Adopting proactive security against firmware vulnerabilities is more critical than ever. A vulnerability survey from Ponemon Institute showed that 60% of data breaches result from unpatched vulnerabilities, highlighting how delays in firmware patch deployment can severely weaken an organization’s defenses. Firmware supports key devices like routers, switches, and firewalls, and when compromised, can grant attackers persistent access to critical systems.

October brought another round of enhancements to LimaCharlie, strengthening your security operations toolkit. Let's dive into the latest features and improvements we've rolled out, plus get a preview of upcoming events.

Trustwave has further solidified its partnership with Microsoft by achieving Microsoft FastTrack Ready partner status for Microsoft 365 and being named a Microsoft Verified Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) solution provider for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This recognition underscores Trustwave's commitment to empowering organizations across Australia and the wider APAC region with advanced cybersecurity solutions.

Companies across industries have invested a lot of money in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, thinking these would help protect important data and comply with regulatory mandates like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. But as the world of cybersecurity is changing constantly, many companies are realizing that their traditional DLP solutions and strategies aren’t equipped to keep up with growing threats and business needs.

Securing applications is more challenging than ever. Companies are faced with increasingly complex infrastructures that demand higher levels of protection to mitigate security risks effectively. That’s why Jit is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Loom Security, a leading professional services firm dedicated to helping companies secure their applications in the cloud.

It should be no surprise that the costs associated with a corporate data breach can be high. (The average total cost is now nearly $5 million, according to IBM.) What may be more alarming is the average length of time it takes for businesses to recover from a breach – and what that means for their security teams, business operations, and bottom line.