December 12, 2024 at 10:06AM The commentary highlights the decline of the hacker spirit among security professionals, who now often lack genuine curiosity and creativity. Instead of using automated tools, security teams must understand attackers’ motivations and tactics. Building a hacker mindset through mentorship and hands-on experience is crucial for effective defense against evolving threats. … Read more
December 5, 2024 at 04:16PM According to Dark Reading’s research, integrating LLM and GenAI into cybersecurity programs enhances efficiency in threat detection and boosts analyst productivity. Key benefits include faster report generation, proactive threat hunting, and improved incident response. Additionally, these tools optimize resources, reduce operational costs, and alleviate staffing pressures. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more
November 25, 2024 at 05:27PM The text emphasizes the need for a strategic, risk-based approach to cybersecurity, moving beyond traditional methods. Organizations should identify and prioritize assets and threats, enhance situational awareness, and shift towards proactive measures. Implementing attack surface risk management (ASRM) and zero-trust principles is crucial for effective digital defense against evolving threats. … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 04:22PM Post-pandemic, organizations face challenges in cloud security due to its complexity, shared responsibility, and rise in multi-cloud usage. Attackers are using advanced technologies to exploit vulnerabilities. A proactive approach is essential, focusing on reducing attack surfaces, centralized threat investigation, tackling shadow IT, and emphasizing identity-based security for effective risk management. … Read more
November 1, 2024 at 12:57AM A webinar will address the growing threat of advanced cyber attackers infiltrating identity systems in organizations, particularly focusing on tactics used by the LUCR-3 group. Led by Ian Ahl, it aims to equip cybersecurity professionals with strategies to enhance identity security and proactive defenses against data breaches. Registration is limited. … Read more
September 17, 2024 at 09:15AM Element Security, an Israeli startup founded in 2021 by Daniel Lublin and Omer Cohen, has raised $5 million in funding. The company has launched a cloud-based Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) platform and attracted global companies in finance, aviation, and automotive sectors. Element’s platform aims to identify and mitigate risks … Read more
July 9, 2024 at 12:43PM Eldorado, a Go-based ransomware, targets Windows and VMware ESXi systems in the US across education, real estate, and healthcare. It offers an affiliate program, customizable attack techniques, and employs Golang for cross-platform capabilities. Its “living off the land” tactics make it evasive, while its ability to impact virtual machines poses … Read more
December 27, 2023 at 09:14AM Threat groups are increasingly sophisticated in evading detection and causing harm. Security practitioners note a rise in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during peak business times, especially during the holiday season. Organizations are advised to evaluate risks, deploy DDoS protection, and create response strategies to defend against these attacks and minimize … Read more
December 7, 2023 at 06:06AM Threat intelligence is essential in cybersecurity, enabling proactive defense, informed decision-making, and global threat awareness. Wazuh, an open-source security platform, enhances threat intelligence by integrating threat feeds, enriching data, and providing tools to create IoCs and custom detection rules, aiding organizations in effectively responding to cyber threats. Clear Takeaways from … Read more