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More Network Security Monitoring Tools Doesn't Mean More Visibility

Network security monitoring tools are a critical component of any IT security toolkit. These tools help protect your network from online threats by looking for weaknesses and potential dangers in your organization's digital properties. But as digital ecosystems have expanded into the cloud, remote locations, and across geographies – the number of monitoring tools has skyrocketed.

Trustwave Action Response: Zero Day Exploitation of MOVEit (CVE-2023-34362)

On May 31, threat actors were discovered targeting a critical zero day in MOVEit Transfer software resulting in escalated privileges and unauthorized data access. The vulnerability being exploited is an SQL injection and has since been patched. Resources links, including one for the patch, are at the bottom of this post. MOVEit Transfer is a managed file transfer (MFT) solution developed by Ipswitch (a subsidiary of Progress Software).

CrowdStrike Enhances Falcon Discover to Reduce the Attack Surface, Streamline Operations and Lower Costs

CrowdStrike Falcon® Discover delivers deep asset visibility with no hardware to deploy or manage, providing valuable context for all of your assets. For IT and security teams alike, Falcon Discover is a powerful tool to stop breaches. The majority of CrowdStrike customers already use Falcon Discover to improve their IT and security posture.

Too Many Tools, Not Enough Hyperautomation

The evolution of cybersecurity tools is nothing short of remarkable, but I suppose they had to be when it isn’t just the Morris Worm you’re worried about. There has been a wave of buzz around the latest technology in years gone by. EDR evolved into MDR, then SASE, and in recent times we’ve seen Immutable Backup take the front seat.

What Is a Pretexting Attack?

A pretexting attack is a type of social engineering attack where the threat actor persuades their target into revealing sensitive information or sending them money by making up a story, hence the word “pretext.” Pretexting attacks can come in many different forms including a phone call, text message, email or even in person.

What To Do if a Scammer Has Your Email Address

If a scammer knows your email address, you should be extra-vigilant about phishing, and secure all your accounts with strong passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). If you suspect a scammer has gained access to your email account, you should take steps with your email provider to secure your account and let all your contacts know you have been hacked. Read on to learn more details about what a scammer can do with your email address and how to protect your account.

Evolving Trends in the Cyber Insurance Market

Cyber insurance is the fastest-growing sector of the world’s insurance markets. But, a recent increase in ransomware attacks and business email compromises has led to a sharp uptick in claims, resulting in significant losses for cyber insurers and increased premiums. Cyber insurance customers need a way to increase their cyber resilience, reduce premiums, and improve their cyber postures.

Security Questionnaires: The Complete Breakdown for Vendors

New research from SecurityScorecard found that 98% of organizations have at least one vendor that’s had a breach in the last two years. Although this doesn’t necessarily mean affiliated organizations were affected by the breaches, it does emphasize the extensive range of potential exposure to indirect risks. Now more than ever, it’s crucial for vendors to develop a deep understanding of security questionnaires and to implement best practices.

Top tips: Principles for building a strong Zero Trust architecture

It’s safe to say that we are at a juncture where Zero Trust architecture is being heralded as the gold standard when it comes to cybersecurity. This architecture gives top priority to user behavior and assets as the primary line of defense from cyber threats. Even though the vast majority of companies worldwide have adopted Zero Trust, only 1% actually meet the requirements.