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Top 12 managed detection and response solutions

Of all foundational elements for information security, logging requires far more care and feeding than its fellow cornerstones such as encryption, authentication or permissions. Log data must be captured, correlated and analyzed to be of any use. Due to typical log volume, software tools to manage log events is a must-have for businesses of any size. Traditionally, log events have been processed and handled using security information and event management (SIEM) tools. SIEM systems at the minimum provide a central repository for log data and tools to analyze, monitor and alert on relevant events. SIEM tools (and data analysis capabilities) have evolved more sophisticated capabilities such as machine learning and the ability to ingest third-party threat data. To read this article in full, please click here
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Video: VBA Maldoc & UTF7 (APT-C-35), (Sun, Sep 4th)

I recorded a video for the maldoc analysis I did in diary entries “VBA Maldoc & UTF7 (APT-C-35)” and “Update: VBA Maldoc & UTF7 (APT-C-35)”.
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Violence-as-a-Service: Brickings, Firebombings & Shootings for Hire

A 21-year-old New Jersey man has been arrested and charged with stalking in connection with a federal investigation into groups of cybercriminals who are settling scores by hiring people to carry out physical attacks on their rivals. Prosecutors say the defendant recently participated in several of these schemes — including firing a handgun into a Pennsylvania home and torching a residence in another part of the state with a Molotov Cocktail.
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Week in review: CISOs’ earnings per year, Atlassian Bitbucket Server and Data Center flaw

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: US-based CISOs get nearly $1 million per year The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a relatively new senior-level executive position within most organizations, and is still evolving. To find out how current CISOs landed in that role, their aspirations, the compensation they receive, and which risks they face and responsibilities they shoulder, analysts with international executive … More → The post Week in review: CISOs’ earnings per year, Atlassian Bitbucket Server and Data Center flaw appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Barracuda names Chris Ross as CRO

Barracuda has unveiled that security, storage and channel veteran Chris Ross has been appointed CRO, responsible for worldwide sales and partnerships. Ross joined Barracuda in 2015 as senior vice president of international sales and brings over 30 years of technology experience to the company. As CRO, Ross will focus on accelerating the company’s current growth trajectory across its geographic sales regions. “We are delighted that Chris has taken on this role at what is an … More → The post Barracuda names Chris Ross as CRO appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Need for Speed: Evolving the Acquisition Experience

The acquisition world is constantly changing and requires a workforce that can keep up. Robert Daugherty, Acquisition & Contracting Product Director at Management Concepts and Melissa Starinsky, Managing Member at Starinsky, LLC discuss ongoing trends in acquisition and how experiential learning can enhance the workforce’s skills.
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