Cythera Security Incident

Threat Hunting at Scale: How Cytheras Latest Capabilities Enhance Security Home / Resources / Article 04 Sep / 2024 Cythera News Weve recently seen a rapid evolution in the sophistication of automated cybersecurity applications and functionality. Tools such as Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) and Artificial Intelligence-driven Intrusion Detection Systems (AI-IDS) have rapidly transformed from simple, rule-based defences into intelligent, adaptive guardians of digital environments. While these tools offer tremendous capabilities, IBM suggests that when combined with the power of tier 1 and 2 security analysts, automated solutions can only handle around 80% of threats. The kicker here is that the remaining 20% are often more sophisticated, more challenging to detect and more capable of causing significant damage. With advancements in threat defence technology and awareness, a hardened attack surface has forced these advanced adversaries to adopt and rely on techniques that allow them to move faster and evade detection. This article looks at the current threats facing businesses across Oceania, the integral role threat hunting plays in protecting enterprises against cyber risks and how Cytheras new always-on threat-hunting capabilities facilitate threat hunting at scale, protecting you against the other 20%. Rising Threats: A Surge in Cyber Attacks Across Australian Businesses Over the past two years, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has observed a marked increase in cyberattacks targeting businesses across various sectors in Australia. There has been a notable rise in identity-based and cloud-focused attacks, where adversaries leverage the systems intended to protect organisations, such as VPNs and cloud services, to gain unauthorised access. Additionally, attacks on critical infrastructure have surged, with state actors primarily driving these efforts. By employing sophisticated techniques to exploit vulnerabilities in connected operational...

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