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The Evolution of Cybersecurity Threats: Lessons from the Frontlines

By Todd Humphreys |   Jul 30, 2024

Cybersecurity has become one of the most critical aspects of modern business operations, especially for IT executives tasked with safeguarding their organization's digital assets. As cyber threats evolve in complexity and scale, understanding their progression and learning from past incidents is crucial for building resilient defenses. The insights shared during WEI’s recent Cyber Warfare & Beyond event provide IT security leaders a valuable perspective on the major cybersecurity incidents of our time and how they have shaped current strategies.

What Does Microsegmentation In The Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Era Look Like?

By Josh Cronin |   Jul 16, 2024

Many organizations are undergoing a significant shift towards cloud-based resources and a geographically dispersed workforce. This presents a major challenge as legacy network architecture may not be up to the task. These outdated systems often struggle to securely grant remote access and integrate seamlessly with today’s private cloud networks.

Cybersecurity And The Geopolitical Landscape: What IT Security Leaders Need To Know

By Todd Humphreys |   Jul 11, 2024

Today’s interconnected world means cybersecurity is no longer a concern that is confined to just the realm of IT departments and tech companies. It has become a critical aspect of global geopolitics, influencing international relations, national security, and economic stability. For IT security leaders at medium and large enterprises, understanding the geopolitical implications of cybersecurity is an important component to developing a resilient cyber strategy.

Enterprise Cybersecurity: The Five-Stage Approach To Server Security In The Zero-Trust Era

By Mark Hargreaves |   Jul 02, 2024

The enterprise cybersecurity landscape is currently undergoing a significant transformation. Server platforms are evolving into complex ecosystems with numerous components relying on firmware for configuration and orchestration. This complexity is further compounded by the exponential growth in data generation, both in speed and volume, which is often geographically dispersed, creating additional challenges for management and security.

Transforming Data Center Operations: Ensuring Security And Agility In The Digital Age

By Josh Cronin |   Jun 18, 2024

The digital ecosystem is booming with innovation, driven by a surge in applications and enterprise hybrid cloud adoption. From high-fidelity 10K video, real-time gaming, AI-powered automation, and IoT expansion, to immersive VR/AR experiences, businesses need agile and secure networks to support a number of cutting-edge applications. Additionally, the rise of 5G requires secure and adaptable network infrastructure.

Boost Productivity In The Hybrid Workforce With Modern SASE Solutions

By Mike Thweatt |   Jun 11, 2024

The modern workforce is no longer confined to the traditional office environment. The rise of remote work and cloud adoption has created a hybrid landscape where employees access data and applications from various locations and devices.

Maximizing Incident Response with a Modern SOC

By Shawn Murphy |   May 31, 2024

The goal of every security organization is to protect its data. This mission has become increasingly complex in the face of an expanding attack surface and increasingly sophisticated and frequent attacks waged by relentless adversaries. Effectively responding to security incidents requires the Security Operations Center (SOC) to validate alerts and provide the IR team with critical details on the scope of the threat so they can quickly and reliably remediate the issue. However, several obstacles hinder the SOC from gaining the necessary visibility to deliver this critical insight.

6 Benefits That WEI And Palo Alto’s Cortex XSIAM Can Offer Your SOC

By Shawn Murphy |   May 21, 2024

Time is a precious commodity, something that most people wish they had more of. This includes the security operations center (SOC), as analysts are constantly under pressure to stay ahead of cyberattack methodologies to better ensure business continuity. And as sharp as our experts are, the team at WEI cannot create more hours for the day. Still, we can streamline and automate your security operations to effectively make it seem like we have done just that. Enhanced time efficiency is just one of six proven benefits that WEI, in collaboration with Cortex XSIAM by Palo Alto Networks, can offer.

The Cybersecurity 3-Layer Wedding Cake

By Bill Frank |   May 17, 2024

See Bill Frank’s biography and contact information at the end of this article.

This article is Part Two of my series on managing cyber-related business risks. In Part One, I discussed the relationship between Defensive Controls and Performance Controls. Defensive Controls directly block threats. Performance Controls measure the effectiveness of Defensive Controls and suggest improvements.

Five Ways SOAR Resolves Your Organization's Pressing SOC Challenges

By Mike Thweatt |   Apr 30, 2024

Imagine this: you’re a security analyst on the frontlines of your organization’s cybersecurity team. You stare at your monitor as alerts flood from various security programs, like alarms all going off at once. Then you ask: is it a full-blown attack or simply a routine update? The sheer volume of data makes prioritizing the most urgent threats a constant challenge.