Learn how the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Benefits State and Local Governments

Security in the cloud vs. cloud security – whose job is it anyway? According to F5 Labs researchers, 86% of successful data breaches begin with compromises of the application layer services or user identities – placing responsibility for app security squarely in the hands of the app owners, developers, and enterprises deploying them. Application security can be difficult and daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is in October and is a nationally-recognized initiative meant to help individuals develop positive cyber habits so they can act as a strong line of defense. To develop effective Cybersecurity Awareness Month programs, it’s essential to analyze threat intelligence data, deliver targeted education to user subgroups, and involve leadership to garner support and buy-in.

The number of threats that can impact an organization is far greater than the number to which most analysts can manually respond. This problem is amplified by the sheer volume of alerts generated by existing tools, and the difficult task of prioritizing each one. By the time a threat is detected, investigated and manually remediated, dwell time has already been significant, increasing the risk of damage. BluVector and Carbon Black work together to provide an integrated solution for end-to-end and immediate protection from advanced malware, while also driving efficiency improvements across an organization.

Tune in to watch Security Weekly’s Paul Asadoorian and John Strand discuss threat intelligence with Jason Cohen, Threat Intelligence Research Engineer at ThreatConnect. Learn about the shortcomings and misuses of threat intelligence to better understand how it can be used effectively and bring real value to your security operations.