Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Detecting SHA1-Hulud: the logs must flow

Sha1-Hulud has burrowed back into our lives, spreading rapidly and causing more destruction than ever. Named after the famous worm from the Dune franchise, this attack is also impacting global organizations. Since its first widescale spread on September 16, 2025, this worm has demonstrated its ability to propagate rapidly with high impact using the following techniques: This variant includes some new behavior, including.

Ep 19: The atomic habits of cybersecurity professionals

In this Masters of Data episode, we welcome back Zoe Hawkins and Roland Palmer to discuss building better security practices through small, incremental improvements personally and professionally. We emphasize regularly auditing security policies to avoid unnecessary friction that forces workarounds, treating security as sociology rather than just technology. We cover practical approaches like habit-stacking, weekly business reviews, staying informed about threats through intentional news consumption, and developing cognitive humility with security prompts.

You can't secure what you can't see: Why AgentCore logs matter

AI agents are finally moving past cute demos and into actual production workflows. With AWS AgentCore, teams can build agents that write tickets, call APIs, deploy infrastructure, invoke external tools, and make changes faster than any human operator ever could. That’s powerful, but it also introduces a brand-new operational and security surface. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: most organizations have no idea what their agents are actually doing. Agentic AI isn’t magic.

Why your security analytics needs proactive threat hunting

Even the mightiest and most prestigious companies and enterprises are not exempt from the sophisticated threats posed by cyber attackers. Your security team needs robust security measures for network security, endpoint security, threat detection, anomaly detection, data protection, security monitoring, application security and information security.

Why your security needs a modern SIEM solution

Not investing in a Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) solution means you’re missing out on significant business benefits. A SIEM platform provides real-time detection and response to security incidents, helping you reduce the risk of costly compliance violations. Combine that with SIEM use cases such as consolidating and streamlining reporting, and your security team saves time and operational costs.

Faster security investigation with Cloud SIEM playbooks

Playbooks — and automated processes in general — were once primarily associated with security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platforms, but that has changed recently. Many modern security information and event management (SIEM) solutions have started incorporating SOAR-like functionality, enabling you to automate security workflows and improve your mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR).

Why the Gartner Critical Capabilities for SIEM report belongs in every buyer's toolkit

Have you ever wished for a tool that could guide you, even on the foggiest days? That was my father’s compass. He carried it not because it told him where he was, but because it reminded him where true north was. I spent twelve years in the U.S. Navy as a cybersecurity practitioner, and that same compass has stayed with me. And in the world of SIEM and threat detection, the Gartner Critical Capabilities for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) report feels like that compass.

Ep 15: Beginner's guide to security tools

In this episode, we run through our beginner's guide to security tools, emphasizing the importance of people, processes, and technology. We chat about the NIST framework as a foundational resource for building security programs, highlighting key steps such as identifying and managing risks. We also discuss basic tools like password managers and multifactor authentication as essential for enhancing security, particularly against threats like phishing. Finally, we explore the integration of AI in security and its potential to improve efficiency while maintaining human oversight.

Ep 14: Security IS observability: Prove us wrong

In this episode, we discuss the critical intersection of security and observability within organizations. We highlight the often contentious relationship between security analysts and SREs, emphasizing the importance of fostering a collaborative culture to effectively address incidents. All teams should focus on solutions rather than blame, as user experience is affected by both security and infrastructure issues. We explore how to break down silos, especially in the context of AI security, and encourage cross-disciplinary learning to enhance overall security practices.