Most enterprises' critical infrastructure and operational pipelines rely on an intricate web of software, online services, and cloud applications. This level of complexity makes supply chain risk management one of (if not the) biggest challenges for CISOs today. Today, malicious actors choose to exploit software supply chain vulnerabilities rather than just target end users. These SSC attacks have caused some of the most notable cybersecurity incidents and data breaches in recent years.

Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) has an opportunity to be a game changer in how we tackle cyber risk, but there is a significant disconnect between the promises made by existing SOAR platforms and how organizations are able to realize their real-world operational and cost-saving efficiencies. All those automations that promise to eliminate late hours working on mundane stuff. All the orchestrations that promise to get things done faster.

“Purpose-built does not scale.” That’s what IDC says in its latest research report “How Hyperautomation Is Used to Reduce Gaps and Inefficiencies in Network Cybersecurity.” What does that mean? It means that your monitoring point products, like legacy SOAR, just don’t cut it any longer. They can’t scale in today’s hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments without piling on more tools, further fueling tech stack sprawl.

The AEC industry is heavily reliant on accurate and reliable information. Architects, engineers, builders, and owners all require instant access to data and documentation throughout the lifetime of a project, from inception to post-occupancy. In a project with numerous stakeholders, ensuring timely access to necessary information is crucial for all involved parties.

It’s that not-so-wonderful time of the year when we look at the most significant data leaks, breaches, and hacks in 2023. This year, data leaks remain a consistent threat to our data, with an average cost of $4.35 million. This article looks at some of the most significant cyberattacks that happened throughout the year, what caused them, how the business reacted, and valuable tips on protecting yourself from the cyber world’s biggest threat.

The nation’s capital—Washington, D.C., hosts over 700k+ individuals along the shared border of Maryland and Virginia; within Columbia, an estimated 86.9% of inhabitants can actively vote. The D.C. Board of Elections (DCBOE) is an autonomous group overseeing elections in the area. They manage the voter registration process and manage ballot access for the public. However, D.C. residents are under threat following a recent data breach.

When was the last time you received a phishing attempt through text? I’m guessing it was earlier this week, if not at some point today. Being part of the cybersecurity community keeps us watchful and aware of the ways scammers try to steal our information. But how adept are our parents at spotting these scams? The dangers of online scams and mobile phishing are real and everywhere. Yet, many of our parents and grandparents are navigating this new form of deception without much understanding.

Splunk has been named #1 SIEM Provider in the Worldwide Security Information and Event Management Market Shares, 2022: The Multitude of SIEMs (doc #US51012523, July 2023). The continued recognition from IDC as a SIEM market Leader is a testament to our commitment to delivering a data-centric, modern solution that delivers data-driven insights for full-breadth visibility for our users.