A survey-driven report of 1,200 cybersecurity professionals from several countries. This survey focuses on the prevalence and impact of ransomware.

From the report, “What does 2018 hold in store for the defenders? Unfortunately, more of the same security drama, according to Cybereason’s researchers and analysts. (more available)

The investigation of a massive cyber espionage APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) became a game of one-upmanship between attackers and defenders. Dubbed Operation Cobalt Kitty, the APT targeted a global corporation based in Asia with the goal of stealing proprietary business information. (more available)

This report offers a threat actor profile and indicators of compromise around the OceanLotusGroup actor.

Overpowering today’s attackers and responding to threats requires EDR plus NGAV. The bad guys treat all of an organization’s machines as possible entry points. (more available)

Whether it’s referred to as threat hunting or hunt teaming, companies are increasingly taking a proactive approach to security by looking for evidence of threats that are already in their environments. (more available)

There’s no clear and direct career path to the role of infosec executive. But, there are skills that can help you advance your career to the management level, such as deep technical knowledge, strong communication skills and having business acumen. (more available)

Don’t let Hollywood fool you: carrying out an attack doesn’t resemble the plot of an action movie. Attackers don’t automatically breach a network, immediately locate the information they want and then swiftly exit the organization. (more available)

What’s not open to discussion is that the role of information security executives has evolved. CISOs may now find themselves talking to investors about how an attack impacted quarterly earnings in addition to more traditional duties like managing a SOC. (more available)