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Achieving SIEM Efficiency Through Proactive Validation

11-09-2024

Our latest whitepaper, "Maximising SIEM Efficiency through Proactive Validation" provides some valuable insight into the challenging nature of security event management. Managing and optimising SIEM solutions has become a significant challenge for many enterprises. Organisations often face complexities with high alert volumes, slow threat detection, and understaffed Security Operations Centres (SOCs). This comprehensive whitepaper explores how Proactive Validation transforms SIEM performance by continuously identifying detection gaps, improving accuracy, and offering real-time threat mitigation. This approach is designed to deliver better return on investment (ROI) for security teams and stakeholders, including CIOs, CISOs, and SOC managers, ensuring that your SIEM operates at maximum efficiency.

The Risks of Increasing SaaS Use

20-08-2024

Organisations increasingly rely on cloud applications, with small enterprises using over 20 SaaS apps per user and large companies exceeding 250 per company. This growth introduces significant cyber security risks, including unauthorised access and Shadow IT, where unsanctioned apps are used without oversight. To mitigate these risks, companies need advanced monitoring solutions like Cynode’s MDR for Cloud Apps Shadow IT, which offers visibility, consent policy enforcement, and threat detection across SaaS platforms, ensuring security and compliance.

Interview with Senior Cyber Advisor Per-Olov Kask

30-07-2024

Delve into the fascinating career journey of a seasoned cyber security professional who has dedicated over three decades to the ever-evolving IT and cyber security landscape. Starting as an IT technician in 1993, our expert quickly rose through the ranks to become a country IT manager, driven by a passion for combating emerging cyber threats. In 2022, this journey led to an impactful role at Cynode as a Senior Cyber Advisor. Join us as we explore his experiences, insights, and the innovative approaches that make Cynode a leader in the cyber security field.

Regular EDR Policy Tuning

25-07-2024

The cyber security world has recently focused on EDR technology due to its significant impact across industries. This post explores the evolution from early antivirus software to EDR platforms. Key milestones include the introduction of commercial antivirus software in 1987, the emergence of heuristic and behavioural detection methods in the early 2000s, and the development of Next-Gen Antivirus (NGAV) in 2010. EDR solutions, emerging around 2013, are crucial for detecting, investigating, and mitigating security threats but require regular policy updates and meticulous tuning for optimal performance.