Semperis

Make it a 5-peat for Semperis as we have been named to the prestigious Deloitte Technology 500™ of fastest-growing companies in North America for five consecutive years. “Organizations worldwide face mounting challenges from identity-based cyberattacks that disrupt operations, erode stakeholder confidence, and expose critical assets to attackers,” said ⚙ Mickey Bresman, CEO of Semperis. “This milestone underscores the trust our global customers and partners place in us to provide cutting-edge protection for critical identity systems like Active Directory, which serve as the backbone of enterprise IT infrastructure. As cyber threats continue to escalate, our team is prepared to meet the increasing demand for resilient identity system protection.” In addition to Deloitte’s Fast 500 recognition, Semperis was recently named one of Dun’s 100 Best Tech Companies to Work for in 2024 and one of Inc. Magazine’s 2024 Best Workplaces. Semperis’ Purple Knight community tool has been recognized by agencies from the Five Eyes alliance, including NSA and CISA, as a helpful resource for businesses to protect against identity-based cyber threats. https://lnkd.in/g8c7U5mx #Fast500 #Deloitte500

As Sean Lyngaas at CNN reports on the recent Blue Yonder ransomware attack, impacting retailers, grocers and Fortune 500 firms across the globe, he reminds all businesses of findings from Semperis’ recent report: the holidays are an opportune time for hackers to strike. In fact, 86% of surveyed organizations that faced ransomware attacks were targeted on a holiday or weekend. https://cnn.it/3BcL2SO

Don't Panic! It’s Just a Cyber Incident...said no one ever. What's it like, in the hours immediately following a suspected cyber incident? Watch this on-demand video where we ditch jargon, and dive into the messy, chaotic reality of incident response. Get the unvarnished truth about incident response. https://lnkd.in/g8T42aTs #cyberattack #incidentresponse

ICYMI: Semperis’ Jeff Wichman spoke with Jaikumar Vijayan at Dark Reading after news of the Blue Yonder attack broke. Jeff digs into Semperis’ Ransomware Holiday Risk Report findings, explaining why organizations face heightened threats during the holidays and weekends and how they might unintentionally open the doors to ransomware attacks. https://lnkd.in/e25kRCwH

🚨 What’s your Active Directory recovery plan? When AD goes down, so do your operations—and cyberattackers know it. Join Sean Deuby, Principal Technologist at Semperis, on December 9th at 12pm ET for an essential webinar: How to Recover Active Directory When Every Second Counts. 🔍 Key takeaways: ✅ Detect vulnerabilities in hybrid AD environments ✅ Reduce breach risks targeting AD ✅ Achieve fast, clean AD forest recovery Don’t let AD downtime cripple your organization. Reserve your spot now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gyCMQbmh #CyberSecurity #ActiveDirectory #Ransomware

The supply chain company Blue Yonder disclosed a ransomware attack that has significantly impacted operations at grocery stores across the US in the lead-up to Thanksgiving. It’s the latest in a long line of malicious actors targeting organizations where the impact of an attack will be greater during the holiday season. In this article from Lynn Petrak at Progressive Grocer Semperis vice president Dan Lattimer says that the attack is most likely calculated, with hackers understanding that disruptions in the supply chain will leave many grocery stores in the U.S. with empty shelves at the worst possible time. Data from Semperis’ recent Ransomware Holiday Risk Report, found that 90% of US organizations downsize their security staffing on holidays and weekends, making the holiday season a prime time for attackers to execute ransomware attacks. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/guRSeeF9

Is your Active Directory a ticking time bomb? Undetected threats in your Active Directory could be the silent killers of your cybersecurity. But fear not! Semperis Directory Services Protector (DSP) is here to defuse the situation on duty 24/7 to safeguard your AD infrastructure. 🛡️ While conventional security measures can fall short, DSP is engineered to detect the subtle indicators of advanced threats before they escalate. Don't let cyber villains exploit your blind spots. Transform your defenses and uncover threats hiding in plain sight. 🔍Ready to unmask hidden dangers? Discover DSP now: https://lnkd.in/gHh3YB-6 #ActiveDirectory #CyberResilience #ThreatDetection

Last week was nothing short of energizing at #MSIgnite24. From meaningful conversations at our booth to sharing ideas with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we loved connecting with so many of you—discussing the challenges you’re facing and diving deep into the world of Active Directory security and recovery. Until next year, Ignite! 🚀

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While millions of Americans look forward to resting this holiday season, hackers aren't taking the same break. Former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis explored why with Nicole Sganga on CBS Saturday Morning. The two discussed details of the new Semperis Ransomware Holiday Risk Report, highlighting why businesses are more susceptible to hacks during holidays and weekends and what they can do to fight back. https://lnkd.in/dPFk_zvf