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.
06.05.24Compared to IT, OT systems are often misunderstood and mishandled. There’s a reason for this: OT carries many unique challenges, such as the inability to use standard IT protections like antivirus and the use of different communication protocols. Listen to what DirectDefense CISO Chris Walcutt has to say about the important role of visibility in… Read more »
06.05.24Partnership Enhances Real-time Monitoring and Response Capabilities for Industrial Control Systems DENVER – June 5, 2024 – DirectDefense, Inc., an information security services company, today announced its partnership with Dragos, the global leader in cybersecurity for operational technology (OT) environments. This collaboration marries DirectDefense’s expertise in managed security services with Dragos’s cutting-edge technology for visibility,… Read more »
05.28.24DENVER – May 28, 2024 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has ranked DirectDefense on its 2024 Solution Provider 500 list at #481. This is the second year in the row DirectDefense ranks on this list. CRN’s annual Solution Provider 500 recognizes North… Read more »
05.21.24On Monday, the US Environmental Protection Agency issued an enforcement alert outlining the cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities facing community drinking water systems. What does it mean for drinking water utilities? Here’s what DirectDefense CSO Chris Walcutt had to say. Read the article on Cybersecurity Dive.
05.16.24Paul Roberts interviewed Chris Walcutt of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology. They discussed how organizations that manage OT – including critical infrastructure owners – are being targeted by sophisticated cyber actors and the strategies best suited to manage increased cyber risks to OT environments. Listen now on Security Ledger.
05.13.24DENVER – May 13, 2024 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Hannah Godwin, Director of Strategic Alliances, and Kerri Holland, Sr. Partner Marketing Manager, to the Women of the Channel list for 2024. Every year, CRN highlights women from vendor, distributor,… Read more »
05.08.24Despite some recent gains by law enforcement, ransomware remains a pernicious problem for companies large and small. How should companies manage ransomware threats? Here’s how Jim Broome, President and CTO, advises organizations to prepare for ransomware attacks. Read what Jim and 7 other industry experts had to say in Runtime.
05.08.24DirectDefense offers valuable insights into the world of threat intelligence through a candid conversation with Jim Broome, President and CTO of DirectDefense. In a discussion with Sean Martin, they delved into the nuances of IT and OT convergence, network segmentation, multi-factor authentication, and the findings of DirectDefense’s 2023 Security Operations Threat Report. Listen to the… Read more »
05.08.24The past two years have witnessed an unprecedented surge in the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries. And while this presents new efficiencies, with these benefits come significant security concerns. The widespread integration of AI applications increases the risk of data breaches and intellectual property theft, while also expanding organizations’ vulnerability to… Read more »
05.07.24In a recent episode recorded live at RSA Conference, an insightful discussion unfolded between Sean Martin and Chris Walcutt on the intersection of operational technology and cybersecurity. The conversation looks into the challenges, insights, and best practices surrounding these vital areas of technology. Listen to the podcast recorded on location at RSA Conference 2024 on… Read more »
