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.
10.16.23Company Recognized for its Comprehensive Suite of IoT and IIoT Security Solutions Designed to Keep Organizations Safe from Attack DENVER – Oct. 16, 2023 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced it has been named a winner of the 2023 IoT Innovators Award from CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company. This… Read more »
10.11.23It’s not a matter of if but when an organization will face a cybersecurity incident. Incidents like what happened to MGM Resorts after the ransomware groups ALPHV/BlackCat and Scattered Spider brought systems down for days, causing severe strains on revenue due to disrupted productivity, lost business during downtime, attorney fees, and remediation costs. What can… Read more »
09.13.23Delve into the world of edge computing and AI in this eye-opening article. Jim Broome, President and CTO of DirectDefense explores the limitations of current testing playbooks and the importance of developing AI-assisted tools that address these challenges head-on. Read the full article on AI-Tech Park.
09.13.23Gamers and former sound engineers and roadies can help boost the cybersecurity talent pool. Their flexible mindset and attention to detail make them valuable resources. Read the full article by Jim Broome, President and CTO, DirectDefense on Dark Reading.
08.11.23Have you been a victim of a data breach? You’re not alone. The five stages of grief–denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance–were developed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in a book she published called On Death and Dying. Having guided many customers through data breach events to remediation, we’ve seen the “five stages of grief” model in action.… Read more »
08.09.23Why should we treat cybersecurity as a blue-collar job? The talent gap is evident – more jobs than skilled individuals. A major hurdle is the four-year college degree norm, often failing to equip graduates with hands-on cybersecurity skills. Moreover, the high cost deters young adults. Read DirectDefense President and CTO Jim Broome’s piece where he… Read more »
08.07.23Amid a growing cyber skills gap, organizations turn to Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) like DirectDefense to enhance their cybersecurity posture and resource management. Enterprise Security Tech spoke with Jim Broome, President and CTO, DirectDefense to talk about the challenges around application security gaps and popular attacker tactics. Read the full article on Enterprise Security… Read more »
08.07.23Company Recognized for its Superior Cybersecurity Managed Services and Company Culture DENVER – Aug. 7, 2023 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced its recent achievements and recognition through multiple prestigious awards. These accolades highlight DirectDefense’s commitment to helping its clients elevate their security posture to a higher standard of protection and… Read more »
07.24.23ChatGPT can be a useful customer service agent. Unfortunately, customers aren’t the only ones it helps, especially now that ChatGPT sits on many IoT and edge devices. “Existing vulnerabilities, especially in the context of AI and ChatGPT-enabled or assisted attacks against edge devices and users, can be leveraged against businesses in different ways,” says Jim… Read more »
07.12.23Partnership Extends DirectDefense’s Real-Time Monitoring with SCADAfence’s Platform for Superior OT Network Protection DENVER – June 12, 2023 – DirectDefense, Inc., a leading information security services company, today announced its partnership with SCADAfence, the global technology leader in OT & IoT cybersecurity. The SCADAfence Platform enables critical infrastructure and manufacturing organizations with complex Operational Technology (OT)… Read more »
