Organizations may use security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) to streamline security operations in three main areas: threat and vulnerability detection, incident response, and security-operations automation. Teams may use automation to increase efficiencies and maintain control of IT security functions from a single platform. SOAR solutions also…
These days several enterprises encounter suspicious links and websites that are ready to steal their data. This isn't very surprising as cyber crimes have increased tremendously in the last few years. Last year, Zscaler’s platform detected and blocked 2.7 million encrypted phishing attacks per month. It also…
Enterprises lose $4.7 million to cybercriminals annually. Worse, the percentage of enterprises suffering from cybercriminals’ attack tactics increased from 57 percent to 71 percent in 2020. Furthermore, 56% of IT practitioners say their IT security infrastructure has coverage gaps. This is frequently due to legacy SIEM systems that are unable…
What is SIEM? SIEM stands for Security Information and Event Management that collects, aggregates, and analyses activity from different resources across the entire IT infrastructure of the organization. It collects security data from network devices, servers, domain controllers and more. It provides organizations with next-generation…
Security teams tend to devote a considerable amount of time to investigating warnings that may or may not be "actual" attacks. A false positive occurs when a natural or non-threatening behavior is mistakenly interpreted as malicious. Thousands of warnings may need to be investigated as…
While bad actors have become more organized and sophisticated by refining their craft, they are not the only attackers a security professional needs to be concerned with in 2020. There are still opportunistic, less skilled hackers that utilize commoditized exploits. These attack strategies are made…
Not many things keep company executives and heads of federal agencies up at night like mega cyber breaches do. Mega cyber breaches are not only on the rise, but are also becoming increasingly costly to treat. IBM found that a mega-breach can cost an organization…
Are Information security event management (SIEM) and artificial intelligence (AI) a marriage made in heaven or just more sales hysteria in the industry? The reality, of course, is that security and system/application event correlation systems have been around for quite a long time. The term…
Imagine a malicious entity or virus that can change and modify over time. This shapeshifter camouflages itself by adjusting its "genetic makeup," its code to conceal itself from those who are trying to destroy it. Sadly, this situation is not just something that you need…
2020 is coming to a close and technology has evolved rapidly to make way for changing market conditions. Cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are evolving technologies that create unparalleled opportunities for companies to unlock new value. When technology…
An increasing number of organizations have partnered with Managed Security Service Providers due to the large range of threats facing organizations (MSSP). MSSPs support organizations efficiently by not only identifying external risks but also aiding them in the response to incidents. They also, however, battle…
Navigating the most popular technology trends of 2019, we understand that the central point of concern among experts has been Cybersecurity. With 2020 only a blink away, it is safe to assume that innovation and research in the domain of cybersecurity are still going to…
Cyber threats are constantly evolving. All systems, people and processes around us are unceasingly dependant on technology. Even the most sophisticated cyber defense frameworks that seem virtually impenetrable can be breached by unauthorised intrusions. This escalates the need to formulate a steadfast incident response plan…
Among all threats, the one that keeps organizations on their toes is malware. When a system is discovered being infected with malware, organizations want to know how it must have impacted the system, if the threat is ongoing and what data would they have lost…
Organizations with understaffed security operations team and small budgets often find themselves struggling with ways to mitigate cyberattacks. The challenge is even greater since cyberattacks come at machine speeds and are often made using novel, ingenious methods. Such organizations can now seek respite from SOAR…
The enterprise security architecture is under constant threat, thanks to the persistent sophistication of evasive malware that has the potential to cripple the cybersecurity framework of businesses. Even the most superior commercial malware analysis tools often fail to recognize and analyze unforeseen intrusions. The reason? - Advanced…
According to Cybersecurity Ventures, a new organisation is going to be vulnerable to a ransomware attack every 11 seconds by 2021. Behind these rising numbers of ransomware threats are cybercriminals who are increasingly pushing these malicious file-encrypting elements into enterprise systems and networks. Industry experts speculate that coming-of-age technology…
In the cybersecurity landscape, security analysts are not only fighting malware and cybercriminals on a daily basis but also dealing with large volumes of data overflow from their own networks. In this regard, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) has been a welcome cybersecurity tool…
In the cybersecurity domain, phishing is not a new matter of concern. In our previous blog posts, we have talked about the rising sophistication of modern threat elements. But the nature of data breaches and malware infections due to phishing has remained the same since…
According to a study conducted by IBM, the cost of a data breach has increased 12% over the last 5 years. The estimated cost globally is $3.92 million on average. The predictions are even more concerning for small and medium-sized businesses with employees less than…
In our previous articles, we have discussed the importance and need for SIEM security software in the landscape of enterprise cybersecurity. SIEM tools have proven to play a significant role in providing real-time analysis of advanced security alerts, log and event data generated by systems and hardware…
Did you know that 4.1 billion sensitive records were exposed in the first half of 2019 due to data breaches? Poor cybersecurity practices and the lack of awareness about the growing sophistication of threat elements are still the primary reasons for malware intrusions into enterprise…
Did you know that information and sensitive data loss accounts for 43% of the recovery costs after a cyber attack has taken place? According to Cybercrime Magazine, the cybercrime landscape is quickly becoming more profitable than the illegal drug trade! Indeed, data is the new fuel. As…
Uncertain times have befallen the world right now, with netizens claiming that the present reality is straight out of an apocalypse movie. The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on the business community, slowing down growth and contributing to economic losses. While social distancing is the only known…
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) in the cybersecurity domain started out as a compliance tool but has now evolved into an advanced threat detection platform for organisations. During the development journey of SIEM tools, there was a brief period when it was considered that SIEM…
Zero Trust Security, an alternative architecture for IT security was first introduced by Forrester and was rooted in the principle of 'never trust, always verify'. Zero trust security has come a long way since then. I "My message for companies that think they haven't been attacked…
HOW A SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER WORKS? Security operations centers monitor and analyze activities on networks, servers, databases, applications, websites, and other systems, looking for anomalous activity that could be indicative of a security incident or compromise. Alert fatigue is a growing concern among information security professionals. If…
To build an exceptional security posture, organizations cannot just implement a case management platform and let it rust. With the evolving threat landscape, security tools and systems need to be checked periodically to test their relevance and to bring the employees up to speed with…
Cybersecurity breaches are at a record high and the trends indicate that the situation is nowhere close to dying out. The past year has seen a surge of attacks on global business giants narrating their experiences and spelling out that expensive resources and tools are…
Admin Nov. 22, 2020, 4:26 P.M. Gartner predicts that by the end of 2020, 15% of organizations with a security team of more than five security professionals will leverage SOAR. This is primarily because Security Orchestration Automation and Response has transformed cybersecurity case management at…
The state of enterprise cybersecurity is becoming increasingly complex, thanks to the growing number of malicious threats. According to Gartner, a burst of varied security alarms are terrorising the cyber landscape. However, there are very few efficient people or processes to help organisations deal with…
