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In the face of economic headwinds, many companies are resorting to layoffs to help weather the storm. A study by Bloomberg News has found that since October 1, 2022 almost half a million employees worldwide across sectors have lost their jobs, with the tech sector accounting for nearly 150,000 of the 473,000 jobs cut. And new research by HackerOne found that in the last 12 months, 39% of companies surveyed have made security headcount cuts, and 40% plan to make then in the next 12 months.

You might recall hearing that we officially launched our Global Partner Program. It was important for us to ensure that our CleanINTERNET® solution was available immediately in the UK, and thanks to our latest partnership with Tiger this is now possible. Our innovative technology is currently deployed by over 100 customers in the U.S.

The landscape of cybersecurity is ever-evolving, and staying one step ahead of cyber threats has become imperative for organizations. Traditionally, many businesses have adopted a reactive approach to cybersecurity, responding to threats and breaches as they occur. However, this approach is no longer sufficient in today’s digital world. Shifting to a proactive stance, powered by threat intelligence, is crucial for enhancing an organization’s security posture.

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the approach to cybersecurity has shifted significantly. Proactive cybersecurity has become a necessity rather than a choice, with threat intelligence playing a pivotal role in this paradigm shift. This post explores how threat intelligence forms the cornerstone of a proactive cybersecurity strategy, focusing on its role in predicting and preventing cyber attacks, thereby enhancing an organization’s security posture.

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of a well-constructed cybersecurity plan cannot be overstated. However, the effectiveness of any cybersecurity strategy significantly depends on how well it integrates threat intelligence. Threat intelligence involves understanding, analyzing, and using knowledge about existing and potential cyber threats to make informed security decisions.

The Trustwave SpiderLabs team's recent in-depth look at the threats facing the retail landscape has uncovered a wide array of adversaries actively attacking this sector along with their tried-and-true methods of gaining access, moving laterally, and finally exfiltrating valuable data. This information is thoroughly detailed in the Trustwave Threat Intelligence Briefing: The 2023 Retail Services Sector Threat Landscape.

Cybersecurity automation has steadily gained traction as organizations seek to improve efficiency, address talent gaps, and keep up with escalating threats. However, our latest State of Cybersecurity Automation research shows that while more businesses are utilizing automation, they continue to grapple with obstacles that prevent them from fully capitalizing on its benefits.