In the first half of 2023, Arete observed several distinct trends and shifts in the cyber threat landscape. Leveraging the data collected during each incident response engagement, we can see the rise and fall of ransomware variants, notable trends in ransom demands and payments, industries targeted by ransomware attacks, and what may be coming next. The threat landscape continues to evolve with the widespread introduction of AI tools, lower barriers of entry into cybercrime, new vulnerabilities, and the socioeconomic effects of the Russia-Ukraine war.

In this report, Halcyon demonstrates a unique method for identifying C2P entities that can potentially be used to forecast the precursors of ransomware campaigns and other attacks significantly “left of boom.” The ransomware economy is supported by a number of illicit groups that each provide one small piece of the puzzle that is cybercrime. From initial access brokers (IABs) to crypto money launderers, the criminal ecosystem that has sprung up around ransomware is vast.

In this edition of the State of the Internet/Security (SOTI) report, we continue to research the array of attacks observed in web applications and API, their impacts on the organization, and how vulnerabilities figure in the API landscape. Our goal is to illustrate the dangers posed by the web application and API attacks, with recommendations on how to successfully defend your network against such attacks.

In this latest State of the Internet/Security (SOTI) report, we examine various attack types that commerce organizations and their customers face. We explore our multitude of datasets in areas such as web applications, bots, phishing, and usage of third-party scripts, to get a “pulse” of what’s happening in this sector and help cybersecurity leaders and practitioners understand some of the threat trends impacting the commerce industry. Akamai sees an enormous number of attacks across all our security tools, so we can share the shifts we see in malware attacks, customer impacts, regulatory requirements, and emerging threats.

We lay out the ransomware landscape in this State of the Internet (SOTI) report by exploring some of the most effective attack techniques and tools that ransomware groups are utilizing to achieve initial access through exfiltration. We also provide an extensive list of safeguarding techniques and recommendations. It is crucial that both industries and individuals protect themselves from the new wave of ransomware attacks, and this report will help provide insights for better defense and risk management of this growing concern.

In this report, we dive into measuring engagement, along with the most popular content types, and a roundup of the events that resonated most with audiences, offering key marketing takeaways on everything from intent topics to what has generated the most engagement through Q3 2022. We have also highlighted the brands generating the most engagement from their content marketing efforts. And we factor in how newsworthy cybersecurity events impact audience engagement, and content preferences.

Adaptive Shield commissioned CSA to develop a survey and report to better understand the industry’s knowledge, attitudes, and opinions regarding SaaS application use, SaaS security policies and processes, SaaS threats, and SaaS security strategy/solutions. Adaptive Shield financed the project and co-developed the questionnaire with CSA research analysts. The survey was conducted online by CSA in March of 2023 and received 1130 responses from IT and security professionals from organizations of various sizes and locations. CSA’s research analysts performed the data analysis and interpretation for this report.

This paper aims to provide a high-level overview of the implications of ChatGPT in the cybersecurity industry, without delving into the granular details of artificial intelligence. We will explore the key concepts and domains that are crucial for understanding ChatGPT’s capabilities, as well as the potential impact on businesses.

Expel commissioned CSA to develop a survey and report to understand better the industry’s knowledge, attitudes, and opinions regarding security’s relationship to innovation, outcomes of security-enabled innovation, and trends in cloud use. Expel financed the project and co-developed the questionnaire with CSA research analysts. The survey was conducted online by CSA in May of 2023 and received 1018 responses from IT and security professionals from organizations of various sizes and locations. CSA’s research analysts performed the data analysis and interpretation for this report.

In this 2023 Mid-Year Horizon Report, we delve into the significant cybersecurity issues that are affecting the healthcare industry. We cover topics such as emerging data theft tactics, the use of risk-based identity alerting to strengthen security, and the potential impact of using ChatGPT on healthcare data security.

The global Study on Closing the IT Security Gap: Addressing Cybersecurity Gaps from Edge to Cloud, now in its third year, is sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) to look deeply into the critical actions needed to close security gaps and protect valuable data. In this year’s research, Ponemon Institute surveyed 2,084 IT and IT security practitioners in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Japan, and for the first time, France. All participants in this research are knowledgeable about their organizations’ IT security and strategy and are involved in decisions related to the investment in technologies.

At HPE, we believe that our individual and collective success lies in our ability to share learnings, ideas and opportunities. When it comes to securing our respective organizations, we’ve all plagued by the same challenges: a global cybersecurity skills shortage, an expanding attack surface, distributed data, and increasing demands from transparency from stakeholders. This report showcases some of the work we’ve done on that front during 2022 and some predictions for 2023.

Gurucul conducted a survey of attendees at the 2022 Black Hat USA security conference focused on the Security Operations Center (SOC). We asked security professionals who worked in the SOC about what they needed to be successful, the technologies and attacks they’re most focused on, and their plans for the SOC in the next year.

In our Security Report, we discuss a few more trends observed by cp throughout the year. The Russia-Ukraine war demonstrated how the traditional, kinetic, war can be augmented by a cybernetic war. It has also influenced the broader threat landscape in the rapid changes of hacktivism and how independent threat actors choose to work for state-affiliated missions.

The FutureSec State of Security Report 2023 is a comprehensive analysis of the current state of cybersecurity, highlighting the challenges and trends in the industry. The report reveals the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals and the emerging threat of cyber-warfare and cyberterrorism. With a significant shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals, organizations are struggling to keep up with the rising threats and costs of data breaches. The report further discusses the concept of zero trust and how Softchoice can work with organizations from consultation to implementation to optimization. Download the report now to learn about the latest developments in cybersecurity and how to protect your organization.

This report, our third in an annual series, draws upon a comprehensive survey of corporate digital forensics & incident response (DFIR) professionals in North America (NA) and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and aims to provide intelligence—with analysis, interpretation, and insights, rather than just data— tailored to the needs of enterprise decision-makers, particularly those involved with IT, cybersecurity, and governance.

ESG conducted an in-depth survey of 255 cybersecurity and IT/information security professionals familiar with their organization’s network security tools and processes and responsible for evaluating, purchasing, and/or operating corporate network security controls across public cloud infrastructure and on-premises data centers/private cloud. Survey participants represented mid-market (500 to 999 employees) and enterprise-class (1,000 employees or more) organizations in North America (United States and Canada).

In the 2023 edition, we wanted to understand the specific challenges related to building and maintaining Insider Risk programs, technologies and training. To explore this, we surveyed 700 respondents – cybersecurity leaders, cybersecurity managers and cybersecurity practitioners – from US companies with 500 or more employees from a range of public and private sectors.

The 2023 Cloud Security Report is a comprehensive study based on an extensive survey conducted among 351 cybersecurity professionals in the European Union (EU). By analyzing the latest trends in cloud adoption, identifying prevalent security challenges, and highlighting best practices, this report provides insights for organizations seeking to fortify their cloud environments.

The Fortinet 2023 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report is our fifth annual study based on data from an in-depth worldwide survey of 570 OT professionals conducted by a respected third-party research company.

As health care delivery organizations have increased their reliance on health information technology, they have also increased their exposure to new cybersecurity risks, such as ransomware attacks.