The US Department of Defense (DoD) has vast reserves of data, and the key to warfighter advantage is leveraging relevant data as a strategic asset to gain battlespace operational advantage, accelerating operational multi-domain decision-making at echelon scale.

In the dynamic landscape of financial services, data is not just currency; it's the key to innovation and operational excellence. Data is constantly streamlining from devices, logins, transfers, transactions, and much more, and it’s bound to increase with an ongoing reliance on digital channels. This creates a massive opportunity and responsibility for financial institutions, as their customers (and regulators) demand more from banking providers.

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital business, security is paramount. As businesses navigate the complexities of today's interconnected world, ensuring the safety of sensitive data and maintaining the integrity of operations becomes a top priority. Partner with Airtel, a trusted leader in telecommunications, and explore the cutting-edge Airtel Managed Security Services, fortified by the robust Elastic Security stack.

Elastic® introduces Elastic AI Assistant, the open, generative AI sidekick powered by ESRE to democratize cybersecurity and enable users of every skill level. The recently released Elasticsearch Relevance Engine™ (ESRE™) delivers new capabilities for creating highly relevant AI search applications. ESRE builds on more than two years of focused machine learning research and development made possible through Elastic’s leadership role in search use cases.

In the wake of recent cyber attacks against US water utilities, the vulnerability of local entities dependent on operational technology (OT) has been starkly highlighted. This danger was further emphasized last week when Congress held a hearing titled Securing Operational Technology: A Deep Dive into the Water Sector. Witnesses at the hearing painted a stark picture of the significant cybersecurity risks facing small utility companies today.

Your one-stop shop for transparent cloud security information Elastic® knows that security and compliance requirements are mandatory for regulated and non-regulated customers alike. We strongly believe in providing clear and transparent information to earn your trust in Elastic as an organization and in the services we provide. Our Trust Center is a public one-stop shop for information on security, compliance, privacy, and resiliency for Elastic and the Elastic Cloud.

Generative AI and large language models (LLMs) are revolutionizing natural language processing (NLP), offering enhanced conversational AI experiences for customer service and boosting productivity. To meet enterprise needs, it’s important to ensure the responses that are generated are accurate as well as respect the permissions model associated with the underlying content.

With the new year in swing, we’re excited to announce that Elastic® 8.12 is now available! This release supports Elastic Security’s mission to redefine security operations by pushing the boundaries of what constitutes a SIEM. Our team is prioritized on elevating your SOC with intelligent, AI powered analytics and the 8.12 release is another step toward this reality.

Security teams with an existing security information and event management (SIEM) investment may find themselves having to pay more to their vendor in order to ingest and index more of their data. In fact, nearly half (44%) of organizations want to augment or replace their current SIEM solution. It may be time to replace your SIEM. Fortunately, Elastic allows all users to try out a new, powerful SIEM with little to no upfront cost.

How US federal agencies can better meet advanced event logging requirements Recently, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a study tracking US federal agencies’ progress on meeting the requirements set out in OMB M-21-31. Released in 2021, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s M-21-31 memorandum provided guidance and requirements for federal agencies in order to improve centralized visibility into logging data before, during, and after cybersecurity incidents.