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Cybersecurity Best Practices for Food & Beverage Companies

Food and beverage companies face a unique cybersecurity challenge. They must manage increasing digital connectivity and rising cyber threats–along with their peers in other industries–while at the same time protecting food safety. Now, with cyberattacks growing more sophisticated and frequent, robust security measures have become critical for safeguarding both operations and consumers. But best practices can help. The State of…

The Rise of Hyperautomation: What You Need to Know

Traditional SOAR tools struggle to keep up with the growing complexity of cybersecurity threats, such as ransomware and breaches caused by compromised credentials. These incidents can take months to detect and cost organizations millions. To address these challenges, MSSPs like Xantrion leverage hyperautomation and human expertise to bridge SOAR’s limitations, delivering more effective protection and resilience for businesses.

Managing the Growing Challenge of Ignored SOC Alerts

Security operations centers (SOCs) face mounting pressure to protect organizations from cyber threats, yet a disturbing trend has emerged: the majority of security alerts are ignored. This growing challenge threatens to undermine the effectiveness of security operations and leaves organizations vulnerable to attacks that might otherwise be prevented. The Scale of the Problem: Ignored Alerts According to recent research by…

Strategic, Reliable, and Secure. Learn more about our services.

Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Protecting Patients and Systems

Healthcare cybersecurity is focused on ensuring the availability of medical services by protecting electronic health records (EHR), medical devices, clinical systems, and patient data from cyber attacks. It includes securing every potential endpoint, from internet-connected insulin pumps to patient portals and billing platforms. 

Key Takeaways from the 2024 RSM Middle Market Business Index on Cybersecurity 

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, understanding the challenges, solutions, and opportunities is crucial for businesses of all sizes. The ninth edition of the RSM Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) Cybersecurity Report, conducted from January 8 to February 16, 2024, sheds light on the cybersecurity landscape for middle-market companies. Drawing insights from 403 middle-market executives across various industries, the report…

When Security Tools Become Security Risks: The Case for Unified Cybersecurity Platforms

If your organization is like many, you’ve implemented different security tools over the years. The result is a fragmented system with siloed components that address specific threats but operate in isolation. This disjointed approach forces your security team to switch between multiple dashboards and interfaces, slowing response times and creating opportunities for threats to slip through the gaps.

The Rising Ransomware Threat: Why 24/7 Security Operations are No Longer Optional

With the number of successful attacks growing, new hacker groups are getting into the ransomware game. While established groups like LockBit maintain dominance, emerging hacking groups like PLAY, 8Base, and Akira have intensified their campaigns. Smaller ransomware groups now execute 31% of all attacks — up from 25% last year — illustrating the spread of accessible attack tools.

MFA Bypass Attacks: What SMBs Need to Know

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) bypass attacks — once only available to highly sophisticated hacker teams with advanced tools — are now available to anyone with a nefarious idea and a Bitcoin. And defending against these attacks requires understanding how criminals circumvent MFA and the steps you can take to thwart these breaches. Here’s what you need to know. The $50 Problem…

100 Million Patient Records at Risk: Lessons from the Change Healthcare Breach

Earlier this year, the United Health/Change Healthcare data breach impacted approximately 100 million Americans, making it the largest cybersecurity incident in US healthcare history.  Overview of the United Health Data Breach In the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, hackers compromised multiple systems containing sensitive patient data. Timeline of the Breach The attack on Change Healthcare occurred in February 2024, disrupting healthcare…

Cybersecurity and Risk Management – Explained by Xantrion 

Cybersecurity and risk management is a process that involves identifying, analyzing, and addressing potential cybersecurity risks in your organization. It provides a structured approach to handling cyber threats and helps you prioritize security investments, prevent breaches, maintain compliance, and protect your reputation. 

The Healthcare Cybersecurity Paradox: Why Increased Spending Isn’t Enough

Healthcare organizations face a cybersecurity paradox: despite record-breaking security investments, cyberattacks continue to plague the industry. And as healthcare providers scramble to strengthen their digital defenses, cybercriminals are evolving their tactics even faster — creating an increasingly dangerous game of cat and mouse where every successful breach compromises sensitive data and potentially puts patients’ lives at risk. Rising Cybersecurity Budgets…

Understanding and Preventing Ransomware Attacks in Healthcare

In 2024, healthcare organizations are facing a surge in cyberattacks, with more than 14 million US patients’ sensitive medical data already compromised. Ransomware—a type of attack where hackers encrypt data and demand payment to unlock it—has become a preferred tactic for cybercriminals targeting medical facilities.

Cyber Threats and Regulatory Changes: What Organizations Need to Know

A recent in-person event (simulcast as a webinar) brought together cybersecurity experts to discuss emerging threats and upcoming regulatory changes affecting organizations. Litigation partner Charu Chandrasekhar from Debevoise & Plimpton and Xantrion’s CTO Christian Kelly shared insights on proposed SEC cybersecurity rules, cloud security challenges, the security risks that artificial intelligence tools bring, and the most effective ways to respond…

Cybersecurity in 2024: Important Insights from Verizon and IBM Reports

Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report and IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach report offer valuable insights into the latest cyber threats. For small and medium-sized organizations, understanding the key takeaways from these reports can significantly enhance cybersecurity strategies and protect critical assets, including people, data, and systems. This condensed overview highlights essential information to help businesses safeguard against emerging risks…

Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know

The recent CrowdStrike incident, which impacted millions of systems globally and led to billions in losses, highlights the unpredictable risks in the IT landscape. Today, having the right cyber insurance coverage is no longer optional—it’s essential and a smart investment, particularly for small to mid-sized businesses and companies in regulated sectors.

Boosting SEC Readiness with Tabletop Exercises

Tabletop exercises are among the most effective tools in a company’s security arsenal. These simulations provide invaluable insights into how prepared a company is to handle real-world cyber incidents.

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Cybersecurity Best Practices for Food & Beverage Companies

Food and beverage companies face a unique cybersecurity challenge. They must manage increasing digital connectivity and rising cyber threats–along with their peers in other industries–while at the same time protecting food safety. Now, with cyberattacks growing more sophisticated and frequent, robust security measures have become critical for safeguarding both operations and consumers. But best practices can help. The State of…

The Rise of Hyperautomation: What You Need to Know

Traditional SOAR tools struggle to keep up with the growing complexity of cybersecurity threats, such as ransomware and breaches caused by compromised credentials. These incidents can take months to detect and cost organizations millions. To address these challenges, MSSPs like Xantrion leverage hyperautomation and human expertise to bridge SOAR’s limitations, delivering more effective protection and resilience for businesses.

Managing the Growing Challenge of Ignored SOC Alerts

Security operations centers (SOCs) face mounting pressure to protect organizations from cyber threats, yet a disturbing trend has emerged: the majority of security alerts are ignored. This growing challenge threatens to undermine the effectiveness of security operations and leaves organizations vulnerable to attacks that might otherwise be prevented. The Scale of the Problem: Ignored Alerts According to recent research by…

Strategic, Reliable, and Secure. Learn more about our services.

Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Protecting Patients and Systems

Healthcare cybersecurity is focused on ensuring the availability of medical services by protecting electronic health records (EHR), medical devices, clinical systems, and patient data from cyber attacks. It includes securing every potential endpoint, from internet-connected insulin pumps to patient portals and billing platforms. 

Key Takeaways from the 2024 RSM Middle Market Business Index on Cybersecurity 

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, understanding the challenges, solutions, and opportunities is crucial for businesses of all sizes. The ninth edition of the RSM Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) Cybersecurity Report, conducted from January 8 to February 16, 2024, sheds light on the cybersecurity landscape for middle-market companies. Drawing insights from 403 middle-market executives across various industries, the report…

When Security Tools Become Security Risks: The Case for Unified Cybersecurity Platforms

If your organization is like many, you’ve implemented different security tools over the years. The result is a fragmented system with siloed components that address specific threats but operate in isolation. This disjointed approach forces your security team to switch between multiple dashboards and interfaces, slowing response times and creating opportunities for threats to slip through the gaps.

The Rising Ransomware Threat: Why 24/7 Security Operations are No Longer Optional

With the number of successful attacks growing, new hacker groups are getting into the ransomware game. While established groups like LockBit maintain dominance, emerging hacking groups like PLAY, 8Base, and Akira have intensified their campaigns. Smaller ransomware groups now execute 31% of all attacks — up from 25% last year — illustrating the spread of accessible attack tools.

MFA Bypass Attacks: What SMBs Need to Know

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) bypass attacks — once only available to highly sophisticated hacker teams with advanced tools — are now available to anyone with a nefarious idea and a Bitcoin. And defending against these attacks requires understanding how criminals circumvent MFA and the steps you can take to thwart these breaches. Here’s what you need to know. The $50 Problem…

100 Million Patient Records at Risk: Lessons from the Change Healthcare Breach

Earlier this year, the United Health/Change Healthcare data breach impacted approximately 100 million Americans, making it the largest cybersecurity incident in US healthcare history.  Overview of the United Health Data Breach In the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, hackers compromised multiple systems containing sensitive patient data. Timeline of the Breach The attack on Change Healthcare occurred in February 2024, disrupting healthcare…

Cybersecurity and Risk Management – Explained by Xantrion 

Cybersecurity and risk management is a process that involves identifying, analyzing, and addressing potential cybersecurity risks in your organization. It provides a structured approach to handling cyber threats and helps you prioritize security investments, prevent breaches, maintain compliance, and protect your reputation. 

The Healthcare Cybersecurity Paradox: Why Increased Spending Isn’t Enough

Healthcare organizations face a cybersecurity paradox: despite record-breaking security investments, cyberattacks continue to plague the industry. And as healthcare providers scramble to strengthen their digital defenses, cybercriminals are evolving their tactics even faster — creating an increasingly dangerous game of cat and mouse where every successful breach compromises sensitive data and potentially puts patients’ lives at risk. Rising Cybersecurity Budgets…

Understanding and Preventing Ransomware Attacks in Healthcare

In 2024, healthcare organizations are facing a surge in cyberattacks, with more than 14 million US patients’ sensitive medical data already compromised. Ransomware—a type of attack where hackers encrypt data and demand payment to unlock it—has become a preferred tactic for cybercriminals targeting medical facilities.

Cyber Threats and Regulatory Changes: What Organizations Need to Know

A recent in-person event (simulcast as a webinar) brought together cybersecurity experts to discuss emerging threats and upcoming regulatory changes affecting organizations. Litigation partner Charu Chandrasekhar from Debevoise & Plimpton and Xantrion’s CTO Christian Kelly shared insights on proposed SEC cybersecurity rules, cloud security challenges, the security risks that artificial intelligence tools bring, and the most effective ways to respond…

Cybersecurity in 2024: Important Insights from Verizon and IBM Reports

Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report and IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach report offer valuable insights into the latest cyber threats. For small and medium-sized organizations, understanding the key takeaways from these reports can significantly enhance cybersecurity strategies and protect critical assets, including people, data, and systems. This condensed overview highlights essential information to help businesses safeguard against emerging risks…

Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know

The recent CrowdStrike incident, which impacted millions of systems globally and led to billions in losses, highlights the unpredictable risks in the IT landscape. Today, having the right cyber insurance coverage is no longer optional—it’s essential and a smart investment, particularly for small to mid-sized businesses and companies in regulated sectors.

Boosting SEC Readiness with Tabletop Exercises

Tabletop exercises are among the most effective tools in a company’s security arsenal. These simulations provide invaluable insights into how prepared a company is to handle real-world cyber incidents.

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