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February 2024

AI governance and preserving privacy

AT&T Cybersecurity featured a dynamic cyber mashup panel with Akamai, Palo Alto Networks, SentinelOne, and the Cloud Security Alliance. We discussed some provocative topics around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) including responsible AI and securing AI. There were some good examples of best practices shared in an emerging AI world like implementing Zero Trust architecture and anonymization of sensitive data. Many thanks to our panelists for sharing their insights.

Get the AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report: Focus on Energy and Utilities

We’re pleased to announce the availability of the 2023 AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report: Focus on Energy and Utilities. The report examines the edge ecosystem, surveying energy and utilities IT leaders from around the world, and provides benchmarks for assessing your edge computing plans. This is the 12th edition of our vendor-neutral and forward-looking report.

The endpoint evolution - Evolving from traditional endpoints to cloud or containerized workloads and the security solutions to protect them

As organizations grow and more endpoints are added across the enterprise, they create an increasingly broad attack surface sophisticated attackers are looking to compromise. According to the 2019 Endpoint Security Trends Report 70% of breaches originate at the endpoint¹. That is likely because endpoints typically represent the Intersection between humans and machines creating vulnerable points of entry for cybercriminals. This is why it is increasingly important to secure your endpoints.

Detecting anomalous O365 logins and evasion techniques

Businesses across multiple industries, regardless of size, are at risk of being targeted with Microsoft 365 phishing campaigns. These campaigns trick users into visiting fake Microsoft login page where threat actors capture the user’s credentials. Even accounts with MFA can be victim to these types of attacks. There are several ways in which MFA is being bypassed with these types of campaigns.

The importance of Cybersecurity in online banking

In our digitized world, online banking has become an integral part of managing your finances, offering unparalleled convenience. However, with this convenience comes an increasing need for robust cybersecurity measures. As you embrace the ease of handling your financial affairs online, understanding the importance of cybersecurity becomes paramount.

A fundamental guide to endpoint security

Anyone that utilizes technology in their daily lives understands that it is ever-changing, and the sentiment is especially true within the cybersecurity industry. Adversaries continue to evolve with new tactics to bypass defenses, so it is necessary that the methods of detecting and preventing these threats do so at an even more rapid pace.

Strong results in third-party testing confirm AT&T Cybersecurity as an XDR leader

Here at AT&T Cybersecurity, we know that the technology powering our managed detection and response services is solid—and we’ve got documentation to prove it. But we also know you’ve probably read your share of marketing materials making claims with nothing to back them up, so when we get the opportunity to share third-party metrics that support what we’ve been saying, we jump on it.

2024: Practical cyber action plan- Survive and thrive

'Cyber insecurity' is among the most pressing issues facing organizations globally in 2024, according to new research from the World Economic Forum (WEF). In its Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 report, the WEF found that more than eight in ten organizations surveyed feel more or as exposed to cyber crime than last year.

APIs and automation: The good, the bad, and the better

APIs are often adopted by businesses as a way to automate certain operational tasks. This not only helps to introduce efficiencies, it also reduces the chance of human error in repetitive, manual actions. But the relationship between APIs and automation doesn’t end there. To streamline the API management process, developers have started automating a variety of tasks in the API lifecycle, from development to production.

Secure networking starts (and ends) at the endpoint

The last decade has been challenging for the cyber industry. Attackers always seem to have the upper hand while defenders play catch up. It’s common to point to the ever-accelerating frequency and sophistication of attacks, siloed security that creates gaps, and a shortage of skilled cyber professionals as rationale for this lagging position. All are true but none represent the core reason for our current situation.

Do you still need antivirus protection for Windows in 2024?

The question of whether you need antivirus (AV) for Windows devices is always up for debate. The advancements and new technology have made the operating system (OS) more secure and reliable. Nevertheless, the effectiveness and lethality of cyber threats have increased as well. And every year, millions of Windows users fall victim to various digital perils.

The Covert Art of Steganography

In cybersecurity, where information is both an asset and a potential target, various techniques are used to secure data and communications. One such covert art is steganography, which hides information within seemingly innocuous files to avoid detection. This article dives into the fascinating world of steganography, its history, techniques, and applications in the digital age.

AI in Cybersecurity: 8 use cases that you need to know

Cybercriminals live on the cutting edge of technology, and nothing fits the label more than artificial intelligence. It helps them design sophisticated, evolving malware, pose as higher-ups, and even successfully imitate biometrics like one’s voice. The use of AI in cyber security has developed as a natural response to these new and unpredictable challenges. How are cyber security experts using artificial intelligence to thwart the bad guys?

PCI DSS and penetration testing

PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of security controls created to ensure all companies that accept, process, store or transmit credit card data maintain an audit-ready environment. Version 4.0 was published in March 2022; organizations required to be compliant have until March 31, 2024, when compliance must be complete.