2021 Detection and Response Planning, Part 2: Driving SOC Efficiency With a Detections-First Approach to SIEM

This is the second installment of our series around 2021 security planning. In part one, Rapid7 Detection and Response Practice Advisor Jeffrey Gardner offered tips and advice for ramping up annual security planning. In this installment, we’ll explore the importance of reliable and comprehensive...

Protecting the protector: Hardening machine learning defenses against adversarial attacks

Harnessing the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence has enabled Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Windows Defender ATP next-generation protection to stop new malware attacks before they can get started often within milliseconds. These predictive technologies are central...

Apple Downplays Impact of iBoot Source Code Leak

Apple is responding to reports the leak of its iBoot source code is a serious security blow to iOS devices. In statement released Thursday it confirmed the leak, but emphasized the source code is three years old and would have no impact on iOS device security. “Old source code from three years ag...

Specifically Crafted Archive/Container Files can Bypass Initial Scans

SUMMARY Specifically-crafted archive and container files can potentially bypass initial malware scans in some products. AFFECTED PRODUCTS Products --- Symantec Mail Security for Domino Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange Symantec Mail Security for SMTP Symantec Brightmail Gateway Symant...