Abstract Security Announces General Availability of its AI-Powered Data Streaming Platform for Security

June 21, 2024 at 04:58PM Abstract Security, a cybersecurity innovator, has announced the general availability of its cutting-edge security operations platform. The platform, in use by customers, aids in navigating data complexities, enhancing security effectiveness, and reducing costs. It offers advanced analytics, security pipelines, and optimized storage. Additionally, Abstract has expanded its team and garnered … Read more

CISO Corner: Critical Infrastructure Misinformation; France’s Atos Bid

June 21, 2024 at 04:36PM CISO Corner: Dark Reading offers articles to support cybersecurity strategies. France bids to acquire Atos to protect key technologies for defense interests. China’s offensive cybersecurity programs benefit from vulnerability research. NIST CSF 2.0 provides a roadmap for security initiatives. Threats to outer-space assets must be considered. Misinformation complicates understanding of … Read more

Catching Up on Innovation With NIST CSF 2.0

June 20, 2024 at 10:40AM The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (NIST CSF 2.0) arrives at a critical moment, as ransomware attacks and other cybersecurity threats are on the rise. It emphasizes the need for organizations to reevaluate their security measures, make targeted investments, and prioritize organization-wide security hygiene to effectively combat evolving cyber threats. Based … Read more

Not Just Another 100% Score: MITRE ENGENUITY ATT&CK

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

Future-Proof Your Cybersecurity AI Strategy

May 24, 2024 at 08:40AM The Security Operations Center (SOC) faces ever-evolving threats, prompting a transformative shift in detection and response to cybersecurity threats. Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms, incorporating Artificial Intelligence, offer unified capabilities across security domains. Successful implementation involves phased strategy focusing on breadth, team confidence, and threat intelligence to keep pace … Read more

CISO Corner: What Cyber Labor Shortage?; Trouble Meeting SEC Disclosure Deadlines

May 17, 2024 at 05:17PM CISO Corner provides a weekly digest of Dark Reading articles tailored for security operations readers and leaders. This issue covers struggles with SEC disclosure rules, top cyber threats in 2024, the AI committee’s role for CISOs, Singapore’s cybersecurity regulations, and challenges in hiring cybersecurity talent. Additionally, it features a podcast … Read more

First LockBit, now BreachForums: Are cops winning the war or just a few battles?

May 17, 2024 at 07:42AM Recent cybercrime operations by the FBI and global law enforcement included the shutdown of BreachForums, marking a more aggressive approach in battling cybercriminals. While takedowns disrupt, dismantlement involves arrests and infrastructure confiscation, a challenge compounded by cybercriminal safe havens. Efforts to dismantle groups like Scattered Spider are underway, albeit with … Read more

Palo Alto Networks and IBM to Jointly Provide AI-Powered Security Offerings

May 15, 2024 at 05:36PM Palo Alto Networks and IBM have announced a partnership to deliver AI-powered security outcomes for customers, offering comprehensive security platforms underpinned by AI. As part of the partnership, Palo Alto Networks will acquire IBM’s QRadar SaaS assets, subject to closing conditions. Both companies aim to accelerate growth and innovation in … Read more

CyberProof Announces Strategic Partnership With Google Cloud

May 9, 2024 at 04:22PM CyberProof, a UST company, has extended its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance its managed XDR services. By integrating Google Chronicle Security Operations, CyberProof offers an end-to-end solution to visualize and mitigate cyber risk for enterprises migrating to the cloud. This collaboration aims to provide intel-led cybersecurity solutions at cloud … Read more

AT&T Launches New Managed Cybersecurity Services Business LevelBlue

May 7, 2024 at 08:42AM WillJam Ventures and AT&T have united to establish a standalone cybersecurity services business, LevelBlue. With 1,000 employees globally, LevelBlue offers comprehensive cybersecurity services, including consulting, SOC support, managed security services, and threat intelligence. Leveraging the Open Threat Exchange, the company focuses on simplifying cybersecurity for businesses of all sizes and … Read more