Risk-based security now more important than ever for Energy and Utilities!
This is the third of three blogs in a series to help the energy and utility industries. You can read the first blog on Ransomware and Energy and Utilities and the second blog on Threat Intelligence and Energy and Utilities as well. Convergence of IT/OT is now a reality: Whether intentional or accidental, IT and operational technology (OT) are…
How Zero Trust architecture improves the organization’s network security
This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. In the cybersecurity field, Zero Trust is becoming a widely used model. Data breaches taught organizations to stay cautious regarding security, especially when it comes to information protection - and a Zero Trust model may be the best option. Nobody, including clients inside the firewall, should be trusted, per Zero…
Palo Alto Networks teams with AT&T to deliver managed SASE
Remote workforces accessing applications and data that are located anywhere is the “new normal.” Across the globe, organizations of all sizes are struggling to modernize their infrastructures to accommodate this new reality while accelerating their digital transformation initiatives. As a result, today’s overly fragmented environments and markets make this transformation complicated, leaving many organizations unable to…
Malware hosting domain Cyberium fanning out Mirai variants
Executive summary AT&T Alien Labs has observed the Mirai variant botnet, known as Moobot, scanning for known but uncommon vulnerabilities in Tenda routers, resulting in a considerable peak in our internal telemetry. The research associated with this peak resulted in the discovery of a malware hosting domain, providing several different Mirai variants, like Moobot and Satori. Key points: …
Threat Intelligence and Energy and Utilities
This is the second in a blog series dedicated to the energy and utility industries. Read the first blog in the series here. Introduction It is increasingly common to hear about cyber threats to energy and utility industries. These are malicious acts by adversaries that target our data, intellectual property, or other digital assets. All too often it seems as…
Are fraudsters using automation to execute mass cyber-attacks?
This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. As our digital world turns toward advances in automated technology to increase efficiency and productivity, cybercriminals are also learning how to execute mass automated cyber-attacks. According to the 2021 AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report, most people are concerned about the security of various applications and 52% believe that these threats challenge…
Magic in Cybersecurity: Magic links to replace the password
This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. These days, magic links are in the air. They are becoming an intriguing means to strengthen digital security without inconveniencing users. This article discusses magic links, their magical function, and their potential benefits for a corporation. Magic links Magic links are authorized URLs that carry a token which grants accessibility to…
7 Challenges in modern Cybersecurity and how to fix them
This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Cybersecurity is a leading concern for any business today. While this trend has made IT security a secure and potentially lucrative field, modern cybersecurity professionals also face growing challenges. If you hope to keep your business safe amid rising threats, you’ll have to overcome these obstacles. In that…
SentinelOne Advanced AlienApp
In today’s threat landscape there is no escape from having a 360° view to protect crucial organization assets. The criticality of the matter is greatly amplified in these times where working remotely has become vastly common among Enterprises and SMBs alike. An ideal security solution would combine threat detection & response on cloud resources as well as…
Digital transformation explained
This article was written by an independent guest author. No matter what sector your organization does business in, you’ve probably heard the term digital transformation. In every industry, digital transformation is going to be critical to remain competitive and resilient. But what does digital transformation mean? And how does cybersecurity fit in? Today’s organizations are facing…
Ransomware and Energy and Utilities
This is a blog series focused on providing energy and utility industries with helpful insights and practical, helpful information on cybersecurity. Intro The exponential growth of IoT devices in the energy and utilities industry has greatly increased focus on cybersecurity. Focus on cybersecurity across industries has increased recently, no doubt due to factors like COVID-19 forcing a jump in remote…
Introducing AT&T USM Anywhere Advisors
As environments evolve and cybercriminals become more sophisticated, threat detection and response is becoming increasingly complex. While some organizations are turning to a fully managed detection and response solution, many others with established internal security teams are looking for additional support and expert guidance, while still keeping their program in-house. Our new service, AT&T USM Anywhere Advisors, is…
