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A Day in the Life of a SOC Team

This piece was originally published on Fortra’s AlertLogic.com Blog. Managed detection and response (MDR) would be nothing without a SOC (security operations center). They’re on the frontline of our clients’ defenses — a living, breathing layer of intelligence and protection to complement our automated cybersecurity features. These are the people who make our MDR services best in class so dependable. It’s time you met them.

Safeguarding the Most Vulnerable in Society from EBT Fraud

Back in 1939, Henry Wallace, the American Secretary of Agriculture, created the Food Stamp Program. It was designed to supply surplus agricultural commodities to American families in need during the Great Depression. People who received public assistance could get stamps that were then used to purchase food. The program underwent several iterations in the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s until finally, in 1984, the first Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system was introduced.

Introducing Veracode Fix: Automate Fixes for Insecure Software with AI-Generated Secure Code Suggestions

Managing software security risk is a high-stakes race that’s getting harder to win. Enter Veracode Fix: the intelligent remediation solution that helps you pay down security debt at scale and deliver more secure software, faster, for less effort and cost.

How Many Cyber Attacks Per Day: The Latest Stats and Impacts in 2023

As we gear up to enter the new financial year, one thing is for sure: cyberattacks per day continue to pose a major threat to businesses of all sizes. With the rise of IoT attacks and the low prosecution rate of cybercriminals, it’s no wonder that companies are spending billions to protect themselves.

51 Biggest Data Breach Fines, Penalties and Settlements so Far

Experts at Ponemon Institute reveal that the average cost of a data breach will reach around $5 million in 2023. This is a hike when compared to $ 4.35 million in 2022 and $4.24 million in 2021. With the frequency and severity of data breaches on the rise, businesses must prioritize data security to avoid hefty fines and penalties.

Introducing ZTNA Next: Modern Security, Unprecedented Performance, and 100% Legacy VPN Retirement

In many conversations I have with security and infrastructure leaders, the discussion inevitably turns toward a zero trust project either already underway or set to begin soon. More often than not, this conversation is specifically about zero trust network access (ZTNA), because ZTNA technology has been frequently positioned as the solution for something every team really wants to achieve right now: total replacement of remote access VPNs.

Six Key Considerations When Choosing a Web Application Firewall

839 million attacks ranging from DDoS and bot to Zero-day and OWASP Top 10 attacks were recorded on the AppTrana WAF on just 1400 web and API applications. So, implementing WAF as a first layer of defence is a no-brainer. That said, dozens of established start-ups operate in this space, and choosing a WAF provider can be daunting. It is essential to consider various factors to ensure the selected WAF meets your organization’s unique needs and requirements.

More than 53,000 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Patients Have Data Exposed

The NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is a leading academic hospital that delivers virtual and in-person care to a wide range of patients. The hospital offers urgent care services, as well as primary and specialized care. This facility recently discovered a data breach that exposed the information of more than 54,000 patients overall.

Discord Cooperates with the Government in An Attempt to Learn About Recent Breach

Between January and March of this year, US government documents started being leaked online. These documents contain some valuable information, and the Department of Defense has been trying to determine the culprits behind the leaked documents.