Interest in user and entity behavioral analytics, or UEBA as recently coined by Gartner, has risen dramatically over the past 12 months. And it’s for valid reasons. Attackers are using more and more sophisticated approaches to bypass traditional defense mechanisms. Companies are constantly looking for enhanced solutions to protect their users and valuable assets, [...]
Recently, a critical zero day vulnerability in a Linux kernel module was publicized. If successfully exploited on a Linux device, this vulnerability would allow an attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges. Devices running Linux kernel 3.8 or higher are potentially vulnerable to this bug, meaning millions of Linux devices and around [...]
Today, January 28th, is Data Privacy Day. Data Privacy Day (DPD) is part of the #PrivacyAware campaign, which reminds businesses of the importance of data security within their organization. As a DPD Champion, we’re working towards the common goal of improving consumer and business consciousness while also encouraging and empowering people to be more [...]
2015 was a tough year for data breaches. Companies of all sizes and industries fell victim to hackers, costing billions of dollars and harming the reputations of many organizations. So what is in store for 2016? Will cybercriminals continue to find new ways to get onto networks or will enterprises be prepared to prevent [...]
May 5th, 2016 is World Password Day – a day created to encourage safe password practices. The best defense against external threats is staying informed and diligent with your security practices. Here are some tips to help stay safe from email threats: Never share your password. If someone is requesting this information via email, [...]
SIEM systems were first created for large enterprises and government agencies that were frequent targets of advanced cyber attacks. Back then, smaller and lower-profile organizations were able to get by with basic security tools as they were seldom the target of hackers. The world has changed and today cyber attacks have become so widespread [...]