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By Liz Sujka
Red Team Penetration Testing is a simulated cyberattack that mimics real-world threat behavior to identify vulnerabilities, test defenses, and evaluate how effectively an organization can detect and respond to an attack. It goes beyond traditional testing by focusing on how an attacker would actually move through an environment.
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By Liz Sujka
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a cybersecurity service that provides continuous monitoring, threat detection, investigation, and response across an organization’s environment. It combines advanced detection technology with a 24/7 security operations center (SOC) to identify threats early and take action before they cause damage.
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By Liz Sujka
In March 2026, Stryker Corporation experienced a global cyber incident that disrupted operations across its environment. Manufacturing slowed, internal systems went offline, and employees were instructed to disconnect devices. At first glance, it looked like another large-scale cyberattack. It wasn’t. This incident exposed a much more important reality about modern cybersecurity risk: organizations are no longer being breached in traditional ways.
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By Liz Sujka
BUFFALO, N.Y., March 24, 2026 — Sedara, a cybersecurity solutions provider specializing in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Attack Surface Management (ASM), today announced it has been named a Hot Company in Attack Surface Management in the 14th Annual Global InfoSec Awards, presented by Cyber Defense Magazine during RSAC 2026 Conference in San Francisco. The Global InfoSec Awards recognize cybersecurity innovators worldwide.
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By Liz Sujka
A simple guide for understanding how ASM actually supports your security program. We often hear organizations ask.
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By Liz Sujka
As organizations move deeper into cloud ecosystems, automation, AI integrations, and global supply chains, one truth becomes increasingly clear: In 2026, third-party risk is not just an IT concern. It is a business continuity concern, a regulatory concern, and in many industries, a board-level concern. From software vendors and cloud providers to managed services, payment processors, contractors, and niche business tools, every external connection introduces potential exposure.
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By Liz Sujka
Cybersecurity in 2026 will be shaped by one overarching reality: complexity is outpacing traditional security models. As digital environments grow more distributed and attackers become faster and more automated, organizations will be forced to rethink how they understand and manage risk. Here are the key cybersecurity predictions for 2026—and why preparation matters.
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By Jason Taylor
Many organizations use Microsoft Entra ID to manage identities and access across hybrid and cloud-only infrastructures. Entra is a powerful identity provider (IdP) solution that has extensive, configurable features, including for managing multifactor authentication (MFA). The breadth of features can also be a challenge, as many organizations struggle to know how to implement MFA in a way that works best for their organization. This article will explain an approach for how to implement MFA using Entra ID.
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By Liz Sujka
Buffalo, NY — December 15, 2025 — Sedara, a managed security services provider delivering comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for organizations of all sizes, today announced it has been ranked on the MSSP Alert 2025 Global Top 250 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) list. This marks the fifth year Sedara has been recognized as a Top 250 finalist, highlighting the company’s continued presence among leading cybersecurity service providers worldwide.
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By Mohammed Hoque
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore OS Updates Even for “Small” Bugs In cybersecurity, people often focus on the big, headline-grabbing incidents: ransomware outbreaks, nation-state intrusions, or massive supply chain compromises. But the reality is far simpler: Most breaches begin with something small: a patch that wasn’t applied, a “low-priority” update that got postponed, or a seemingly harmless system bug that attackers quietly weaponized.
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By Sedara
Watch the final session of Sedara’s October Cyber Bytes 2025 series — ASM: Turning Awareness into Actionable Defense with Julian Anjorin. In this webinar, Julian explores the importance of Attack Surface Management (ASM) as a foundational layer of any security program. Learn how understanding your organization’s full digital footprint helps identify blind spots, reduce exposure, and strengthen overall security posture.
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By Sedara
In this session, Sedara’s David Frier explores the fascinating history of password policies—how the industry went wrong in the early 2000s, and what we’re finally getting right in 2025. From outdated complexity rules to modern authentication standards, this webinar breaks down decades of password practices and reveals how organizations can strengthen security while making life easier for users.
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By Sedara
Learn how to strengthen your Microsoft cloud security in this recorded session of Sedara’s Cyber Bytes 2025 - Azure Identity & Access Fundamentals. In this workshop, Jason Taylor breaks down how identity and access management works in Microsoft Entra ID and Azure, explains the key differences between Entra and Azure roles, and shares best practices for securing your organization’s cloud identities.
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By Sedara
Learn the fundamentals of Disaster Recovery in this insightful webinar led by Jason Taylor, Senior Cybersecurity Program Analyst at Sedara. He covers what disaster recovery is, common causes of disasters, response and recovery workflows (BCP, IR, and DR), the seven key steps to building a DR plan, recovery playbooks, and how to create an effective DR project plan. A must-watch for IT and security teams preparing for the unexpected.
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By Sedara
Join Jeson Taylor, Senior Cybersecurity Program Analyst, as he breaks down the key updates in NIST CSF 2.0 in this informative webinar. Gain valuable insights into what’s changed from NIST CSF 1.1 to 2.0, and what organizations need to know to stay aligned with the latest cybersecurity framework. This is the recording of our live webinar—perfect for anyone looking to understand the evolution of NIST CSF and how it impacts security programs moving forward.
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By Sedara
In this insightful session, David Frier shares a comprehensive approach to IT vulnerability management, offering strategies to go beyond basic vulnerability identification. Learn how to enhance, risk-rank, and prioritize vulnerabilities for optimal remediation efforts.
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By Sedara
Our Panel of CISOs In this interactive session, a panel of experienced CISOs—Frank D’Arrigo and Bob Chyka—answer pressing cybersecurity questions submitted by the audience. From threat management to security strategies, this session offers direct insights and expert advice from top industry leaders. Watch the recording to gain actionable guidance on protecting your organization, with practical advice on tackling today’s cybersecurity challenges.
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By Sedara
In this recorded session, we explore innovative methods to make cybersecurity awareness both effective and engaging. Learn how to incorporate interactive training, gamification, real-world scenarios, and creative communication strategies to keep your team informed and vigilant against potential cyber threats. These fresh approaches will help foster a strong culture of security within your organization while keeping employees motivated and actively involved in maintaining cybersecurity.
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By Sedara
In this webinar, we explored the most common vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit to infiltrate systems. Topics included outdated software, weak passwords, misconfigured settings, and unpatched security flaws. We discussed which vulnerabilities pose the greatest risks and shared practical strategies to address them. Watch this recording to gain actionable insights into fortifying your defenses and reducing your organization's attack surface, which will help you stay ahead of potential breaches.
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By Sedara
There is no one-size-fits-all XDR blueprint. A powerful XDR solution must include detection and response capabilities at multiple attack vectors specifically identified for the organization. On top of having the appropriate ensemble of technology, XDR needs to be managed properly to deliver the best results. Download our Free Whitepaper to learn how Sedara can protect your organization.
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By Sedara
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has been growing more concerned with cybersecurity as the rate of malicious attacks increased. The financial services industry is one of the biggest targets of these attacks and is the main driver for this new regulation. New York is the first state to mandate minimum cyber security standards. Ensure you are ready to interpret, implement, and plan for the new cyber security standards.
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By Sedara
You know you want to protect your business, but short of hiring a full time security analyst, not sure what you can do? Consider starting with a managed security provider. They can provide a considerable amount of guidance and keep an eye on things for you.
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Sedara was founded in 2013 to streamline practical and effective cybersecurity for organizations of all sizes. We are headquartered in Buffalo, NY and live and breathe cybersecurity. Our communities are adopting technology faster than they can keep everything secure and this fundamental problem currently does not have an easy solution. This uphill battle drives us to bring honed cybersecurity expertise, strategies, and manpower to as many organizations as possible.
How we do it:
- Prepare: Sedara uses years of experience combined with millions of events logged and analyzed to prepare your organization for when (not if) a threat occurs.
- Detect: Sedara utilizes behavioral analytics and machine learning to detect critical threats as well as suspicious activity on your network.
- Eliminate: When a threat has been detected, Sedara will deploy our expert SOC analyst to neutralize and eliminate the attack.
- Enhance: Once a threat has been eliminated, Sedara will then utilize the data and behavior of that attack to ensure your network is immune to similar threats.
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