Tips & Tricks

5 Reasons Employees Hate Cybersecurity Training and 6 Tips to Turn Them Around 2024-07-02 at 16:03 By Cybersecurity is no longer solely an IT department’s concern; it’s a company-wide responsibility. But with busy schedules and overflowing inboxes, getting employees to truly pay attention to cybersecurity training can feel like an uphill battle. This article is […]

3 Ways to Realize Full Value from Microsoft Security Product Investments 2024-07-01 at 16:01 By As companies face the challenges inherent in implementing the bevy of Microsoft Security products that are available, they may find a managed security service provider can play a key role in helping them maximize the value of their investment. This […]

Why Vulnerability Scanning is an Offensive Security Program’s Secret Weapon 2024-06-21 at 16:01 By Knowing what you don’t know is the key to keeping an organization safe and the best method of doing so is with an offensive security approach that includes vulnerability scanning. By being proactive one can identify exploitable weaknesses in your own […]

Maximizing E5 Value: Prioritized Strategies and the Importance of Managed Services Partners 2024-06-20 at 16:01 By Many organizations license Microsoft 365 E5 to obtain its productivity features, which makes perfect sense because that is what the tool is known for. However, E5 also shines in the security realm offering a myriad of features that will […]

Why Removing Phishing Emails from Inboxes is Crucial for Healthcare Security 2024-06-19 at 16:02 By Don White The adage “data is the new oil” doesn’t resonate with everyone. Personally, having grown up around cars thanks to my dad, a master mechanic, I see oil as messy and cumbersome. Data, in my view, is more akin […]

Get to Know MXDR: A Managed Detection and Response Service for Microsoft Security 2024-06-17 at 17:16 By The Microsoft 365 E5 license gives users entitlements to numerous Microsoft Security products—so many, in fact, that as companies deploy the Microsoft Security suite, they may need a managed detection and response (MDR) service to get the most […]

Trustwave eBook Now Available: 8 Experts on Offensive Security 2024-06-14 at 16:01 By It is now obvious that defensive measures alone are no longer sufficient to protect an organization from cyberattacks. Threat actors are increasing their capacity at such a rate that merely sitting back and hoping to spot and block known attack types will […]

Upcoming Trustwave Webinar: Top Security Considerations When Moving from Microsoft E3 to E5 2024-06-13 at 21:16 By Upgrading licensing from Microsoft 365 E3 to E5 is more than just an incremental step—it’s a strategic move that can significantly enhance your organization’s security, compliance, and productivity. The cloud offers undeniable advantages for scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness. […]

What are the Components of an Excellent Offensive Security Program 2024-06-08 at 00:45 By In the dynamic world of cybersecurity, creating an effective offensive security program is paramount for organizations seeking to proactively identify and mitigate potential threats. An offensive security program encompasses a suite of strategic components designed to test and strengthen an organization’s […]

Major Financial Institution Won Over by Trustwave’s Microsoft Skillset 2024-06-06 at 16:01 By One of the ingredients in Trustwave’s secret cybersecurity sauce is our close working relationship with Microsoft, its security products, and the skillset we have developed to not only manage those products for our clients, but allow them to get the most out of […]

How Trustwave Accelerates Your Security and ROI with Microsoft’s 365 Enterprise Plan 2024-06-05 at 16:01 By Trustwave’s just-released Microsoft Security-focused solutions are designed to bring clients greater security, resilience, and a higher return on their investment by helping optimize their Microsoft 365 enterprise plan. This article is an excerpt from Trustwave Blog View Original Source

Understanding Your Network’s Security Posture 2024-05-29 at 19:16 By Organizations of all sizes need to be proactive in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in their networks. To help organizations better understand the value and process of a vulnerability scan, Trustwave’s Philip Pieterse, Managing Consultant for the Americas division of SpiderLabs and Dhervesh Singh, senior Security Consultant […]

Understanding Your Network’s Security Posture: Vulnerability Scans, Penetration Tests, and Beyond 2024-05-24 at 21:17 By Organizations of all sizes need to be proactive in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in their networks. To help organizations better understand the value and process of a vulnerability scan, Trustwave’s Philip Pieterse, Managing Consultant for the Americas division of SpiderLabs […]

Defining the Threat Created by the Convergence of IT and OT in Critical Infrastructure 2024-05-21 at 19:17 By Critical infrastructure facilities operated by the private and public sectors face a complex and continuously growing web of security threats that are compounded by the increasing convergence of information and operational technology (OT) in this area. This […]

Behind the MDR Curtain: The Importance of Original Threat Research 2024-05-20 at 16:16 By Searching for a quality-managed detection and response (MDR) service provider can be daunting, with dozens of vendors to choose from. However, in its 2023 Gartner® Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response Services, Gartner confronts the challenge head-on. This article is an […]

Trustwave Backs Multinational OT Security Recommendations to Protect Critical Infrastructure 2024-05-10 at 16:31 By Kevin Kerr The Canadian, US, and UK governments issued a series of recommendations in their just-released security alert Defending OT Operations Against Ongoing Pro-Russia Hacktivist Activity, which mirror my own insights on the important topic. This article is an excerpt from Trustwave […]

Using a Systematic Approach to Creating an Offensive Security Program 2024-05-03 at 17:09 By An offensive security strategy is a sophisticated and dynamic approach that extends beyond mere testing. It’s a comprehensive plan that aligns with an organization’s core mission, transforming security from a passive shield to an active spearhead. After all, in any fight, a combatant can […]

7-Step Guide to Properly Scoping an Offensive Security Program 2024-04-26 at 16:03 By Offensive security has become a cornerstone strategy for organizations aiming to fortify their defenses against cyber threats. However, before one creates a suitably developed offensive security program, an organization must ensure it is properly scoped. This will ensure the final product is […]

Unlocking the Power of Offensive Security: Trustwave’s Proactive Approach to Cyber Defense 2024-04-19 at 16:01 By Clients often conflate Offensive Security with penetration testing, yet they serve distinct purposes within cybersecurity. Offensive Security is a broad term encompassing strategies to protect against cyber threats, while penetration testing is a specific activity where security teams test […]

Effective Cybersecurity Incident Response: What to Expect from Your MDR Provider 2024-04-15 at 16:01 By Companies engage with a managed detection and response (MDR) provider to help ensure they detect cyber threats before they do any damage. The “response” part of the MDR moniker is key to that effort, making it vital to determine up […]