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CISOs are juggling security, responsibility, and burnout
This article gathers excerpts from multiple reports, presenting statistics and insights that may be valuable for CISOs, helping them with informed decision-making, risk …

99% of CISOs work extra hours every week
The most common challenge for CISOs is resource constraints: not enough staff, budget or technology to support the security program needed or meet compliance requirements, …

How network segmentation can strengthen visibility in OT networks
What role does the firewall play in the protection of operational technology (OT) networks and systems? Many would say that it’s the defensive mechanism to protect that …

Security considerations during layoffs: Advice from an MSSP
Navigating layoffs is complex and difficult for many reasons. Not only do human resources and direct managers bear the onus of responsibility when conducting exit …

DirectDefense ThreatAdvisor 3.0 offers continuous security monitoring and management
DirectDefense launched ThreatAdvisor 3.0, its proprietary security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platform. Designed to improve the speed, efficiency, and …

Why cybersecurity is a blue-collar job
Cybersecurity has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, fueled by the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. As the demand for skilled professionals continues to …

DirectDefense partners with SCADAfence to strengthen industrial cybersecurity
DirectDefense announced its partnership with SCADAfence to enhance industrial cybersecurity and safeguard OT Networks in the era of IIoT. The SCADAfence Platform enables …

DirectDefense and Claroty join forces to secure XIoT environments
DirectDefense has partnered with Claroty which empowers organizations with visibility, protection, and threat detection to secure their Extended Internet of Things (XIoT), a …

DirectDefense promotes Christopher Walcutt to CSO
DirectDefense has unveiled that Christopher Walcutt has been promoted to Chief Security Officer (CSO), effective immediately. Walcutt will ensure consistent and high-quality …

DirectDefense collaborates with Halcyon to protect users against ransomware
As a DirectDefense and Halcyon partnership result, DirectDefense will now offer the Halcyon Anti-Ransomware & Endpoint Resilience Platform as part of its Managed …

DirectDefense names Richard Tillery as MSSP Director
DirectDefense announced that it has named Richard (“Rick”) Tillery as MSSP Director. Rick will manage the DirectDefense team of Security Analysts who are focused on the …

DirectDefense hires Jared Ballou as VP of Business Development
DirectDefense announced that it has appointed Jared Ballou as Vice President of Business Development. Based in San Diego, CA, Jared will be responsible for driving strategic …
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