Why Your Cybersecurity Program Should Focus on Native Integrations

Why Your Cybersecurity Program Should Focus on Native Integrations

“Organizations are actively consolidating security vendors and integrating technologies,” according to the 2022 ESG Research Report. Tired of the problems caused by different security products from different vendors, your organization may look to do the same. But can you count on third party connectors to do this for you? Will they understand your systems well…

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Its Role In Cybersecurity
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Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Its Role In Cybersecurity

How well-staffed (and qualified) is your current organization’s cybersecurity team? If you’re one of the rare businesses that are well-equipped in terms of information security, you may want to know how your competitors are cutting back on security costs. MarketsandMarkets predicts that the global MDR market will grow from the current 2.6 billion to 5.6…

Why You Need a Self-Serve XDR Solution
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Why You Need a Self-Serve XDR Solution

Thinking of signing on to a managed security services provider (MSSP)?  Try a self-serve extended detection and response (XDR) platform first. With an on-demand cybersecurity reporting tool, you can begin implementing the XDR methodology into your operations before outsourcing to an external provider. And once you incorporate better alerts and automation, you can build on…

How is the Cybersecurity Industry Changing?
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How is the Cybersecurity Industry Changing?

The cybersecurity industry is constantly evolving, for pretty obvious reasons.  Cybersecurity professionals are here to protect data, systems, applications, and users. The focus is based on the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, & Availability) . As business processes change, which require different digital supply- or tool-chains, the methods of securing them could change as well. As…

10 Key Advantages of XDR
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10 Key Advantages of XDR

76% of organizations that adopt extended detection and response (XDR) credit it with improving their cybersecurity posture. How can one approach be so effective? Main Benefits of XDR XDR’s advantages can be divided into the following 10 key categories: Improved threat detection Simpler triage process Intelligent response recommendations Root cause analysis Easier collaboration Long-term security…

5 Security Questions Your Board Will Definitely Ask

5 Security Questions Your Board Will Definitely Ask

Why Are Boards Interested in Cybersecurity? Gartner predicts that by 2025, 60% of organizations will be using cybersecurity risk as a key factor in assessing business activities. Given this rising demand, corporate board members are starting to ask more specific questions about security operations. If you are not accustomed to these types of conversations, it…

The Economics of XDR

The Economics of XDR

Despite all the cybersecurity benefits of an extended detection and response (XDR) strategy, switching to this alternative threat management approach may seem daunting. Even though any changes in operations will require time and resources upfront, incorporating XDR into your security operations will overall significantly reduce costs for your organization. Economic benefits of XDR can be…

How Does Automated Threat Remediation Work In A Pre-Existing Business?

How Does Automated Threat Remediation Work In A Pre-Existing Business?

Did your organization recently decide to adopt extended detection and response (XDR) as part of your security operations? Adopting XDR to drive your cybersecurity is a great choice for many enterprises and can help you protect your business in face of ever-developing threats. Yet even as more than 90% of businesses work on integrating XDR…

Taking a Risk-Based Approach to XDR and Critical Business Assets

Taking a Risk-Based Approach to XDR and Critical Business Assets

Cybersecurity does not exist in a vacuum. Your security operations are one pillar of supporting the overall goals of your entire organization. But security executives (CIO, CISO, CTO) and business executives (CEO, COO, CFO) across the board are often disconnected on key priorities. According to McKinsey, while 41% of business executives are happy with their…

What Is the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Methodology?
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What Is the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Methodology?

XDR is just good security.  It is a strategic approach that breaks down data silos, improves visibility and reporting, and leverages automated threat remediation to make security teams more effective and efficient. Taking action, rather than just sending alerts, has become critical for organizations to not only reduce risk but to optimize operational efficiencies by…