You can’t predict the future, but you can prepare for it. When it comes to IT (and OT), security validation is the closest to predicting the future as you can get. This is the second post in our series “Demystifying Security Validation Technologies: What You Need to Know,” in which we break down a number of security validation methods available today, provide the strengths and weaknesses of each, and explain how each functions in different IT environments.
The vastness of the online realm offers endless possibilities for advancement in any industry. With just a few clicks, one can engage in commerce, establish a virtual hub for their services, leverage cloud technology, advertise on a massive scale, and so much more. However, we must also be cautious of its darker side - the looming risk of cyber attacks. Cyber attackers are always lurking, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Don't wait for them to pounce and cause you massive losses!
Companies are spending more on technology than ever before. In 2023, Gartner predicts that worldwide IT spending will reach $4.3 trillion, with a significant portion of that budget allocated to digital transformation projects. However, in the current economic climate, the cost of capital has gone up along with interest rates, while typical pay-back periods have shrunk from five to three years.
It was just a short time ago that Fortra came into being, as the new face of HelpSystems. Fortra is a company that combines a group of cybersecurity products and services into one portfolio. As with all acquisitions, many customers wondered what benefits this would bring to the Tripwire product line. We took the opportunity to speak with Fortra’s Principal Evangelist, Antonio Sanchez, who sheds light on how this acquisition delivers more value to all of our customers.
This piece was originally published on Fortra’s AlertLogic.com Blog. Managed detection and response (MDR) would be nothing without a SOC (security operations center). They’re on the frontline of our clients’ defenses — a living, breathing layer of intelligence and protection to complement our automated cybersecurity features. These are the people who make our MDR services best in class so dependable. It’s time you met them.
