Cybersecurity automation is no longer a “nice-to-have” — it’s a necessary component for security teams. The latest data reveals that organizations are increasingly recognizing the critical role automation plays in safeguarding their systems and enabling their teams to thrive. Here are the key insights.

As cyber threats get trickier—with ransomware attacks happening every 11 seconds, and each attack costing between $350,000 and $1.4 million on average—businesses want to beef up their defenses without spending too much. More companies are using Extended Detection and Response (XDR) to simplify their security work and cut costs. XDR provides an answer that can help businesses do more with less tackling common problems like too many tools complex security setups, and high running costs.

Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) is the latest privacy and security model that uses blockchain and cryptography to put you in control of your own identity. In this blog, we will dive into what SSI is all about, its core principles, real-life uses, and why it is set to transform how we manage identities in todays digital world.

Update: Dec 11, 2024. Find the latest information in our follow-up security bulletin. On December 7, 2024, Arctic Wolf began observing a novel campaign exploiting Cleo Managed File Transfer (MFT) products across several customer environments. Initial indications of malicious activity in this campaign were identified as early as October 19, with a sharp increase in early December.

Since its initial release in January 2020, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has undergone a series of fundamental changes. Fortunately, CMMC compliance requirements became much clearer when the US Department of Defense (DoD) published its CMMC Final Rule in October 2024. As a result, CMMC will have an impact on nearly every DoD contractor and subcontractor, and it’s anticipated that references to CMMC will be included in DoD contracts as early as March 2025.

Are you worried that your email has become one of over 14 million in a data breach? Then worry no longer! This article will give you all the advice to secure your email account, prevent your email from being leaked online, and minimize the risks of phishing, ransomware, and other cyber threats. The first step you will need to take in a have I been pwned situation is to check if your email has been exposed in a data breach.