Successful mitigation of today’s security threats requires an approach that is both on the offensive and on the defensive. Here, we give our take on how to approach and handle specific security challenges, as well as our reaction to some of the latest industry topics.
09.13.23Gamers and former sound engineers and roadies can help boost the cybersecurity talent pool. Their flexible mindset and attention to detail make them valuable resources. Read the full article by Jim Broome, President and CTO, DirectDefense on Dark Reading.
08.11.23Have you been a victim of a data breach? You’re not alone. The five stages of grief–denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance–were developed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in a book she published called On Death and Dying. Having guided many customers through data breach events to remediation, we’ve seen the “five stages of grief” model in action.… Read more »
08.09.23Why should we treat cybersecurity as a blue-collar job? The talent gap is evident – more jobs than skilled individuals. A major hurdle is the four-year college degree norm, often failing to equip graduates with hands-on cybersecurity skills. Moreover, the high cost deters young adults. Read DirectDefense President and CTO Jim Broome’s piece where he… Read more »
08.08.23Via its strategic partnership with Halcyon, DirectDefense will manage proven tools to stop ransomware in its tracks DENVER – Aug. 8, 2023 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced a 60-day free offer to protect any business from ransomware. Leveraging the Halcyon anti-ransomware platform, DirectDefense will help businesses better detect, thwart and… Read more »
08.07.23Amid a growing cyber skills gap, organizations turn to Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) like DirectDefense to enhance their cybersecurity posture and resource management. Enterprise Security Tech spoke with Jim Broome, President and CTO, DirectDefense to talk about the challenges around application security gaps and popular attacker tactics. Read the full article on Enterprise Security… Read more »
08.07.23Company Recognized for its Superior Cybersecurity Managed Services and Company Culture DENVER – Aug. 7, 2023 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced its recent achievements and recognition through multiple prestigious awards. These accolades highlight DirectDefense’s commitment to helping its clients elevate their security posture to a higher standard of protection and… Read more »
07.24.23ChatGPT can be a useful customer service agent. Unfortunately, customers aren’t the only ones it helps, especially now that ChatGPT sits on many IoT and edge devices. “Existing vulnerabilities, especially in the context of AI and ChatGPT-enabled or assisted attacks against edge devices and users, can be leveraged against businesses in different ways,” says Jim… Read more »
07.12.23Partnership Extends DirectDefense’s Real-Time Monitoring with SCADAfence’s Platform for Superior OT Network Protection DENVER – June 12, 2023 – DirectDefense, Inc., a leading information security services company, today announced its partnership with SCADAfence, the global technology leader in OT & IoT cybersecurity. The SCADAfence Platform enables critical infrastructure and manufacturing organizations with complex Operational Technology (OT)… Read more »
07.06.23Typically when any merger and acquisition deal occurs, there are bound to be redundancies and overlaps in services, tools and personnel. For MSSPs that find themselves in this situation, it’s important to consolidate and integrate the best of their assets across multiple entities, while maintaining operational consistency. DirectDefense President and CTO Jim Broome shares valuable… Read more »
07.04.23“By leveraging AI, we can provide our customers with several benefits. For example, our MDR solution can quickly and accurately detect and respond to threats, reducing the time it takes to identify and mitigate potential security incidents,” said Jim Broome, President and CTO, DirectDefense. Read Jim’s interview with AI‐TechPark, where he discusses how DirectDefense enhances security… Read more »
