Tag: Cyber Security
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Detection-First SIEM: Rule Types, Dashboards, and Strategic Visibility
“You can collect all the logs in the world, but if you can’t detect, you’re just archiving risk.” Modern SIEMs aren’t just log aggregators—they are the analytical backbone of security operations. But to unlock their value, you need more than ingestion and alerts. You need detection-first thinking. This post outlines the real strategy behind detection-first…
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Zero Trust Architecture and proactive security monitoring
To effectively implement Zero Trust Architecture and proactive security monitoring, organizations must also focus on continuous network and device visibility. This involves ensuring that all devices on the network are continuously monitored for any signs of compromise and that any suspicious activity is immediately identified and addressed. To achieve this, organizations can implement network segmentation…
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Data-Driven Detection and Decision Making: Enhancing Cybersecurity Operations
Introduction The growing sophistication and frequency of cyber threats have made it increasingly important for organizations to implement robust cybersecurity measures. A critical aspect of cybersecurity operations is the detection of security threats and a timely and effective response. In recent years, the use of data-driven techniques has emerged as a key approach to enhancing…
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A quick review on Host-Based Artifact Analysis for Threat Detection and Forensic Investigations
Host-based artifacts are crucial elements in threat detection and forensic investigations. They are digital footprints left by an attacker or malware on a system, and they provide valuable information for identifying and analyzing security incidents. This white paper discusses some of the key host-based artifacts that can be used to detect and investigate security incidents,…
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Creating an Incident Response Playbook: Best Practices and Strategies
Introduction Incident response is a critical component of an effective cybersecurity program. When an incident occurs, an organization needs to respond quickly and effectively to minimize the damage and prevent similar incidents in the future. An incident response playbook is a comprehensive guide that outlines the steps an organization should take in the event of…
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Threat Informed Defense (TID)
Threat Informed Defense (TID) is an approach to cybersecurity that prioritizes threat intelligence and threat modeling to develop and implement tailored security controls and response plans. TID enables organizations to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats more effectively, reducing the overall risk of a successful attack. One widely used framework for implementing TID is…
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Integrating Threat Intelligence and the Pyramid of Pain for Effective Threat Hunting
Introduction Threat hunting is the process of proactively searching for threats or suspicious activities that may have evaded existing security measures. Threat intelligence, on the other hand, refers to the information gathered and analyzed to identify potential threats to an organization. The combination of these two techniques can help organizations enhance their security posture and…
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Designing an Effective Security Operations Center Architecture: Incorporating NIST CSF 5 Main Functions
Introduction A Security Operations Center (SOC) is a centralized team responsible for monitoring and analyzing an organization’s security posture. SOC architecture refers to the framework and components that are required to establish a comprehensive security posture. SOC architecture is composed of several layers, each with its own set of tools and technologies, and it is…
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A quick review on Pyramid of pain
Introduction: The Pyramid of Pain is a framework used in the field of cybersecurity to help organizations better understand the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by attackers, and how to defend against them. It is called the “Pyramid of Pain” because it reflects the increasing level of effort and resources required by attackers to…
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Using the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix for Effective Threat Hunting
Introduction Effective threat hunting is a proactive approach to cybersecurity that involves identifying and mitigating potential threats before they can cause harm to an organization’s systems and data. One advanced method of threat hunting is the use of the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix. The MITRE ATT&CK Matrix is a knowledge base of known adversary tactics, techniques,…
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