CTI Roundup: Attacks Spike in 2023, Ransomware Payments Skyrocket
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The Future of the Firewall is in the Cloud
I read with some surprise the interview with Zscaler’s CEO, Jay Chaudry, in CRN where he stated that the “network firewalls will go the way of the mainframe,” that “the network is just plumbing” and that Zscaler proxy overlay architecture will replace it with its “application switchboard.” Well, our joint history in network security teaches us a very different lesson. This is my take.
Configuring 1Password SSH Agent to use SSH keys from custom vaults
Do you use 1Password to manage your SSH keys and push/pull sign git commits? Now you can configure the 1Password SSH Agent to use SSH keys from ANY of your vaults and accounts, including those shared with your team. Also, customize the order in which keys are used and set different configurations for each machine.
Unlocking AI Potential: Streamlining Database Access with Teleport
- Captivated by the capabilities of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, today, many of our data research friends are experimenting with tools and datasets to learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative Pretrained Transformers (GPT) can be used to solve unique and challenging business problems. While many sample corpora datasets exist, experimenting on your production datasets is often needed but difficult due to access restrictions, challenging network configurations, or complicated approval processes.
No Ethical Boundaries: WormGPT
In this week's episode, Bill and Robin discover the dangerous world of an AI tool without guardrails: WormGPT. This AI tool is allowing people with limited technical experience to create potential chaos. When coupled with the rise in popularity of tools like the Wi-Fi pineapple, and Flipper Zero, do you need to be more worried about the next generation of script kiddies? Learn all this and more on the latest episode of The Ring of Defense!
Eliminate Manual Threat Analysis of Credential Phishing and Malware Threats With Splunk Attack Analyzer
We are extremely excited to introduce a new addition to the Splunk unified security operations experience: Splunk Attack Analyzer (formerly Twinwave), which automates threat analysis of suspected malware and credential phishing threats by identifying and extracting associated forensics to provide accurate and timely detections. SOC analysts continue to struggle to work across many security tools to help them understand and address threats targeting the organization.
Greater Detection Accuracy and Faster Time-to-Value with Splunk IT Service Intelligence 4.17
We’re all juggling more complexity than ever before. Chances are you’re being pulled in multiple directions, working across teams and dealing with more tools than you’d like to. We know you want to keep everything running smoothly and don’t want to focus your time on setting things up, especially when you’re probably dealing with other fires.
What To Do If You Are A Victim of Cybercrime: The Anatomy Of High Profile Incident
Welcome to the latest episode of Razorwire, where we delve into the world of cybersecurity and the challenges faced by experts in the field. Our guests today, Joe Hancock, and Paul Hemmings, work together at Mishcon, and I’m delighted to be able to share their expertise with you today. We’re discussing high profile cybersecurity incidents and how they are handled by the experts.
Simplify Cyber Insurance (and Potentially Save Some Money) With Breach and Attack Simulation
Shifts in the threat landscape have caused cyber insurance providers to rethink how they offer and price their coverage. The result has been stricter underwriting requirements, more exclusions within coverage, and a dramatic increase in premiums. Tougher underwriting requirements have also put pressure on security and risk leaders to more thoroughly validate their security controls as enterprises are applying for, or renewing, their coverage.