FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall utilizes purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence services to deliver protection and high performance, including encrypted traffic inspection. FortiGate reduces complexity with automated visibility into applications, users, networks, and security-rated traffic to ease the implementation burden. The importance of getting the firewall configurations right cannot be overstated.
In an era where digital threats are evolving rapidly, the need for skilled security professionals is at an all-time high. Companies are grappling with a unique dilemma: the acute shortage of top-tier talent in the cybersecurity realm. But hiring an entire team poses its own set of risks. From the complexities of team dynamics to the cost of hiring, the constant upskilling and the ongoing retention efforts, these risks and costs stack up quickly.
With the increasing sophistication and frequency of cyber threats, companies often rely on partners to help provide security services and solutions. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Managed Security Service Provider competency is a hallmark of reliability for MSSPs and other vendors, signifying their capability to provide effective security solutions on AWS’s robust platform.
On October 20, 2023, Okta Security confirmed malicious activity that exploits stolen credentials, allowing unauthorized access to the company’s support case management system. Several other vendors such as BeyondTrust were also affected by the incident and have since shared their own disclosures. Overall, the incident has ignited substantial concerns over its capacity to trigger a supply chain compromise.
On the 7th of November, Sumo Logic announced a security incident. Their security team detected the use of a compromised set of credentials to access a Sumo Logic AWS account. This Sumo Logic breach has had a downstream impact on users. Let’s get into the facts of what we know.
Ingesting data in the security world is only half of the battle. The second half is fought over insight generation. As security professionals, we understand that every second we spend creating dashboards, alerts, or parsing rules is a potential window of vulnerability, assuming this capability even exists within the organization.
Cybersecurity is all about staying one step ahead of potential threats. With 1802 data compromises impacting over 422 million individuals in the United States in 2022, threat intelligence feeds are a key aspect of cybersecurity today. These data streams offer real-time insights into possible security risks, allowing organizations to react quickly and precisely against cyber threats. However, leveraging threat intelligence feeds can be complicated.
The Fintech industry deals with financial and personal data of customers on a massive scale. From credit card transactions to identity verification details, companies collect and process huge amounts of sensitive data, making them an attractive target for cybercriminals. To ensure the highest standards of data protection and risk management, constant monitoring and analysis of security data is crucial.
