Awake Security
Cyber investigations, threat hunting and research: More art than science
While it’s true that threat hunting, incident response, and threat research all have their foundations in science (operating system theory and architecture, computer language …
Be a “dumbass”, like some of the world’s best cyber investigators
One of my closest friends in the cybersecurity industry has had a second-to-none career path. While in the employ of an industry leader in incident response, he was …
CrowdStrike Security Cloud integrates with NDR and NTA solutions to defend against any threats
CrowdStrike announced a series of integrations with CrowdStrike Security Cloud that correlates the CrowdStrike Falcon platform’s enriched endpoint and workload telemetry with …
Security research project: The easiest way to get “experience” and land a job in cybersecurity
Despite what you might have heard, there’s no shortage of people looking for jobs in cybersecurity. Every open position triggers stacks of resumes, but the challenge is …
Advice for aspiring threat hunters, investigators, and researchers from the old town folk
There’s a big cohort of security geeks who joined the industry around the turn of the millennium by either landing “infosec” jobs or, quite frequently, just by making infosec …
Awake’s NDR platform strengthens cybersecurity across cloud, hybrid and IoT environments
Awake Security, the network detection and response (NDR) security division of Arista Networks unveiled platform enhancements that strengthen its ability to detect advanced …
Arista Networks Attack Surface Assessment: AI-driven threat hunting and incident response expertise
Arista Networks announced an Attack Surface Assessment, an advanced security service delivered through the recent acquisition of Awake Security. This new offering identifies …
Arista Networks acquires Awake Security to deliver proactive security for customers
Arista Networks announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Awake Security, a Network Detection and Response (NDR) platform provider that combines …
Your best defense against ransomware: Find the early warning signs
As ransomware continues to prove how devastating it can be, one of the scariest things for security pros is how quickly it can paralyze an organization. Just look at Honda, …
How do I select a network detection and response solution for my business?
Network detection and response (NDR) solutions enable organizations to improve their threat response, they help protect against a variety of threats, and also provide …
Enterprise and public sector leaders join Awake Security advisory board
Awake Security announced a cohort of enterprise and public sector leaders that have joined its advisory board. The multidisciplinary team comprises experts from across the …
Cybersecurity during the pandemic: Try these security solutions for free!
In order to help global organizations of all sizes address cybersecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of vendors provide free (time-limited) access to their …
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