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At CPS, we take immense pride in our commitment to fostering the next generation of cybersecurity experts. One of the highlights of our ongoing efforts is our CEO, Patrick Kelley, who has been virtually mentoring students in Kenya on the critical topic of cybersecurity. Patrick's dedication to sharing knowledge and empowering young minds is truly inspiring. His mentoring sessions go beyond just teaching technical skills; they aim to ignite passion, encourage problem-solving, and guide students on their journey to becoming leaders in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. Through this initiative, we are not only helping to bridge the skills gap in cybersecurity but also creating opportunities for talented individuals in Kenya to thrive in the global tech community. The mentoring sessions have sparked engaging discussions, with students asking thoughtful and impactful questions. What an incredible set of questions from the first session, covering suicide prevention, substance abuse, and cybersecurity: "What is…

Cybercriminals employ sophisticated techniques to infiltrate systems, exfiltrate data, and persist undetected. To effectively counter these threats, organizations must adopt a unified security approach that centralizes detection and response capabilities. Léargas, our Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution, exemplifies this strategy by providing comprehensive protection against evasive malware. Understanding Evasive Malware Techniques Malware authors utilize a variety of evasion strategies to bypass security measures: Polymorphism: Malware that continuously alters its code to generate unique variants, rendering signature-based detection methods ineffective. This tactic complicates the identification process for traditional antivirus solutions. Code Injection: The insertion of malicious code into legitimate processes or applications, allowing malware to operate under the guise of normal system activity. This method facilitates unauthorized actions while evading detection. Sandbox Evasion: Techniques that enable malware to detect virtualized analysis environments and remain dormant during examination, activating only on actual target systems to avoid detection. Encrypted Payloads: The use…

AWS recently unveiled its advanced Security Incident Response service, a robust offering designed to provide rapid response capabilities for security events within AWS infrastructures. On the surface, this seems like a much-needed lifeline for organizations seeking to safeguard their cloud environments. However, while undeniably powerful, the service's limitations and prohibitive costs raise critical questions about its feasibility for smaller organizations and its ability to address the entire spectrum of modern security challenges. The Cost Barrier AWS's Security Incident Response service is undeniably cutting-edge, but for many smaller organizations, the cost is simply out of reach. These companies often operate on razor-thin budgets, allocating every dollar with precision. Investing in a service that focuses exclusively on AWS infrastructure might not be justifiable when it leaves gaps in other critical areas. Cyber threats don't stop at AWS boundaries-and neither should your response strategy. AWS-Only: A Partial Picture It's important to highlight that…

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provides critical protection for organizations against evolving cyber threats. This report highlights its key differentiators, including comprehensive coverage, disruption of the cyber kill chain, and mitigation of real-world threats. Comprehensive Coverage: Endpoints, Networks, and Cloud MDR delivers unified protection across: Endpoints: Continuous monitoring identifies and mitigates threats like ransomware, phishing, and unusual behavior. Networks: Analyzes traffic to detect lateral movement and unauthorized access attempts. Cloud Environments: Integrates with platforms like Microsoft 365 and Azure AD for real-time monitoring and remediation. This holistic approach ensures no attack surface is left vulnerable. Disrupting the Cyber Kill Chain MDR proactively disrupts cyberattacks by targeting key stages of the kill chain: Reconnaissance: Blocks suspicious scanning activities. Weaponization and Delivery: Neutralizes phishing emails and malicious attachments. Exploitation and Installation: Detects and halts vulnerability exploitation and malware installation. Command and Control: Monitors and restricts unusual outbound traffic to prevent remote control.…