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Quantum Computing: The Next Frontier in Cybersecurity

| By Shahin Pirooz

A year ago, generative AI caught most businesses and governments by surprise. And while individuals, organizations, industry and regulators are only starting to scratch the surface discovering the opportunities and risks this new technology introduces—the next disruptor, quantum computing, is already knocking at the door. In fact, during the recent 2024 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, IBM warned that quantum computing will wreak havoc on cybersecurity by the end of… Read More

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Cyber Attacks Continue Long After They Fade from Headlines

| By Kirstin Burke

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When cybercriminals exploit a new vulnerability and attack a big brand company, it dominates news headlines. Yet, the reality is that adversaries persist in the shadows, long after initial reports fade from public view. Take the mass-exploitation of the MOVEit Transfer vulnerability, as just one example. In late May 2023, Progress Software first disclosed a zero-day vulnerability in their managed file transfer solution. The Clop ransomware gang leveraged the vulnerability… Read More

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Embracing “Shift Left” in Cybersecurity

| By Shahin Pirooz

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The concept of “shift left” has DevOps origins, and it’s about fostering a culture of responsibility. The aim is to detect issues earlier in a process or cycle, with an awareness that development choices impact the security of an application, its users, and the organization. From a security standpoint, this means integrating security measures at the beginning of the development cycle, rather than as an add-on after completion. Shifting Security… Read More

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TECH Talk – Data Exposure from Open Directory Listings 

| By Tracy Hill

Data Exposure from Open Directory Listings

Millions of files with potentially sensitive data have been exposed by 314,000 distinct internet-connected devices and servers with open directory listings. In this month’s TECH Talk, we’ll dive into the recent CyberScoop reporting and Censys research. Open directories provide cybercriminals with a treasure map to a company’s sensitive information such as financial data, backups, network packet capture files, credential and authentication information—the potential for exploitation makes open directories a valuable target for… Read More

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What does “Good” Cybersecurity Look Like?

| By Brian Moody

In today’s threat landscape, it’s not a matter of if, but when a cyberattack will happen. How you respond to that attack is what truly matters. For this reason, cybersecurity efforts around threat detection and response are a top priority whether you’re a household brand or an up-and-coming business. But where do you start? What cybersecurity threats and solutions should you consider? How do you prioritize your cybersecurity efforts? To… Read More

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What Are the Most Common Cyber Threats?

| By Kirstin Burke

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Without an effective cybersecurity threat detection and response (TDR) strategy in place, organizations put themselves at risk of severe disruption or even destruction when cyberattacks happen. It is a matter of when, not if—in 2022 alone, 76% of survey respondents experienced an attempted ransomware attack, with 64% experiencing a compromise. And word that you’re an easy mark spreads fast. Over two-thirds of those compromised experienced subsequent, multiple attacks. Plus, this… Read More

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What Cybersecurity Tools Are Essential for My Business?

| By Kirstin Burke

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As workers and data become more distributed, bad actors are capitalizing on weak security points. In fact, Forbes reports that cyberattacks are nearly twice as frequent in 2023 as they were in 2022. Attacks are not only more frequent–they’re more costly. Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report reveals that the median cost to victims per ransomware incident more than doubled over the past two years to $26,000, with 95% of… Read More

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What Is Threat Detection in Cybersecurity?

| By Kirstin Burke

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Cyberattacks are the most nefarious and organized threats modern businesses face. With cyberattacks happening every 39 seconds, taking calculated measures to detect and neutralize threats before your systems are compromised is of the utmost importance. This is where threat detection and response comes into play. Threat detection is the ability to quickly and accurately identify threats to the endpoint, network, applications, or other assets. Threat response is the mitigation efforts… Read More

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How Much Does EDR cost?

| By Kirstin Burke

How much does EDR cost?

Security solutions such as threat detection and response (TDR) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) have become the “go-to” for companies looking to better protect their data and prevent cyberattacks within their systems. Despite an average cybersecurity budget increase of 29% in 2023, cyber experts say they need a further 40% rise to be confident in their ability to mitigate security risks. While cybersecurity can be costly, the cost of… Read More

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How Do I Choose a Threat Detection Tool for My Organization?

| By Kirstin Burke

How Do I Choose a Threat Detection Tool for My Organization

With 3,000 cybersecurity tools on the market, and many threat detection and response tools that sound the same, it can be difficult to discern what’s best for your business. Depending on the research report, enterprises deploy between 40-70 security tools. So, let’s take a look at your options (in today’s threat landscape, doing nothing is no longer an option): 1. Do it yourself – run multiple POCs, purchase, install, integrate,… Read More

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