On September 17, 2024, Broadcom released fixes for a critical vulnerability impacting VMware vCenter Server and Cloud foundation, tracked as CVE-2024-38812. This vulnerability is a heap-overflow flaw in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol that a remote attacker can use to send specially crafted network packets to vCenter Server, potentially leading to Remote Code Execution (RCE).

At Corelight, we’re thrilled when a respected cybersecurity leader like Mandiant introduces a new offering based on our solution. This week, Mandiant Managed Defense unveiled support for Corelight Open NDR, a move that strengthens our existing relationship and integration across the Google Cloud Security portfolio.

Not every cybersecurity threat originates outside of the organization. External threats tend to receive more attention, but an IBM report shows that a breach caused by an insider threat can carry an even higher cost. In fact, malicious insider attacks cost an average of $4.99 million despite accounting for just 7% of breaches. That makes them the most expensive breach vector in the report.

In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity and system observability, timely and accurate incident investigations are crucial. Whether you’re a SOC admin hunting down vulnerabilities, a developer resolving critical system outages, or a team member tracking Real User Monitoring (RUM) errors, the ability to piece together evidence, understand the timeline, and collaborate effectively is the difference between days and weeks of investigation.

In the past, organizations could control how, when, and where their employees accessed sensitive data. Now, in the age of hybrid and remote work, employees can connect to company networks from any location over nearly any device. Safeguarding data while granting employees the access they need is a delicate balance. That’s where zero trust remote access solutions come into play.

San Francisco, California, September 18, 2024 — Nightfall AI has been named a winner in the prestigious 2024 SC Awards. Nightfall has been recognized in the Best Data Security Solution and Best Insider Threat Solution categories, underscoring their team’s commitment to excellence and leadership in the cybersecurity industry. View the full list of 2024 SC Awards winners here.

As a security data nerd I am absolutely spoiled here at Bitsight. So much so that I have to stop myself from doing little projects and requests so I can dive into the “big” stuff1. So it is always refreshing when folks see a piece of research and decide “hey can you give me more information on my little corner of the world.” Then of course and can throw off those notions of “stopping” and just dive back in.

As new threat vectors emerge and cybercriminals leverage sophisticated technologies to orchestrate more targeted attacks, staying ahead of threats is more challenging than ever. We are excited to announce the launch of a new managed security service designed to protect highly regulated data and help ensure critical services are efficiently delivered.

Since the rise of the Internet, organizations and individuals have increasingly sought ways to keep their information secure and private. IT has witnessed a changing cyber threat landscape, and businesses have relied more and more on the Internet and data to function. However, the attack landscape widened in the 2010s. With widespread computer worms like Stuxnet in 2010, cybercriminals have gained critical access to organizations through operational technology.

Pulumi customers can secure and simplify their secrets management workflows with a new integration built for 1Password.