Tag: XDR
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Okta username flaw
Researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in Okta which allows an user to authenticate to an account with a username longer than 52 characters without multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled. Read this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn how this may impact...
Accelerating cybersecurity Time to Resolution (TTR)
When it comes to cyberattacks and data breaches, time to respond (TTR) is a critical metric for managed service providers (MSPs), but one that can be challenging as the frequency and sophistication of threats continue to evolve. MSPs typically have...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Cicada3301 ransomware variant
A new ransomware variant has been found, known as Cicada3301. It exhibits similarities to the defunct BlackCat (ALPHV) operation, and it targets both Windows and Linux systems. Review the details in this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn how this variant...
Tales from the security operations center (SOC)
With the frequency and variety of cyberattacks increasing daily, the need for comprehensive security measures has never been more critical. For analysts staffing a security operations center (SOC) for a global extended detection and response (XDR) service, each day brings...
Is EDR, MDR, or XDR the right solution for your MSP?
It’s no secret cyberattacks have grown in both complexity and numbers. New attack types have emerged while familiar ones have evolved, thus creating a critical need for strong cybersecurity solutions in place. MSPs and their customers have an opportunity to...
XDR round-up 2023: High-severity threats on the rise, peak during holidays
In 2023, Barracuda XDR, including its team of SOC analysts on 24-hour watch, cut through nearly two trillion (1,640 billion) IT events to isolate tens of thousands of potentially high-risk security threats. Security researchers have analyzed the most prevalent XDR detections...
2024 projections for MSPs: Navigating AI, cybersecurity, and diverse partnerships
Success depends on managed service providers’ (MSPs’) readiness to embrace these shifts, enhance cybersecurity measures, and provide comprehensive solutions in the upcoming year. As we close the books on 2023, now is an excellent time to take stock of the...
Evolution of cybersecurity: The rise of XDR in the 2020s
As part of our 5-part series on the evolution of cybersecurity, the fifth and final entry highlights the need for manageability and visibility as the frequency of cyberattacks increased sharply, coupled with a shortage of cybersecurity professionals, and the growth...
EDR vs. MDR vs. XDR: What’s best for your MSP practice?
Selecting a security platform that provides the right level of protection based on your customers’ needs and your IT team’s skillset is vital. A determined attacker can find a way in, whether it’s via stolen or brute-forced credentials, exploiting unpatched...
Email security and XDR are critical to strengthen your cyber defense
Email is an integral part of our daily communication. With countless emails being sent and received daily, it has become an essential fabric of the day-to-day business activities that most of us take for granted. The widespread use of email...
