Throughout this blog post, we have put together some of the latest industry insights from us and our vendors in KedronUK’s monthly Techbrief! This month we share with you information on Cyber Threats, Network Visibility, EDR vs. SIEM, and much more.

KedronUK
Current Cyber Threats and How to Prevent Them (Blog Post)
In our increasingly digital world, cyber-attacks pose a significant threat to both individuals and organisations. Understanding these threats and learning how to protect yourself is essential. This blog post delves into some of the most common cyber-attacks, providing detailed insights and practical prevention tips.

Read the full blog here!

ExtraHop
Stop Breaches with Network Visibility. (Blog Post)
One of the biggest challenges facing security teams is that attackers know defenders can’t watch everything, particularly if defenders lack network visibility. Without network visibility, not only are organisations blind to how attackers are moving through their environment, but they also have extremely limited visibility into the systems and data bad actors are accessing.

Read more here.

Infosim
Netconf/YANG: The Future of Network Configuration. (Blog Post)
Your network’s health is crucial for keeping things running smoothly and ensuring you maintain top-notch service availability. At the heart of it all you need a smart network management solution that lets you make quick, automated configurations and stay ahead of potential issues.

One of the biggest causes of network problems? Human error from manual configuration mistakes. That’s why the tech world is constantly looking for better ways to manage networks more efficiently, dynamically, and—importantly—standardized across different systems.

Find out more here.

BullWall
Protecting the Manufacturing Industry from Ransomware Attacks. (Blog Post)
The manufacturing industry, a cornerstone of the global economy, faces a growing threat from ransomware attacks. The cyberattacks can cause severe damage, leading to costly downtime, production delays, and a multitude of other critical issues.

Read the full blog post here.

Rapid7
Proactive Visibility is Foundational to Strong Cybersecurity. (Blog Post)
Exposures are more than CVEs, so organisations need to move beyond the traditional thinking of vulnerability management to a holistic view. Part of that view must be greater visibility into devices, users, applications, and all the digital infrastructure connected to an organisation’s environment. Gaps in that view create risk exposure. Organisations must proactively identify anything that presents a risk to determine whether to act.

Read more here.

Heimdal
EDR vs. SIEM. (Blog Post)
When it comes to threat detection, it’s important to get the right tools for the job. Unfortunately, that can be easier said than done. Whether it’s a SIEM, EDR, XDR, MDR or any of a whole range of other confusing and overlapping terms, there are a lot of products on the market. EDR and SIEM solutions are two of the most common. And to add to the confusion, some companies will need both products, some need one or the other, and others neither.

Read more here, for everything you need to know about EDR vs. SIEM.

Forescout
Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: 5 Challenges to Overcome. (Blog Post)
Executing cybersecurity in manufacturing environments can feel like an uphill battle. With ransomware lurking in the shadows and supply chain risk constantly evolving, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Compliance regulations only add more pressure, leaving many wondering where to even begin.

Read more here.

Appgate
Another Wake-Up Call to Embrace Zero Trust Network Access. (Blog Post)
The exploitation of this SonicWall vulnerability by ransomware actors, notably the Akira group, mirrors the Ivanti VPN vulnerabilities that sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity landscape earlier this year. These incidents highlight a recurring pattern: threat actors are increasingly targeting VPNs via exposed infrastructure, shifting their focus from endpoints to the very devices meant to protect us.

Find out more here.

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