Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Account Takeover Protection: What It Is and How It Combats ATO Fraud

Think about how many employees work at your organization. Now think about how many sensitive files each one can access. A single compromised user account could lead to an extortion scam, a ransomware attack, or even a data breach. If you haven’t reviewed your account takeover protection protocols in a while, now is the time. Account takeover (ATO) protection is not a single countermeasure, but rather a whole set of cybersecurity measures.

Why Am I Getting So Many Spam Calls?

You may be receiving an increase in spam calls if your phone number is on the dark web or people search sites, if you’ve answered spam calls in the past or if your phone number was leaked in a data breach. Spam calls are unwanted calls that could be from telemarketers, robocallers or scammers. Although some spam calls are simply unsolicited, scam calls fall under the category of spam calls but are different due to their malicious nature.

This Month in Datadog: App Builder, updates to Vulnerability Management and App Security, and more

Datadog is constantly elevating the approach to cloud monitoring and security. This Month in Datadog updates you on our newest product features, announcements, resources, and events. To learn more about Datadog and start a free 14-day trial, visit Cloud Monitoring as a Service | Datadog. This month, we put the Spotlight on Datadog App Builder.

What is SIEM in cyber security? Definition & Meaning.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is a critical tool in modern cybersecurity, combining Security Information Management (SIM) and Security Event Management (SEM) to provide real-time monitoring, threat detection and incident response. Obrela’s SIEM solutions collect and analyse security data from various sources to provide a comprehensive view of the security landscape.

Differences Between VM Snapshots and Backups

Backups and snapshots are two popular technologies that enterprises use to mitigate data loss and minimize disruptions. In fact, backups and DR remain a top priority for organizations in 2023 to protect their data and mitigate the consequences of cyber threats and other incidents. Snapshots and backups may seem to serve the same purpose at first glance since they both allow you to recover data. However, snapshots are not a replacement for backups.

Guardians of the Files: Tracing the Evolution of File Integrity Monitoring

File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) is a cybersecurity process that involves continuously monitoring files and systems to identify any unauthorized changes. FIM solutions maintain file integrity by comparing a file or system's current state to a known, trusted baseline and flagging any discrepancies. It is key for identifying security breaches, preventing data tampering, and maintaining compliance.

How to Build a RACI Matrix for Single-Vendor SASE Success

Selecting the right SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) vendor requires a solid project management tool that fosters collaboration between network and IT security teams. This collaboration, or team unity, will ensure alignment with an organization’s strategic goals while leveraging the respective expertise of stakeholders. Consequently, the selected SASE solution will meet network design, configuration, and security needs – essential for project success.