Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

July 2024

How to Implement Cyber Security Monitoring in 2024

Cyber security monitoring refers to the continuous observation and analysis of an organisation's network and information systems to detect and respond to security threats. It plays a vital role in protecting sensitive data and preventing data breaches, making it an essential practice in 2024. In today's digital landscape, the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks have dramatically increased.

Strengthening Snowflake Security with Protegrity's Advanced Solutions

The recent AT&T data breach, which compromised call and text records of nearly all its cell customers, highlights the urgent need for robust data security. As partners with Snowflake, we at Protegrity are dedicated to working together to strengthen data protection and ensure our customers’ information remains secure.

The Top SIEM Technical Interview Questions

If you are evaluating a new role that requires proficient knowledge of SIEM, this comprehensive guide offers an extensive list of frequently asked interview questions. Each question is paired with detailed, well-explained answers to ensure you fully understand the concepts and can confidently showcase your expertise.

What Is EDR Security?

Back in 2013, Gartner’s Anton Chuvakin set out to name a new set of security solutions to detect suspicious activity on endpoints. After what he called, “a long agonizing process that involved plenty of conversations with vendors, enterprises, and other analysts,” Chuvakin came up with this phrase: endpoint threat detection and response.

Areas Where Smart Elderly Care Solutions Are Making an Impact

Smart elderly care solutions have revolutionized how we support and care for older adults in today's digital world. These technologies combine the power of computers, sensors, and the internet to make life easier and safer for seniors. From wearable devices that track health to smart home systems that help with daily tasks, these innovations are changing what it means to age. They allow older adults to stay independent longer, while giving their families peace of mind.

Internet Safety at Sea: How to Stay Secure While Cruising

Staying connected while on vacation has never been easier. Even when sailing the ocean waves on a cruise, technology allows us to stay up-to-date with our friends and family, sharing our adventures and staying in touch with loved ones on social media, by email, over messaging and chat applications, and by video.

The New York State Law on Data Security Breach Notification for Business Owners

A data security breach occurs when an unauthorized party accesses or acquires computerized data without valid authorization from the right source. This act is against the stance of a business that guarantees integrity, confidentiality, and security of sensitive information such as social security number, name, account number, driver's license number, biometric information, and debit/credit card details. Some laws and regulations mandate business parastatals to notify the state and their customers whenever a data security breach occurs.

Understanding Security Log Analytics vs. SIEM for Midsized Companies Targeted by Cybercriminals

SecOps teams at midsize companies face a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing organizational cybersecurity. Midsize companies (those with 100-999 employees and $50 million-$1 billion in annual revenue, according to Gartner) possess significant financial resources and valuable data that may be targeted by digital adversaries.
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Can the EventSentry Agents cause the same outage & disruption like the CrowdStrike Falcon sensor did?

The faulty Rapid Response Content CrowdStrike update that disabled millions of Windows machines across the globe on 7/19/2024 was any IT professional’s nightmare. Having to manually visit and restore each affected machine (further complicated by BitLocker) severely limited the recovery speed, especially for businesses with remote locations, TVs, kiosks, etc.

Building Graph API Custom Plugins for Copilot for Security

As we explored the capabilities of Copilot for Security, we discovered that while the native plugins offer access to a vast array of data, they didn't cover everything we needed for some of our specific use cases and promptbooks. For instance, we wanted detailed insights into Conditional Access policies from Entra ID, Intune policies, Secure Score, and more. Although Microsoft continues to enhance the native plugins by adding new skills, we opted to develop our own custom plugins.

Fireblocks Integrates with Axelar

Axelar is a Web3 interoperability platform designed to connect various blockchains. Its technology facilitates multichain applications that span different networks, aiming to address scalability challenges that can hinder development and integration. AXL, a proof-of-stake token, makes it possible for this infrastructure to operate at the highest, most decentralized standard of security.