Security News

Cybersecurity teams hesitate to use automation in TDIR workflows
2024-02-07 04:00

Despite 57% of interviewed organizations reporting significant security incidents, over 70% of organizations reported better performance on cybersecurity key performance indicators, such as mean time to detect, investigate, respond, and remediate in 2023 as compared to 2022, and 90% believe they have good or excellent ability to detect cyberthreats. "While we aren't surprised by the contradictions in the data, our study in partnership with IDC further opened our eyes to the fact that most security operations teams still do not have the visibility needed for overall security operations success. Despite the varied TDIR investments they have in place, they are struggling to thoroughly conduct comprehensive analysis and response activities," said Steve Moore, Exabeam Chief Security Strategist.

Perfecting the Defense-in-Depth Strategy with Automation
2024-01-26 11:04

Medieval castles stood as impregnable fortresses for centuries, thanks to their meticulous design. Fast forward to the digital age, and this medieval wisdom still echoes in cybersecurity. Like...

VMware: Plug critical Aria Automation hole immediately! (CVE-2023-34063)
2024-01-18 10:04

A critical vulnerability affecting VMware Aria Automation and VMware Cloud Foundation can be exploited by attackers to gain access to remote organizations and workflows, VMware has warned.Patches are available and VMware recommends upgrading to VMware Aria Automation 8.16.

Reimagining Network Pentesting With Automation
2023-12-14 11:17

Network penetration testing plays a crucial role in protecting businesses in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Yet, business leaders and IT pros have misconceptions about this process,...

Reimagining Network Pentesting With Automation
2023-12-14 11:17

Network penetration testing plays a crucial role in protecting businesses in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Yet, business leaders and IT pros have misconceptions about this process,...

Security automation gains traction, prompting a “shift everywhere” philosophy
2023-12-11 04:30

The use of automated security technology is growing rapidly, which in turn is propagating the "Shift everywhere" philosophy - performing security tests throughout the entire software development life cycle - across more organizations, according to Synopsys. This year's findings revealed a clear trend of firms increasingly taking advantage of security automation to replace manual, subject matter expert-driven security activities to reduce cost and improve effectiveness.

Using AI and automation to manage human cyber risk
2023-12-07 05:00

Despite advanced security protocols, many cybersecurity incidents are still caused by employee actions. In this Help Net Security video, John Scott, Lead Cybersecurity Researcher at CultureAI, discusses how integrating AI and automation into your cybersecurity strategy can improve employee behaviors and reduce security incidents.

Scaling Security Operations with Automation
2023-12-06 10:14

In an increasingly complex and fast-paced digital landscape, organizations strive to protect themselves from various security threats. However, limited resources often hinder security teams when...

2023 Gartner® Market Guide for Security, Orchestration, Automation and Response Solutions
2023-12-03 16:00

"The security technology market is in a state of general overload with pressure on budgets, staff hiring/retention, and having too many point solutions are pervasive issues for organizations today." Security and risk management leaders should evaluate how security orchestration, automation and response can support and optimize their broader security operations by automating repetitive tasks; triaging security incidents faster with automated investigation and response; increasing productivity, efficiency and accuracy; and strengthening defenses by connecting and coordinating complex workflows across their team and tools.

Red Hat: UK Leads Europe in IT Automation, But Key Challenges Persist
2023-11-14 21:45

The U.K.'s position as a financial services hub puts it ahead in enterprise-wide IT automation, says Red Hat. Red Hat's report, Thriving through change with enterprise-wide IT automation, surveyed 1,200 IT leaders in the aforementioned four countries about the role of automation in their businesses and the challenges they faced in adopting new technologies.