Criminals have always been among the first to adopt the latest technology to benefit themselves financially. Famed bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde used high-powered V-8 engine-equipped Ford cars to outrun local police. Other gangs used the telephone to help coordinate their activities, and some realized they could gain an edge by outgunning security and police by toting Thomson submachine guns.

Criminals have historically been quick to embrace cutting-edge technology for their financial gain. For instance, the notorious bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde utilized high-powered V-8 engine-equipped Ford cars to outpace local law enforcement. Other criminal groups leveraged telephones to coordinate their activities, while some recognized the advantage of wielding Thomson submachine guns to outgun security personnel and police.

Trustwave Government Solutions (TGS) was named as a Major Player in the inaugural IDC MarketScape: U.S. National Government Professional Security Services 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #US51875423, February 2024), citing our numerous solutions created with federal agencies in mind. We’re honored that the IDC MarektScape has named TGS a Major Player.

Generative AI exploded in popularity not too long ago but its influence on text and media creation is already undeniable. AI content is becoming ubiquitous on the internet, and this technology is slowly seeping into real life, impacting sectors such as healthcare, finance, agriculture, and education. In a previous blog post, we discussed the rise of malicious AI chatbots and how they can be leveraged in cyberattacks. Now, we are seeing these potentially AI-written spam being distributed via email.

Managed detection and response (MDR) providers often tout how quickly they can onboard new clients, and rapid onboarding can indeed be essential in many instances, but speed is not always paramount. What is crucial for long-term peace of mind is to configure the MDR service for robust detection of threats and protection of all your critical assets. This scope-of-coverage aspect can get lost as MDR providers promise to onboard clients in ever-tightening timeframes, including self-service onboarding.

This is Part 3 in my ongoing project to cover 30 cybersecurity topics in 30 weekly blog posts. Creating documentation for anything is perhaps the least interesting job any employee has, but there are plenty of good reasons to do it. Let’s discuss the whys and hows of effective cybersecurity documentation.

Trustwave has been named a Representative Vendor in Gartner just released the 2024 Market Guide for Co-Managed Security Monitoring Services. Gartner estimates that there are more than 500 vendors who offer co-managed security monitoring services. Trustwave was listed as a Representative Vendor that does not imply an exhaustive list.

As technology has become available, the hospitality industry has focused on making the most out of innovations such as contactless services and eco-friendly practices. The era of mobile and contactless services has ushered in a new normal for hospitality organizations, offering guests seamless experiences with a simple tap of their smartphones.

As anyone who has filled out an expense report can tell you, cost management is everyone's responsibility. Organizations must apply a careful balance of budget planning and expenditures that are in sync with the company's changing cash flows.

The security analyst firm Frost & Sullivan positioned Trustwave as a leader and top innovator in its research on the MDR market landscape, noting its innovative, industry-leading cloud-native Fusion platform provides visibility into cloud, network, endpoint, OT, and email environments, while its Managed Detection and Response solution will spur faster than average industry revenue growth.