Threat actors have responded to better protections in the operating system and improved endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities by moving down the stack to find entry points with full visibility and privileges into the stack above.

System hardening is the process of configuring a system to a more secure state. Many technology solutions are not securely configured by default, so system administrators must harden systems while retaining their desired functionality. Thankfully, system administrators do not have to figure out system hardening on their own. Instead, they can reference security benchmarks which describe recommended secure configurations for a system.

“The best part of RSA is all the amazing people in the community trying to make the world a safer place. It’s also very exciting to see all the innovation to make adversaries’ lives harder – competition and collaboration make us better.” – CEO & Co-Founder Dr. Aleksandr Yampolskiy The SecurityScorecard team has just returned from an incredible week in San Francisco at RSA Conference 2024!

Failure to archive a completed Trial Master File (TMF) is, to put it simply, non-compliant. Despite this fact, pharmaceutical and biotech companies are often known to drag their feet on this process. Why would such organizations expose themselves to that risk? Unfortunately, there are several common hurdles that teams face when it comes to TMF archival. In this post, we’ll walk through what those hurdles are and how to overcome them.

In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, complacency can spell disaster. At Sumo Logic, we don’t just adapt to the evolving threat landscape; we redefine it. Sumo Logic was recognized as a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management. This recent positioning reflects our Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. We believe this isn't just a recognition. Challenge accepted! In 2021 and 2022, Sumo Logic was recognized as a Visionary.

Cybercriminals are notoriously tricky to pin down. They are experts in obfuscation and misdirection, masters of avoiding consequences. Not since the early days of the Wild West have criminals managed to evade capture and maintain anonymity as effectively as modern cybercriminals do. Part of the reason for these staggeringly low conviction rates is that we usually have little idea of what country an attacker is in.

Register for the Webinar Large-scale cyber breaches continue to dominate headlines, amplifying the damaging ramifications of failing to secure your organization. Even with a substantial investment in your SOC, outcomes continue to fall short of promises. Breaches lead to massive data leaks, steep financial losses, and tarnished reputations, underscoring the urgent need for effective SIEM technology.

Just when you think bad actors cannot sink any lower, they find a way to. In a recent chilling evolution of ransomware tactics, attackers are now also targeting the families of corporate executives to force compliance and payment. Mandiant's Chief Technology Officer, Charles Carmakal, highlighted this disturbing trend at RSA last week: criminals engaging in SIM swapping attacks against executives' children.

Everywhere we look, organizations are harnessing the power of large language models (LLMs) to develop cutting-edge AI applications like chatbots, virtual assistants, and more. Yet even amidst the fast pace of innovation, it’s crucial for security teams and developers to take a moment to ensure that proper safeguards are in place to protect company and customer data.

Banks are one of the most heavily regulated business sectors, with stiff regulatory compliance obligations and close scrutiny from regulators. As such, managing regulatory compliance has become challenging for banks in recent years. Compliance failures can result in significant fines, reputational damage, bad publicity, and even lawsuits. It’s vital for banks to conduct regular compliance risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate emerging risks.