Splunk Indexer Vulnerability: What You Need to Know

A new vulnerability, CVE-2021-342 has been discovered in the Splunk indexer component, which is a commonly utilized part of the Splunk Enterprise suite. We’re going to explain the affected components, the severity of the vulnerability, mitigations you can put in place, and long-term considerations you may wish to make when using Splunk.

An Analysis of Ransomware Encryption Speeds by Splunk SURGe

Did you know the median time for ransomware to encrypt nearly 100,000 files is 42 minutes and 52 seconds? This speed is likely beyond the capabilities of most organizations to respond effectively before encryption is complete. These findings are the result of research published by SURGe, Splunk’s strategic cybersecurity research team.

The Comprehensive Approach to Cybersecurity Assessment and Testing | Cyphere

Cyphere is a cybersecurity assessment and testing company that quickly identifies the weakest points in an organisation's cyber security. We do this by using the best practices to simulate real-world attacks against your systems. The goal is to identify potential risks before they can lead to a potential disaster.

What Trust and Compliance Looks Like in a Cookieless Digital World

Originally envisaged as a convenient way to store web data, cookies emerged as a powerful marketing tool in the 2000s. For many years, digital marketers relied on cookies for data collection. However, in recent history, new privacy laws, browser features, and plug-ins have changed the landscape of data collection. Marketers have had to develop tools and strategies to ensure they meet compliance as the internet becomes more and more cookieless.

Formulating proper data destruction policies to reduce data breach risks

As Morgan Stanley Bank now knows, ignoring certified data destruction policies can be disastrous. The bank made news in 2020 when it was fined over $60 million for not using proper oversight when decommissioning two of its data centers. Regulators found that the organization had not addressed the risks associated with decommissioning hardware effectively.

Introducing 'The Future of Security Operations,' our brand new podcast series

Today we’re excited to announce our new podcast – 'The Future of Security Operations.' Our first episode is with MongoDB’s CISO Lena Smart, and every other week from now on, we’ll have a new episode with another expert. I wanted to take a few minutes to explain why we’re launching this podcast and what you can expect to gain from listening.

How to Create a Business Continuity Plan

To remain competitive in today's market, businesses in all industries must maintain strict production regulations to decrease downtime and critical errors that could negatively impact their reputations. Organizations can't afford to wait until an event occurs to devise a problem-solving strategy. Your business provides critical products or services to its customers. Any interruption in that service could mean that your customers will seek ways to meet their needs elsewhere.