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ModernCISO Basics

Not-so-basic breakdowns of what people are talking about in the cybersecurity industry today.

XDR Vs MDR Vs EDR

XDR vs MDR vs EDR: What’s the Difference?

Does your organization have adequate protection against cybersecurity attacks? As the threats from hackers evolve – increasing in sophistication, volume, and speed – so must your security solutions and strategy. Any discussion on solutions for identifying and dealing with threats and attacks features three topics: Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

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XDR vs SIEM vs SOAR

What’s the Difference Between SIEM, XDR and SOAR?

When it comes to cybersecurity, there are a lot of acronyms you might come across. EDR, NAC, ZTNA, DLP—the list goes on. However, some will be much more critical to your business than others, and in this blog, we’re going to take a closer look at the difference between SIEM and XDR, as well as

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Next-Generation EDR

Next Generation EDR: How to Maximize its Value

For many years, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions were considered to be the foundation of an effective cybersecurity strategy. On one level, this makes total sense. Afterall, it’s estimated that endpoints—physical devices connected to a network—are the starting point for and 70% of successful data breaches. Protecting these elements of your network is critical

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MDR vs XDR: Everything You Need to Know

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is a popular topic in the cybersecurity sector right now. Cynics may say that Sales will put an X in front of anything to try and give it the edge. But in this case, X really does stand for ‘eXtended’, so it’s there for good reason. XDR is a platform

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Everything You Need To Know About XDR

As digital infrastructure becomes the backbone of modern business, the sophistication and frequency of cyber threats have escalated, making advanced security measures a necessity. These digital infrastructures and remote working trends have expanded the cybersecurity perimeter, creating a wider attacker surface and introducing new risks and vulnerabilities that organizations need to manage As threats evolve

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Safeguarding Data in the Cloud: Proven Practices for SaaS Security

Drawn by their convenience, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, today’s businesses are taking advantage of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications more and more often. The global SaaS market is forecast to see an impressive 18% compound annual growth rate over the next four years, with more than 99% of organizations already relying on at least one SaaS app to

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operational technology

Make Buildings Work Smarter, Not Harder

A typical office environment looks significantly different from a few years ago (and no, this is not another “effects of the pandemic” story). In this case the difference-maker is building automation, which has become more widely embraced for managing commercial buildings as organizations and property owners realize the benefits of centrally controlling and managing independent

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Why A New Approach to Zero Trust Architecture Matters to Your Networks

Zero Trust Starts with 100 Percent Mindset There’s nothing new to say when it comes to zero trust security, at least in terms of tactics. Many of the most commonly deployed methods have been around for decades: the least privilege principle, need-to-know access, firewalls, and VPNs. But if we’re talking about the concept of zero

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Incident Response

Dealing with a cyber-attack? Six common pitfalls companies should avoid when handling a security crisis

Managing a cyber crisis is one of the most challenging and stressful aspects of a CISO’s job. Aside from the actual challenge and stress of trying to handle a security incident and help your business successfully recover and rebound, far too many security leaders’ work is made exponentially worse by falling into a number of

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Incident Response

Is my company ready to handle a cyber-attack? Three tips for security leaders to best prepare for and mitigate ongoing security risks

It should be no secret by now that security threat actors constantly evolve their tactics to keep up with new security measures. This means that organizations also need to continually update their efforts to ensure a strong security posture to protect their assets. Especially since a crisis can arise at inopportune moments, such as in

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Incident Response

Is your business dealing with a cybersecurity attack? Here are the five most important steps security leaders and boards must take when dealing with a cyber-attack

As cyber-attacks continue to hit businesses of all sizes, we know that both CISOs and boards struggle during what is one of the most stressful situations they experience. While there’s no one-size-fits-all plan that addresses every organization and every kind of breach or attack they may face, any successful cybersecurity incident response effort requires planning,

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From Theory to Practice: Getting Started with Red Teaming

It seems like everyone is talking about red teaming these days and for good reason. Red teaming can be an incredibly useful exercise for organizations looking to test their threat detection and response capabilities as well as their security maturity as a whole. It’s an evolution of the traditional network pentest, but there are key

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Advisory Services

Basic Guide to Cyber Threat Intelligence: What It Is and Why Your Business Needs It

Basic Guide to Cyber Threat Intelligence: What It Is and Why Your Business Needs It Cyber threat intelligence programs play a foundational role in protecting modern enterprises from cyberattacks, informing security priorities, data collection and decision making. This blog introduces some of the key concepts and how to get started with cyber threat intelligence. What

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Quantum Computing

Beginners Guide to Quantum Computing and the New IT Revolution

Quantum Computing is going to be the next IT revolution, and it’s going to be disruptive. At Kudelski Security, our focus is on helping clients prepare for the new era of quantum computing. These futuristic machines are on the way to being built right now, and they can crack open the most secure cryptographic codes

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CISO Board Basics: Answering the Most Challenging Board Questions

In the first part of this series, I introduced the research on CISO board communications and metrics Kudelski Security performed in collaboration with our Client Advisory Council. The report is available in full here. As with all meaty reports, there’s a lot of content. This article seeks to cover some interesting insight that didn’t make

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