Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Latest News

A Challenger in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management

In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, complacency can spell disaster. At Sumo Logic, we don’t just adapt to the evolving threat landscape; we redefine it. Sumo Logic was recognized as a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management. This recent positioning reflects our Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. We believe this isn't just a recognition. Challenge accepted! In 2021 and 2022, Sumo Logic was recognized as a Visionary.

Understanding POS Security: Protecting Your Business and Customer Data

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) 2023 Business Impact Report, 73% of small business owners in the US reported a cyber-attack within the previous year, underlining the growing popularity of small businesses as a target among malicious actors. Given this recent wave of cyberattacks, all small businesses must do their part to secure their Point of Sale (POS) systems from unauthorized parties.

Google Cloud affected by CVE-2021-30476

CVE-2021-30476 affects HashiCorp's Terraform Vault Provider and involves incorrect configuration of bound labels for GCP (Google Cloud Platform) authentication. This issue permits unauthorized users to potentially bypass authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability stems from the Vault provider not correctly configuring the bound labels within the GCP authentication method, which could lead to improper access control.

SecurityScorecard and Intel: Digging Past the Surface for Enhanced Protection

Threat actors have responded to better protections in the operating system and improved endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities by moving down the stack to find entry points with full visibility and privileges into the stack above.

RSA 2024: The Art of Possible

“The best part of RSA is all the amazing people in the community trying to make the world a safer place. It’s also very exciting to see all the innovation to make adversaries’ lives harder – competition and collaboration make us better.” – CEO & Co-Founder Dr. Aleksandr Yampolskiy The SecurityScorecard team has just returned from an incredible week in San Francisco at RSA Conference 2024!

Security and Compliance triumphs: Vodafone Idea Leads India with SOC 2 Type 2 Attestation

In May 2024, Vodafone Idea (Vi) became the first Indian telecommunications company to achieve the SOC2 (Service Organization Control 2) Type II Attestation. This accomplishment not only underscores the company’s commitment to stringent security standards but also sets a benchmark for the entire industry.

Network Security Configure Encryption Types Allowed for Kerberos

The ability to authenticate securely over an unsecure network is paramount in safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining trust in digital interactions. In an era where communication often occurs over public networks like the internet, ensuring the authenticity of users and data is critical to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. Kerberos is a Windows security network authentication protocol that allows users and services to securely authenticate over a non-secure network.

[Beware] Ransomware Targets Execs' Kids to Coerce Payouts

Just when you think bad actors cannot sink any lower, they find a way to. In a recent chilling evolution of ransomware tactics, attackers are now also targeting the families of corporate executives to force compliance and payment. Mandiant's Chief Technology Officer, Charles Carmakal, highlighted this disturbing trend at RSA last week: criminals engaging in SIM swapping attacks against executives' children.

Why Companies Don't Archive (Common Challenges and Pitfalls in TMF Archival)

Failure to archive a completed Trial Master File (TMF) is, to put it simply, non-compliant. Despite this fact, pharmaceutical and biotech companies are often known to drag their feet on this process. Why would such organizations expose themselves to that risk? Unfortunately, there are several common hurdles that teams face when it comes to TMF archival. In this post, we’ll walk through what those hurdles are and how to overcome them.

Deciphering the SIEM Puzzle: How to Choose the Ideal Solution

Register for the Webinar Large-scale cyber breaches continue to dominate headlines, amplifying the damaging ramifications of failing to secure your organization. Even with a substantial investment in your SOC, outcomes continue to fall short of promises. Breaches lead to massive data leaks, steep financial losses, and tarnished reputations, underscoring the urgent need for effective SIEM technology.