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Elastic Security excels in the AV-Comparatives Business Security Test

Elastic Security has exceptionally powerful capabilities that surpass those of smaller vendors Elastic Security has achieved remarkable results in the recent AV-Comparatives Business Security Test, ranking in the top five with other notable security vendors. Elastic Security was identified as being in the larger end of the market and offers exceptionally powerful tools with capabilities that surpass those of smaller packages.

Log it like you mean it: Best practices for security

Not every log is equal As solutions architects at Elastic, we receive a lot of questions around how to fine-tune a security environment, such as: The answer is often, "it depends." So, we’d like to explore the parameters behind these questions to provide you with a more comprehensive understanding of how they influence the response.

Boosting America's digital defense: Key takeaways from the FY 2026 budget priorities

Ahead of the new US federal fiscal year beginning October 1, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) released a memorandum titled Administration Cybersecurity Priorities for the FY 2026 Budget. The memo outlines a comprehensive roadmap for federal agencies and provides crucial guidance for agency heads as they formulate their fiscal year 2026 budget submissions in furtherance of the National Cybersecurity Strategy.

Elastic and Google Cloud: Enhancing security analytics from data ingestion to incident response

Elastic and Google Cloud are pioneering a comprehensive security solution that leverages our distinct capabilities to offer an unparalleled security analytics experience. This collaboration integrates the Elastic Search AI Platform with Google Cloud's scalable and secure infrastructure services to provide a comprehensive security platform designed to secure hybrid workloads efficiently.

Tracing Linux: A file integrity monitoring use case

Protecting mission-critical Linux machines is essential for any business. Sophisticated cyber attacks can start from a low-value target machine and pivot into high-value servers filled with sensitive information. However, many organizations face challenges when their infrastructure includes older Linux kernels that do not support modern tracing technologies.

Arizona Department of Homeland Security enhances cybersecurity with Elastic's AI-driven security analytics

The Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) operates in an environment that requires a robust cybersecurity strategy to protect against ever-evolving threats. With a mission to safeguard state and local infrastructures, the team at AZDOHS faced the daunting task of monitoring an expansive array of data points and potential vulnerabilities.

How can unifying observability and security strengthen your business?

Bolster your organization’s observability and security capabilities on one platform with AI, anomaly detection, and enhanced attack discovery Organizations in today’s digital landscape are increasingly concerned about service availability and safeguarding their software from malicious tampering and compromise. The traditional security and observability tools often operate in silos, leading to fragmented views and delayed responses to incidents.

Building a next-gen SOC at Pinewood, a leading MSSP, underpinned by Elastic SIEM

Cybersecurity is a critical and challenging domain that requires constant vigilance, innovation, and adaptation. As cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated, so do the tools and techniques to defend against them. One of the most effective ways to achieve comprehensive and proactive security is to implement a security information and event management (SIEM) platform that can collect, analyze, and correlate data from various sources to provide actionable insights and alerts.

NEW in Elastic 8.14: Attack Discovery, GA of ES|QL, and AI Assistant features

Elastic 8.14 is now available! This release supports our mission to modernize security operations with AI-driven security analytics. 8.14 includes major features like the brand new Attack Discovery, significant enhancements to Elastic AI Assistant for Security, and the general availability of ES|QL — all of which provide the SOC with contextual, streamlined SecOps.

Strengthening compliance and risk management with Elastic Observability: A case for India's banking sector

In navigating the complex landscape of regulatory compliance and risk management, India's banking sector faces unique challenges, particularly in meeting directives outlined by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). As organizations strive to adhere to these stringent requirements, Elastic Observability emerges as a powerful ally, offering advanced log analytics capabilities tailored to address regulatory mandates and mitigate operational risks.