In today’s evolving digital landscape, safeguarding data has become a challenge for organizations of all sizes. The ever-expanding data estate, the volume and complexity of cyberattacks, increasing global regulations, and the rapid adoption of AI are shifting how cybersecurity and data teams secure and govern their data. Today, more than 95% of organizations are implementing…

Security information and event management (SIEM) solutions have long served as the indispensable nerve center for the security operations center (SOC). However, the SIEM landscape has undergone seismic shifts and market disruption in recent times, making it that much harder for chief information security officers (CISOs) to navigate and select the optimal SIEM for their…

In mid-October, we released our 2024 Microsoft Digital Defense Report, which revealed over 600 million identity attacks per day. As multifactor authentication now blocks most password-based attacks, we’re seeing a shift in threat actor tactics and a convergence of nation-state and cybercriminal threat activity. More than 99% of identity attacks are password attacks—often due to…

The cybersecurity industry faces an unprecedented talent shortage. In this article, we’ll explore the implications of this shortage and how MXDR services can bridge the gap.  The shortage in cybersecurity expertise presents a significant challenge, affecting various sectors, from businesses to national security. Some notable instances include:  Supply Chains: The June 2023 MOVEit Transfer breach…

Effectively managing third-party risks starts with a solid plan, and our Vendor Risk Assessment Template is the perfect tool to help you evaluate vendors and protect your business. Third-party vendors can introduce significant risks—ranging from cybersecurity vulnerabilities to compliance challenges. Why Use This Template? Our template is designed to simplify and enhance your vendor risk…

The holiday season is a time of celebration, but it’s also a high-risk period for cyberattacks. Cybercriminals look to exploit reduced staffing, remote work, and the surge in online activity. As everyone scrambles for last-minute deals, these attackers find it easier than ever to slip through the cracks in your defenses. As a system administrator at…

Organizations of all sizes rely on tools like Action1 to manage software updates and security patches. However, Action1 is not the only game in town. Businesses often need alternatives that better support remote devices, streamline software deployment, or align with their unique needs. This article reviews seven powerful Action1 alternatives for patch management, helping you…

This post is authored by Heimdal’s Cybersecurity Architect and Technical Product Marketing Manager Andrei Hinodache. You may know him as the face of our popular series of webinars. If you want to watch the full webinar this EDR strategy guide is based on, check out the recording here.  If you want to understand why effective…

Meet Linda, the CFO of a multinational company. She is currently on her way to a business conference on the other side of the world. Linda makes many more trips like this these days. Once upon a time, jet-setting across the world meant no access to files, emails, or messages for the whole time she…

Today, organizations around the world are facing a perfect storm of inflation, smaller budgets, rising labor rates, and slower consumer demand. Against that backdrop, hackers are only getting more active. Businesses therefore have some difficult choices to make. Do you continue to invest in an expensive team of security experts, despite the rising costs and…