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Beyond Traditional MDR: Why Modern Organizations Need Advanced Threat Detection

You Don’t Have to Settle for MDR That Sucks Frustrated with the conventional security…

Critical Start H1 2024 Cyber Threat Intelligence Report

Critical Start is thrilled to announce the release of the Critical Start H1 2024 Cyber…

Navigating the Convergence of IT and OT Security to Monitor and Prevent Cyberattacks in Industrial Environments

The blog Mitigating Industry 4.0 Cyber Risks discussed how the continual digitization…

Mitigating Industry 4.0 Cyber Risks

As the manufacturing industry progresses through the stages of the Fourth Industrial R…

2024: The Cybersecurity Year in Review

A CISO’s Perspective on the Evolving Threat Landscape and Strategic Response Introduct…

Modern MDR That Adapts to Your Needs: Tailored, Flexible Security for Today’s Threats

Every organization faces unique challenges in today’s dynamic threat landscape. Whethe…

Achieving Cyber Resilience with Integrated Threat Exposure Management

Welcome to the third and final installment of our three-part series Driving Cyber Resi…

Why Remote Containment and Active Response Are Non-Negotiables in MDR

You Don’t Have to Settle for MDR That Sucks Welcome to the second installment of our t…

Choosing the Right MDR Solution: The Key to Peace of Mind and Operational Continuity

Imagine this: an attacker breaches your network, and while traditional defenses scramb…

Redefining Cybersecurity Operations: How New Cyber Operations Risk & Response™ (CORR) platform Features Deliver Unmatched Efficiency and Risk Mitigation

The latest Cyber Operations Risk & Response™ (CORR) platform release introduces gr…

The Need for Symbiotic Cybersecurity Strategies | Part 2: Integrating Proactive Security Intelligence into MDR

In Part 1 of this series, The Need for Symbiotic Cybersecurity Strategies, we explored…

Finding the Right Candidate for Digital Forensics and Incident Response: What to Ask and Why During an Interview

So, you’re looking to add a digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) expert to y…

The Need for Symbiotic Cybersecurity Strategies | Part I

Since the 1980s, Detect and Respond cybersecurity solutions have evolved in response t…

Now Available! Critical Start Vulnerability Prioritization – Your Answer to Preemptive Cyber Defense.

Organizations understand that effective vulnerability management is critical to reduci…

Recruiter phishing leads to more_eggs infection

With additional investigative and analytical contributions by Kevin Olson, Principal S…

2024 Critical Start Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report Now Available

We are excited to announce the release of the 2024 Critical Start Cyber Risk Landscape…

Critical Start Managed XDR Webinar — Increase Threat Protection, Reduce Risk, and Optimize Operational Costs

Did you miss our recent webinar, Stop Drowning in Logs: How Tailored Log Management an…

Pulling the Unified Audit Log

During a Business Email Compromise (BEC) investigation, one of the most valuable logs…

Set Your Organization Up for Risk Reduction with the Critical Start Vulnerability Management Service

With cyber threats and vulnerabilities constantly evolving, it’s essential that organi…

Announcing the Latest Cyber Threat Intelligence Report: Unveiling the New FakeBat Variant

Critical Start announces the release of its latest Cyber Threat Intelligence Report, f…

Cyber Risk Registers, Risk Dashboards, and Risk Lifecycle Management for Improved Risk Reduction

Just one of the daunting tasks Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face is ide…

Beyond SIEM: Elevate Your Threat Protection with a Seamless User Experience

Unraveling Cybersecurity Challenges In our recent webinar, Beyond SIEM: Elevatin…

Critical Start Cyber Risk Peer Insights – Strategy vs. Execution

Effective cyber risk management is more crucial than ever for organizations across all…

Critical Start Named a Major Player in IDC MarketScape for Emerging Managed Detection and Response Services 2024

Critical Start is proud to be recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Wor…

Introducing Free Quick Start Cyber Risk Assessments with Peer Benchmark Data

We asked industry leaders to name some of their biggest struggles around cyber risk, a…

Efficient Incident Response: Extracting and Analyzing Veeam .vbk Files for Forensic Analysis

Introduction Incident response requires a forensic analysis of available evidence from…

CISO Perspective with George Jones: Building a Resilient Vulnerability Management Program

In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the significance of vulnerability manageme…

Navigating the Cyber World: Understanding Risks, Vulnerabilities, and Threats

Cyber risks, cyber threats, and cyber vulnerabilities are closely related concepts, bu…

The Next Evolution in Cybersecurity — Combining Proactive and Reactive Controls for Superior Risk Management

Evolve Your Cybersecurity Program to a balanced approach that prioritizes both Reactiv…

CISO Perspective with George Jones: The Top 10 Metrics for Evaluating Asset Visibility Programs

Organizations face a multitude of threats ranging from sophisticated cyberattacks to r…

Mayhem in Manufacturing, Part II: Best Practices for Third-Party Risk Management

by: Ross Williams, Critical Start DFIR Leader As I mentioned in Part I of my “May…

Mayhem in Manufacturing, Part I: Four Best Practices to Avoid Ransomware Attacks

by: Ross Williams, Critical Start DFIR Leader According to the CrowdStrike 2021 G…

The Ongoing Impact of Malware-as-a-Service

Critical Start CRU predicts the sophistication of Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) is expec…

Geopolitical Factors Shaping the Future of the Cyber Domain

Critical Start Cyber Research Unit (CRU) predicts a rise in cyber threats, driven by t…

Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in the Hospitality Sector during the Festive Season

Background The hospitality sector, integral to holiday experiences, faces distinct cha…

Understanding the Risks of Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Tools

Background Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools have become indispensable for…

Protecting Critical Infrastructure: Defending Against Threats to OT/ICS Systems

Background Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are the ba…

Exploring Rhysida Ransomware: A Deeper Understanding of the New Cyber Menace

Background The digital landscape is in a constant state of flux, and with it, the ever…

2023’s Digital Intruders: Unmasking the Year’s Top Malware So Far

Background The enduring and evolving threat of malware remains a predominant concern i…

Unveiling the Shadows: Exploring Credential Harvesting Methods

Credential Harvesting Background A recent study reveals that so far in 2023, 41%…

Volt Typhoon: Hiding in Plain Sight

What is Volt Typhoon? Volt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor, is u…

Tick, Tick, Tick…Boom: Chinese Tick APT Plays the Long Game

Summary Chinese-linked Tick advanced persistent threat (APT) group, a.k.a…

YoroTrooper Threat Group Targets Commonwealth of Independent States Countries and Embassies

YoroTrooper is a newly discovered advanced persistent threat (APT) group that has been…

TrickGate: The Malware Master of Disguise

By: Critical Start Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Team Summary: The TrickGate E…

Applying the Biden-Harris Administration’s National Cybersecurity Strategy to your Organization in Five Steps

As cyber threats continue to evolve and grow, it is increasingly clear that a coordina…

Brace Yourself: More Ransomware and Extortion in 2023

With 2022 wrapping up a year full of ransomware attacks and data leaks, we look ahead…

Cybersecurity & the Modern Healthcare Landscape, Part 1: Data Breaches in Healthcare

A look at a few underlying issues affecting healthcare security, such as data breaches…

Zero-day Attacks are on the Rise: Managed Detection & Response Providers Can Help

With an average of 21 zero-day attacks, this year has seen more than double. What’s ha…

Five Ways to Protect a Smart City from Cyberattacks

by: Grant Snowden, Critical Start DFIR Engineer and Jaccari Standifer, Critical S…

Killware is Here, but so are the Tools to Defeat the Threat

Killware is increasing the stakes on the Ransomware-as-a-Service model. While global R…

Steps Educational Institutions Are Taking to Defend Their Infrastructures from Cyber Attackers

Just when we thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse, cyber attackers are finding new ways…

The Democratization of Security

How Permissions Elevate both Transparency and Efficiency to Build Healthier Security R…

Critical Start Blog

Beyond Traditional MDR: Why Modern Organizations Need Advanced Threat Detection

Critical Start H1 2024 Cyber Threat Intelligence Report

Navigating the Convergence of IT and OT Security to Monitor and Prevent Cyberattacks in Industrial Environments

Mitigating Industry 4.0 Cyber Risks

2024: The Cybersecurity Year in Review

Modern MDR That Adapts to Your Needs: Tailored, Flexible Security for Today’s Threats

Achieving Cyber Resilience with Integrated Threat Exposure Management

Why Remote Containment and Active Response Are Non-Negotiables in MDR

Choosing the Right MDR Solution: The Key to Peace of Mind and Operational Continuity

Redefining Cybersecurity Operations: How New Cyber Operations Risk & Response™ (CORR) platform Features Deliver Unmatched Efficiency and Risk Mitigation

The Rising Importance of Human Expertise in Cybersecurity

Achieving True Protection with Complete Signal Coverage

The Power of Human-Driven Cybersecurity: Why Automation Alone Isn’t Enough

Importance of SOC Signal Assurance in MDR Solutions

The Hidden Risks: Unmonitored Assets and Their Impact on MDR Effectiveness

The Need for Symbiotic Cybersecurity Strategies | Part 2: Integrating Proactive Security Intelligence into MDR

Finding the Right Candidate for Digital Forensics and Incident Response: What to Ask and Why During an Interview

The Need for Symbiotic Cybersecurity Strategies | Part I

Now Available! Critical Start Vulnerability Prioritization – Your Answer to Preemptive Cyber Defense.

Recruiter phishing leads to more_eggs infection

2024 Critical Start Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report Now Available

Critical Start Managed XDR Webinar — Increase Threat Protection, Reduce Risk, and Optimize Operational Costs

Pulling the Unified Audit Log

Set Your Organization Up for Risk Reduction with the Critical Start Vulnerability Management Service

Announcing the Latest Cyber Threat Intelligence Report: Unveiling the New FakeBat Variant

Cyber Risk Registers, Risk Dashboards, and Risk Lifecycle Management for Improved Risk Reduction

Beyond SIEM: Elevate Your Threat Protection with a Seamless User Experience

Critical Start Cyber Risk Peer Insights – Strategy vs. Execution

Critical Start Named a Major Player in IDC MarketScape for Emerging Managed Detection and Response Services 2024

Introducing Free Quick Start Cyber Risk Assessments with Peer Benchmark Data

Efficient Incident Response: Extracting and Analyzing Veeam .vbk Files for Forensic Analysis

CISO Perspective with George Jones: Building a Resilient Vulnerability Management Program

Navigating the Cyber World: Understanding Risks, Vulnerabilities, and Threats

The Next Evolution in Cybersecurity — Combining Proactive and Reactive Controls for Superior Risk Management

CISO Perspective with George Jones: The Top 10 Metrics for Evaluating Asset Visibility Programs

Mayhem in Manufacturing, Part II: Best Practices for Third-Party Risk Management

Mayhem in Manufacturing, Part I: Four Best Practices to Avoid Ransomware Attacks

The Ongoing Impact of Malware-as-a-Service

Geopolitical Factors Shaping the Future of the Cyber Domain

Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in the Hospitality Sector during the Festive Season

Understanding the Risks of Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Tools

Protecting Critical Infrastructure: Defending Against Threats to OT/ICS Systems

Exploring Rhysida Ransomware: A Deeper Understanding of the New Cyber Menace

2023’s Digital Intruders: Unmasking the Year’s Top Malware So Far

Unveiling the Shadows: Exploring Credential Harvesting Methods

Volt Typhoon: Hiding in Plain Sight

Tick, Tick, Tick…Boom: Chinese Tick APT Plays the Long Game

YoroTrooper Threat Group Targets Commonwealth of Independent States Countries and Embassies

TrickGate: The Malware Master of Disguise

Applying the Biden-Harris Administration’s National Cybersecurity Strategy to your Organization in Five Steps

Brace Yourself: More Ransomware and Extortion in 2023

Cybersecurity & the Modern Healthcare Landscape, Part 1: Data Breaches in Healthcare

Zero-day Attacks are on the Rise: Managed Detection & Response Providers Can Help

Five Ways to Protect a Smart City from Cyberattacks

Killware is Here, but so are the Tools to Defeat the Threat

Steps Educational Institutions Are Taking to Defend Their Infrastructures from Cyber Attackers

The Democratization of Security