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Microsoft: Attackers Exploiting ‘ZeroLogon’ Windows Flaw

Krebs on Security

Microsoft warned on Wednesday that malicious hackers are exploiting a particularly dangerous flaw in Windows Server systems that could be used to give attackers the keys to the kingdom inside a vulnerable corporate network. The flaw is present in most supported versions of Windows Server, from Server 2008 through Server 2019.

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RSAC insights: Deploying SOAR, XDR along with better threat intel stiffens network defense

The Last Watchdog

Reacting to the disclosure of this momentous supply-chain hack , many of the breached organizations were able to deploy advanced tools and tactics to swiftly root out Sunburst and get better prepared to repel any copycat attacks. SOAR often works by utilizing sets of rules drawn up in “playbooks” – the “orchestration” piece.

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MY TAKE: How advanced automation of threat intel sharing has quickened incident response

The Last Watchdog

Threat intelligence sharing is such a simple concept that holds so much promise for stopping threat actors in their tracks. We spoke at Black Hat USA 2019. based security vendor in the thick of helping companies make more of their threat feeds. Threat actors couldn’t ask for a more ripe environment.

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NEW TECH: LogicHub introduces ‘virtualized’ security analysts to help elevate SOAR

The Last Watchdog

I had the chance to meet with him again at Black Hat 2019 in Las Vegas. This skills deficit has been the top worry of IT pros for several years, according to tech consultancy ESG’s annual survey of IT pros; some 53% of the organizations participating in ESG’s 2018 -2019 poll reported a “problematic shortage” of cybersecurity skills.

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How to Build an Integrated Security Posture Using XDR

Cisco Security

Digital attacks grew in both volume and sophistication in 2020. respondents indicated that digital attacks had become more sophisticated between mid-2019 and July of the following year. Otherwise, they will likely struggle to keep up with attacks that grow in volume and sophistication.

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Forrester Recognizes Cisco Secure Endpoint Advancements – Promotes to Strong Performer

Cisco Security

At the publishing of the previous Q3 2019 Forrester Wave report for Endpoint Security Suites, Secure Endpoint was lauded as one of the least obtrusive security products to end-user productivity. Read what Customers say about their experience with Secure Endpoint in these compelling Case Studies: Allied Beverage uncovers hidden threats.

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2019 Recap: A Year to Remember

McAfee

The talent shortage , coupled with the increasing volume of threats and the changing cybercrime landscape, presents a problem which is only getting worse. As detailed in our August Threat Report , our Advanced Threat Research discovered that new ransomware samples had increased 118% from Q1 to Q2. A Strong Presence at RSA.