Trustwave has introduced a new solution allowing organizations using Microsoft Sentinel to obtain the highest return on investment possible while keeping their security level at peak performance and improving response times. Trustwave Managed SIEM for Microsoft Sentinel is a managed solution intended to maximize an organization’s Microsoft E5 investment, specifically firms without a robust cybersecurity team.
It is common knowledge that when it comes to cybersecurity, there is no one-size-fits all definition of risk, nor is there a place for static plans. New technologies are created, new vulnerabilities discovered, and more attackers appear on the horizon. Most recently the appearance of advanced language models such as ChatGPT have taken this concept and turned the dial up to eleven.
In today’s interconnected world, secrets are the keys to unlocking sensitive data and systems. Like hidden gems for attackers, any inadvertent exposure of these secrets could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and security compromises. As organizations adopt DevOps practices, artifacts containing secrets are often stored and shared across various stages of the software supply chain, amplifying the risk of exposure.
Cisco has issued a warning regarding a critical security vulnerability (CVE-2023-20198) affecting its IOS XE software. With a severity rating of 10.0 on the CVSS scoring system, the vulnerability grants remote attackers full administrator privileges on affected devices without authentication.
New data from Outpost24 reveals that IT administrators could be just as predictable as end-users when it comes to passwords. An analysis of just over 1.8 million passwords ranks ‘admin’ as the most popular password with over 40,000 entries, with additional findings pointing to a continued acceptance of default passwords.
Software is an essential part of our online experience. Whether it’s our operating systems, web browsers, or the apps we use daily, software plays a crucial role in our lives. However, with great convenience comes a big responsibility, and one of the most essential aspects of online safety is keeping your software updated regularly. In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of keeping your software up-to-date.
When creating a new password, you know the drill – it must be at least eight characters long, contain special characters and avoid sequential characters or be based on dictionary words. Although these requirements can be a pain in the neck and seriously hamper end user experience, they are not a sign of officious IT security teams.
An effective detection and response capability is essential for monitoring key assets, containing threats early and eradicating them. However, due to the current disparate nature of potential attack vectors within an organization, affording the wide range of sensors necessary can be a challenge as well as the worry of the disruption of critical services. Yet, without robust detection and response processes, businesses are left vulnerable.
