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Top Cyber Threats Facing the Utilities Industry

Learn about the top cyber threats facing the utilities industry and critical infrastructure cybersecurity best practices.

7 min read · Ashlyn Burgett
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Managed XDR vs Managed SIEM: Closing the Loop Between Detection and Response

Explore the key differences between Managed XDR and Managed SIEM and how modern security teams are closing the loop between detection and remediation.

5 min read · Stephan Tallent
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Defending Against Machine-Speed Attacks and Administrative Tool Exploitation

Machine-speed attacks represent a fundamental shift in how cyber threats are executed. Instead of relying on traditional malware or exploit chains, attackers are now leveraging valid credentials and trusted access to move through environments at the speed of automation.…

6 min read · aburgett
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Cybersecurity Regulations in Oil and Gas: What You Need to Know

Cybersecurity regulations in the oil and gas industry are expanding to address growing threats to critical infrastructure. From TSA pipeline directives to global frameworks, organizations are expected to strengthen visibility, incident response, and operational resilience. Compliance alone isn’t enough. Security operations have to be continuous, integrated, and aligned to real-world risk.

6 min read · aburgett
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MXDR vs XDR vs MDR: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?

At a glance, MXDR, XDR, and MDR can seem like variations of the same idea. They all focus on detecting and responding to threats. But the difference comes down to scope, ownership, and outcomes. XDR is designed to give you better visibility across systems.…

5 min read · aburgett
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Top Cybersecurity Threats in the Oil and Gas Industry

Oil and gas organizations are facing a fundamentally different cybersecurity reality than they were even a few years ago. This is not just about protecting data anymore.…

6 min read · aburgett
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Optimizing Syslog Collection: Best Practices for High-Volume Environments

Syslog remains one of the most widely used and essential methods for collecting event data from network devices such as firewalls, routers, switches, and other infrastructure components.…

7 min read · aburgett
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What is Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR)?

Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) is a cybersecurity service that delivers continuous threat detection and response across the entire attack surface, including endpoints, network traffic, cloud environments, and identity systems.

5 min read · aburgett
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SIEM Data Ingestion Explained: How Unlimited Models Improve Threat Detection

Security information and event management (SIEM) platforms remain the backbone of modern security operations. They collect and analyze logs from across the environment, correlate events, and surface alerts that help security teams detect and respond to threats.

7 min read · aburgett
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The Alert Queue: How Modern SOCs Prioritize What Matters

Security operations centers (SOCs) are built to detect and respond to threats in real time. Yet in most environments, the biggest challenge is not a lack of alerts. It is the overwhelming number of them.

6 min read · aburgett
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How Active Directory Integration Speeds Up Incident Containment

When security incidents occur, speed matters. The difference between a contained event and a full-scale breach often comes down to minutes, not hours.…

5 min read · aburgett
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Sandboxing 101: Validating Suspicious Files Without Risk

Suspicious files are one of the most common starting points for modern cyberattacks. A single attachment, download, or payload delivered through email can lead to ransomware, credential theft, or full environment compromise.

4 min read · aburgett
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