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The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is coming - are you ready?

As the official implementation date approaches for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) – financial institutions and their information and communication technology (ICT) service providers, across the European Union are gearing up for a significant shift in their operational landscape.

SOAR in Seconds - Playbook Building with Natively Integrated SIEM and SOAR

In Splunk SOAR 6.3, SOAR features now come fully integrated with Splunk Enterprise Security 8.0. In this demo, see how to easily create a Splunk SOAR playbook in the context of your SIEM workflows. Playbooks and actions are now directly integrated within the Splunk Enterprise Security analyst queue. You can run playbooks and see the results without leaving the Splunk Enterprise Security interface. Both a Splunk SOAR and Splunk Enterprise Security license is required.

Cross-Site Request Forgery Cheat Sheet

“Aren’t you a little short for a Stormtrooper?” In this iconic Star Wars moment, Princess Leia lazily responds to Luke Skywalker, disguised as one of her Stormtrooper captors and using authentication information to open her cell. In other words, Star Wars acts as an analogy for a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack. In a CSRF attack, malicious actors use social engineering so that end-users will give them a way to “hide” in their authenticated session.

Announcing the General Availability of Splunk Enterprise Security 8.0

At.conf24 we unveiled the private preview of Splunk Enterprise Security 8.0, and the buzz was undeniable. Today, we are thrilled to announce that Splunk Enterprise Security 8.0 is now generally available! This isn’t just another release—it’s a massive leap forward that redefines and revolutionizes security operations. Splunk Enterprise Security 8.0 is the cornerstone of the SOC of the Future.

What is a Cross-Site Scripting Attack

Cross-site scripting attacks are the digital version of the mystery trope where people inject IV lines with hazardous material. In the murder mystery genre, these crimes often focus on someone who looks legitimate, sneaking malicious material into someone’s medicine to harm the patient. Similarly, a cross-site scripting attack is when a threat actor sneaks malicious code into someone’s application to harm end users.

Beyond Burnout: Key Takeaways from SOC Analyst Appreciation Day 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by alerts? You’re not alone. At SOC Analyst Appreciation Day (SAAD) 2024, we heard from countless analysts facing the same challenges of burnout, perfectionism, and the need for mentorship. With a fantastic line-up of speakers, including John Hammond, Ron Eddings, Peter Coroneos from Cybermindz, and other security leaders, this year’s event provided valuable insights and sparked engaging discussions.

What Is DFIR? Digital Forensics & Incident Response

We all know how often attackers gain access to online devices to compromise security. That’s why digital defense is as important as physical defense. However, ensuring digital safety can be more challenging than physical safety. To overcome this problem, authorities combine digital forensics with incident response. But what does this mean?

The Forensic Investigator Role: Skills and Responsibilities

Businesses adopt new and sophisticated technology every day. All that tech, however, comes with the risk of crime or financial fraud. That’s what forensic investigators help with — they solve these crimes by identifying the criminals and recovering the assets. Forensic investigators collect evidence from crime scenes, analyze it, and conclude the results in a report that later serves as an important document in trials.

Fueling the SOC of the Future with Built-in Threat Research and Detections in Splunk Enterprise Security

The cybersecurity threat landscape is ever-changing and evolving, with bad actors implementing increasingly sophisticated strategies to evade detection. However, many security teams struggle to adapt their detection strategies at the same pace. Supporting advanced threat detection requires organizations to invest in consistent threat research and detection engineering. Without that, they cannot develop the high-quality detections needed to target the latest threats.