The Last Watchdog

JUNE 6, 2024

A new Forrester Trends Report dissects ten IAM trends now in play, notably how AI is influencing IAM technologies to meet evolving identity threats. IAM is a concept that arose in the 1970s when usernames and passwords first got set up to control access mainframe computers. Support for these integrations is quickly maturing.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 12, 2022

CISOs and security professionals work to limit this burgeoning threat landscape, however, it’s a work in progress. . 60% of Microsoft Office 365 and G Suite tenants have been targeted with IMAP-based password-spraying attacks, according to researchers. Attackers target Citrix with insecure legacy protocols.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 8, 2025

These threat actors employ basic intrusion techniques, but due to poor cyber hygiene and exposed assets, their actions can lead to significant consequences, including defacement, configuration changes, operational disruptions, and, in severe cases, physical damage. Change default passwords to unique and strong ones.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

The Cigent D3E integration with Cisco Secure Endpoint provides a highly effective automated response mechanism to threats detected on Windows 10 endpoints. Varonis is a pioneer in data security and analytics, specializing in software for data protection, threat detection and response, and compliance. Read more here.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

According to a blog penned by the Okta CISO, here’s what happened: On January 20 2022, a third-party customer support engineer working for Okta had their account compromised by Lapsus$. The threat actor compromised information from up to 366 Okta customers. Reset password for Okta admins. SOC Detection Rules for Okta.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Those are astounding numbers, considering a cyberattack can often result from something as simple as a single compromised password or software vulnerability. Colonial Pipeline hackers gained entry to the company’s computer network through a VPN that wasn’t using multifactor authentication, using a leaked password found on the dark web.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 1, 2021

It offers a unique environment and is increasingly becoming a logical target for all manner of threat actors, from criminal syndicates to sophisticated state sponsored attackers and hacktivists simply because they hold sensitive client information, handle significant funds, and act as intermediaries in commercial and business transactions.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Company Sector Year Status McAfee Cybersecurity solutions 2021 Acquired: Intel Claroty Industrial cybersecurity 2020 Private Illusive Networks Threat detection and response 2020 Private Jask Autonomous SOC 2018 Acquired: Sumo Logic RiskSense Vulnerability management 2018 Acquired: Ivanti Phantom Cyber SOAR 2017 Acquired: Splunk.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 14, 2024

For a CISO, sticking to policy terms is crucial to maintain coverage and avoid financial burdens. This cutting-edge tool enhances our ability to analyze and interpret complex threat patterns, automate threat detection, and streamline response actions, significantly reducing MTTC and bolstering overall cybersecurity defenses.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The Global State of Information Security Survey 2017 suggests that companies should look into deploying threat detection tools and processes (including monitoring and analyzing security intelligence information), conducting vulnerability and threat assessments, penetration tests and security information, and event management (SIEM) tools.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Here are only seven out of 26 topics: Insider threats Passwords Security of mobile devices Social engineering Viruses Email security Human error To start the course, you need to register and choose the type of account you need. Format: Bite-sized videos with short quizzes after each topic. All presented with real examples.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2021

Its extended detection and response (XDR) solution tracks network traffic and automatically combines the information with machine-comprehended threat detection. Darktrace – Threat detection. Darktrace‘s Cyber artificial intelligence (AI) platform detects and fights cyber threats in real-time.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2021

By Shay Siksik, VP Customer Operations and CISO, XM Cyber. Today, most security control resources are deployed on threat detection and response products. Using a strong, unique password is a simple thing, but people consistently fail to do so. There are things we know: 2 + 2 = 4, for example.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Government actions will increase: Expect more government regulations, state-sponsored cyberattacks, and increased documentation required to protect CISOs. Christine Bejerasco, CISO of WithSecure , expands that “in the physical dimension, poisoning the well could impact communities in the area.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 12, 2025

Cyber threats often exploit human errors, whether through phishing attacks, weak passwords, or lapses in protocol. By prioritizing human-centric cybersecurity and bolstering crisis response capability, organizations can enhance their resilience against the evolving threat landscape and minimize potential damage.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Examples of this include keeping software up to date, backing up data, and maintaining good password practices. Cyber attacks nowadays do not often come from ingenious ‘hackers’ in dark rooms, they’re often the result of an employee reusing the same password, or businesses not implementing basic practices such as multi-factor authentication.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Without governance and rationalization of their software inventory, organizations will struggle to manage risk effectively, perpetuating a cycle of reactive defenses against an ever-growing threat landscape. These events point to an increased reliance on AI-driven threat detection and automated compliance tools.

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