A look at what threat hunting is, and the biggest challenges to achieving it, from the CRA Business Intelligence February 2023 report, Wanted: A Few Good Threat Hunters.
Security Operations Center services are in demand, as many organizations are unable to stand up their own full-fledged SOC. For MSSPs looking to add, grow or mature their own outsourced SOC services offering, a key early question is: Do we build from scratch, partner with third parties or buy these capabilities through a merger or acquisition? This...
The developer of a commonly used software issues an urgent out-of-band update for a coding vulnerability that is discovered to be under attack. Immediate patching is imperative. Under such circumstances, what can MSSPs do to quickly identify which of their clients are running this vulnerable software version? And then what are the best practices fo...
The life of a Cybersecurity professional is not for the faint of heart. The job can be stressful, sometimes thankless. And when an attack transpires, you can work long hours knowing the fate of your employer is on the line. Or in the case of an MSSP, the fate of your client. You might even argue that being a managed security services provider magni...
In late January, law enforcement officials disrupted the operations of the Hive cybercriminal group, which has profited off of a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) business model. And though the takedown was an inspiring victory, there’s plenty more ransomware where that came from. Indeed, Microsoft just reported that at the conclusion of 2022 it was t...
While not a stark enterprise threat, security experts warn that if an unenrolled Chromebook at a school district or a retailer does not get detected, a hacker could potentially install malware on the network.
Some MSSPs have a hard time leaving their comfort zone when it comes to their toolsets. They prefer to stick to their own tried-and-true suite of tools and are reluctant to add new ones, even though it might be beneficial to do so. After all, not every client has the exact same needs and challenges. This session will look at how MSSPs can potential...