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Proficio utilizes Elastic Security for threat management and AI integration

Brad Taylor, CEO and co-founder of Proficio, discusses the dynamics of cybersecurity, the essentials of managed detection and response, and how Proficio leverages Elastic and AI to protect global organizations from emerging threats. About Elastic Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale. Elastic’s solutions for search, observability, and security are built on the Elastic Search AI Platform — the development platform used by thousands of companies, including more than 50% of the Fortune 500.

Australia: So Good, Even Data Wants to Stay

If you ask the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) how Australians feel about their country, their response would paint a rosy picture. For example, on average people around the world rate their satisfaction with their country at 6.7 out of 10. Australians rate their satisfaction at 7.1. The average electoral participation among nations is 69%, in Australia it’s 92%.

A Deep Peek at DeepSeek

DeepSeek’s rapid ascent in the AI space has made it impossible to ignore. Its sophisticated models and AI assistant have captured global attention. And, while headlines focus on DeepSeek’s capabilities, STRIKE research exposes critical security flaws, hidden data flows, and unanswered questions about who has access to the data and why.

CrowdStrike University Fast Track Fuels Cybersecurity Training

Organizations today battle an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, yet many security teams struggle to keep pace due to a critical skills gap and limited access to high-quality training. As teams are expected to do more with fewer resources, cybersecurity education is essential. At CrowdStrike, we’re committed to breaking down these barriers.

Fortifying Data Security: How Protegrity Aligns with NIST Standards

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a U.S. government agency that develops and promotes standards, guidelines, and best practices to enhance information security and privacy. Recognized globally, NIST frameworks set the benchmark for building secure systems and managing cybersecurity risks.

From our DevSecOps teams to yours: Discover Mo Copilot

Join Rowan Noronha, Kui Jia, and John Visneski as they explore how cutting-edge AI is revolutionizing DevOps and security workflows with Sumo Logic Mo Copilot, an innovative AI-powered assistant designed to simplify and accelerate DevSecOps operations. Learn how Copilot leverages natural language processing to address common challenges such as troubleshooting, threat response, and unified data integration, offering teams unprecedented efficiency and clarity.

"Quishing" - The Emerging Threat of Fake QR Codes

QR codes have revolutionized digital interactions, offering quick access to websites and services and adding a layer of security to many apps. These quick and seemingly innocent codes are everywhere — however, their widespread use has made them a prime target for scammers. The corruption QR codes leaves everyone vulnerable. However, there are simple methods to protect against this threat.

Key Takeaways from the NCSC Annual Review 2024

In early December 2024, the UK's National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) released its eighth Annual Review. While the report's primary focus is to recap the NCSC's activities over the past year, it also offers invaluable insights into how the UK thinks about and plans to act on cybersecurity. In this article, we'll look at a few of its key takeaways.

2024 Was a Record-Breaking Year For Ransomware

2024 saw the highest-ever amount of ransomware attacks, according to a new report from NCC Group. There were 5,263 observed ransomware incidents last year, with the LockBit gang accounting for ten percent (526) of these attacks. RansomHub was the second most active group, accounting for 501 attacks. Notably, the industrial sector was the most commonly targeted, accounting for 27% of ransomware attacks in 2024 (a 15% increase from 2023).

Cybersecurity Resilience and Culture Matters to Face the Growing Frequency and Sophistication of Cybercrime

Dr. Martin J. Kraemer discusses learning from The Word Economics Forum Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report Last year, the British multinational corporation Arup lost about 20 million pounds after falling victim to a deepfake scam. A finance worker in their Hong Kong office carried out 15 transactions to seven different bank accounts after joining an online meeting, during which urgent financial requirements were discussed among senior leadership.