Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

September 2024

What is Threat Detection and Response?

Attackers nowadays are good at setting up camp in networks and stealing important information. This means you need to be on your toes with top-notch threat spotting. You need something that can handle the whole attack process, from when they first break in to when they move around and take data.

Best Practices for Preventing BlackSuit Ransomware Infections

Are you confident that your security tools are foolproof? Think again. BlackSuit ransomware is exploiting overlooked vulnerabilities, slipping through defenses even in 53 well-protected organizations. This isn’t just another cyber threat—it’s a sophisticated adversary that rewrites the rules. Your firewalls, antivirus, and strict protocols might not be enough to stop it. BlackSuit is engineered to find gaps you didn’t know existed, bypassing even advanced security postures.

How to Prevent Data Exfiltration

When someone steals important information, usually with the intent of misusing it, the process is called Data Exfiltration. The information can be anything from your customers’ data and financial records to intellectual property. Data Exfiltration otherwise known as Data theft or data exportation refers to the unauthorized transfer of data from a computer or network.

Active Directory Hardening: Best Practices and Checklist

As cyber threats continue to be more sophisticated, the need for active directory security becomes paramount. Most Windows-based environments are heavily reliant on the AD configuration hence it’s a common target for intruders. This article outlines essential practices for AD hardening to protect your organization’s assets.

Protecting Sensitive Data with Office 365 Data Loss Prevention

Managing and Safeguarding data is becoming more complex with more cyber threats piloting daily. Organizations are facing constant risk of accidental errors or intentional hacking of sensitive information. Cyber enthusiasts have come up with a one-stop solution to prevent any such damage to data, known as Data Loss Prevention solutions or DLP. It is a crucial tool in the battle of keeping data safe and mitigating any risk.

Understanding XDR, NDR, and EDR: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Cybersecurity Solutions

However, as cyber threats become increasingly elaborate, traditional measures to secure systems are usually inadequate. So how does one bolster an organization’s security? Today, 70% of organizations are fighting a broad set of threats ranging from sophisticated malware to advanced persistent threats. The necessity of real time threat detection and response mechanisms has never been greater. XDR, NDR, and EDR serve as strong detectors against this adversary. Let’s see why they are important.

The Evolution of NDR: From IDS to Advanced Threat Detection

It is always important to be one step ahead of cyber attackers. The tools and methods used to protect computer networks need to keep improving to match the growing cyber threats. One big change in this area is moving from old-fashioned Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to newer Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions. This blog will look at how IDS has changed into NDR, emphasizing their main differences and the better features NDR offers.

Detecting Data Exfiltration: How to Spot It and Stop It

Data is the backbone of all businesses as everything moves online. Effective data analysis helps businesses to predict future trends, identify any gaps, and understand customer behavior, bringing them ahead of their competitors. Other than being indispensable, data is also a sensitive asset because if found in the wrong hands, it can bring disastrous consequences for any organization.

The Role of Deception in Securing Active Directory

90% of businesses around the world use Active Directory as their primary Directory Service. It plays an essential role in the identity and access management of large enterprises. In the past few years, attacks on Active Directory have soared. This is because it is a central platform where all the identities and accesses of employees are hosted, making it the keys to your enterprise.