Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Few industries evolve as rapidly as technology—and the world of cybercrime is no exception. While businesses may hesitate to adopt new technologies due to regulatory pressures or security concerns, threat actors in the cybercrime space – who are free from ethical scruples or legal worries – are constantly innovating. This trend has only accelerated with the rise of Generative AI, which has democratized cybercrime by enabling attackers of all skill levels to launch sophisticated attacks.

Scammers have leapt at the opportunity to exploit vulnerable UK residents by sending bogus messages telling them they need to take action to receive help with their winter heating bills. In July, the UK's new Labour Government announced that it was limiting who was eligible for assistance with their winter fuel bills by making eligibility means-tested.

When tasked with the IT security of an organization, it can be easy to get bogged down in particulars and definitions and lose heart before you’ve even begun. With a plethora of terms to learn, details to secure, and moving parts to keep track of, building an effective cybersecurity strategy is no simple task. It requires a great deal of effort, planning, and coordination.

Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are under immense pressure to ensure no attack goes unnoticed. At Corelight, we’re being approached daily to help bring in network visibility. For many though, visibility isn’t enough. SOCs are already overloaded and Tier 1 Analysts often lack network expertise. Modern network visibility has to be easy to use and designed for maximizing SOC efficiency. For that, we built Guided Triage.

As I celebrate my first year as head of product management at Graylog, I’ve had the unique privilege of re-immersing myself in the world of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) from a new perspective. The past year has underscored one critical lesson: staying competitive in SIEM isn’t about adding features; it’s about finding fresh approaches to meet the real needs of security teams.

As AI continues to mature, we’re beginning to see AI-powered capabilities fall into distinct categories that serve different functions across the enterprise. From help tools like copilots that assist users, to conversational bots providing AI-driven chat support, and efficiency-focused agents that automate complex tasks, these categories reveal the unique ways AI is transforming business operations.

As IT infrastructure evolves, selecting the right partners and solutions means more than just keeping up with technology trends. For IT decision makers, these choices can impact the security and growth of your business operations. Network demands are constantly changing, so finding a solution that can deliver consistent performance and advanced data protection can be key. By focusing on customer success, Fortinet has consistently met the challenges of their customers and has driven innovation.

This January, the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) will come into force, along with a number of other EU crypto regulations, and it is poised to usher in a new era for technology providers – in both the traditional and digital asset markets. Fireblocks is ready for this transition, and we’ve been helping our clients prepare for the new digital asset regulations in recent months as the deadlines approach.

Here at 1Password, we’re on a mission to help businesses of all sizes secure every sign-in for every app. To achieve that goal, it’s important that our solutions integrate with and elevate organizations’ existing infrastructure.