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Open Interfaces Needed to Cut Security Operations Costs & Boost Efficiency
While AI/ML and automation promise to help streamline and reduce security operation costs, these efforts could be significantly boosted by the increased availability of standard interfaces The post Open Interfaces Needed to Cut Security Operations Costs & Boost Efficiency appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News, Security
How do you unlock automation within IT security and IT operations?
The proliferation of endpoints in today’s enterprises is outpacing the ability of IT operations and security teams to cost-effectively manage increasingly complex environments. Already stretched thin, teams face the daunting task of securing vast IT estates with siloed tools, stale data, and other hindrances that create the perfect “imperfect” environment for vulnerabilities. And simply adding…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends, services, US Channel News
Vectra AI, Lumifi Partner to Enhance XDR Security and SOC Operations
Vectra AI, a vendor of AI-driven extended detection and response (XDR) has partnered with managed detection and response (MDR) provider Lumifi to bring Vectra AI’s platform to Lumifi customers. Randy Schirman, channel chief of Vectra AI, and David Norlin, CTO at Lumifi spoke with Channel Insider to share more about why and how their partnership…
Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Staying Ahead: Key Cloud-Native Security Practices
Can Effective Non-Human Identities and Secrets Management Bolster Your Cloud-Native Security Practices? The revolution in technology has seen a significant shift in business operations, with many organizations adopting cloud-native applications. These applications offer various benefits, including scalability, versatility, and cost-efficiency. However, they also open a Pandora’s box of security threats. In the sea of these…
Asia Pacific, china, Cybercrime, Flax Typhoon, Global Security News, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Salt Typhoon, Treasury Department
Treasury sanctions Chinese cybersecurity company, affiliate for Salt Typhoon hacks
The Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a Chinese national and a cybersecurity company based in Sichuan, China, for taking part in the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign that has swept up data from at least nine U.S. telecommunications companies. The department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) named Yin Kecheng of Shanghai and the Sichuan…
Asia Pacific, china, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), DARPA, Global Security News, nsa, Software
Closing software-understanding gap is critical to national security, CISA says
With Chinese-sponsored hackers lingering in the IT systems of various U.S. critical infrastructure networks, potentially imminent threats to the country’s national security abound. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and federal partners hope to lessen that threat by closing a so-called “software understanding gap.” In a document released Thursday with the Defense Advanced Research Projects…
Commentary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Global Security News, health care
How HHS has strengthened cybersecurity of hospitals and health care systems
Hospitals and health systems across the country are experiencing a significant rise in cyberattacks. These cyber incidents have caused extended disruptions, patient diversion to other facilities, and the cancellation of medical appointments and procedures — all of which undermine patient care and safety. These attacks also expose vulnerabilities in our health care system and degrade…
Compliance, Financial Services Industry, Regulation, Security, Global Security News
EU’s DORA could further strain cybersecurity skills gap
Efforts spent in achieving compliance with the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) are likely to pile further pressure on the already strained cybersecurity skills market. DORA, which comes into full effect today, aims to improve the cybersecurity and operational resilience of financial institutions in the EU, including banks, insurance companies, and investment firms. The…
Enterprise Buyer’s Guides, Network Security, Security, Global Security News
SIEM buyer’s guide: Top 15 security information and event management tools — and how to choose
Security information and event management (SIEM) is a blue-collar tool for network security professionals. There’s nothing remotely glamorous about auditing, reviewing, and managing event logs, but it’s one of the more important aspects of building a secure enterprise network. In an industry increasingly driven by automation and AI, deep contextual data is a foundational component in…
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Enhancing Cybersecurity with Zero Trust Security
As technology advances, so do the threats to our online security. In today’s digital landscape, organizations face a multitude of advanced threats that can compromise sensitive data and disrupt operations. It is crucial for businesses to stay informed about the latest security exploits and implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect themselves from potential cyberattacks. One…
Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence (AI), china, CISA, Commerce Department, critical infrastructure, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Defense, Department of Defense (DOD), Dept of Commerce, DOD, Executive order, Global Security News, Government, North America, Policy, privacy, quantum computing, regulation
Second Biden cyber executive order directs agency action on fed security, AI, space
A draft cybersecurity executive order would tackle cyber defenses in locations ranging from outer space to the U.S. federal bureaucracy to its contractors, and address security risks embedded in subjects like cybercrime, artificial intelligence and quantum computers. The draft, a copy of which CyberScoop obtained, constitutes one big last stab at cybersecurity in the Biden…
Artificial Intelligence, Regulation, Security, Exploits, Global Security News
Biden’s final push: Using AI to bolster cybersecurity standards
In a decisive move to strengthen national cybersecurity, President Joe Biden is poised to sign an executive order imposing stringent security standards for federal agencies and contractors. Scheduled for publication in the coming days, the directive will emphasize integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into cyber defense strategies while addressing systemic vulnerabilities in software security, reported Reuters.…
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Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Defense with Advanced Security Measures
As technology continues to advance rapidly, the threat landscape in the digital world has become increasingly sophisticated. Organizations of all sizes are facing advanced threats that can compromise their sensitive data and disrupt their operations. In order to protect against these threats, it is crucial to implement robust cybersecurity measures that can help mitigate the…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
2025 Cybersecurity and AI Predictions
The cybersecurity and AI landscape continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace, and with it, the associated risks. Snowballing cybercrime costs are compounded by a cybersecurity workforce gap of nearly 4.8 million professionals, as reported by ISC2. Meanwhile, ISACA’s end-2024 State of Cybersecurity Report shows that nearly half of those surveyed claim no involvement in…
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Coro CEO on SMB Security Needs & Corporate Tech Sprawl
Security vendor Coro focuses on bringing the power of an all-in-one platform solution to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and the channel partners who serve them. As 2025 kicks off in full force, CEO Guy Moskowitz shared his thoughts on areas of concern and opportunity with Channel Insider. SMBs need the “same thing” as enterprises,…
attack surface, Commentary, Exploits, Global Security News, security theater
What is ‘security theater’ and how can we move beyond it?
Conventional wisdom assumes that the more vulnerabilities a security tool flags, the easier it will be for a company to secure its infrastructure. In theory, layering more tools into a tech stack should equal more effective attack surface monitoring, right? Well, reality isn’t quite panning out like that. If anything, tool sprawl has created an…
Encryption, Malware, Phishing, Exploits, Global Security News
Malware targets Mac users by using Apple’s security tool
A variant of the Banshee macOS infostealer was seen duping detection systems with new string encryption copied from Apple’s in-house algorithm. A Check Point research, which caught the variant after two months of successful evasion, said threat actors distributed Banshee using phishing websites and fake GitHub repositories, often impersonating popular software like Google Chrome, Telegram,…
Cyberattacks, Security, Vulnerabilities, Exploits, Global Security News
China-linked hackers target Japan’s national security and high-tech industries
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) and the National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) have exposed a long-running cyber espionage campaign, “MirrorFace” (also known as Earth Kasha), allegedly linked to China. The campaign, operational since 2019, has targeted Japanese organizations, businesses, and individuals, primarily to exfiltrate sensitive data related to national security…
Enterprise Buyer’s Guides, Incident Response, Unified Threat Management, Global Security News
SOAR buyer’s guide: 11 security orchestration, automation, and response products — and how to choose
Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) has undergone a major transformation in the past few years. Features in each of the words in its description that were once exclusive to SOAR have bled into other tools. For example, responses can be found now in endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools. Orchestration is now a joint…
Cloud Security, Data Security, Global Security News, secrets scanning, Security Bloggers Network
Optimizing Cloud Security with Advanced Secrets Scanning
Why is Secrets Scanning Critical for Cloud Security? Have you ever considered how secrets scanning could be the vital ingredient your organization needs to optimize cloud security? As technology advances at a relentless pace, so do the threats and vulnerabilities that pose significant risks to business operations. The challenge for cybersecurity professionals lies in equipping…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News, Technology
To Ban TikTok, Supreme Court Would Rank “National Security” Before First Amendment
There are limits to the First Amendment, under established U.S. Supreme Court precedent. There is no constitutional protection for inciting violence, committing perjury, or child pornography, for example. But when the justices convene on Friday to consider legislation that would effectively ban the video-based social media app TikTok in the United States as of January…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Meet the WAF Squad | Impart Security
Introduction Web applications and APIs are critical parts of your attack surface, but managing WAFs has never been easy. False positives, rule tuning, risks of production outages, and log analysis – all of this work has made WAF historically difficult to operationalize. Well, that time is over. Meet Impart’s WAF Squad – a five-member squad…
Global IT News, Global Security News
WatchGuard Acquires ActZero to Add Scalable and Open-Platform AI Security to Deliver Simplified 24/7 MDR Services
COMPANY NEWS: With demand for WatchGuard’s existing MDR service soaring, this acquisition lets MSPs easily add best-in-class MDR capabilities without building and maintaining their own in-house security operations center (SOC).
CSO and CISO, IT Leadership, Global Security News
How CISOs can forge the best relationships for cybersecurity investment
When it comes to securing cybersecurity investments there are many things at play. The key often lies in the CISO’s ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across the organization. However, CISOs are being tasked with protecting their organizations while navigating budget constraints. Although nearly two-thirds of CISOs report budget increases, funding is only up…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Agents, Robotics, and Auth – Oh My! | Impart Security
Agents, Robotics, and Auth – Oh My! Introduction 2025 will be the year of the futurist. I never thought that I’d be writing a blog post about AI and robotics at this point in my career, but technology has advanced so much in the lat 12 months setting up 2025 to be a landmark year…
Cyberattacks, Security, Emerging Tech, Global Security News
CyTwist Launches Advanced Security Solution to identify AI-Driven Cyber Threats in minutes
CyTwist, a leader in advanced next-generation threat detection solutions, has launched its patented detection engine to combat the insidious rise of AI-generated malware. The cybersecurity landscape is evolving as attackers harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to develop advanced and evasive threats. The rise of AI-generated malware and AI-enhanced cyberattacks has escalated the threat…
Global Security News, Government IT, Military, Security Infrastructure, Security Practices
US military allocated about $30 billion to spend on cybersecurity in 2025
The United States military will receive about $30 billion in cybersecurity funding in fiscal 2025 from $895.2 billion earmarked for US military activities under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual piece of must-pass legislation signed by President Joe Biden last month. The nearly 1,000-page bill’s budget doesn’t enable clear-cut or quick calculations of…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
How eBPF is changing appsec | Impart Security
What happens when cutting-edge technology meets the reality of securing modern applications? That’s the question our expert panel tackled in this conversation on how eBPF is reshaping application security. Moderated by Katie Norton of IDC, the discussion featured Brian Joe (Impart Security), Francesco Cipollone (Phoenix Security), and Daniel Pacak (cloud-native security consultant), who brought insights…
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Torq Adds Bevy of AI Agents to Automate Cybersecurity Workflows
Torq has extended the reach of the generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities spanning its security operations center (SOC) platform to now include multiple agents. The post Torq Adds Bevy of AI Agents to Automate Cybersecurity Workflows appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News, Identity and Access Management, Supply Chain
12 cybersecurity resolutions for 2025
As cyber threats continue to evolve, CISOs must prepare for an increasingly complex threat landscape. From dealing with AI-driven attacks to managing changing regulatory requirements, it’s clear that 2025 will be another big year for CISOs. But staying ahead requires more than just implementing the next cutting-edge set of tools or technologies. It demands a…
Advanced Persistent Threats, Government, Hacker Groups, Asia Pacific, Global Security News
US government sanctions Chinese cybersecurity company linked to APT group
The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued sanctions against a Beijing cybersecurity company for its role in attacks attributed to a Chinese cyberespionage group known as Flax Typhoon. The company, called Integrity Technology Group (Integrity Tech), is accused of providing the computer infrastructure that Flax Typhoon used in its…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News
Cross-Domain Attacks: A Growing Threat to Modern Security and How to Combat Them
In the past year, cross-domain attacks have gained prominence as an emerging tactic among adversaries. These operations exploit weak points across multiple domains – including endpoints, identity systems and cloud environments – so the adversary can infiltrate organizations, move laterally and evade detection. eCrime groups like SCATTERED SPIDER and North Korea-nexus adversaries such as FAMOUS
Careers, Certifications, IT Skills, Security, Exploits, Global Security News
12 best entry-level cybersecurity certifications
A UC Berkeley professor recently made headlines when he stated that even his computer science graduates with a perfect 4.0 grade point average were failing to land jobs. Such is the labor market in the AI era. With AI coding assistants in wide use, junior developer roles are in jeopardy. The same may soon be…
Blog, Forrester, Global Security News, ISOP;, Press Releases, Security Bloggers Network
NSFOCUS ISOP Listed in The Security Analytics Platform Landscape Report by Forrester
SANTA CLARA, Calif., December 30, 2024 – We are thrilled to announce that NSFOCUS was selected as the notable vendor of Forrester The Security Analytics Platform Landscape, Q4 by its ISOP (Intelligent Security Operations Platform) with built-in NSFGPT AI assistant and AI-empowered security operation scenarios. “The security analytics platform is the core of the security…
Budget, CSO and CISO, IT Leadership, Global Security News
Blown the cybersecurity budget? Here are 7 ways cyber pros can save money
It’s hard to find a CISO or cybersecurity leader who has the money they need to pay for all the work they want to do. A majority of CISOs (57%) said they expect to see an increase in their cybersecurity budgets over the next one to two years, according to Deloitte’s Global Future of Cyber…
Global Security News, Other
Happy 15th Anniversary, KrebsOnSecurity!
Image: Shutterstock, Dreamansions. KrebsOnSecurity.com turns 15 years old today! Maybe it’s indelicate to celebrate the birthday of a cybercrime blog that mostly publishes bad news, but happily many of 2024’s most engrossing security stories were about bad things happening to bad guys. It’s also an occasion to note that despite my publishing fewer stories than…
Cyber Security Company, cybersecurity solution, Global Security News, SaaS SIEM, Security Bloggers Network
SaaS SIEM: Transforming Cybersecurity with Seceon’s Innovative ApproachSaaS SIEM
As organizations continue to shift toward digital-first operations, the demand for robust cybersecurity solutions has never been greater. Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented rate, and businesses must remain agile to protect sensitive data and operations. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems have long been a critical tool in this effort. However, the…
Cloud Security, Data Breach, Endpoint Protection, Generative AI, Healthcare Industry, Ransomware, Regulation, Technology Industry, Vulnerabilities, Emerging Tech, Global Security News
7 biggest cybersecurity stories of 2024
Cybersecurity headlines were plenty this year, with several breaches, attacks, and mishaps drawing worldwide attention. But a few incidents in particular had far-reaching consequences, with the potential to reshape industry protections, shake up how vendors secure customers’ systems, or drive security leaders to reassess their strategies. Longer-term trends such as increased cybersecurity regulations and the…
Global Security News, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Security Bloggers Network, security operations
The year in ransomware: Security lessons to help you stay one step ahead
Operation Cronos, a Europol-led coalition of law enforcement agencies from 10 countries, announced in February that it had disrupted LockBit — one of the most prolific ransomware gangs in the world — at “every level” of its operations. Being responsible for 25% to 33% of all ransomware attacks in 2023, LockBit had become target No.…
Global Security News, IT Strategy, Security
Top security solutions being piloted today — and how to do it right
Ask almost any CISO and they will tell you the security landscape just keeps getting more complex. New products arise, technology categories blur, vendors gobble up competitors or venture into adjacent markets, and every once in a while a seismic advance like generative AI comes along to shake up everything. But with threat vectors constantly…
Cloud Security, Global Security News, Non-Human Identity Security, Secrets Management, Security Bloggers Network
How Secure Automation Saves Your Cloud Operations
Why is Secure Automation Essential for Cloud Operations? Modern businesses operate within a complex ecosystem. How can they ensure their cloud operations remain secure, streamlined, and efficient? The answer lies in secure automation. This blog post will delve into why secure automation is a must-have for any business, especially those relying heavily on cloud-based operations…
Central Intelligence Agency, Commerce Department, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Google, Kaspersky, Mastercard, Money, North America, Recorded Future, Russia, Ukraine
Russia bans cybersecurity company Recorded Future
Russia banned the cybersecurity company Recorded Future on Wednesday, labeling it an “undesirable” organization — much to its CEO’s delight. The company stands accused of collaborating with the Central Intelligence Agency, Ukraine and other countries. “They provide information and technical support for the propaganda campaign launched by the West against Russia,” Russia’s Office of Prosecutor…
business, channel, Global Security News, Security, services
The Cybersecurity Stories that Defined 2024 in the Channel
More than ever, cybersecurity posture is an incredibly important aspect of the IT channel, with wide-ranging implications. As we continue to generate colossal amounts of data, protecting systems and clients has become a challenging task that requires partnerships, new emerging solutions, and acquisitions to overcome such a challenge. Over the course of 2024, there have…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Seamless API Threat Detection and Response: Integrating Salt Security and CrowdStrike NG-SIEM
APIs are essential for modern digital business operations, enabling smooth connectivity and data exchange between applications. However, the growing dependence on APIs has unintentionally widened the attack surface, making strong API security a vital concern for organizations. Traditional security measures often prove inadequate in effectively safeguarding this changing landscape. To address this challenge, integrating specialized…
Global Security News, Government, Healthcare Industry, Security
Future of proposed US cybersecurity healthcare bills in doubt
Six months after Congressional hearings that promised action on the massive Change Healthcare ransomware attack and data theft, three pieces of proposed legislation to tighten cybersecurity requirements on healthcare providers are waiting to be dealt with. But Senators have left the proposals too late in the legislative calendar: Experts say the issue will likely only…
Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Navigating Cloud Security for Future Proofing Your Assets
Why is Cloud Security Imperative for Asset Protection? As businesses increasingly migrate their operations to the cloud, the demand for effective cloud security strategies gains precedence. The criticality of this requirement becomes glaringly obvious when one considers asset protection. But how does cloud security play into the grand scheme of asset protection? And how does…
Global Security News, Risk Management
10 wichtige Security-Eigenschaften: So setzen Sie die Kraft Ihres IT-Sicherheitstechnik-Teams frei
Lesen Sie, worauf es bei der Zusammenarbeit zwischen Ihrem IT-Security- und Engineering-Team ankommt. Foto: Lipik Stock Media – shutterstock.com Security-Teams bestehen in erster Linie aus Mitarbeitern, die für den Betrieb und die Einhaltung von Vorschriften und Richtlinien zuständig sind. IT-Sicherheitstechnik-Teams, neudeutsch Security-Engineering-Teams, hingegen sind Konstrukteure. Sie entwickeln Dienste, automatisieren Prozesse und optimieren Bereitstellungen, um das…
booter and stresser services, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, DDoS, Department of Justice (DOJ), Europe, Europol, Global Security News, Government, National Crime Agency, Threats
International crackdown disrupts DDoS-for-hire operations
In a sweeping international crackdown, law enforcement agencies from 15 countries, including the United States and multiple European nations, have dismantled 27 of the most popular platforms used for carrying out distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, Europol announced Wednesday. The operation, known as PowerOFF, has led to the arrest of three administrators in France and Germany…
Cyberattacks, Security, Global Security News
A security ‘hole’ in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts helped hackers take a bite
Global Doughnut and coffee chain owner Krispy Kreme, famous for its “original glazed doughnuts,” has a “portion of their IT systems” disrupted by a cyberattack. In an SEC filing on Wednesday, the global doughnut business said it suffered a cybersecurity incident that has hampered part of its online business in the US. “Krispy Kreme shops…
Application Security, Cloud Security, Compliance, IT Governance, IT Skills, Risk Management, Security Practices, Global Security News
The 7 most in-demand cybersecurity skills today
Cybersecurity teams find themselves understaffed, overburdened, and rushing to keep up with a rapidly changing threat landscape, as cyberattackers continually devise new ways to attack organizations — and organizations accelerate their embrace of the latest technologies. As a result, security professionals must continually upskill themselves to ensure they keep pace with organizations’ latest skill demands.…
Cyber security threats, Cyber security tips, Data Security, Global Security News
Cybersecurity Risks of Rushing into Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is the buzzword of the decade. Businesses are racing to modernize their operations, adopt cloud technologies, and embrace automation. It’s an exciting time, no doubt, but in the rush to stay ahead, have you considered the cybersecurity risks that come with it? While digital transformation offers numerous benefits—efficiency, scalability, and improved customer experiences—rushing…
Cyber security threats, Cyber security tips, Global Security News
Email Security Best Practices: A Guide for Your Business
Email is the lifeblood of business communication, but it’s also a prime target for cyber threats. If your email security isn’t airtight, you’re leaving the door wide open to cybercriminals who are more than eager to exploit any vulnerability. The good news? Protecting your email doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right practices in…
Exploits, Global Security News
CISA Red Team’s Operations Against a Federal Civilian Executive Branch Organization Highlights the Necessity of Defense-in-Depth
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In early 2023, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) conducted a SILENTSHIELD red team assessment against a Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) organization. During SILENTSHIELD assessments, the red team first performs a no-notice, long-term simulation of nation-state cyber operations. The team mimics the techniques, tradecraft, and behaviors of sophisticated threat actors and…
Exploits, Global Security News
People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of State Security APT40 Tradecraft in Action
Overview Background This advisory, authored by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the United States National Security Agency (NSA), the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United Kingdom National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK), the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS),…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network, security-operation-center, SOC
A Brief Guide for Dealing with ‘Humanless SOC’ Idiots
image by Meta.AI lampooning humanless SOC My former “colleagues” have written several serious pieces of research about why a SOC without humans will never happen (“Predict 2025: There Will Never Be an Autonomous SOC”, “The “Autonomous SOC” Is A Pipe Dream”, “Stop Trying To Take Humans Out Of Security Operations”). But I wanted to write…
Global Security News, secops, Security Bloggers Network, security-operation-center, SOC
New Paper: “Future of SOC: Transform the ‘How’” (Paper 5)
After a long, long, long writing effort … eh … break, we are ready with our 5th Deloitte and Google Cloud Future of the SOC paper “Future of SOC: Transform the ‘How’.” As a reminder (and I promise you do need it; it has been years…), the previous 4 papers are: “New Paper: “Future of the SOC: Evolution or…
Cyberattacks, Data Breach, Global Security News
UN agency’s job application database breached, 42,000 records stolen
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on Tuesday said that it is “actively investigating reports of a potential information security incident allegedly linked to a threat actor known for targeting international organizations,” and has initially concluded that “approximately 42,000 recruitment application data records from April 2016 to July 2024” were stolen. In its initial statement,…
AI Tools, API security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Featured, Global Security News, News, Security Awareness, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X, Spotlight, Threats
Exabeam Extends Scope and Reach of SIEM Platform
Exabeam today added a bevy of capabilities to its New-Scale Security Operations Platform, including support for open application programming interface (API) and an ability to search data stored in the LogRhythm security information event management (SIEM) platform it acquired last year. The post Exabeam Extends Scope and Reach of SIEM Platform appeared first on Security…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Exabeam Rips Up the Rule Book on SOC Automation
COMPANY NEWS: Exabeam leads the way in security operations productivity as the first platform to embrace Open API compatibility
Cloud Security, Global Security News
Microsoft Sentinel: A cloud-native SIEM with integrated GenAI
In a recent survey, 74% of cybersecurity professionals said that the threat landscape is the worst they’ve seen in 5 years.[1] Escalating cyber threats, an expanding attack surface, and staffing shortages are putting tremendous pressure on the security operations center (SOC). It’s never been more important to have the right tools in place, especially when…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, services, Tech Analysis
What Top Technologies IT Leaders Want From Solution Providers in 2025
Now that we’ve turned the page over to the new year, organizations will begin to set their sights on what technologies and services they should prioritize this year. Enterprises must deliver successful digital initiatives while navigating budget constraints. According to Gartner’s 2025 CIO Agenda, CIOs should aim to “grow the digital vanguard by making it…
Cyberattacks, Security, Europe, Global Security News
SquareX Researchers Expose OAuth Attack on Chrome Extensions Days Before Major Breach
SquareX, an industry-first Browser Detection and Response (BDR) solution, leads the way in browser security. About a week ago, SquareX reported large-scale attacks targeting Chrome Extension developers aimed at taking over the Chrome Extension from the Chrome Store. On December 25th, 2024, a malicious version of Cyberhaven’s browser extension was published on the Chrome Store that…
CISSP Domains and Guidance
The ISC2 (International Information System Security Certification Consortium) has several certifications, each with its own domains of knowledge. To give you the most relevant information, I need to know which certification you’re interested in. However, since the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) is one of their most popular certifications, we provide those domains as…
business, channel, Global Security News, News and Trends, services, US Channel News
Kindo Unveils New Channel Partner Program for AI-Powered DevSecOps Solutions
Cybersecurity company, Kindo, is launching a new channel partner program aimed at empowering value-added resellers (VARs), MSPs, and other partners to deliver their AI-augmented security operations to DevSecOps teams on a global scale to accelerate growth and expand market reach. Program signals Kindo’s desire for mutual success According to the company, its channel partner program…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security, Security Operations Center
From reactive to proactive: Redefining incident response with unified, cloud-native XDR
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity is a constant game of cat and mouse. The average security operations center (SOC) team receives 4,484 alerts every day and can spend up to 3 hours manually triaging to understand which signals represent a genuine threat and which are just noise. However, this model traps SOCs in…
Arctic Wolf, BlackBerry Cylance, Global Security News, Money
Arctic Wolf acquires Cylance from BlackBerry for $160 million
Minnesota-based Arctic Wolf, a cybersecurity operations firm, announced an agreement Monday to acquire BlackBerry’s Cylance business for $160 million, a stark drop from the $1.4 billion BlackBerry initially paid to acquire the startup in 2018. Arctic Wolf is integrating Cylance’s AI-powered endpoint security technology into its platform to broaden its security solutions. With this acquisition,…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Arctic Wolf and BlackBerry announce acquisition agreement for Cylance
Arctic Wolf to enhance its Security Operations Aurora Platform with best-in-class endpoint prevention, detection, and response COMPANY NEWS: Two global leaders in security software and services have announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Arctic Wolf to acquire BlackBerry’s Cylance® endpoint security assets.
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends, services, US Channel News
SonicWall Partners with CrowdStrike to Protect SMBs with New MDR Offering
Recently, SonicWall announced that it would be partnering with CrowdStrike to deliver a new Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offering to bring enterprise-grade security to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). SonicWall and CrowdStrike bring together services and products SonicWall’s trusted Managed Security Services (MSS) combines with CrowdStrike’s Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities from the…
Europe, Global Security News, Healthcare Industry, Regulation, Security
EU to take aim at healthcare cyber threat
The European Commission is presenting an action plan to strengthen cybersecurity in healthcare as one of its key priorities in the first 100 days of the commission’s new mandate. The healthcare sector has been under increasing pressure from cyberattacks in the past few years, with 309 cybersecurity incidents reported by member states in 2023. Ransomware…
Global Security News, Politics, Technology
DOGE Got Sued Three Times While Elon Musk Watched The Trump Inauguration
In less than 30 minutes on Monday, Elon Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency were hit with three different lawsuits over the legal status of the effort to find federal regulations to eliminate and federal employees to fire. The lawsuits landed as Musk rubbed elbows with fellow billionaires at President Donald Trump’s inauguration.…
Application Security, Software Development, Global Security News
How organizations can secure their AI code
In 2023, the team at data extraction startup Reworkd was under tight deadlines. Investors pressured them to monetize the platform, and they needed to migrate everything from Next.js to Python/FastAPI. To speed things up, the team decided to turn to ChatGPT to do some of the work. The AI-generated code appeared to function, so they…
Compliance, Financial Services Industry, Regulation, Security, Global Security News
Midsize firms universally behind in slog toward DORA compliance
Beginning Friday, Jan. 17, all EU financial institutions are now required to operate in compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). The EU directive aims to increase cybersecurity in the financial industry. However, studies show that many companies are still struggling with implementation. According to a November 2024 survey from metafinanz, the average level…
Generative AI, Security, Global Security News
Secure AI? Dream on, says AI red team
The group responsible for red teaming of over 100 generative AI products at Microsoft has concluded that the work of building safe and secure AI systems will never be complete. In a paper published this week, the authors, including Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich, described some of the team’s work and provided eight recommendations designed…
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How Imperva Protects the Arts Industry from Ticketing Abuse by Carding Bots
The ticketing industry is under constant threat from malicious bots, with bad actors targeting these platforms for financial gain. Bots accounted for 31.1% of all traffic to entertainment platforms in 2024, with attacks ranging from scalping and credential stuffing to carding operations. When one public museum experienced a surge in fraudulent transactions, they turned to…
Asia Pacific, Cybercrime, Government, Global Security News
US hits back against China’s Salt Typhoon group
The US is hitting back against the threat group, dubbed Salt Typhoon by Microsoft, which is allegedly behind recent cyber attacks against American telecommunications providers, as part of a wider campaign against Chinese-based hacking. On Friday the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said it is sanctioning Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology,…
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TSA extends cyber requirements for pipeline owners
The Transportation Security Administration is locking in a pair of pipeline directives for additional years ahead of the looming White House transition. In a posting to the Federal Register on Friday, the Department of Homeland Security component said it ratified the Security Directive Pipeline-2021-01 series and the Security Directive Pipeline-2021-02 series and would extend the…
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Restoring U.S. cyber resilience: A blueprint for the new administration
As the incoming Trump administration prepares to take office, it confronts a critical juncture for cybersecurity. The escalating digital threats from state-sponsored adversaries like China, Iran, North Korea and Russia coincide with fractured global governance and a shifting domestic policy landscape. This moment presents a unique opportunity for the administration to establish itself as a…
Global Security News, Managed Services
What is a Managed Service Provider (MSP)?
A managed service provider (MSP) is a third-party company that remotely manages a customer’s IT infrastructure and end-user systems. They deliver services like network, application, infrastructure, and security services through ongoing and regular support with active administration on customers’ premises. Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), nonprofits, and government agencies that lack in-house resources hire MSPs…
Global Security News, Risk Management
Was ist ein Payload?
Ähnlich wie damals die griechischen Soldaten, die im Inneren des trojanischen Pferdes auf den passenden Zeitpunkt lauerten, werden Payloads zum Beispiel in vermeintlich harmlosen Dateianhängen versteckt und starten ihren Angriff oftmals durch einen Trigger zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt. Foto: wk1003mike – shutterstock.com Der Begriff „Payload“ hat seinen Ursprung im Transportwesen. Dort beschreibt „Nutzlast“ die Menge…
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Treasury sanctions North Korea over remote IT worker schemes
The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions Thursday against two individuals and four entities allegedly involved in generating revenue for North Korea through illicit remote IT workforce operations, the latest salvo in ongoing efforts to disrupt financial streams that support Pyongyang’s weapons programs. The sanctions focus on efforts in which North Korea sent thousands of skilled…
Global Security News, News and Trends
Kaseya CEO Stepping Into New Role: Reactions & Next Steps
CEO of Kaseya Fred Voccola is transitioning from CEO to the role of Vice Chairman at the company. Voccola stepping into vice chairman role Kaseya, a global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software said in a press release that Voccola will now focus on long-term innovation and strategy while also helping the board…
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Microsoft catches Russian state-sponsored hackers shifting tactics to WhatsApp
The cat-and-mouse game between state-sponsored Russian hackers and one of the world’s biggest technology companies has continued into 2025. Microsoft’s threat intelligence team published research Thursday examining how a state-sponsored Russian threat actor group, known as Star Blizzard, has altered its longstanding attack strategies to target WhatsApp accounts. This attack vector is a significant change…
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The CFO may be the CISO’s most important business ally
CISOs frequently encounter inherent conflicts with business colleagues in their day-to-day responsibilities. In many ways, this is the nature of setting security policies for an organization. But the goal for CISOs should be to reset this dynamic and forge a strong, collaborative alliance with their critical leadership counterparts. Take the CFO, for example. For many…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News, Government, Malware
International effort erases PlugX malware from thousands of Windows computers
The US has again taken court-approved action to remove malware from privately-held internet-connected computers across the country, part of an effort by a number of countries to combat infections of a version of the PlugX malware from a Chinese-based group that has infected thousands of Windows machines around the world. PlugX is a remote access…
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Law enforcement action deletes PlugX malware from thousands of machines
U.S. and international law enforcement agencies have removed the PlugX malware from thousands of computers worldwide in a coordinated campaign to blunt the effectiveness of one of the most infamous pieces of malware used by malicious cyber actors. According to recently unsealed court documents from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. Department of Justice…
Cyberattacks, Ransomware, Exploits, Global Security News
Act fast to blunt a new ransomware attack on AWS S3 buckets
CISOs are being warned to make sure employees take extra steps to protect their AWS access keys after word that a threat actor is using stolen login passwords for ransomware attacks. In a report issued today, researchers at Halcyon said the target is Amazon S3 buckets and the attack uses AWS’ own encryption to make…
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Fancy Bear spotted using real Kazak government documents in spearpishing campaign
A hacking group linked to Russian intelligence has been observed leveraging seemingly legitimate documents from the Kazakhstan government as phishing lures to infect and spy on government officials in Central Asia, according to researchers at Sekoia. The files, laced with malware, include draft versions of diplomatic statements, correspondence letters, internal administrative notes and other documents…
Global Security News, Malware, Security, Technology Industry
Hotel chain ditches Google search for DuckDuckGo — ‘subjected to fraud attempts daily’
At the end of 2021, Nordic Choice Hotels, now renamed Strawberry, was hit by a major ransomware attack that paralyzed operations for just over a week. Everything had to be done manually, says Martin Belak, who is responsible for the hotel chain’s technical security. “The receptionists worked with whiteboards to keep track of which rooms…
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Trump and others want to ramp up cyber offense, but there’s plenty of doubt about the idea
In recent months, incoming Trump administration national security adviser Mike Waltz and some lawmakers have suggested that in response to Chinese cyber breaches, the United States needs to prioritize taking more aggressive offensive actions in cyberspace rather than emphasizing defense. It’s been said before. And it’s easier said than done. Experts that spoke with reporters…
Change Management, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Network Configuration and Change Management Best Practices
Managing network configurations and changes is a critical component of modern IT operations, ensuring organizations maintain security, operational efficiency, and business continuity. In today’s fast-paced and complex technology environments, even… The post Network Configuration and Change Management Best Practices appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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CISOs embrace rise in prominence — with broader business authority
It’s a familiar refrain: As cybersecurity has become a core business priority, it is no longer a siloed operation, and the responsibilities of CISOs have grown, giving them greater prominence within the organization. According to CSO’s 2024 Security Priorities Study, 72% of security decision-makers say their role has grown to include additional responsibilities over the…
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Russian nationals charged with operating crypto mixers that masked cybercrime funds
Three Russian nationals were indicted this week for their roles in managing a pair of cryptocurrency mixing services, operations that were funded in part by money gained through ransomware attacks. The indictment from a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia alleges that Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko, 55, Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik, 44, and Anton…
Business IT Alignment, Compliance, CSO and CISO, IT Leadership, Regulation, Global Security News
SEC rule confusion continues to put CISOs in a bind a year after a major revision
Confusion around when and how to report cybersecurity breaches continues to plague companies a year after revised US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cybersecurity breach reporting rules came into effect, experts say. As the agency that regulates and enforces federal US securities laws continues to flex its enforcement muscles against organizations that violate the strict…
Exploits, Global Security News, Malware, Vulnerabilities, Zero-day vulnerability
Ivanti zero-day exploited by APT group that previously targeted Connect Secure appliances
Researchers from Google’s Mandiant division believe the critical remote code execution vulnerability patched on Wednesday by software vendor Ivanti has been exploited since mid-December by a Chinese cyberespionage group. This is the same group that has exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure appliances back in January 2024 and throughout the year. The latest attacks,…
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New zero-day exploit targets Ivanti VPN product
A year after a series of vulnerabilities impacting a pair of Ivanti VPN products prompted an emergency directive from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to federal agencies, the Utah-based software firm is again experiencing issues with one of its signature systems. The company on Wednesday disclosed two vulnerabilities — CVE-2025-0282 and CVE-2025-0283 — that…
AI, Election Security, Global Security News, lawsuit, Microsoft, North America, Technology
Microsoft moves to disrupt hacking-as-a-service scheme that’s bypassing AI safety measures
Microsoft is petitioning a Virginia court to seize software and shut down internet infrastructure that they allege is being used by a group of foreign cybercriminals to bypass safety guidelines for generative AI systems. In a filing with the Eastern District Court of Virginia, Microsoft brought a lawsuit against ten individuals for using stolen credentials…
Data Breach, Security, Europe, Global Security News
The biggest data breach fines, penalties, and settlements so far
Sizable fines assessed for data breaches in recent years suggest that regulators are getting more serious about cracking down on organizations that don’t properly protect consumer data. Hit with a $ 1.3 billion fine for unlawfully transferring personal data from the European Union to the US, Meta tops the list of recent big-ticket sanctions, with…
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A Day in the Life of a Prolific Voice Phishing Crew
Besieged by scammers seeking to phish user accounts over the telephone, Apple and Google frequently caution that they will never reach out unbidden to users this way. However, new details about the internal operations of a prolific voice phishing gang show the group routinely abuses legitimate services at Apple and Google to force a variety…
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Managed Patch Management: An Opportunity for MSPs
There are various methods to protect against unauthorized access to your company’s networks, and patch management is a simple way to address security vulnerabilities or bugs in the system. Maintaining network security through updates and patches can improve your customers’ experience with their technology, and ensure your services remain valuable to the businesses that you…