Security Operations
XDR: A better mousetrap or just more hype?
XDR stands for eXtended Detection and Response. What it is depends on who is explaining it. XDR evolved very quickly from Network Detection and Response
January 5, 2022
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Protect your network from Log4j and future vulnerabilities
Earlier this month, a vulnerability in the Apache Log4j logging framework was disclosed. The zero-day vulnerability was published by Alibaba Cloud’s security team as was
December 22, 2021
Security Operations
Ransomware attacks impact more than their target victim
Last week Kronos (now Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG)) announced that they were hit by a ransomware attack that is likely to keep their system offline
December 17, 2021
Security Operations
Using flow-based NDR to fight ransomware
Ransomware is everywhere and cybercriminals are increasingly more antagonistic, demanding ever increasing ransom payments. Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 says that payments are up 82%
November 10, 2021
Security Operations
Enterprises face tough, new reality of cybercrime: It’s not if, but when
By 2025, it’s estimated that cybercrime will cost the world $10.5 trillion annually—a figure that includes damage and destruction of data; theft of intellectual property,
October 27, 2021
Security Operations
Network security: How effective is your security posture?
Network security is described as the implementation of technologies, processes, and protocols designed to safeguard an organization’s communications and information.
October 13, 2021
Security Operations
Detect abnormal lateral network traffic using machine learning and NetFlow
In a previous blog I introduced you to the malware detection capabilities of Plixer’s intelligence product. I would like to circle back to some information
September 3, 2021
Security Operations
Malicious links and how to find them
It can happen to anyone, even the most seasoned of network security personnel. You can be searching for something on Google, see a seemingly innocent
July 21, 2021
Security Operations
Tuning DDoS and DRDoS flow analytics to your environment
As more and more devices are added to the internet, a larger swath of insecurity comes with them. Botnets and compromised devices are the main
July 7, 2021
Security Operations
Packets vs. flow/IPFIX: The effort to reduce dwell time
When we hear about a cyberattack these days, there’s often a reference to when the network was originally compromised. In recent years, the need to
June 16, 2021