Tag: metric
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Consortium Networks Acquires Cyber Risk Quantification Startup To Become ‘Next-Gen VAR’
Consortium Networks’ acquisition of Metrics That Matter is aimed at providing customers with a more-accurate, continuously updated picture of their cyber risk, CEO Nate Ungerott tells CRN. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/consortium-networks-acquires-cyber-risk-quantification-startup-to-become-next-gen-var
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Getting the Most Value out of the OSCP: Pre-Course Prep
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, exploit, finance, framework, guide, hacker, hacking, infosec, infrastructure, jobs, kali, linux, mandiant, metric, microsoft, mitre, network, organized, password, penetration-testing, PurpleTeam, RedTeam, risk, service, skills, software, tactics, technology, tool, training, vulnerability, windowsThe first post in a five-part practical guide series on maximizing the professional, educational, and financial value of the OffSec certification pursuit for a successful career in offensive cybersecurity consulting Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this article are solely my own. I have reviewed the content to ensure compliance with OffSec’s copyright policies and agreements.…
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Enhancements for BloodHound v7.0 Provide Fresh User Experience and Attack Path Risk Optimizations
Tags: access, attack, ciso, computer, control, cybersecurity, data, group, identity, incident response, metric, radius, risk, risk-assessment, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementGeneral Availability of Improved Analysis Algorithm and Security Posture Management Improvements The BloodHound team previewed several concepts in the last couple of releases that made it easier for customers to visualize attack paths and show improvements in identity risk reduction over time. This week’s release of BloodHound v7.0 includes significant enhancements focused on improving user experience…
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It pays to know how your cybersecurity stacks up
Like all other business leaders, chief information security officers (CISOs) could find themselves on the unemployment line if something on their watch goes seriously sideways.But what if CISOs simply aren’t demonstrating enough business value?With companies cutting costs, proving cybersecurity programs are good for the business has become vital to protecting budgets and jobs. That’s why…
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7 tips for improving cybersecurity ROI
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, business, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, finance, gartner, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, metric, monitoring, network, privacy, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, siem, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, wafWhen it comes to cybersecurity investments, smart money is directed toward initiatives that deliver the greatest protection at the lowest possible cost. But what appears to be a straightforward calculation can often be anything but.CISOs perennially face challenges securing adequate funding to safeguard the enterprise, placing them often in difficult positions attempting to stretch resources…
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Mastering SEO for Cybersecurity Entrepreneurs: A Strategic Guide to Dominating Search Rankings
Master fundamentals of SEO to elevate your online presence in 2025. From keyword research and on-page optimization to local SEO tactics, this guide covers essential strategies for entrepreneurs. Learn how to track key metrics, stay updated on the latest trends to drive more traffic and conversions. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/mastering-seo-for-cybersecurity-entrepreneurs-a-strategic-guide-to-dominating-search-rankings/
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CISOs are moving closer to the board, but budget hurdles remain
In recent years, CISOs have often felt that their board of directors did not take them seriously. This key issue for cybersecurity, however, is turning around, with 82% of CISOs now reporting directly to their CEOs, versus 47% in 2023, according to a survey by Splunk.Splunk’s report, which surveyed 500 CISOs, CSOs, and similar security officers,…
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How Ephemeral on-demand data can improve DORA DevOps scores
Understand the performance metrics used to produce the DORA scores and how on-demand data from Tonic Ephemeral, as well as the integration between Ephemeral and Tonic Structural, can improve the DORA score for your development teams First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/how-ephemeral-on-demand-data-can-improve-dora-devops-scores/
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GitLab CISO on proactive monitoring and metrics for DevSecOps success
In this Help Net Security interview, Josh Lemos, CISO at GitLab, talks about the shift from DevOps to DevSecOps, focusing on the complexity of building systems and integrating … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/01/09/josh-lemos-gitlab-devsecops-success/
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How CISOs can forge the best relationships for cybersecurity investment
Tags: access, ai, business, ceo, cio, ciso, communications, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, finance, framework, group, guide, metric, network, privacy, risk, risk-analysis, risk-management, threat, tool, zero-trustWhen it comes to securing cybersecurity investments there are many things at play. The key often lies in the CISO’s ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across the organization. However, CISOs are being tasked with protecting their organizations while navigating budget constraints.Although nearly two-thirds of CISOs report budget increases, funding is only up 8%…
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Volkswagen massive data leak caused by a failure to secure AWS credentials
A failure to properly protect access to its AWS environment is one of the root causes of the recent massive Volkswagen data leak, according to a presentation on the incident at the Chaos Computer Club on Dec. 27.But the security analyst who helped expose the leak said the $351 billion car manufacturer violated its own…
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Impart is now available in the AWS Marketplace – Impart Security
Tags: api, attack, data, detection, fraud, infrastructure, injection, kubernetes, marketplace, metric, monitoring, risk, service, strategy, threat, tool, update, wafToday, we are thrilled to announce that Impart is now available in the AWS Marketplace. More Streamlined Contracting AWS customers with existing spend commitments can apply their Impart purchase toward their AWS commitment. This availability simplifies the buying process with streamlined contractual and legal terms, enabling faster procurement. Product Benefits AWS customers can now more easily purchase…
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Key strategies to enhance cyber resilience
Tags: attack, awareness, backup, banking, breach, business, ceo, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, finance, government, group, healthcare, incident, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, metric, network, phishing, programming, ransom, ransomware, resilience, risk, security-incident, service, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, training, update, vulnerability, windowsThe faulty CrowdStrike software update that triggered IT outages on a global scale in July was a sobering reminder of the importance of incident response and business continuity plans.The update caused more than eight million Windows devices to crash and take down with them airline reservation systems, hospital and government services, financial and banking applications…
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What you need to know to unlock the most critical security metrics
Tags: metricFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/what-you-need-to-know-to-unlock-the-most-critical-security-metrics
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Security researchers find deep flaws in CVSS vulnerability scoring system
The industrywide method for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and hardware needs to be revised because it provides potential misleading severity assessment, delegates at Black Hat Europe were told Thursday.The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) makes use of various metrics to quantify vulnerability severity. A presentation at Black Hat by cybersecurity experts from…
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Anton’s Security Blog Quarterly Q4 2024
Tags: ai, automation, ciso, cloud, cyber, defense, detection, edr, google, governance, incident response, metric, office, security-incident, siem, soc, threat, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trustAmazingly, Medium has fixed the stats so my blog/podcast quarterly is back to life. As before, this covers both Anton on Security and my posts from Google Cloud blog, and our Cloud Security Podcast (subscribe). Meta AI creation, steampunk theme Top 10 posts with the most lifetime views (excluding paper announcement blogs): Security Correlation Then…
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5 Tips to Translate High-Level Risk Into Daily Operations
By following these five tips and leveraging a cybersecurity data fabric with an automated metrics layer, organizations can unify their risk assessment and operational efforts, leading to more cohesive and efficient risk management. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/5-tips-to-translate-high-level-risk-into-daily-operations/
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Keeper Introduces Risk Management Dashboard for Enhanced Risk Visibility and Proactive Threat Mitigation
Keeper Security have announced the launch of Risk Management Dashboard, a new feature within the Keeper Admin Console. The dashboard empowers administrators with broad visibility into their organisation’s security practices and compliance posture, setting a new standard for streamlined cybersecurity management. The Risk Management Dashboard provides an intuitive risk assessment score based on key metrics…
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Linux Foundation report highlights the true state of open source libraries in production apps
There are many metrics to track the prevalence of open source components, such as GitHub stars and downloads, but they don’t paint the full picture of how they’re being used in production codebases. Census III of Free and Open Source Software: Application Libraries leans on more than 12 million data points from software composition analysis…
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Linux Foundation report highlights the true state of open-source libraries in production apps
There are many metrics to track the prevalence of open-source components, such as GitHub stars and downloads, but they don’t paint the full picture of how they’re being used in production codebases. Census III of Free and Open Source Software: Application Libraries leans on more than 12 million data points from software composition analysis (SCA)…
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Russian court sentences kingpin of Hydra drug marketplace to life in prison
The underground marketplace distributed more than a metric ton of narcotics. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/12/russian-court-sentences-kingpin-of-hydra-drug-marketplace-to-life-in-prison/
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AWS launches tools to tackle evolving cloud security threats
The increasing sophistication and scale of cyber threats pose a growing challenge for enterprises managing complex cloud environments. Security teams often face overwhelming volumes of alerts, fragmented workflows, and limited tools to identify and respond to attack patterns spanning multiple events.Amazon Web Services (AWS) is addressing these challenges with two significant updates to its cloud…
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Metrics That Matter: How Security Professionals Can Show Value
Build a metrics program tailored to your organization’s strategic goals This article was originally published in Security Magazine. Think back to your early days in the security industry. Perhaps, like many others, you spent years in law enforcement or the military before transitioning to the private sector. The business jargon you encountered, ROI, KPI,”¦ First…
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‘Shift Left’ Gets Pushback, Triggers Security Soul Searching
A government report’s criticism of the 100x metric often used to justify fixing software earlier in development fuels a growing debate over pushing re… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/shift-left-pushback-triggers-security-soul-searching
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Best Cybersecurity Metrics to Use in the Boardroom – Kovrr
First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/best-cybersecurity-metrics-to-use-in-the-boardroom-kovrr/
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Essential metrics for effective security program assessment
In this Help Net Security interview, Alex Spivakovsky, VP of Research Cybersecurity at Pentera, discusses essential metrics for evaluating the success… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/09/19/alex-spivakovsky-pentera-security-programs/
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Comprehensive Guide to Infrastructure Robustness Metrics
Infrastructure robustness is critical for ensuring the resilience and reliability of your systems. This comprehensive guide explores key metrics used … First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/09/comprehensive-guide-to-infrastructure-robustness-metrics/
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Updating Security Metrics For NIST CSF 2.0: A Guide To Transitioning From 1.0 To 2.0
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) has long served as a cybersecurity cornerstone, offering a structured approach to managing and improving cybers… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/08/updating-security-metrics-for-nist-csf-2-0-a-guide-to-transitioning-from-1-0-to-2-0/