On the day that Splunk officially became part of Cisco, our leadership outlined key ways we’d come together to support customers to achieve business-critical outcomes, noting: In the short time since then, we’ve already made significant strides, demonstrated by our announcements of: As we continue to build on this momentum, we’re excited to announce the availability of Cisco Talos Incident Response services to Splunk customers.

Imagine running a business that handles sensitive information, like financial data or health data. Now, think about what could happen if that data slipped out through a careless email, a file shared in the cloud, or a compromised account. This kind of data leak could result in hefty fines and a loss of customer trust. Data loss prevention products are critical from stopping this scenario from ever coming to pass.

If you’ve been keeping up with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), you’ll know it has a new specification that revolves around network security controls. Let’s dig into the details.

CrowdStrike is aware of inaccurate reporting and false claims about the security of the Falcon sensor. This blog sets the record straight by providing customers with accurate technical information about the Falcon sensor and any claims regarding the Channel File 291 incident. CrowdStrike has provided a Technical Root Cause Analysis and executive summary that describes the bug in detail.

Running tests against your security controls and other systems is a critical aspect of protecting your organization from a potential data breach and ensuring that you maintain compliance. Vanta’s platform has automated tests with continuous monitoring that run on an hourly basis against your controls as well as customized tests that you can adapt to your organization's needs.

Samsung has introduced a groundbreaking bug bounty program offering up to $1,000,000 for discovering critical vulnerabilities in its mobile devices. This initiative, named the 'Important Scenario Vulnerability Program (ISVP),' underscores Samsung's commitment to bolstering the security of its Galaxy devices. The program focuses on vulnerabilities related to arbitrary code execution, device unlocking, data extraction, arbitrary application installation, and bypassing device protections.

Tectonic shifts are occurring across the cyber landscape, and organizations are increasingly turning to Microsoft as a cornerstone of their security strategy. At Trustwave, we have been at the forefront of this trend, partnering with Microsoft for years to deliver unparalleled security solutions and outcomes for our clients. Microsoft 365 E5 has become a compelling option for many organizations due to its robust suite of productivity tools and integrated security features.

London, UK, August 7th, 2024 - We are proud to announce that The Cyber Helpline is a finalist in this year's National Cyber Awards, for the fourth year in a row! The awards are now in their sixth year which recognise outstanding contributions and achievements in cybersecurity. Our charity has been a finalist and won the prestigious Not for Profit Award in 2021, 2022 and 2023. As digital threats continue to grow, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated.