Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

July 2024

It's Time for SIEM to Act Like a Security Data Platform

What you’re doing isn’t working. Despite best efforts, the scale of cybersecurity data is outpacing the ability of security information and event management (SIEM) solutions to identify and stay ahead of digital threats. Incremental improvements can’t keep pace with the scale of data contained in cloud solutions and the scope of data created by new tools, like generative AI. The result? It’s time for transformation—and time for SIEM to act like a security data platform.

Safeguarding Sensitive Data in the Age of AI: Tips for Using ChatGPT and Similar Generative AI Tools

Learn key strategies for protecting sensitive data when using ChatGPT and other generative AI tools. Discover best practices for compliance, access control, and system updates to ensure data security.

5 Genuine Reasons - Why Mergers & Acquisitions Need Virtual Data Rooms

Virtual data rooms (VDRs) are revolutionizing merger and acquisition operations. They enable all parties involved - buyers, sellers, and intermediaries - to access, exchange, and analyze large amounts of information quickly and efficiently. This not only speeds up the transaction process but also increases its overall value. All transaction participants have access to a secure place to request, share, organize, and store thousands of confidential documents when using a virtual M&A data room.

Outpost24 Launches AI Domain Discovery in External Attack Surface Management

Outpost24 is pleased to announce the integration of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistant into its Exposure Management Platform. This groundbreaking AI Domain Discovery feature enables Outpost24 customers to effortlessly identify domains belonging to their organization, significantly improving the speed and accuracy of domain ownership and classification.

Dark web monitoring as your early warning system for insider threats

According to the 2023 Insider Threat Report by Cybersecurity Insiders, 74% of organizations are at least moderately vulnerable to insider threats. This statistic underscores a critical issue: Insider threats are notoriously difficult to detect because they originate from individuals with authorized access and intimate knowledge of your systems. While traditional security measures focus on external threats, they often fall short when it comes to spotting insider threats.

Stargazer Goblin's Fake GitHub Accounts and Malware Distribution Tactics

In a significant development in cybersecurity, the threat actor known as Stargazer Goblin has established a complex network of fake GitHub accounts to facilitate a Distribution-as-a-Service (DaaS) operation. This network, comprising over 3,000 inauthentic accounts, has been actively spreading various information-stealing malware and generating $100,000 in illicit profits over the past year.

Gemini Exchange Breach Highlights Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

A recent security incident has shaken the cryptocurrency community as Gemini, a prominent US-based crypto exchange, disclosed a supply chain breach that compromised personal and banking information of thousands of customers. This breach underscores the importance of robust digital footprint analysis and brand protection strategies in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

The 443 Podcast - Episode 299 - CrowdStrike's Incident Report

This week on the episode, we walk through CrowdStrike's preliminary post incident report to understand exactly what happened during the July 19th outage and what all software vendors can learn from the event. After that, we cover a clever plot that lead to KnowBe4 hiring a North Korean threat actor. We end with some research from Wiz on Artificial Intelligence tenant isolation. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.

CISO Webinar Outlines Trustwave's Journey to Adopting Microsoft E5 Security Offerings

The decision on whether to implement the Microsoft Security offerings available with the Microsoft 365 E5 license certainly involves deep security discussions, but it's also a business decision. In that respect, this process allows security leaders to engage with their CFO and other business leaders to elevate conversations.

Simplify Compliance for FFIEC-NCUA

Financial service organizations face a growing challenge. Their customers expect 24×7 access and self-service convenience, meaning these organizations must move to the cloud and embrace new technologies. However, those moves also expand their attack surface, increase cyber risk, and make achieving and maintaining compliance more challenging.