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A Smart SOC in space – Protecting the Millennium Falcon
If the title of this blog post grabbed your attention on May the 4th, of all days, then you probably need no introduction to the Star Wars franchise and its’ iconic starship the Millennium Falcon. But just in case you’ve been living under the remnants of the planet Alderaan since its destruction by the first…
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Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack: Lessons For SOC Operators
Background Earlier this month, Colonial Pipeline — the largest pipeline system for refined oil production in the U.S. — suffered a ransomware attack that resulted in the closure of one of the largest U.S. pipelines. As a result of the attack, the pipeline operator was forced to temporarily halt all pipeline operations resulting in massive…
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What Is a SOC Platform and How It Can Help IT Professionals to Excel in Their Job
Will your company survive if there is a breach of its data infrastructure? According to a prediction by Cybersecurity Ventures, businesses around the world are more likely to fall victim to ransome attacks every 11 seconds in 2021, compared to 14 seconds in 2019. In todays’ business landscape, a single data breach can cause a…
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We Are CYREBRO and This Is How We Are Revolutionizing Cybersecurity Operations
When we first established our company, our goal was clear. We were on a mission to provide strategic support to Fortune 500 companies by helping them optimize their cybersecurity posture. Our way to do this was to leverage our team’s real-world experiences and deep domain expertise in cyber-forensics investigations, IR, and ethical hacking to provide…
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The Role of a SOC During a Cyber Kill Chain
The cybersecurity kill chain, initially defined by Lockheed Martin, continues to be a general standard inside Information Security to describe how a malicious actor, internal or external, performs an attack. The cyber kill chain 7 stages are defined as: Reconnaissance – Identify vulnerabilities, improperly configured services, and obtain credentials through active or passive methods. Weaponization…
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The Functionality of a SOC in a Red Team vs. Blue Team Exercise
Cybersecurity is a critical component of every business around the world, regardless of size or industry, with the SOC being a key component during the detection and incident response phase. Red Team vs. Blue Team Cybersecurity in a Nutshell The Blue Team stands at the core of Cybersecurity. The foundational elements established in the Blue…
