October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Check out what DirectDefense President & CTO, Jim Broome, says are the top tips to stay safe, aligned with CISA’s theme, Secure Our World, in this VMblog article.    

MSSPs now serve both large enterprises and smaller businesses, facing rising customer expectations amid rapid industry growth. Charly Bun, Senior Director at DirectDefense, will address how MSSPs can refine strategies to adapt at MSSP Alert Live, October 14-16, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Learn more about what his session will cover on Channel E2E.

DirectDefense is thrilled to be named one of four finalize in the 2024 SC Awards for Beset Managed Security Service. Learn more about the finalists on SC Media.

Threat actors increasingly target multi-factor authentication (MFA) using advanced techniques like MFA fatigue, SIM swapping, and generative AI to enhance phishing. Jim Broome stresses the need for organizations to audit MFA solutions regularly, addressing process and technology vulnerabilities to stay ahead of these evolving threats. Watch the interview on CISO Series.

A firewall serves as a key defensive mechanism for OT networks, monitoring, blocking, and alerting against threats while enabling necessary data flow. However, encrypted traffic often bypasses its inspection capabilities, revealing its limitations. This is why firewalls alone are insufficient and not the best defense for protecting critical OT environments. Learn the role of network… Read more »

July marks Ransomware Awareness Month. Jim Broome, president and CTO of DirectDefense, offers insight into what businesses can do to help protect and defend against ransomware threats in VMblog’s annual industry expert roundup. Read more the article on VMblog.

Our critical systems can be protected from looming threats by embracing a proactive approach, investing in education, and fostering collaboration between IT and OT professionals. Read what CSO Chris Walcutt says needs improvement in this space in Dark Reading.

We recently released a threat report, offering insights on managed services, threat hunting, and customer requirements. But intelligence only goes so far, organizations can best benefit from tailored alerts based on their needs, argues Jim Broome, president and CTO. Listen to the interview on CISO Series.

New developments in generative AI are transforming both consumer and business landscapes. However, as adoption grows, so do concerns over data security. Explore DirectDefense President and CTO Jim Broome’s insights on managing risks in gen AI for the enterprise. Read the article on VMblog.  

Network segmentation plays a critical role in Operational Technology (OT) environments. Contrary to popular belief that segmentation is primarily for resilience and uptime, CSO Christopher Walcutt emphasizes that it’s more about achieving visibility. Listen to the interview on CISO Series.