Successful mitigation of today’s security threats requires an approach that is both on the offensive and on the defensive. Here, we give our take on how to approach and handle specific security challenges, as well as our reaction to some of the latest industry topics.
04.24.24DirectDefense published an analysis of more than two million hours of alert investigations that identifies SIM card swapping cyberattacks crafted using generative artificial intelligence (AI), attacks against AI tools and platforms, attacks aimed at local data centers and efforts to infiltrate incident response communications as the top cybersecurity threats of 2024. Michael Vizard with Security… Read more »
04.24.24DENVER – April 24, 2024 – DirectDefense, Inc., an information security services company, today released its “2023 Security Operations Threat Report” which identifies the top threats from 2023 and what’s already trending for 2024. Using its proprietary ThreatAdvisor platform, DirectDefense gathered and analyzed intelligence from nearly 2 million hours of alert investigation across its client… Read more »
03.26.24Advisory board will support the company’s ambitious growth trajectory on the heels of strong financial performance in 2023 DENVER – March 26, 2024 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced the formation of its advisory board, which will be composed of industry experts with proven experience in scaling cybersecurity businesses to support… Read more »
02.23.24Botnets can linger in networks for years, stealthily probing with malware to exploit vulnerabilities, potentially causing devastating cyberattacks. What can enterprises do to protect themselves? DirectDefense President and CTO Jim Broome explains the difference between two classes of botnets and the importance of upgrading from legacy systems. Read part one of MSSP Alert’s botnet series.
02.22.24In this article, MSSP Alert examines the tactics and technologies MSSPs and MSPs use to spot and stop botnets. Jim Broome, President and CTO at DirectDefense, said his MSSP employs a robust endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution with their customers. Read part two of MSSP Alert’s botnet series.
02.15.24Company was also named to CRN MSP 500 list and two company executives recognized as 2024 CRN Channel Chiefs DENVER – Feb. 15, 2024 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced it is launching a new partner program to drive growth of its cybersecurity ecosystem and empower partners to expand and differentiate… Read more »
02.12.24DENVER – February 12, 2024 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named DirectDefense to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Security 100 category for 2024. The MSP 500 list compiled by CRN serves as a comprehensive guide to identifying and… Read more »
02.08.24All startups are inherently risky, with the majority facing failure while a few manage to succeed. What specific hurdles do startups encounter within the cybersecurity industry? This discussion was prompted by a post from Ross Haleliuk of LimaCharlie, where Jared Ballou, VP of Business Development and Strategic Alliances, commented, “Thinking your solution is the single… Read more »
02.05.24DENVER – February 5, 2024 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Jared Ballou, VP of Business Development and Strategic Alliances, and Hannah Godwin, Director of Strategic Alliances, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution… Read more »
01.29.24Former Rapid7 executive joins DirectDefense as Senior Director of MSSP DENVER – Jan. 29, 2024 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced key investments to its Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) offering. Beyond reselling products from leading security vendors such as Claroty, CrowdStrike, Halcyon, Rapid7, Tenable, SCADAfence and Cylance Blackberry, DirectDefense will… Read more »
