Next Gen Threats, CTEM Essentials, & Proactive MDR - Randy Watkins, Paul Reid, Zaira Pirzada - ESW #361

Emerging threats are targeting organizations from seemingly every angle. This means security teams must expand their focus to secure as many domains as possible. OpenText is building on its holistic approach to cybersecurity with new innovations that make it easier for organizations to secure themselves against next generation threats.

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In reaction to the increasing potential of threat actors unaffected by the current state of cybersecurity measures and vulnerability management tools yielding “rarely actioned reports and long lists of generic remediations” as the attack surface continues to expand, Gartner has suggested a new program: CTEM - Continuous Threat Exposure Management. A continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) program is an integrated, iterative approach to prioritizing potential treatments and continually refining security posture improvements. Join Hive Pro’s VP of Product Marketing and former Gartner Analyst, Zaira Pirzada to better understand: - The state of the current threat landscape - The SOC pain points - What Continuous Threat Exposure Management is and best practices to implement it

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Traditional Managed Detection and Response (MDR) methods, centered on threat-based security, often miss the bigger picture of evolving cyber risks. This segment explores the shift towards a proactive, risk-based MDR approach, emphasizing the importance of anticipating and mitigating risks before they escalate into threats. We'll discuss the benefits of integrating risk management into security strategies and the key factors organizations should weigh when enhancing their cyber risk reduction efforts.

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-361