It’s Near-Unanimous: AI, ML Make the SOC Better

November 20, 2024 at 04:30PM A recent Dark Reading survey reveals that 91% of cybersecurity professionals believe AI and machine learning have enhanced their security operations. Key benefits include improved threat detection, reduced false positives, and increased efficiency. These tools are positively impacting enterprise security, streamlining processes, and improving response times for security teams. ### … Read more

Inside Water Barghest’s Rapid Exploit-to-Market Strategy for IoT Devices

November 18, 2024 at 04:27AM Water Barghest, estimated to control over 20,000 IoT devices by October 2024, exploits vulnerabilities to monetize them as proxies on a marketplace. Utilizing automated scripts and the Ngioweb malware, the process from infection to marketplace availability can be completed in under 10 minutes, highlighting its operational efficiency. **Meeting Notes Takeaways: … Read more

Letting chatbots run robots ends as badly as you’d expect

November 15, 2024 at 07:13PM Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics seem ineffective as recent research reveals robots, including those powered by large language models (LLMs), can be manipulated through jailbreaking techniques. This raises serious safety concerns, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures against such vulnerabilities, particularly in physical robotic applications. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more

Master Certificate Management: Join This Webinar on Crypto Agility and Best Practices

November 15, 2024 at 08:30AM DigiCert’s webinar, “When Shift Happens: Are You Ready for Rapid Certificate Replacement?”, addresses the impact of certificate revocations on security and business continuity. Participants will learn about automation, crypto agility, and best practices to effectively manage revocations and enhance organizational resilience. Registration is limited for this essential session. **Meeting Takeaways … Read more

The Vendor’s Role in Combating Alert Fatigue

November 14, 2024 at 01:03PM The commentary emphasizes the importance of vendor responsibility in addressing alert fatigue in cybersecurity. It argues that vendors should enhance their tools with smart filtering, automation, actionable alerts, and continuous engagement to help customers manage alerts effectively. A partnership approach is essential for combating modern cyber threats. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

Business Leaders Shift to Tangible AI Results, Finds New TeamViewer Study

November 7, 2024 at 05:55PM A recent TeamViewer report reveals 80% of U.S. business leaders consider their AI adoption mature, with 65% seeking practical implementations. AI is viewed as crucial for financial improvement, with many leaders apprehensive about its integration. TeamViewer’s AI-powered Session Insights aims to enhance efficiency and support IT operations, promoting secure data … Read more

A Sherlock Holmes Approach to Cybersecurity: Eliminate the Impossible with Exposure Validation

October 29, 2024 at 08:03AM Sherlock Holmes’ method of deduction parallels cybersecurity’s exposure validation, which focuses on identifying and prioritizing exploitable vulnerabilities among overwhelming data. This approach enhances security posture by optimizing resources, reducing risks, and ensuring compliance. Automation in validation is crucial for efficiency, enabling organizations to respond effectively to real threats. ### Meeting … Read more

Anthropic’s latest Claude model can interact with computers – what could go wrong?

October 24, 2024 at 12:40AM Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet model now allows direct interaction with computers, enhancing its capabilities. This new feature raises concerns over AI safety, including risks of prompt injection and cybersecurity threats. Anthropic advises developers to take precautions to mitigate these risks while experimenting with the new functionality. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more

Honeywell and Google Cloud to Accelerate Auto Operations With AI Agents for the Industrial Sector

October 22, 2024 at 05:23PM Honeywell and Google Cloud announced a collaboration to enhance industrial operations using AI, integrating Honeywell Forge data with Google’s Gemini AI platform. This partnership aims to improve maintenance costs, productivity, and workforce training, with initial solutions set for release in 2025, addressing labor shortages in the industrial sector. ### Key … Read more

6 Simple Steps to Eliminate SOC Analyst Burnout

October 10, 2024 at 07:39AM The text highlights the increasing issue of SOC analyst burnout due to overwhelming alert volumes and high turnover rates. To combat this, organizations should automate tasks, enhance analyst roles, integrate tools, provide ongoing training, and promote work-life balance. Implementing these strategies is essential for maintaining effective cybersecurity operations. ### Key … Read more