The Dark Side of The Web: Understanding the Dark Web and the Risks It Poses to Organizations
The internet has come a long way since its inception, with an ever-growing number of people relying on it for personal and professional activities. However, with this increased usage comes an increased risk of cybercrime and data theft. And as cybercriminals become more sophisticated, constantly finding new ways to access and exploit sensitive information, organizations […]
Decoding the Differences: MDR, XDR, and MEDR
As technology continues to advance and the threat landscape continues to evolve, many organizations are looking for a cybersecurity partner to help them stay protected. With so many different solutions on the market, it is crucial for organizations to stay informed and understand all the options available. MDR, XDR, and MEDR are three commonly used […]
Cyber Insurance in 2023: What Every Organization Should Know
In the last few years, cybercrime has increased considerably, often leading to significant costs, reputational damage, and operational disruptions to the companies affected. And while there is no full-proof way to avoid an attack, many organizations are taking steps to further reduce their risks. On top of this, these organizations often take additional steps to […]
Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023: Looking Ahead
The last few years have been difficult for all of us and for many, and unfortunately, 2022 did not bring the reprieve we were hoping for. Not only did we experience ongoing supply chain issues and extreme staffing shortages, but we were forced to navigate soaring inflation and economic turmoil, as well as overall political unrest. […]
Three Cybersecurity Strategies for Healthcare Leaders in a Digital-First World
This post was originally published on elastic.co. Blog by Suranjeeta Choudhury, Elastic, and Carl Adasa, Proficio. From on-demand healthcare services like telehealth to wearable technologies, predictive healthcare to blockchain technologies for electronic health records, 5G for healthcare services to AI and augmented reality for state-of-the-art medical treatments, the healthcare industry is at an inflection point. These […]
The Top Cyberattacks on Small & Medium Businesses
Not long ago, it seemed that cybercriminals were mainly targeting large companies. As bigger targets, they may have more gaps to sneak in…and oftentimes, more risk to data and reputation. But times have changed, and for many of today’s small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), they know this is no longer the case. In fact, some […]
Feature Highlight: Log Search and Visualization
In security, it’s often the little details that matter. Whether it’s considering the business context of your alerts, tracking locations of attempted logins that don’t add up, or finding the needle in the haystack, knowing the details around an event is important to understanding the cause – and preventing it from happening again. At Proficio, […]
Protecting Your Identity – A CEOs Perspective
Rarely a day goes by without cybersecurity in the news. Whether it’s another ransomware attack, data breach, or leaked information on the dark web, the cyberthreat landscape is ever-changing – and it’s an ongoing battle to stay ahead. As a global Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, we see trillions of security events come through […]
Solving the Challenge of Cybersecurity Employee Retention and Skills Gaps in Hospitality
Staff turnover is something that every company has to grapple with. However, when that turnover is from an already lean cybersecurity team within the hospitality or gaming industries, the impact can be drastic. Not only does it take time to find and onboard replacements, but when working with such a specialized team, where the knowledge […]
POS Cybersecurity and 10 Tips for Restaurants
Point of Sale (POS) systems are a critical part of the restaurant industry infrastructure. They are used significantly on a daily basis, transporting the financial life blood of the establishments that implement them. Given the important business function these systems do, it is critical to have strong POS cybersecurity practices in place for these systems […]
Five Tips for Selecting a Managed Detection and Response Service Provider
Relentless threat actors and complex technology stacks make it challenging for IT teams to keep up with the volume of cybersecurity threats – and even more difficult to respond to them rapidly. Compounding matters is the tight cybersecurity labor market characterized by too many job openings and a growing talent shortage. In this environment, security […]
Why Gartner is Urging Organizations to Protect Against Identity Threats and Credential Abuse
With the growing support for a hybrid work environment and continued migration to cloud applications, Gartner is predicting an increased trend in identity-based attacks and credential abuse. Today’s cybercriminals are looking for ways to steal credentials, escalate privileges, and move laterally across an organization’s infrastructure. Given that identity compromises are present in most ransomware and […]