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The 443 Podcast - Episode 246 - Minecraft Mod Malware

This week on the podcast we cover a supply chain attack of sorts against Minecraft gamers. After that, we cover a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer that threat actors are exploiting in the wild to steal data and deploy ransomware. Finally, we wne with our review of the latest Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR).

Elastic's detection rules are still open for business - plus further visibility to data quality

Given the increasing frequency, tempo, and sophistication of cyber attacks, it's more important than ever that organizations take a proactive approach to protecting their sensitive data and assets. One of the most critical elements of effective cybersecurity is openness. An open approach to cybersecurity means being transparent, sharing knowledge, and collaborating to build more robust defenses against threats.

RCA Series: Root Cause Analysis Overview

Root cause analysis plays an important role in web applications, IT operations, security, and industrial OT. This video series explains general approaches to root cause analysis and how Elastic accelerates the process with visualizations and dashboards, machine learning to detect anomalies and classify conditions, and interactive tools that empower analysts to drill into additional information that lead to root cause of potential system issues and security incidents.

Lessons Learned Deploying Corelight in the Black Hat Asia NOC

Last month, Corelight had the distinct privilege of joining Cisco, NetWitness, Palo Alto Networks, Arista, and our internet service provider, MyRepublic, to provide availability and network security overwatch to the Black Hat Asia network in Singapore. This marked our first appearance in the Black Hat Network Operations Center (NOC).

How to Keep Your Data Safe Online

There are risks associated with providing your confidential information online, but it’s necessary in a modern world that requires Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to create accounts, purchase goods online, complete your taxes or receive a paycheck. Your data could become vulnerable through no fault of your own. Data breaches are common, and your account information could get leaked. If your data is intercepted by threat actors, it could be sold to cybercriminals on the dark web.

Explainer: Data Governance & You

Welcome to the era of data domination! Every day, 2.5 quintillion bytes of data flood the digital landscape, estimates Forbes, with a whopping 90% of data created in just the last two years. While this growth presents many opportunities for organizations, it also introduces many challenges. That’s where data governance comes in. It’s a critical practice for businesses trying to navigate data management and data security.

The advantages of using time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)

In the fast-paced world we live in, where organizations face increasing threats to their security and protecting sensitive information, implementing robust security measures is paramount. Static passwords have proven inadequate in safeguarding data from unauthorized access and data breaches. However, there is a solution that addresses these vulnerabilities: time-based one-time passwords (TOTP).

Establishing Privileged Access Management standards for your organization

Privileged accounts are the prime target of cybercriminals hoping to access an organization’s assets. Without a way to keep track of, secure, record and analyze privileged users and the privileged sessions they perform, it’s only a matter of time before a hacker finds their way into your more critical assets. That’s where setting Privileged Access Management standards comes in.

How do you manage secrets (Credentials) in an organisation - Expert panel

In this video a panel of experts discuss how to create an effective secrets management program and what are the challenges large organisations face when trying to combat security issues like secrets sprawl. The discussion is with between: Mackenzie Jackson from GitGuardian James Governor, Co-founder & Analyst at RedMonk Andrei Predoiu, DevOps Engineer at Bestseller Mike Carey, Senior Product Manager at 1Password.