Tag: incident response
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Chinese Cyberespionage Group Tied to Juniper MX Router Hacks
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in SecurityNewsJuniper Networks Urges Immediate Updating and Malware Scans to Block Attackers. Hackers have been infecting outdated Juniper MX routers with backdoor malware as part of an apparent cyberespionage campaign that traces to a Chinese-affiliated hacking team tracked as UNC 3886, warned Google’s Mandiant incident response group. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/chinese-cyberespionage-group-tied-to-juniper-mx-router-hacks-a-27696
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Security operations centers are fundamental to cybersecurity, here’s how to build one
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Tags: access, ai, automation, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, governance, group, guide, iam, identity, incident response, intelligence, jobs, network, risk, service, siem, soar, soc, threat, toolBreakdown of SOC tools and technologies: During their Shmoocon talk, Wyler and his colleague James “Pope” Pope, senior manager of governance, risk, and compliance at Corelight, offered a list of the fundamental technologies CISOs should consider when building or outsourcing a SOC.These essential tools include: EDR (endpoint detection and response) EDR is a security solution…
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Suite 404: Training executives for cyberattack response in a playful way
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in SecurityNewsSimulation of a cyber attack in the form of a classic board game. HillThe simulation itself consists of three game phases. In the first phase, seemingly everyday incidents are analyzed to determine the extent to which they have a negative impact on our hotel business. The four categories of service, reputation, sales, and cybersecurity must…
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The 5 stages of incident response grief
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Tags: incident responseWhether we recognize it or not, anytime an incident occurs, it sets off the grieving process. But grief isn’t a bad thing: it’s how we process our emotional reactions and move … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/05/incident-response-grief-stages/
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MDC Responds to Suspicious Cybersecurity Activity with Incident Response Team Activation
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in SecurityNewsThe Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), responsible for managing Missouri’s natural resources, recently discovered suspicious activity on one of its data servers, prompting the immediate activation of its Incident Response Team (IRT). The notification came from MDC’s third-party cybersecurity vendor, signaling the need for urgent analysis of the department’s systems. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump…
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Cyber-Zwischenfall bei einer Naturschutzbehörde in Missouri, USA
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in SecurityNewsMDC Activates Incident Response Team on Suspicious Cybersecurity Activity First seen on mdc.mo.gov Jump to article: mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/mdc-activates-incident-response-team-suspicious-cybersecurity-activity
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SolarWinds Expands Incident Response With Squadcast Purchase
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in SecurityNewsAI-Driven Incident Response, Observability Boost SolarWinds’ Operational Efficiency. SolarWinds’ acquisition of Squadcast strengthens its IT management portfolio with AI-powered incident response. Customers report faster remediation, reduced noise, and improved resilience. The integration promises a smarter, more efficient approach to IT operations. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/solarwinds-expands-incident-response-squadcast-purchase-a-27635
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Hackers Using PowerShell and Microsoft Legitimate Apps to Deploy Malware
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Tags: antivirus, attack, cyber, cybersecurity, hacker, incident response, malware, microsoft, powershellCybersecurity experts are warning of an increasing trend in fileless attacks, where hackers leverage PowerShell and legitimate Microsoft applications to deploy malware without leaving significant traces on compromised systems. These sophisticated attacks, which have been around for over two decades, are proving particularly effective in bypassing traditional antivirus solutions and complicating incident response efforts. PowerShell…
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Die besten XDR-Tools
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Tags: attack, business, cloud, computing, container, crowdstrike, cyberattack, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, google, Hardware, ibm, identity, incident response, infrastructure, mail, malware, marketplace, microsoft, ml, network, office, okta, risk, security-incident, service, siem, soar, software, tool, vulnerabilityLesen Sie, worauf Sie in Sachen XDR achten sollten und welche Lösungen sich in diesem Bereich empfehlen.Manuelles, siloartiges Management ist in der modernen IT-Welt unangebracht. Erst recht im Bereich der IT-Sicherheit: Der Umfang von modernem Enterprise Computing und State-of-the-Art-Application-Stack-Architekturen erfordern Sicherheits-Tools, die:Einblicke in den Sicherheitsstatus von IT-Komponenten ermöglichen,Bedrohungen in Echtzeit erkennen, undAspekte der Bedrohungsabwehr automatisieren.Diese…
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Cyberangriffe 2025: Schnellere, gezieltere und destruktivere Attacken
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in SecurityNewsDer aktuelle “Global Incident Response Report 2025” des Unit 42-Teams von Palo Alto Networks zeichnet ein beunruhigendes Bild der Cyberbedrohungslage. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/cyberangriffe-destruktivere-attacken
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5 things to know about ransomware threats in 2025
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Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, backup, breach, ciso, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, group, healthcare, identity, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, iot, law, leak, mfa, monitoring, network, password, ransom, ransomware, risk, scam, service, software, sophos, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-day2. Mid-size organizations are highly vulnerable: Industry data shows mid-size organizations remain highly vulnerable to ransomware attacks. “CISOs need to be aware that ransomware is no longer just targeting large companies, but now even mid-sized organizations are at risk. This awareness is crucial,” says Christiaan Beek, senior director, threat analytics, at Rapid7.Companies with annual revenue…
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Geopolitical tensions fuel surge in OT and ICS cyberattacks
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in SecurityNewsNew Russian group focused on Ukraine: The second new group to launch attack campaigns against industrial organizations last year, dubbed GRAPHITE, has overlaps with APT28 activities. Also known as Fancy Bear or Pawn Storm, APT28 is believed to be a unit inside Russia’s General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU).GRAPHITE launched constant phishing campaigns against hydroelectric,…
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How to create an effective incident response plan
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Tags: access, advisory, attack, backup, breach, business, ceo, ciso, communications, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, email, endpoint, exploit, finance, governance, guide, incident, incident response, insurance, law, lessons-learned, malicious, monitoring, network, office, phone, ransomware, risk, security-incident, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, updateEstablish a comprehensive post-incident communications strategy: Another key element that can make or break an incident response strategy is communications. Without clear communications among the major stakeholders of the business, a company might experience much longer downtimes or the loss of vital processes for extended periods.”How are you going to go about communicating? With whom?…
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European Union calls for more cyber data-sharing with Nato
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in SecurityNewsUpdates to the EU’s Cyber Blueprint, establishing best practice for multilateral security incident response in Europe, include calls for more collaboration with Nato member states, as the geopolitical environment becomes ever more fractious First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366619486/European-Union-calls-for-more-cyber-data-sharing-with-Nato
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How CISOs can rebuild trust after a security incident
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Tags: attack, breach, business, cisco, ciso, cloud, communications, cybersecurity, data, firewall, group, incident response, jobs, linux, mobile, monitoring, risk, security-incident, service, software, strategy, vulnerabilityMaintaining sensitivity in accountability: Cisco’s Lidz emphasizes that transparency does not end at incident resolution.”Being transparent, internally in particular, by making sure stakeholders understand you and your team have learned from the incident, that there are things you would do better not just in terms of protections, but how you respond and react to incidents”…
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CISO success story: How LA County trains (and retrains) workers to fight phishing
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Tags: ai, awareness, breach, business, chatgpt, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, computing, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, dos, election, email, endpoint, government, hacker, healthcare, incident response, jobs, law, lessons-learned, malicious, marketplace, network, phishing, privacy, regulation, risk, risk-management, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerability(The following interview has been edited for clarity and length.)At first glance, LA County’s reporting structure who reports to whom seems, well, fairly complex.We have a federated model: I report to the county CIO. Each department acts as an independent business and has its own department CIO and information security officer. Their job is to…
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Rising Tides: Lesley Carhart on Bridging Enterprise Security and OT”, and Improving the Human Condition
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Tags: incident responseIn the latest edition of “Rising Tides” we talk with Lesley Carhart, Technical Director of Incident Response at Dragos. The post Rising Tides: Lesley Carhart on Bridging Enterprise Security and OT”, and Improving the Human Condition appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/rising-tides-lesley-carhart-on-bridging-enterprise-security-and-ot-and-improving-the-human-condition/
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UK monitoring group to classify cyber incidents on earthquake-like scale
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in SecurityNewsRisk management: The CMC hopes this increased understanding will spur the development of improved incident response planning. Experts quizzed by CSO on CMC welcomed its launch.Ivan Milenkovich, vice president of cyber risk technology in EMEA at Qualys, said data from the CMC has the potential to allow IT security professionals to make better risk assessments,…
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Enhancements for BloodHound v7.0 Provide Fresh User Experience and Attack Path Risk Optimizations
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Tags: access, attack, ciso, computer, control, cybersecurity, data, group, identity, incident response, metric, radius, risk, risk-assessment, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementGeneral Availability of Improved Analysis Algorithm and Security Posture Management Improvements The BloodHound team previewed several concepts in the last couple of releases that made it easier for customers to visualize attack paths and show improvements in identity risk reduction over time. This week’s release of BloodHound v7.0 includes significant enhancements focused on improving user experience…
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CISOs: Stop trying to do the lawyer’s job
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Tags: breach, business, ciso, compliance, cybersecurity, data, email, finance, group, guide, incident response, international, jobs, law, privacy, RedTeam, risk, risk-management, security-incident, service, skills, strategy, technology, training, updateThere’s a joke that’s been floating around boardrooms for years: “What’s the difference between lawyers and engineers? Lawyers don’t think they’re engineers.”This light-hearted jab highlights a fundamental difference between the two professions. Engineers, and by extension CISOs, focus on building and fixing things, learning a wide array of skills, sometimes sticking their hands into technologies…
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Die besten Cyber-Recovery-Lösungen
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Changing the tide: Reflections on threat data from 2024
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in SecurityNewsThorsten examines last year’s CVE list and compares it to recent Talos Incident Response trends. Plus, get all the details on the new vulnerabilities disclosed by Talos’ Vulnerability Research Team. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/changing-the-tide-reflections-on-threat-data-from-2024/
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21% of CISOs pressured to not report compliance issues
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Tags: awareness, breach, business, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, dora, finance, framework, governance, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, law, nis-2, regulation, resilience, risk, security-incident, trainingCISOs are increasingly getting caught between business pressures and regulatory obligations, leaving them struggling to balance corporate loyalty and legal accountability.To wit: One in five (21%) security leaders have been pressured by other executives or board members not to report compliance issues at their companies, according to a recent study by security vendor Splunk.The same…
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Webinar Today: Defenders on the Frontline Incident Response and Threat Intel Under the Microscope
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in SecurityNewsJoin this panel of CISOs and threat-intel professionals for a deep-dive on aligning incident response and threat intelligence with broader business objectives. The post Webinar Today: Defenders on the Frontline Incident Response and Threat Intel Under the Microscope appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/ciso-forum-webinar-defenders-on-the-frontline-incident-response-and-threat-intel-under-the-microscope/
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CISO Forum Webinar: Defenders on the Frontline Incident Response and Threat Intel Under the Microscope
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in SecurityNewsJoin this panel of CISOs and threat-intel professionals for a deep-dive on aligning incident response and threat intelligence with broader business objectives. The post CISO Forum Webinar: Defenders on the Frontline Incident Response and Threat Intel Under the Microscope appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/ciso-forum-webinar-defenders-on-the-frontline-incident-response-and-threat-intel-under-the-microscope/
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What 2025 HIPAA Changes Mean to You
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Tags: access, application-security, authentication, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, encryption, healthcare, HIPAA, identity, incident response, insurance, law, mfa, monitoring, nist, office, penetration-testing, privacy, risk, risk-analysis, service, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerabilityWhat 2025 HIPAA Changes Mean to You madhav Tue, 02/04/2025 – 04:49 Thales comprehensive Data Security Platform helps you be compliant with 2025 HIPAA changes. You are going about your normal day, following routine process at your healthcare organization, following the same business process you’ve followed for the last twelve years. You expect Personal Health…
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7 tips for improving cybersecurity ROI
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Tags: advisory, ai, attack, business, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, finance, gartner, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, metric, monitoring, network, privacy, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, siem, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, wafWhen it comes to cybersecurity investments, smart money is directed toward initiatives that deliver the greatest protection at the lowest possible cost. But what appears to be a straightforward calculation can often be anything but.CISOs perennially face challenges securing adequate funding to safeguard the enterprise, placing them often in difficult positions attempting to stretch resources…