November 14, 2024 at 07:40AM Managed services provider Trustwave and endpoint detection firm Cybereason have announced a merger to enhance integrated cybersecurity solutions. They will operate independently while strategically collaborating on a comprehensive service portfolio. Focus areas include client consulting and threat detection AI. The merger is set to close in early 2025. ### Meeting … Read more
October 28, 2024 at 07:24PM Sophos is acquiring SecureWorks for $859 million to enhance its managed detection and response (MDR) capabilities using SecureWorks’ Taegis platform. This deal aims to strengthen Sophos’ presence in enterprise security services, integrating secure operations while addressing the growing demand for managed security solutions amidst a tight labor market. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
October 21, 2024 at 05:43PM British security company Sophos plans to acquire competitor Secureworks for $859 million, boosting Secureworks’ stock price by 28%. The deal, pending regulatory approval, aims to enhance Sophos’ cybersecurity offerings. Thoma Bravo, Sophos’ owner, has a history of acquiring security firms, underscoring its growing influence in the cybersecurity market. ### Meeting … Read more
October 1, 2024 at 05:47PM Expel, a leading managed detection and response (MDR) provider, has appointed cybersecurity expert Kevin Mandia to its board of directors. This comes as Expel experiences significant growth and strategic partnerships, achieving centaur status with over $100 million in annual recurring revenue. Mandia’s appointment reflects confidence in Expel’s leadership and commitment … Read more
September 30, 2024 at 11:11AM A recruitment officer fell for a sophisticated spear-phishing lure by downloading a malicious file disguised as a resume, resulting in a more_eggs backdoor infection. The Trend Micro MDR team utilized the Vision One platform to contain the infection and automate threat detection in a campaign associated with the more_eggs malware. … Read more
August 23, 2024 at 08:18AM Cybersecurity is like a war zone, with overwhelming threats and alerts. A solution is offered in the form of an All-in-One cybersecurity platform, promising essential tools and expert support. A webinar by Cynet will demonstrate real-time threat detection and response, environment-wide visibility, reduced false positives, and quick automated results, targeting … Read more
August 21, 2024 at 03:57AM Trend Micro Managed Detection and Response (MDR) swiftly identified and contained a Play ransomware intrusion attempt using their Vision One platform. They detailed the attack, from the malware tools used to the cybercriminals’ techniques, and highlighted the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Mitigation strategies and IoC were also elucidated. … Read more
July 16, 2024 at 05:50PM Secureworks® introduces Taegis™ ManagedXDR Plus, a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offering tailored for mid-market companies’ unique cybersecurity requirements. It provides customized use cases, compliance reports, and alerting to address evolving cyber threats and regulations while working within limited budgets. The new tier offers expanded threat hunting, premium support, and … Read more
June 19, 2024 at 06:17AM Trend Micro’s MDR services achieved 100% detection in the MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations for threats from menuPass and BlackCat/AlphV groups. The offering provides high-fidelity detection, actionable rates for major attack steps, and comprehensive visibility, effectively countering advanced persistent threats. Trend’s MDR combines AI and human threat expertise, proving to be … Read more
June 18, 2024 at 12:35PM Trend Micro achieved 100% detection in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations for managed detection and response (MDR) services against menuPass and BlackCat/AlphV adversary groups. Featuring Trend Service One™ powered by Trend Vision One, the evaluation highlighted MDR’s success in early threat detection, rapid response, and higher-confidence alerts, enhancing security operations. From … Read more