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How MDR Enhances the Security Protection Provided by Managed SIEM

Security information and event management (SIEM) systems are crucial to collecting and analyzing incoming cyber threats, but many companies need help to tune and monitor them properly. These firms enlist a security service provider to do it for them. That often leads to the question of whether a managed detection and response (MDR) service is also necessary. In short, yes, adding MDR is a strong move as it adds deep threat investigation, threat hunting, and response actions at the endpoint.

Trustwave Again Named as an MSSP Alert Top 10 Managed Security Services Provider

For eight consecutive years, MSSP Alert has named Trustwave as one of the Top 10 Managed Security Services Providers worldwide. Trustwave placed 10th on MSSP's 2024 Top 250 MSSP list, indicating the company's status as a leading provider of managed security services.

Threat Actors Zero in on Retailers as the Holiday Shopping Season Approaches

Trustwave SpiderLabs on October 29 will launch its second deeply researched look into the threats facing the retail sector. The 2024 Trustwave Risk Radar Report: Retail Sector will cover in detail the threats facing the industry, the most prominent adversaries in the field, and the commonly used methods to attack retailers. The main report is supported by two supplementary pieces.

Hooked by the Call: A Deep Dive into The Tricks Used in Callback Phishing Emails

Previously, Trustwave SpiderLabs covered a massive fake order spam scheme that impersonated a tech support company and propagated via Google Groups. Since then, we have observed more spam campaigns using this hybrid form of cyberattack with varying tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP). Between July and September, we witnessed a 140% increase in these spam campaigns. In this blog, we will showcase the different spam techniques used in these phishing emails.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The Great Offensive Security/Active Defense Strategy

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and you know what that means. We spend every spare hour waiting for The Great Pumpkin. As many of us know, (and we’re going to stretch this analogy to the limit) Linus actively created an environment that would attract The Great Pumpkin by establishing the sincerest pumpkin patch in the neighborhood. Furthermore, he went on the offensive to attract others to his belief that The Great Pumpkin would appear on Halloween night.

Ransomware Readiness: 10 Steps Every Organization Must Take

At the end of every year, the Trustwave content team asks its in-house experts what cybersecurity topics they predict will be top of mind in the coming 12 months, and inevitably the top answer is more ransomware. Instead of waiting an extra couple of months, we thought why not get ahead of the curve, pretend that ransomware will again be an issue, because it will, and proceed to the part of the story where we go through the problem and mitigation methods.

How to Implement Microsoft Security Products for Maximum Value

Cybersecurity teams are in a tough spot these days. They are stuck between the pace of change in technology, the shortage of security professionals, and an overabundance of security tools all demanding their attention. It's a combination that should make the all-encompassing Microsoft Security product suite a compelling idea – if you can determine a migration strategy that makes sense for your company.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: It's Never too Early to Elevate Your Security Posture with Microsoft E5

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and you know what that means. Christmas decorations have been out for a month at Home Depot. At Trustwave, it means it’s time for the next installment in our Cybersecurity Awareness Month series.

How Microsoft E5 Security Helps Protect Healthcare and Patient Data

In the healthcare industry, safeguarding patient data is not just a regulatory requirement but a moral imperative. With the increasing digitization of health records and the rise in cyber threats, healthcare organizations need robust security solutions. Microsoft E5 offers a comprehensive suite of security features designed to protect sensitive healthcare data. Coupled with Trustwave’s Microsoft expertise, organizations can get the most out of their E5 investments.