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The Future of Attack Surface Management: Emerging Trends and Technologies

Taking proactive steps to defend digital assets is key in today’s cybersecurity world. Attack Surface Management, a critical practice, involves identifying and managing points of exposure to cyber threats. As the digital world evolves, understanding emerging trends and technologies in attack surface management becomes more important. Throughout this blog, we will explore the future of attack surface management and highlight how NetWitness contributes to fortifying organizations against cyber threats of the future. What is attack surface management? Attack Surface Management serves as a proactive cybersecurity strategy, crucial for organizations aiming to safeguard their digital assets from potential cyber threats. In essence, attack surface management involves the systematic identification, evaluation, and […]

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Threat Defense Using Threat Intelligence: The Ultimate Guide

The battle against cyber threats is relentless in today’s workforce. As cybercriminals continue to evolve and adapt their tactics, organizations must stay one step ahead to protect their sensitive data, critical assets, and reputation. One of the most potent weapons in this ongoing fight is threat intelligence. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the pivotal role of threat intelligence in identifying, understanding, and effective cyber threat defense. We will also look into how NetWitness, a trusted cybersecurity solution provider, leverages threat intelligence to offer real-time visibility and empower organizations to respond swiftly and decisively. Understanding Threat Intelligence At its core, threat intelligence is the proactive pursuit of knowledge—a dynamic […]

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Understanding Network Detection and Response (NDR) and How it Safeguards Your Network

The protection of sensitive data and critical assets is of unrivaled importance. The cybersecurity threat climate is constantly evolving, with cybercriminals employing increasingly sophisticated techniques to breach network defenses. As a result, organizations must stay vigilant and proactive in safeguarding their networks.  Network Detection and Response (NDR) emerges as a critical cybersecurity solution, offering continuous monitoring, rapid threat detection, and effective response capabilities. In this blog, we will answer all your questions from What is NDR and how it works, to its pivotal role in fortifying network security and how NetWitness is your trusted partner in keeping sensitive data safe. What is NDR? Network Detection and Response (NDR) is a […]

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Optimizing Security Operations for Better Cybersecurity Protection

The key to any successful operation is communication across departments. In today’s fast-paced digital world, reliance on technology has become more of a priority than ever. Communicating with clients and colleagues and the storage of information has been made more accessible because of technology. However, these conveniences can become vulnerabilities without notice. Optimizing security operations can protect businesses from cyber threats by implementing new ways to predict and control them.  What Are Security Operations? Security operations, or SecOps, is the collaboration of a company’s security and information technology (IT) operations team. Together, they work to secure the organization’s data and network.  Security and IT professionals work regularly to monitor activity […]

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Navigating NDR: A Guide to Detection and Integrations

In today’s digital landscape, connectivity is paramount for convenience, efficiency, and productivity. In our homes and offices, our devices are interconnected from the moment we walk through the door. From our laptops and mobile phones to our smart devices and printers, we often rely on a single network connection to keep all our devices running seamlessly. While most of us are diligent in ensuring that our most critical devices are protected with antivirus software, firewalls, and passwords, there are a few that often go overlooked in terms of the security risks they might pose. However, a lenient approach towards security with certain devices can pose a risk for the rest […]

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The Importance of Incident Response Services

In today’s interconnected and rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses face an increasing number of cyber threats that can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and damage their reputation. In response to these challenges, incident response services have emerged as a crucial component of an organization’s cybersecurity strategy. Understanding Incident Response Services Incident response services involve a structured and proactive approach to detecting, mitigating, and managing cybersecurity incidents. These incidents may include data breaches, network intrusions, malware infections, ransomware attacks, or any other malicious activities targeting an organization’s digital assets. Incident response services aim to minimize the impact of these incidents, restore normal operations, and prevent future breaches. The significance of incident […]

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Decoding the 2023 SEC Ruling

Decoding the 2023 SEC Ruling A closer look at the SEC’s final rule on Cybersecurity, Risk Management Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure.  The line between innovation and vulnerability is becoming increasingly blurred in our rapidly evolving digital landscape—a complex relationship that became strikingly evident when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced its comprehensive “Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure” rule on July 26, 2023.  The groundbreaking ruling is a testament to the gravity of the current cybersecurity environment and a clear call to action for public companies. It emphasizes the need for transparent, consistent, and decision-useful disclosures on how businesses manage their cyber risks. Now, companies […]

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What Is SOAR Security and Why Should You Use It?

Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) is a rapidly growing field of security technology that has become increasingly popular in recent years. SOAR security enables businesses to automate their security processes in order to quickly detect, respond to, and contain threats. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of using SOAR security and why it is important for your business. What Does SOAR Security Do?  In a nutshell, SOAR security is a key player in enabling organizations to streamline the process of detecting, responding to, and containing security threats. This means that your organization can quickly identify potential threats, both during an attack and even in some cases […]

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The Three Vantage Points of Effective Cybersecurity Awareness Programs

While Octobers are typically reserved for organizations like yours and mine as a time to focus on cybersecurity awareness programs, this essential work is of course a year-round effort – or, it should be! But like many of the tough challenges we all experience here in the real world, it can be very hard to break through the noise to reach your staff. And as we approach the end of 2022, that noise is only growing, from the ongoing public health crisis, to geopolitical events which may directly or indirectly affect your organization or your market, to attack techniques which are either brand-new or (perhaps even more dangerously) evergreen, because […]
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US Government Continues its Leadership on Cybersecurity and Ransomware

The Biden administration has distributed a memo to the private sector to mitigate the impacts of the surge in criminal attacks on US and global organizations. This response is intended to address cybercrime head-on, treating it like the national security issue it has become, and setting an example for other nations around the world.
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HAFNIUM Attacks Microsoft Exchange Users

The HAFNIUM / Microsoft Exchange attack has affected at least 30,000 U.S organizations and hundreds of thousands more around the world. Integrating threat detection and response capabilities before an attack occurs can accelerate your response, limit damage, and protect your operations.
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The Changing Face of Insider Threats

The traditional insider threat is evolving. Digital transformation, the chaos of our world stage and modern business environments are forcing a new view of this complex threat vector. In Part I of this series, we explore what’s changing and where things are headed.
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