(2012-2020) In part 1 of this series, we looked at the world we defended back in 2001 and how that shaped our initial product release. While the threat landscape of yesteryear was different in so many ways to the world we defend today, our objectives remain the same. This time, we will dive into the time period between 2012 and today (2020). The strategic bets we made early on … [Read more...] about Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch) Then, Now and Beyond – Part 2: Behavioral Analytics Has its Day
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Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch): Then, Now, and Beyond
Part 1: In the Beginning (2001-2011) Secure Network Analytics (formerly Stealthwatch) was recently recognized as the industry leader in Network Detection and Response (NDR). This product journey began in 2001, and through the years, we have had to innovate to remain a leader. Yes, I said 2001. A time when we were still imaging machines from optical drives, Windows XP had just … [Read more...] about Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch): Then, Now, and Beyond
Malware Through the Eyes of a Convolutional Neural Network
Motivation Deep learning models have been considered “black boxes” in the past, due to the lack of interpretability they were presented with. However, in the last few years, there has been a great deal of work toward visualizing how decisions are made in neural networks. These efforts are saluted, as one of their goals is to strengthen people’s confidence in the … [Read more...] about Malware Through the Eyes of a Convolutional Neural Network
A Bug Could Let Attackers Hijack Firefox for Android via Wi-Fi Network
Dear Android users, if you use the Firefox web browser on your smartphones, make sure it has been updated to version 80 or the latest available version on the Google Play Store. ESET security researcher Lukas Stefanko yesterday tweeted an alert demonstrating the exploitation of a recently disclosed high-risk remote command execution vulnerability affecting the Firefox app for … [Read more...] about A Bug Could Let Attackers Hijack Firefox for Android via Wi-Fi Network
Network Security Efficacy in the Age of Pervasive TLS Encryption
A Reality Check on Firewall Visibility One question which I love to ask next-generation firewall (NGFW) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) administrators is whether they have seen a gradual decline in their deployments’ security efficacy over the last few years. Most answer this question with a resounding “yes,” and then wonder how I knew. With over 90% of Internet traffic … [Read more...] about Network Security Efficacy in the Age of Pervasive TLS Encryption
Introducing Stealthwatch product updates for enhanced network detection and response
We are very excited to announce new features of Cisco Stealthwatch! With release 7.3.0, we are announcing significant enhancements for the Stealthwatch Administrator and the Security Analyst to detect and respond to threats faster and manage the tool more efficiently. Automated Response updates Release 7.3, introduces automated response capabilities to Stealthwatch, giving you … [Read more...] about Introducing Stealthwatch product updates for enhanced network detection and response
Cisco Firewalls and ISE Extend Zero Trust Network Visibility and Control
As the number of remote workers continues to grow worldwide, organizations are diligently seeking to strike the right balance between security and convenience. Employees utilize a wide variety of devices to access company web sites, applications, and data. Some devices are maintained by the company and therefore assumed to be secure, but many devices are provided by employees … [Read more...] about Cisco Firewalls and ISE Extend Zero Trust Network Visibility and Control
Police Arrested Hundreds of Criminals After Hacking Into Encrypted Chat Network
In a joint operation, European and British law enforcement agencies recently arrested hundreds of alleged drug dealers and other criminals after infiltrating into a global network of an encrypted chatting app that was used to plot drug deals, money laundering, extortions, and even murders.Dubbed EncroChat, the top-secret encrypted communication app comes pre-installed on a … [Read more...] about Police Arrested Hundreds of Criminals After Hacking Into Encrypted Chat Network
3 reasons why Cisco Stealthwatch is the Michael Jordan of Network Traffic Analysis tools
The Last Dance, a 10-part docuseries about the historic career of NBA legend, Michael Jordan, came to an end recently. I was glued to my TV watching, and re-watching, these captivating hour-long episodes. It was chock full of uncut, never before seen footage that had sports fans around the world hooked. As a millennial who did not get the privilege of living through the … [Read more...] about 3 reasons why Cisco Stealthwatch is the Michael Jordan of Network Traffic Analysis tools
The Importance of the Network in Detecting Incidents in Critical Infrastructure
As we saw in my last blog, the network plays a key role in defending critical infrastructure and IoT. The devices that we are connecting drive our business, enabling us to make smarter decisions and gain greater efficiency through digitization. But how do we ensure those connected devices are acting as intended? From an industrial operations perspective, we need to know that … [Read more...] about The Importance of the Network in Detecting Incidents in Critical Infrastructure