Introduction Cyber attacks are not only increasing in frequency but also in sophistication. Adversaries leverage advanced tactics and techniques that constantly evolve. In this arms race, the MITRE ATT&CK framework has emerged as a vital tool for cybersecurity professionals, providing a structured knowledge base of real-world adversary behaviors. This article will explore why testing cyber
A cybersecurity posture encompasses an organisation's overall resilience against cyber-attacks, its preventive protocols, and its capacity to react to emerging threats. Given the increasing numbers and sophistication of cyber threats and hackers, having a well-defined understanding of your organisation's cybersecurity posture is now more crucial than ever. The pressure from both strict compliance standards and
National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a joint cybersecurity advisory (CSA), NSA and CISA Red and Blue Teams Share Top Ten Cybersecurity Misconfigurations, which provides the most common cybersecurity misconfigurations in large organizations, and details the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) actors use to exploit these misconfigurations. The Top 10
Snatch Ransomware: CISA Threat Advisory AA23-263A is now available for testing in Validato for all existing customers. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a cyber threat advisory relating to Snatch Ransomware, an emerging Ransomware threat actor that first emerged in 2021 and has so far mainly targeted organizations in the Defense, Agriculture,
Many organizations struggle to gauge the true effectiveness of their security controls. Security measures frequently falter without detection and breaches still have significant consequences. Cybersecurity teams require a proactive and straightforward method to consistently monitor the actual performance of their security programs. To address this issue, adopting a Threat-Informed Defense strategy becomes crucial. Through ongoing
On May 16th 2023, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) issued a joint advisory (Advisory AA23-136A) on the emergence of a new Ransomware group, calling themselves BianLian (after the infamous Chinese theatrical costume dances). BianLian Ransomware has been active in a variety of industry sectors in
We are excited to announce our upcoming webinar on "Using MITRE ATT&CK to Simulate Ransomware Techniques". MITRE ATT&CK has become an indispensable tool for offensive security and cyber resilience testing. Join Validato founder, Ronan Lavelle to learn how to leverage it as the foundation for your offensive security testing program. In this webinar we
Introduction Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms are essential tools for detecting and responding to security threats. These systems can analyse and correlate data from various sources to identify potential threats in real-time. However, SIEM systems can become less effective when attackers use advanced or new techniques to evade detection and if they are
Red Canary 2023 Global Top Threats Available to Test in Validato Validato is happy to announce that it has added the Red Canary Top Threats, as published in the Red Canary 2023 Threat Detection Report, to the Validato platform. This allows Validato customers to instantly test and validate their security control effectiveness and detection capabilities
We are delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at CyberUK in Belfast on the 19th and 20th of April 2023. If you are planning to attend, please stop by the Validato booth and say hello! More information on the event and how to register, visit: https://www.cyberuk.uk/
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