Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

When Eric M. Hutchins, Michael J. Cloppert, and Rohan M. Amin published their paper “Intelligence-Driven Computer Network Defense Informed by Analysis of Adversary Campaigns and Intrusion Kill Chains” in late 2010, they changed the way security personnel thought about defending their digital assets. The paper continues to be a useful model for defense today. This article proposes ways that modern network-derived evidence applies to the kill chain.

Cloudflare’s web application firewall (WAF) serves as the central pillar of its advanced application security suite, ensuring the safety and efficiency of applications. Cloudflare’s free plan presents notable benefits for SMEs managing limited traffic and smaller-scale applications.

With expertise in data management, search algorithms, and AI, Google has created a cloud platform that excels in both performance and efficiency. The advanced machine learning, global infrastructure, and comprehensive suite of services available in Google Cloud demonstrates Google’s commitment to innovation. Many companies are leveraging these capabilities to explore new possibilities and achieve remarkable outcomes in the cloud.

In today's interconnected digital landscape, where data flows like a river through intricate networks, the importance of cybersecurity has never been more pronounced. As our reliance on digital networks grows, so do the threats that seek to exploit vulnerabilities in these very networks. This is where the concept of resilient networks steps in, acting as the guardians of our digital realms.

Organizations need to protect themselves from the risks of running their business over the internet and processing sensitive data in the cloud. The growth of SaaS applications, Shadow IT and work from anywhere have therefore driven a rapid adoption of cloud-delivered cybersecurity services. Gartner defined SSE as a collection of cloud-delivered security functions: SWG, CASB, DLP and ZTNA. SSE solutions help to move branch security to the cloud in a flexible, cost-effective and easy-to-manage way.

Akamai, a pioneering WAF solution, retains its key position within the evolving WAAP landscape. As one of the earliest players in the CDN space, Akamai maintains its dominance in content delivery. Akamai’s App & API Protector combines a range of leading-edge technologies, including web application firewall, bot mitigation, API security, and DDoS protection, all within a user-friendly, unified solution.

As a principal security researcher on Corelight’s Labs team, I help to solve difficult network security research problems at scale. Corelight’s customers might recognize some of my work if you see the packages “VPN Insights” or “App ID” on your sensors. Outside of my day-to-day role, I have a hobby podcast called eCrimeBytes where we lightheartedly discuss an electronic crime case each week.