's Cyber Armor: External Risk Mitigation and Management

Businesses of all types face a variety of direct and indirect cybersecurity risks that originate from external sources. Protecting against them is where External Risk Mitigation and Management, or ERMM, comes into play. Here’s a look at the role that the ERMM process plays in providing the intelligence, scoping and discovery capabilities that modern organizations need.

Navigating Authority to Operate: FISMA or FedRAMP?

Navigating Authority to Operate: FISMA or FedRAMP? Decades ago, the government stood on its own. While it would often contract out with individuals and companies for services, there was always a barrier between third-party operations and government operations to prevent intrusion, infiltration, or compromise. Over the years, though, society has grown more and more complex.

Thinking bigger to embrace the pace of cybersecurity change

Today, LimaCharlie proudly announced its Series A funding round, a $10.2 million reminder that the cybersecurity industry is ripe for change. As we celebrate our progress, we also reflect on the changing tides of technology to understand how we got here and where we’re going next.

Customer Corner: How Apree Health Gained Container Visibility and Achieved Compliance

Join David Quisenberry, Senior Manager of Information Security, and Cat Schwan, Security Team Lead, to learn how Sysdig’s powerful runtime insights empower Apree Health to identify, visualize, and eliminate Kubernetes vulnerabilities, threats, and misconfigurations in real time, and how automated evidence gathering and reporting helped them achieve both SOC 2 and HITRUST compliance. Interested in learning more about Sysdig Secure?

Cybersecurity For The Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things (IoT) has ushered in an era where devices are interconnected across the internet, enabling them to communicate and share data with ease. This innovation has dramatically transformed everyday life, introducing conveniences that were once the stuff of science fiction. Now, we can monitor our homes through cameras connected to our networks, control appliances from our smartphones, and receive real-time updates from our cars and health-monitoring smartwatches.