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LiveAction Incorporated is a software company specializing in analytics, network monitoring, and application management tools. They’ve reported a revenue of over $5 million and provide services to companies in various industries; technical manufacturers, hospitals, biotechnology, and transportation professionals all use LiveAction services. Earlier this year, LiveAction suffered a ransomware attack where hackers took significant consumer information.

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is a national provider of mental health based in San Antonio, Texas. They offer the nation long-term care focused on psychiatry and psychology. Deer Oaks hosts more than 1,500 facilities nationwide. Their services include medication and medical treatment planning while spearheading new techniques for rural tele-behavioral health.

The financial sector is constantly adapting to emerging threats and regulatory changes. The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is at the forefront of cybersecurity regulation, ensuring that covered entities within the state maintain robust cybersecurity programs. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the recent changes to NYDFS regulations, specifically focusing on vulnerability management and an updated definition of risk assessment.

We’re extremely excited to announce the availability of the EventSentry v5.1, which will detect threats and suspicious behavior more effectively – while also providing users with additional reports and dashboards for CMMC and TISAX compliance. The usability of EventSentry was also improved across the board, making it easier to use, manage and maintain EventSentry on a day-by-day basis. We also released 60+ training videos to help you get started and take EventSentry to the next level.

As cloud applications and services gain prominence amongst organizations, adversaries are evolving their toolset to target these cloud networks. The surge in remote work and teleconferencing presents unprecedented opportunities for nefarious activities. Enter the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, also known as a MITRE ATT&CK Matrix—a treasure trove for defending cloud infrastructure and on-premises infrastructure against the newest adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Cybersecurity is never boring. In recent months, we’ve seen major cyberattacks on Las Vegas casinos and expanded SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules are top of mind. Is it any wonder we consistently recommend taking a proactive approach to secure your environment with a defense-in-depth strategy and appropriate monitoring? News outlets reported the recent compromise at the Identity and Authentication (IAM) firm, Okta.

Board members often lack technical expertise and may not fully understand the risks associated with cybersecurity. On the other hand, CISOs are more familiar with IT staff and the technical aspects of cybersecurity. This is understandable, as the board is responsible for making high-level decisions and does not typically get involved in the details of implementation and technical audits.