Organizational Systems Security Analyst

ThreatNG Launches Groundbreaking Open-Source Governance and Compliance Dataset Project

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

ThreatNG Security, a leading external attack surface management (EASM), digital risk protection (DRP), and security ratings cybersecurity solutions provider, is excited to announce the kickstart of its innovative open-source project, the " ThreatNG Governance and Compliance Dataset ."

Key Points: 
  • ThreatNG Security, a leading external attack surface management (EASM), digital risk protection (DRP), and security ratings cybersecurity solutions provider, is excited to announce the kickstart of its innovative open-source project, the " ThreatNG Governance and Compliance Dataset ."
  • By open-sourcing Governance and Compliance datasets, ThreatNG exemplifies its commitment to advancing the collective state of cybersecurity globally.
  • Financial Services find crucial insights in Ethics, Governance, Compliance, and Trust datasets, fostering integrity and compliance.
  • For more information about the ThreatNG Governance and Compliance Open-Source Project, please visit:

Media Alert: Stamus Networks Releases Updated "Security Analyst's Guide to Suricata"

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Monday, December 4, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS and PARIS, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stamus Networks, a global provider of high-performance network-based threat detection and response systems, has published an updated version of "The Security Analyst's Guide to Suricata," a practical guide to threat hunting and detection using Suricata – the open-source intrusion detection system (IDS) and network security monitoring (NSM) engine.

Key Points: 
  • The latest edition incorporates new content, featuring an important new chapter titled, "DNS Detection and Threat Hunting."
  • Written by Stamus Networks co-founders, Éric Leblond and Peter Manev, who have both worked on Suricata development for more than 10 years, the book was first published in November 2022 and is the industry's first practical guide for unlocking the full potential of Suricata.
  • The publication was written for security operations center (SOC) analysts and threat hunters who use Suricata to gain insights into what is taking place on their networks.
  • PDF and eReader copies of the book can be downloaded from the Stamus Networks website, here: https://www.stamus-networks.com/suricata-4-analysts .

Media Alert: Stamus Networks Releases Updated "Security Analyst's Guide to Suricata"

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 4, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS and PARIS, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stamus Networks, a global provider of high-performance network-based threat detection and response systems, has published an updated version of "The Security Analyst's Guide to Suricata," a practical guide to threat hunting and detection using Suricata – the open-source intrusion detection system (IDS) and network security monitoring (NSM) engine.

Key Points: 
  • The latest edition incorporates new content, featuring an important new chapter titled, "DNS Detection and Threat Hunting."
  • Written by Stamus Networks co-founders, Éric Leblond and Peter Manev, who have both worked on Suricata development for more than 10 years, the book was first published in November 2022 and is the industry's first practical guide for unlocking the full potential of Suricata.
  • The publication was written for security operations center (SOC) analysts and threat hunters who use Suricata to gain insights into what is taking place on their networks.
  • PDF and eReader copies of the book can be downloaded from the Stamus Networks website, here: https://www.stamus-networks.com/suricata-4-analysts .

Huntress Expands Managed Security Offerings to Identity Protection with New MDR for Microsoft 365

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

“99% of U.S. organizations are SMBs, and over eleven million of them rely on Microsoft 365 to run their businesses.

Key Points: 
  • “99% of U.S. organizations are SMBs, and over eleven million of them rely on Microsoft 365 to run their businesses.
  • “Huntress MDR for Microsoft 365 detected and stopped an email forwarding rule attack that would have sent confidential emails out to a threat actor,” said Matt Robbins, Security Analyst at Rudick Innovation and Technology, a Texas-based managed IT services firm and early adopter of Huntress MDR for Microsoft 365.
  • MDR for Microsoft 365 marks a significant expansion in the company’s offerings as it goes beyond an endpoint focused solution to incorporate identity protection in one managed platform.
  • Read the Huntress MDR for Microsoft 365 blog for more details.

Secureframe Introduces AI-based Assessments to Simplify Risk Management

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Secureframe, the leading provider of security and compliance automation software, announced its latest innovation with the launch of Comply AI for Risk. This AI-powered Risk Management solution automates the risk assessment process to save organizations time and resources. This is the third AI-powered capability from Secureframe, following AI-powered questionnaire automation and AI-powered control remediation.

Key Points: 
  • This AI-powered Risk Management solution automates the risk assessment process to save organizations time and resources.
  • Leveraging a risk description and company information, Secureframe Comply AI produces detailed insights into a risk with a single click.
  • Comply AI for Risk augments the step-by-step risk assessment workflow, based on the ISO 27005 methodology, which is a critical capability of Secureframe's new Risk Management solution.
  • Along with the risk assessment workflow, the solution also includes a risk register that acts as a single source of truth for an organization's risk management program and a means to document and monitor risk over time.

Trellix to Host Ransomware Detection and Response Virtual Summit

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Trellix , the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), today announced its Ransomware Detection and Response Virtual Summit , co-sponsored by AWS, will take place August 23 and 24, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Trellix , the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), today announced its Ransomware Detection and Response Virtual Summit , co-sponsored by AWS, will take place August 23 and 24, 2023.
  • Trellix’s 2023 Mind of the CISO research found over half of organizations use 20+ security solutions.
  • Ransomware is not an “if” but a “when,” and this lucrative business for cybercriminals continues to increase steadily.
  • “Ransomware doesn’t discriminate based on size or industry, so it is imperative organizations across the board adopt a comprehensive approach to security,” said Harold Rivas, CISO at Trellix.

Securonix Launches ChatGPT Integration Harnessing the Power of Generative AI to Greatly Reduce Incident Response Time

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

The generative AI capabilities in Securonix Investigate enable security professionals to seamlessly ask AI models questions using natural language and view it side-by-side with all the context gathered by Securonix Investigate.

Key Points: 
  • The generative AI capabilities in Securonix Investigate enable security professionals to seamlessly ask AI models questions using natural language and view it side-by-side with all the context gathered by Securonix Investigate.
  • “The widespread adoption of Large Language Models in generative AI, like ChatGPT, bolsters the capabilities of cybersecurity professionals everywhere,” said Nayaki Nayyar, CEO, Securonix.
  • “The introduction of generative AI functionality into Securonix Investigate is the first step in a series of initiatives we are undertaking to improve cybersecurity operations.
  • The generative AI integration in Securonix Investigate enables content administrators, security analysts and hunters to ask ChatGPT questions during an investigation via the Securonix Investigate window.

AVOID THE IDENTITY GRINCH THIS HOLIDAY

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Points: 
  • However, with the holiday rush upon us, it's important to ensure consumers are shopping online safely.
  • Therefore, antivirus and identity protection are an important combination to protect not only your devices but your identity and privacy especially during the busy holiday shopping season.
  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9110051-webroot-holiday-tips-wit...
    Senior Security Analyst at Webroot Tyler Moffitt shares tips on how to protect yourself from identity and data theft this holiday season.
  • He also shares details on how Webroot Antivirus and Allstate Identity Protection have paired up to easily protect your devices, identity and privacy.

Stamus Networks Publishes "The Security Analyst's Guide to Suricata"

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Monday, November 7, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stamus Networks, a global provider of high-performance network-based threat detection and response systems, today published "The Security Analyst's Guide to Suricata," a practical guide to threat detection and hunting using Suricata – the open-source intrusion detection (IDS) and network security monitoring (NSM) engine. Written for security operations center (SOC) analysts and threat hunters who use Suricata to gain insights into what is taking place on their networks, the book provides vital information on entry points and in-depth analysis on the most important Suricata features.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stamus Networks , a global provider of high-performance network-based threat detection and response systems, today published " The Security Analyst's Guide to Suricata ," a practical guide to threat detection and hunting using Suricata the open-source intrusion detection (IDS) and network security monitoring (NSM) engine.
  • The pair founded Stamus Networks in 2014, a company that embeds Suricata in their commercial network detection and response (NDR) solutions to help enterprise security teams protect their organizations using their networks.
  • This guide gives security analysts, educators, enterprises, and even hobbyists a powerful primer to help maximize the value of Suricata in their networks."
  • The "Security Analyst's Guide to Suricata" is not meant to replace the user guide but was written to offer additional support for the security practitioner.

Stamus Networks Publishes "The Security Analyst's Guide to Suricata"

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 7, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stamus Networks, a global provider of high-performance network-based threat detection and response systems, today published "The Security Analyst's Guide to Suricata," a practical guide to threat detection and hunting using Suricata – the open-source intrusion detection (IDS) and network security monitoring (NSM) engine. Written for security operations center (SOC) analysts and threat hunters who use Suricata to gain insights into what is taking place on their networks, the book provides vital information on entry points and in-depth analysis on the most important Suricata features.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stamus Networks , a global provider of high-performance network-based threat detection and response systems, today published " The Security Analyst's Guide to Suricata ," a practical guide to threat detection and hunting using Suricata the open-source intrusion detection (IDS) and network security monitoring (NSM) engine.
  • The pair founded Stamus Networks in 2014, a company that embeds Suricata in their commercial network detection and response (NDR) solutions to help enterprise security teams protect their organizations using their networks.
  • This guide gives security analysts, educators, enterprises, and even hobbyists a powerful primer to help maximize the value of Suricata in their networks."
  • The "Security Analyst's Guide to Suricata" is not meant to replace the user guide but was written to offer additional support for the security practitioner.