The landscape of cybersecurity is ever-evolving, and staying one step ahead of cyber threats has become imperative for organizations. Traditionally, many businesses have adopted a reactive approach to cybersecurity, responding to threats and breaches as they occur. However, this approach is no longer sufficient in today’s digital world. Shifting to a proactive stance, powered by threat intelligence, is crucial for enhancing an organization’s security posture.

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the approach to cybersecurity has shifted significantly. Proactive cybersecurity has become a necessity rather than a choice, with threat intelligence playing a pivotal role in this paradigm shift. This post explores how threat intelligence forms the cornerstone of a proactive cybersecurity strategy, focusing on its role in predicting and preventing cyber attacks, thereby enhancing an organization’s security posture.

On November 20, the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) confirmed that it had suffered a data breach. The confirmation followed the SiegedSec threat actor group’s circulation of claims that it had “accessed hundreds of thousands of user, employee and citizen data” on social media and hacking forums.

The SecurityScorecard Threat Research, Intelligence, Knowledge, and Engagement (STRIKE) Team has conducted further research into the indicators of compromise (IoCs) that SysAid shared when disclosing a new vulnerability in its on-premise software last month.

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of a well-constructed cybersecurity plan cannot be overstated. However, the effectiveness of any cybersecurity strategy significantly depends on how well it integrates threat intelligence. Threat intelligence involves understanding, analyzing, and using knowledge about existing and potential cyber threats to make informed security decisions.

Now that endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions have become standard, it’s time to look at what’s next. In light of the ever-increasing attack surface, rampant proliferation of ransomware, and continued remote work environments, security leaders must proactively find new and innovative tools to protect endpoints from attack.

Aikido has just gone through the process of becoming ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliant. And one of the things we wish we’d had was some practical, no-nonsense advice on how to get started. Best practices, things to watch out for - basically tips from someone who’d already been through the ISO 27001 certification process. Read more about Aikido’s path to becoming ISO 27001:2022 compliant and the ISO 27001 requirements.

Identity theft is the unauthorised use of someone else's personal information for financial gain, often leaving victims with significant financial and emotional consequences. In the UK, identity theft is a prevalent issue, with an estimated 85,000 cases reported in 2019 alone. The impact of identity theft can be devastating, leading to financial loss, damaged credit scores, and emotional distress for the victims.

The Federal Trade Commission or FTC, established in 1914, was put forth by then-president Woodrow Wilson to protect consumers, investors, and businesses from anti-competition or industry monopoly. Essentially this meant promoting competition and providing more opportunities for others to enter the market sector.

The process of protecting web API from attacks and ensuring only authorized access takes place is called API security. In the past six months attacks targeting APIs have increased by 400%. This has resulted in API security becoming a C-level discussion in many companies.