Cloud security teams are faced with an ever-increasing number of challenges. Attackers are focusing on more cloud-native attacks than ever. Meanwhile, the number of cloud service offerings—and by extension, the number of misconfigurations in them—is only growing. And there is always the risk that a sophisticated adversary could abuse a vulnerability in a cloud service provider to target cloud customers.

The latest version of the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS 2) has severe implications for companies that provide services or carry out activities in the European Union (EU). NIS 2’s goal is to establish a higher level of security and cyber resilience for member EU states in 18 essential industry sectors. Violations can lead to substantial fines, legal liability and even criminal sanctions on an individual level.

Building an effective Security Operations framework that provides the right balance of people, processes, and technologies can take years. Here we’ll discuss some foundational topics that can be used to grow an effective SOC Operation.

You might think that a threat actor only having your phone number isn’t dangerous, but it can be, which is why it’s important to learn what hackers can do with it. With just your phone number, hackers can send you phishing texts and calls, flood your phone with spam calls, spoof your phone number, swap your SIM card and even steal your personal information. Continue reading to learn more about what hackers can do with your phone number and tips for keeping yourself safe.

Password managers can help prevent your identity from being stolen by protecting your data and privacy online. If you’ve never used a password manager before, it is an online solution that allows you to store and manage your login credentials in a secure, encrypted vault.

Ahead of the new US federal fiscal year beginning October 1, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) released a memorandum titled Administration Cybersecurity Priorities for the FY 2026 Budget. The memo outlines a comprehensive roadmap for federal agencies and provides crucial guidance for agency heads as they formulate their fiscal year 2026 budget submissions in furtherance of the National Cybersecurity Strategy.

As businesses increasingly rely on digital infrastructures, the threats that aim to exploit these technologies also evolve. It’s no longer just about safeguarding against unauthorized access; it’s about understanding and mitigating the complex risks introduced by AI and machine learning—topics I’ve often discussed, emphasizing the need for an advanced cybersecurity strategy that evolves as quickly as the technologies it aims to protect.

The goal of every vulnerability management program is to reduce the risk posed by vulnerabilities that exist in the organization’s environments. You can achieve this goal in two ways. The first is to move faster, remediating vulnerabilities faster than they can arise. The problem with this approach is that it doesn’t work. It is inefficient, expensive, and impractical. There are simply too many vulnerabilities.

CrowdStrike is setting a new standard for managed detection and response (MDR), building on our established reputation as pioneers and industry leaders. Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR combines cutting-edge AI-powered cybersecurity technology with the expertise of the industry’s top security analysts to stop breaches across the entire attack surface 24/7 with unmatched speed and precision.