The internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, protecting our online accounts and sensitive information is more critical than ever. Passwords are the first line of defense against cyberattacks, and their strength is essential in safeguarding our identities. In this blog post, we’ll cover passwords and password managers, exploring the significance of strong passwords and the role that password managers play in enhancing our online security.

October has arrived, and with it comes one of the most crucial awareness campaigns in the digital age: Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM). As we navigate an ever-changing and technologically advanced world, protecting our online presence has never been more vital. This month, we’ll dig into the four CSAM themes to help you fortify your digital defenses and safeguard your online identity. Stay tuned as we give tips that anyone in your family can follow, even mom!

Defined by relentless cyber threats and evolving challenges, the role of cybersecurity has never been more crucial. As organizations across the globe struggle with the ever-expanding threat landscape, the adoption of cybersecurity automation has emerged as a promising solution. This third annual survey conducted by ThreatQuotient, explores cybersecurity automation adoption and provides insights gathered from 750 senior cybersecurity professionals from the UK, US, and Australia.

Despite concerns of a global recession, a new IDC Worldwide Spending Guide forecasts cybersecurity investments will reach $219 billion in 2023, an increase of 12.1%. No doubt, the ongoing rise in cyberattacks and an increase in focus by boards and the C-suite on mitigating risk and building resilience are behind the steadfast commitment to invest in security solutions and services.

With organizations becoming increasingly digitally connected, a lack of visibility into their vendors’ security diligence has made exploiting these relationships a go-to tactic for cybercriminals. Fifty-four percent of publicly reported breaches in the last two years have been due to third parties, vendors, or suppliers, representing one of the greatest cybersecurity risks. Additionally, 98% of organizations have at least one vendor that’s had a breach in the last two years.

Organizations are continually searching for ways to strengthen their defenses against an ever-expanding array of cyber threats. One powerful strategy that has gained momentum in recent years is the collaboration between threat intelligence and cybersecurity automation.

Organizations are constantly faced with an array of sophisticated cyberattacks that can compromise sensitive data, disrupt operations, and tarnish their reputation. To counter these threats, cybersecurity professionals require robust and efficient tools that enable them to anticipate, detect, respond to, and mitigate attacks effectively.

Organizations in all industries are facing an ever-increasing number of cyber threats. To combat these threats, security teams need to be equipped with powerful tools and technologies that enable them to conduct efficient and effective investigations. We will explore the key features and benefits of ThreatQ Investigations and how it can help security teams stay one step ahead of cyber threats.

In a recent panel discussion led by David Neuman, Sr. Analyst with TAG Cyber, ThreatQuotient’s Dave Krasik, Sr. Director of Product Management and Jessica Bair Oppenheimer, Director, Cisco Security Strategic Alliances shared their insights on data-driven security operations. The discussion focused on the challenges and importance of prioritizing, automating and collaborating to detect and respond to threats, and was followed by a demo of the ThreatQ Platform.