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 9, 2024 at 12:11PM Today’s cybersecurity landscape demands advanced solutions like Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) to combat evolving threats. Open-source platforms, such as Wazuh, offer cost-effective, scalable, and customizable security, enabling organizations to enhance threat detection and response through real-time monitoring and automated capabilities. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
September 27, 2024 at 05:01AM Summary: Jon Clay discusses the evolving cyber threats and the need for AI-driven ASRM + XDR to manage these threats effectively. With advanced technologies like AI and GenAI, organizations can now identify and mitigate cyber risks, as well as benefit from automated assistance in cybersecurity tasks. Trend Micro’s Vision One … Read more
July 23, 2024 at 12:16PM NDR, or Network Detection and Response, is compared to “pest control” to emphasize its importance in identifying cyber intruders and closing security gaps. It provides a complete view of the network environment, allowing security teams to trace intruder paths and respond effectively. NDR, along with EDR and ASM, forms a … Read more
July 16, 2024 at 05:50PM The top three technologies for new hires in enterprise security operations centers (SOCs) are SIEM, host-based extended detection and response, and vulnerability remediation. Additionally, hard skills such as cloud security, PowerShell expertise, and automation are highly valued. Soft skills like critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, and communication are … 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
June 3, 2024 at 11:02AM Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions can be enhanced with extended detection and response (XDR) capabilities. By correlating data from various security layers, XDR reduces false positives, improves threat detection, and enhances security efficiency. When considering XDR, factors to assess include integration, investigative abilities, user experience, future enhancements, pricing, and … Read more
May 29, 2024 at 06:35PM Summary: The RSA 2024 conference highlighted the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and data governance in the cybersecurity industry. The event covered key topics such as data protection, AI deployment, and security posture management. Discussions focused on addressing AI-related risks and threats, as well as the convergence of NGSIEM … Read more
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