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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.…

Cisco recently raised the alarm over active exploitation of vulnerabilities in its older networking equipment-specifically a decade-old bug in the Cisco IP Phone series. This exploitation isn't theoretical; attackers are actively targeting organizations with these legacy devices, turning aging infrastructure into high-risk vulnerabilities. While these devices may seem minor or non-critical, the attacks highlight a broader issue: outdated hardware and software often become blind spots in an organization's security posture. Exploiting these forgotten endpoints allows attackers to pivot within networks, launch additional attacks, and access sensitive systems. Why You Should Care Widening Attack Surface: Legacy devices with unpatched vulnerabilities provide attackers with easy access points. No Vendor Support: Older devices often no longer receive security patches, leaving known vulnerabilities exposed indefinitely. Regulatory and Financial Impact: A single breach tied to legacy vulnerabilities could lead to compliance penalties and significant financial losses. Immediate Actions Inventory Your Assets: Perform an exhaustive audit…

As we reflect this Thanksgiving Day, we are reminded of the importance of connection, trust, and gratitude. This season, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to you-our valued customers, partners, and those we've had the privilege of connecting with through conferences and events. Your trust in Critical Path Security inspires us to continually strive to protect, support, and innovate in the cybersecurity space for all those we serve. We are honored to work alongside you and are grateful for the opportunity to help safeguard your organizations. Your success and security are our top priorities, and we look forward to continuing this journey together. May your Thanksgiving Day be filled with warmth, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones. Warm wishes, Patrick Kelley CEO, Critical Path Security

At Critical Path Security, we've always prided ourselves on thinking outside the box, not just in cybersecurity but in how we connect with people and build communities. Today, we're excited to announce our newest venture: becoming the title sponsor of the CORE League on iRacing.com, a competitive Sim Racing league owned and operated by Davin Cornelius. This partnership is an extension of our ongoing involvement in motorsports and our commitment to innovative engagement. Sim racing represents a unique and growing corner of motorsports. It merges technology, strategy, and the thrill of racing into a dynamic, virtual arena. Partnering with the CORE League gives us a fantastic opportunity to explore the potential of Sim Racing as a platform for creativity and connection. From experimenting with new paint schemes to launching engaging campaigns, Sim Racing is the perfect sandbox for ideas-especially during the off-season for traditional racing. As a company that embraces…