Role of Deception for Lateral Movement Detection: A Strategic Guide

Lateral movement plays a crucial role in the attack chain. Cybercriminals guide themselves through networks after they breach the first point of entry. This technique helps threat actors reach further into systems and locate valuable assets. They can accomplish their goals without triggering the usual security alerts.

#212 - Intel Chat: RSA 2025

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some intel being shared in the LimaCharlie community. During a talk at RSA, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem provided an update on the future direction of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) under the new Trump administration. During the panel discussion titled “AI and Cyber Defense: Protecting Critical Infrastructure” which brought together federal research leaders to talk about how AI and automation are being leveraged to address mounting cyber risks across the U.S. critical infrastructure landscape.

LockBit Ransomware Gang Breached, Secrets Exposed

Oh dear, what a shame, never mind. Yes, it's hard to feel too much sympathy when a group of cybercriminals who have themselves extorted millions of dollars from innocent victims have found themselves dealing with their own cybersecurity problem. And that's just what has happened to the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, which has been given a taste of its own medicine.

Mapping Your Cyber Terrain: Understanding Use Cases and How Fidelis Helps

Effective cybersecurity begins with knowing what you’re defending. Organizations investing heavily in security tools often miss something fundamental: a comprehensive understanding of their own environment. This critical gap creates significant risk exposure that sophisticated attackers readily exploit. This article explores cyber terrain mapping; its importance, technical requirements, and how Fidelis Elevate addresses this essential security challenge.

From Facebook Ad to Near Breach: The Power of Threat Hunting in Modern MDR

While security professionals know well that a defense-in-depth strategy is crucial to proper cybersecurity, sometimes a detailed story of how a threat was discovered and eradicated can bring the value home, especially to the uninitiated. This is one such story. In this case, the story relates to the value of employing a cybersecurity threat hunting service alongside a managed detection and response offering.

SOC: Does Your Company Need One? (Budget vs. Protection) #soc #cybersecurity

At what point should a company invest in a Security Operations Center (SOC)? Learn when businesses should start thinking seriously about building cybersecurity defenses—and why protecting revenue is just as critical as generating it. Many companies wait too long to prioritize cybersecurity. Discover why having a SOC isn't just for giant enterprises—and why protecting your revenue must be part of your business growth strategy from the start.

7 Cybersecurity Game-Changers to Watch in 2025: Stay Ahead of Evolving Threats

In today's hyper-connected world, cybersecurity is no longer an IT behind-the-scenes issue—it's a business imperative. With remote work being the new standard, the rollout of smart technologies speeding up, and cybercriminals employing AI, the threat landscape is evolving faster than ever in history. Firewalls and traditional antivirus tools are no longer sufficient for organizations to rely on. The future demands smarter, proactive, and highly integrated solutions to cybersecurity.

The CMMC Rev 2 to Rev 3 Memo: What's Changed?

The world of cybersecurity is always changing, with rapid evolution in both threat and response creating a continual churn in knowledge, technology, and standards. Frameworks meant to help protect systems and businesses, especially the government, tend to be comparatively slow. It takes a lot of momentum and effort to get a new framework iteration through the various committees, analysis groups, and other roadblocks necessary to get it approved.

How To Protect Your Company's Social Media Passwords from Cybercriminals

Weak or poorly managed passwords can put your business at risk of cyber attacks, data theft and reputational damage. Watch this short video to learn how to protect your company’s social media accounts with strong passwords, MFA and password managers.