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How managed detection and response can bolster security in an increased threat landscape
Endpoint Detection and Response

How managed detection and response can bolster security in an increased threat landscape

The digital operating environment has made doing business easier, yet this dependence has opened the floodgates for malicious cyberattacks.

By Jason Whyte • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022
A dangerous game of hide and seek
Firewalls

A dangerous game of hide and seek

A recent report by Sophos shows that cybercrooks are hiding (or dwelling) in the networks of smaller businesses for much longer than their larger counterparts.

By John Donovan • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2022
Armis announces APEX Manage Program enhancing cybersecurity
Software-as-a-Service

Armis announces APEX Manage Program enhancing cybersecurity

APEX Manage Program empowers MDRs/MSPs to expand beyond the traditional endpoint security services to Managed-XDR.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
Consider the benefits of UEBA technology with MDR experts at the helm
User and Entity Behavior Analytics

Consider the benefits of UEBA technology with MDR experts at the helm

Best-in-class security technology complements great expertise, and vice versa. To significantly improve security posture requires both.

By Gareth Cox • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022
Palo Alto Networks responds to rise in threats with MDR service
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks responds to rise in threats with MDR service

Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response is a new service that can offer continuous 24/7 threat detection, investigation and response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022
Bitdefender beefs up its ANZ team
EduTech

Bitdefender beefs up its ANZ team

Bitdefender has hired Kevin Dyson and Greg Ryan as regional director and sales director respectively to grow its ANZ enterprise business.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
CrowdStrike launches new identity threat protection solution
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CrowdStrike launches new identity threat protection solution

CrowdStrike has launched Falcon Identity Threat Protection Complete, a fully-managed identity threat protection solution. #cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2022
Pressure points: Ransomware operators run their extortion efforts through a multiplier
Malware

Pressure points: Ransomware operators run their extortion efforts through a multiplier

Attackers have doubled the number of techniques simultaneously deployed against victims in a few short months.

By Murray Mills • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
ESET and Chillisoft launch MDR solution in ANZ
Cybersecurity

ESET and Chillisoft launch MDR solution in ANZ

The MDR service offers customers remotely delivered security operation centre capabilities, which can be used to respond to threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
Leveraging a new MSSP/MDR SOC contract to build an intelligence practice
Supply Chain

Leveraging a new MSSP/MDR SOC contract to build an intelligence practice

Few organisations have matured their security operations (SecOps) to the point where they have integrated a complete CTI practice.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Aug 2021
Tecala chooses eSentire as its MDR solution provider in ANZ
Risk & Compliance

Tecala chooses eSentire as its MDR solution provider in ANZ

eSentire is a leader in the multi-signal Managed Detection and Response arena, and will enable Tecala to offer enterprises a bolstered cybersecurity service.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
OpenText launches MDR service to empower security teams
Security Operations Centres

OpenText launches MDR service to empower security teams

OpenText launches new MDR service to help enterprise customers detect and respond to cybersecurity threats more effectively.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th May 2021
CrowdStrike to acquire Humio for $400 million
DevOps

CrowdStrike to acquire Humio for $400 million

CrowdStrike is set to acquire cloud log management provider Humio for $400 million, expanding its Extended Detection and Response capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021
Why extended detection and response is a 'movement'
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Why extended detection and response is a 'movement'

Fuelling its momentum as a movement fast gaining traction, Gartner called XDR the number one trend CISOs should understand to strengthen security initiatives.

By Marc Solomon • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2021
Palo Alto Networks and PwC deliver MDR services to Hong Kong enterprises
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks and PwC deliver MDR services to Hong Kong enterprises

PwC and Palo Alto Networks have partnered to deliver managed detection and response services to enterprises in Hong Kong.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2020
Palo Alto Networks and PwC extend partnership, deliver cyber defence solution
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks and PwC extend partnership, deliver cyber defence solution

The pair will deliver managed detection and response (MDR) services to joint customers, with the offering combining MDR services from both companies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
ESET included in Forrester Enterprise EDR report
Endpoint Protection

ESET included in Forrester Enterprise EDR report

The report provides an overview of the technology players in the EDR market and offers insights into understanding their capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020
The top four cloud IT security misconfigurations and how to fix them
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

The top four cloud IT security misconfigurations and how to fix them

Thankfully, there are some effective steps that can be taken to overcome four of the most common security issues, thereby reducing the attack surface.

By ExtraHop • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2020