Skybox Security unveils cyber risk quantification capabilities to help users prioritize critical threats

Skybox Security unveiled new automated cyber risk quantification capabilities. Leveraging its proprietary network modeling techniques, Skybox now quantifies the business impact of cyber risks into economic impact. This new financial calculation enables… Continue reading Skybox Security unveils cyber risk quantification capabilities to help users prioritize critical threats

How fast do cybercriminals capitalize on new security weaknesses?

Threat intelligence analysts at Skybox Research Lab uncovered a 42% increase in new ransomware programs targeting known vulnerabilities in 2021. The report revealed how quickly cybercriminals capitalize on new security weaknesses – shrinking the window… Continue reading How fast do cybercriminals capitalize on new security weaknesses?

Why vulnerability scanners aren’t enough to prevent a ransomware attack on your business

Vulnerability scanners are still essential tools for defenders protecting enterprise and government networks. But given the rapidly increasing complexity of today’s cyber threat landscape, these scanners are not enough to win the fight against an… Continue reading Why vulnerability scanners aren’t enough to prevent a ransomware attack on your business

Skybox Security’s network modeling mitigates critical infrastructure security risks

Skybox Security announced new vulnerability management capabilities for operational technology (OT) environments. Available now, the new Skybox Security Posture Management Platform capabilities eliminate cyber exposure across the entire enterprise envi… Continue reading Skybox Security’s network modeling mitigates critical infrastructure security risks

Most CIOs and CISOs underestimate the risk of an OT breach

A research study by Skybox Security found that 83% of organizations suffered an operational technology (OT) cybersecurity breach in the prior 36 months. The research also uncovered that organizations underestimate the risk of a cyberattack, with 73% of… Continue reading Most CIOs and CISOs underestimate the risk of an OT breach

Skybox Security accelerates global expansion to improve security posture of complex hybrid networks

Skybox Security announced accelerated global expansion to meet increasing market demand for its Security Posture Management Platform, which includes its Vulnerability Management solution. Driven by customer demand to improve security efficacy and reduc… Continue reading Skybox Security accelerates global expansion to improve security posture of complex hybrid networks

Skybox Security enables proactive vulnerability remediation across hybrid environments

Skybox Security announced new vulnerability prioritization capabilities with prescriptive remediation analysis. Customers can now zero in on specific remediation options that have the greatest impact on reducing exposure to cybersecurity attacks. The n… Continue reading Skybox Security enables proactive vulnerability remediation across hybrid environments

Massive rise in threats across expanding attack surfaces

There was a massive increase in cyber threats globally year-over-year fueled by both the pandemic and expanding attack surfaces, Skybox Security reveals. Expanding attack surfaces New malware samples nearly doubled: New ransomware samples increased 106… Continue reading Massive rise in threats across expanding attack surfaces

Three reasons why context is key to narrowing your attack surface

2020 has been a year of radical change for cybersecurity. Lockdowns forced businesses to find new ways to maintain continuity. As a result, digital transformation initiatives have accelerated from three-year initiatives to three-month sprints. Many org… Continue reading Three reasons why context is key to narrowing your attack surface

CISOs say a distributed workforce has critically increased security concerns

73% of security and IT executives are concerned about new vulnerabilities and risks introduced by the distributed workforce, Skybox Security reveals. The report also uncovered an alarming disconnect between confidence in security posture and increased … Continue reading CISOs say a distributed workforce has critically increased security concerns