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Spotting Hackers at the Pace of XDR – From Alerts to Incidents

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) technology is gaining traction within enterprises. But how can organizations handle the increased volume of alerts XDR systems produce? Samuel Jones, of cyber AI firm Stellar Cyber, discusses how embracing incident-based systems can reduce the analyst burden of XDR technology, enabling companies to spot and respond to attacks more quickly.

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China Attacks Surge as Cyber Criminals Capitalize on COVID-19

COVID-19 has created a perfect storm for cybercriminals and nation-state hackers from China and elsewhere, according to research released Tuesday from VMWare and Carbon Black.

Collection Management: a Crash-Course

Effective collection management is integral to the success of an intelligence operation. What is it and how does it work? Thomas Hofmann, the Vice President of Intelligence at Flashpoint offers a crash-course in creating an effective collection management program.

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Taking the Long View of Breach Fallout

In this industry perspective, Thomas Hofmann, the Vice President of Intelligence at the firm Flashpoint* warns that the effects of data breaches can often be felt months or years after the actual incident, as stolen data bubbles up in underground marketplaces. He has three pieces of advice for companies that want to develop an incident response plan that mitigates the damage of breaches in the short term and over the long term.   

Microsoft adds voice to calls for federal cybersecurity agency

Software giant Microsoft has added its voice to a growing chorus calling for the creation of a federal cybersecurity agency to coordinate the U.S. government’s response to nation-state and cyber criminal threats.