Jan 10Threat Hunt. . .Or ElseIf you’re not threat hunting, you’re missing out, but you know who’s not? Threat actors. They are always threat hunting. By identifying and addressing threats that may have slipped past traditional security measures, security teams can work on prevention instead of damage control. What is a threat hunt anyway? I’m glad you asked. A threat hunt is the proactive identification of and response to threats that may have slipped past traditional security measures.Cybersecurity3 min read
Jan 6Four Questions Your Information Security Team Should be AskingThe key to succeeding in information security and cyber threat intelligence is recognizing what you’re dealing with, and adapting accordingly. …Cybersecurity3 min read
Jan 6Cyber Threat Predictions: How to Cut Through the NoiseAnother Year, Another Cyber Threat Prediction Every year, cybersecurity experts (along with plenty of not-really-experts) release new cyber threat predictions, most of which are a waste of your time. And look, I understand the goal. As cybersecurity and cyber threat intelligence (CTI) practitioners, we want to get the jump on the bad guys, but the truth…Cyber Threat3 min read
Jan 1Cyber Threat Intelligence Professionals: The Tired, Overworked, Under-Appreciated Hope of 21st Century SecurityCyber Threat Intelligence Professionals: We Need You! In a world where technology is constantly evolving, the need for cyber threat intelligence professionals has never been greater. Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and more frequent as time goes on, and we have seen an increase in ransomware, data breaches, phishing attacks, and virtually every type of social…Cybersecurity5 min read
Dec 30, 2021Why you should consider joining an ISACWhy should one consider joining an ISAC? A large proportion of successful attacks are driven by threat actors that have become more advanced in their tradecraft. Countries have discovered cyber espionage capabilities as effective tools for achieving state objectives while at the same time, criminal organizations have found new ways to exploit stolen data to augment their…Cybersecurity2 min read
Dec 30, 2021Upgrade your OSINT investigations with MaltegoWhat is Maltego anyway? Maltego is a great tool for helping to conduct open-source intelligence gathering. Open-source intelligence (OSINT) is information that can be freely obtained from the public domain. This type of intelligence gathering is extremely valuable in investigations, both for blue teams and red teams.Osint2 min read
Dec 29, 2021Cybersecurity is facing a crisisThe field of cybersecurity is facing a crisis. There simply aren’t enough people with the right skills to defend against an increasing number and severity of cyberattacks. According to a recent study by ISACA, a not-for-profit association that provides cyber-knowledge and insights for professionals in IT, information security and other…Cybersecurity2 min read
