Many organizations today have strict data privacy regulations that they must comply with. These privacy regulations can often clash with the requirements of security, application and operations teams who need detailed log information. This how to guide walks you through redacting message fields for privacy purposes. At Graylog, many of the organizations who use our tool are logging sensitive data that may contain personally identifiable information, health related data or financial data.

In the digital era, the ability to adopt and integrate technology quickly has become a key driver of business success. Technology decisions are increasingly being made outside IT organizations as cloud-based tools, SaaS platforms, and low-code/no-code solutions become more accessible. Known as business-led IT, this trend democratizes technology, empowering business leaders to innovate independently.

In early December, Arctic Wolf Labs began observing a campaign involving suspicious activity on Fortinet FortiGate firewall devices. By gaining access to management interfaces on affected firewalls, threat actors were able to alter firewall configurations. In compromised environments, threat actors were observed extracting credentials using DCSync.

Let’s be real: your “smart” devices might be the dumbest thing in your house when it comes to your data protection and security. That baby monitor? Hackable. Your home camera? Vulnerable. Even your voice assistant could be spilling secrets you didn’t know it heard. And what about your home router, the nerve center of your connected devices? It’s often an overlooked Achilles’ heel in home security.

An audit trail, also known as an audit log, records actions and operations within an organization’s system in great chronological detail. Audit trails can be used in various ways; specifically, in cybersecurity, they identify security violations by detecting who accessed data, what changes were made and when an action occurred.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a pivotal framework that governs data protection and privacy for individuals within the European Union (EU). Its implications are far-reaching, affecting organizations worldwide that handle EU citizens' data. Understanding and achieving GDPR compliance is essential to avoid substantial penalties and to maintain trust with customers.

Migrating to the cloud is no longer just an option for businesses—it’s a strategic necessity in today’s digital landscape. The cloud offers unparalleled scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency, but it also presents a unique set of cloud network security challenges. A misstep in securing your network during migration can expose sensitive data, disrupt operations, and impact compliance.

Advanced cyberattacks by adversaries who maximize the impact using the combination of sophisticated tools and methods are the norm. Some of the most dangerous strategies are integrating supply chain attacks, infostealer malware, and infamous threat actors, including IntelBroker and CyberNiggers. The above-mentioned groups typify the growing landscape of the cyber threat that makes use of collaboration, sophisticated tools, and strategic exploitation of vulnerabilities.

PowerShell is a scripting language and command-line shell designed for task automation and configuration management, primarily used by system administrators and advanced users. Built on the.NET framework (.Net Core for PowerShell 7), it supports Windows, Linux and macOS. It enables automation of administrative tasks such as managing user accounts, configuring networks and performing backups, thereby reducing human error.