December 9, 2024 at 01:28PM Genetec Inc. released its “2025 State of the Physical Security Report,” highlighting trends in hybrid cloud adoption, IT department involvement, and AI integration in physical security. The report indicates 43% of end users favor hybrid solutions, while 77% of organizations have IT and physical security collaborating on systems. **Meeting Takeaways … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 07:42AM The text discusses the challenges and risks associated with multi-cloud and hybrid environments, emphasizing the importance of privileged access management (PAM). It highlights best practices for PAM, including centralized access controls, limiting resource access, implementing role-based access, adopting zero trust principles, and ensuring proper credential management to enhance security and … Read more
October 18, 2024 at 03:19PM Global information security spending is expected to hit $215 billion by 2024. However, a survey reveals 44% of CISOs experienced data breaches despite their tools. The main concern is hybrid cloud infrastructure, with 84% prioritizing visibility into encrypted traffic, while 60% plan to consolidate existing tools for better management. ### … Read more
September 30, 2024 at 01:06PM Summary: Cybersecurity teams are facing threats from “Storm-0501,” a ransomware group targeting vulnerable organizations in hybrid cloud environments. Microsoft reports that the group exploits weak passwords and overprivileged accounts to access cloud environments, using compromised credentials to extract data and spread ransomware. Security experts emphasize the importance of a zero-trust … Read more
September 30, 2024 at 08:00AM Microsoft warns of cybercriminal gang Storm-0501 targeting US organizations’ hybrid cloud environments with ransomware deployments. Active since 2021, the financially motivated group employs various ransomware families and exploits weak credentials and known vulnerabilities to gain control of networks, compromise devices, and deploy ransomware, posing a threat across multiple sectors. Based … Read more
September 27, 2024 at 11:11AM Microsoft warns that the ransomware threat actor Storm-0501 is now targeting hybrid cloud environments and has expanded its tactics to compromise all victim assets. The group has targeted various organizations in the United States and uses various methods to gain access, move laterally, steal data, and deploy the Embargo ransomware. … Read more
September 27, 2024 at 09:44AM Microsoft issued a warning about Storm-0501’s shift in tactics, targeting hybrid cloud environments. Despite being a relatively new group, Storm-0501 is prolific in carrying out ransomware attacks and has been linked to various ransomware affiliate programs. The group typically targets over-privileged accounts, and Microsoft has provided threat-hunting tips and indicators … Read more
September 4, 2024 at 06:22PM Palo Alto Networks spends $500 million to acquire IBM’s QRadar SaaS service, aiming for a customer share. IBM assures a seamless migration to PAN’s Cortex system for eligible customers. The partnership will focus on advanced threat protection, response, and security operations using Cortex XSIAM and watsonx. IBM will continue investing … Read more
July 18, 2024 at 09:03AM Ctera, a hybrid cloud data management provider, secures $80 million in funding from private investor PSG Equity, bringing total funding to over $100 million. The New York-based firm, founded in 2008, offers a cloud-native global file system for data services, with a focus on hybrid cloud file storage. The company … Read more
June 28, 2024 at 09:35AM 1touch.io has launched its mainframe security posture management (MSPM) product, utilizing contextual AI to enhance data discovery and classification accuracy. Mainframes, supporting majority of global IT workloads, face security challenges in hybrid cloud environments. MSPM offers comprehensive visibility and fast database scanning, integrating with mainframe data sources and supporting various … Read more