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It is an understatement, to say we are super grateful, to be recognized as a Sample Vendor in not one but six 2024 Gartner Hype Cycle™️ reports, five of which are focused on innovation. My personal thanks to our amazing customers who actively took part in many 1-2-1 briefings, the team at Gartner and of course our amazingly talented fellow Armisers. Our inclusion in five innovation categories underscores the vital role we play in addressing the evolving challenges in cybersecurity the pivotal role Armis Centrix ™️ plays in keeping our customers and society safe and secure. The categories we have been recognized as a Sample Vendor include: 1. Exposure Management Assessment 2. Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) 3. Medical Device Risk Management 4. Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Security 5. Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Protection Platforms Our unwavering commitment to delivering trusted solutions through our Armis Centrix™️ platform empowers organizations to protect their most critical assets and networks across the entire attack surface, intelligently reducing risk and achieve actual security. As we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible, we remain dedicated to providing our customers with the tools and insights needed to navigate the complexities of our interconnected world. Read more about the recognition: https://lnkd.in/dKDwecpY #Cybersecurity #Gartner #HypeCycle #CAASM #CPS #ExposureManagement #MedicalDeviceRiskManagement #OTSecurity

The conversation around cybersecurity is often dominated by product pitches and promises of technological cure-alls, but professionals need to reclaim the discussion. As cybersecurity has evolved from a niche IT function to a boardroom priority, the field has been flooded with voices lacking the depth and precision essential for true practice. Cybersecurity is about safeguarding information systems from unauthorized intrusions, yet it’s increasingly diluted by content that pivots to vendor tools as ultimate solutions, blurring the line between genuine security insights and commercial interests. This superficiality obscures the complex reality of cybersecurity, misleading organizations into investing in solutions that may not address their unique challenges. While advanced technologies have a strategic role, true cybersecurity work is grounded in vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, and incident response, requiring deep, continuously updated knowledge and a commitment to core principles. The field must prioritize depth over breadth, recognize the rigorous work of true practitioners, and resist the allure of buzzwords and superficial trends. Organizations should invest in building robust internal capabilities, skilled security teams, and continuous monitoring practices, moving beyond the notion that security is a commodity. Practitioners must challenge the status quo, promote critical thinking, and uphold the integrity of their work to drive meaningful, effective cybersecurity practices. #Cybersecurity #CISO #InfoSec #ThreatModeling #VulnerabilityAssessment #IncidentResponse #CyberDefense #SecurityPractices #TechTrends #CyberResilience #ContinuousImprovement #CriticalThinking https://lnkd.in/gawc9MY9

Something I've found that sets General Informatics' service delivery model apart from most other MSPs are what we consider our secret weapon... our CSMs. Customer Success Managers not only act as advocates inside of GI for their clients to ensure they get the help they need, but also serve as a strategic resource when it comes to making business decisions related to technology. I can't say enough about the awesome work Haggai Davis, Juan Jacoby, Brad Sison and Daphne Monistere have done for our clients across the South Louisiana. Whether it's having quartly meetings to review tickets, making recommendations on new hardware/software, or simply game-planning future technology investment, their skillsets have really put our clients in the best positions to succeed through the better use of technology. Please reach out to myself or our RM, Stephen Cavell, MBA, if you're interested in learning more about how our CSMs can help your business make better technology decisions. #CSMs #BDMs #ManagedIT #CyberSecurity

At WellSecured IT, the team identified a critical gap in the cybersecurity landscape: the human factor. While technology stacks and software are essential, many organizations overlook the fact that the majority of successful cyberattacks stem from human behavior. Social engineering campaigns exploit publicly available information to target individuals, underscoring the need for a comprehensive approach that extends beyond technology. Here’s how WellSecured IT addresses cybersecurity: 1️⃣ Understanding the Business: The team invests time in learning about each client’s operations. Recognizing that every organization is unique, they reject one-size-fits-all solutions in favor of tailored strategies. 2️⃣ The Right Framework: Their approach focuses on three critical components, in this order: ➡️ People ➡️ Processes ➡️ Technology Effective security begins with informed individuals who understand the processes in place, supported by the appropriate technology. 3️⃣ Tailored Solutions: By addressing human behavior, WellSecured IT helps organizations build a holistic security environment that mitigates risks and enhances resilience. Cybersecurity isn’t just a technological challenge—it’s a people challenge. Is your security strategy prioritizing human behavior? #Cybersecurity #WellSecuredIT #HumanElement #DataProtection #MeetTheExperts #RVASmallBusinessNetwork

CyFlare has a best-in-class net promoter score (IT services and technology sectors). This is in the SOC space where over half of organizations dislike their SOC. Always work to do, but we are winning because: 🚀 We obsess over customer delight 🚀 We internalize that business is personal: one human to another 🚀 We know that culture eats strategy and metrics for lunch

It doesn't get any better or clearer than this folks! We are the real deal, and our partners and customers agree! Reach out to me if we're connected, you're an MSP today, want to become one, or have general interest in CyFlare! #NPSResults #CyFlare #Cybersecurityinnovation #Continuousimprovement #Partnersuccess #Customerfeedback

The "Watermelon Effect" in Security Metrics: This phenomenon occurs when security metrics look good on the surface (green on the outside) but hide serious underlying issues (red on the inside). On the surface: All metrics are green Reality: Critical issues remain hidden Examples: 1) 100% patch compliance, but legacy systems excluded. 2) Zero reported incidents, but detection capabilities are weak. 3) A high number of alerts investigated, but only 1% being true positives. Why this happens: - Focus on quantity over quality - Pressure to show "good" numbers - Lack of context in reporting So, what's the solution? Today, I'd like to share the "The Funnel Method" to measure security metrics and their value: Imagine a funnel view or a "V" shaped view, with metrics falling into 3 buckets: (I'll explain it for SOC as an ex, but you can apply the thinking to any area). 1) Top-of-the-funnel metrics: These metrics are useful for assessing your security team's workload, but they do not necessarily translate to effective value. Ex: Total number of alerts, all ingress sources, MTTA, MTTR etc. 2) Middle-of-the-funnel metrics: These metrics point to the actual value that is being created and are the ultimate goal of your security team. All of your team's effort is to find this value.  Ex: Count of true positive malware, count of compromised user identities, count of compromised devices etc.    3) Bottom-of-the-funnel metrics: These metrics reflect the systemic gaps in your company and point you towards where you should invest further. This is a view that your CISO and security leadership would be interested to know more about.  Ex: Count of incidents that occurred due to lack of protective controls, count of incidents that occurred due to security control failures, fidelity % of various security tools used by the SOC, which detections have caused highest noise for SOC etc.     While all of these metrics are important, lot of teams focus & emphasize heavily on the on the Top-of-the funnel metrics. In order to drive meaningful change, security teams must start at the top of the funnel (the Ops), but ultimately shift their focus to the bottom of the funnel (the value). If you enjoyed this or learned something, follow me at Rohit Tamma for more in future! #cybersecurity #informationsecurity #threatdetection #securitymetrics #infosec #applicationsecurity

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫-𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞: 𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐎'𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 In today's fast-paced digital world, the threat landscape is like a shape-shifting adversary, constantly morphing its tactics at an alarming pace. Safeguarding our organisations' most critical assets while navigating a complex web of regulations and stakeholder expectations is no easy feat. Here are just a few of the challenges keeping cybersecurity professionals up at night: • 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 Cybercriminals are constantly innovating, developing new attack vectors and exploiting emerging technologies. It's a relentless fight to stay ahead of the curve. • 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 Security budgets are often stretched thin, making it difficult to acquire the latest tools and technologies or hire the most qualified personnel. • 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐩 The cybersecurity industry faces a significant skills gap, making it challenging to find and retain top talent. • 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐯𝐬. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Balancing the need for robust security with the need for business agility can be a constant struggle. So, how can Elemendar help? We empower cybersecurity teams by: • 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 Our AI-powered platform identifies sophisticated threats, allowing customers to mitigate them before they wreak havoc. • 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬 Elemendar automates time-consuming tasks, freeing up cybersecurity professionals to focus on strategic initiatives. • 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 We streamline security operations, allowing teams to get the most out of their existing resources. • 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 Elemendar delivers clear and concise insights that empower teams to make data-driven decisions. Elemendar is your partner in the fight for cybersecurity. Let's discuss how we can help you fortify your organisation's defences. 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫.𝐚𝐢 #cybersecurity #infosec #Elemendar #threatdetection #riskmanagement #innovation #CTI P.S. Which challenge resonates most with you? Comment below!

Sharing another blog on ZT 1. Treat Zero Trust as a journey, not a destination. Start with a clear plan and iterate as you learn. 2. Make governance and alignment a top priority. Involve stakeholders early and often. 3. Focus on visibility and analytics. Use data to continuously monitor and improve your Zero Trust posture. 4. Don’t neglect non-technical aspects. Invest in vendor management, skills, and user experience. #zerotrust #cybersecurity https://lnkd.in/g4CmhyHg

Has a vendor ever said "We aren't the right fit for you" during your evaluation? Here's why you shouldn't partner with Shield ❌ 1. "I only use top-right Gartner products." We're not a household name in the #CTEM - yet. We're a disruptor in the space, and we're continuously innovating. 2. You don't want to collaborate on feature requests. At Shield, we listen closely and carefully to our partners. Huge shoutout to Josh Hohbein - a design partner for our upcoming Risk Register module. He identified a challenge, and together, we're building it to make Shield a better product for centrexIT 3. You don't think identity security is part of vulnerability management. Identity security is a core component of a good vulnerability management program, and is often overlooked by traditional cybersecurity tools. 4. You can't afford "enterprise-level tools" Even better. Shield's mission is to bring enterprise-level security to all businesses through the #MSSP and #MSP channel. 5. Dylan's posts on LinkedIn suck Well, yeah... Can't argue with you there. If you've made it this far and thought, "Hey, that sounds pretty good" - We might actually be a good fit 😁