Lacework Labs

We all know to be vigilant for #cyberthreats that originate outside your organization. But what about the inside? 🤔 Our advanced threat detection capabilities recently identified an attack vector that was inadvertently introduced by a trusted insider. Through our Composite Alerts and advanced anomaly detection, we quickly identified and correlated a series of subtle signals that pointed to a compromised host. Yon Eljon Harlicaj, Security Engineer on our Lacework Labs team, explores how quickly we remediated the threat in a new blog. Read it here: https://okt.to/AqnBzU #InsiderThreats #ThreatDetection #SecOps #CloudSecure #automation #cybersecurity

🚨 How can you detect AI resource-hijacking? 🔍 The Lacework Labs team has observed the growing trend of AI services becoming prime targets for cloud-based attacks. In our new blog, we explore a real incident detected by our Composite Alerts, from reconnaissance and privilege escalation to resource hijacking. Get the full story: https://okt.to/npzdex #GenAI #CloudSecurity #AI

What would have happened if attackers exploited the xz-utils vulnerability long before it was disclosed to the world? The period before a vulnerability is revealed is crucial and often overlooked, but it's when anomaly detection really shines. Field CISO Andreas Schneider explored the xz-utils #vulnerability, demonstrating a live-hack of a cloud environment and investigating the associated Composite Alert from Lacework. Learn how our approach provides true value in the face of unknown #threats: https://lnkd.in/erXZAzit

🔍 How can you spot a potential cyber incident before it's too late? https://okt.to/hZSUJo Our latest blog post dives into a real-world example where Lacework identified suspicious activity by connecting the dots between seemingly harmless events. 🕵️♂️ Lacework Labs Security Engineer Tareq Alkhatib breaks down how Lacework Composite Alerts help you detect stealthy attacks that might otherwise go unnoticed, automate the alert investigation process, and more. Read it now: https://okt.to/flBNoS #ThreatDetection #IncidentResponse #cybersecurity

🚨 Find and respond to CVE-2024-3094 🛡️ #CVE-2024-3094 is a reported supply chain compromise of the xz libraries that could allow unauthorized access to your system. Our latest blog explains this vulnerability and how Lacework can help you detect and respond to it. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ehsqfcnG 

What if the days of painstaking manual querying and correlation in your #Kubernetes environment were over? In a new blog, Security Engineer Yihua Zhang explores how our innovative Composite Alerts are automating security investigations and freeing up teams from the time-consuming task of manually aggregating data points across various #security platforms. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eNNFaVPU

Securing the #cloud is a critical race against time. That’s why our Lacework Labs team is constantly analyzing and anticipating cyber threats. The key to understanding and effectively prioritizing these threats lies in knowing who we're up against. In a new blog, Director of Threat Research James Condon explores the motivations of threat actors, the top #threats on our radar, and practical tips to secure your cloud and protect your data. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ev9jE8F2 

Counting down to the Oscars tomorrow, we're mixing a bit of cyber reality with movie magic 🎬 🍿 Ever noticed how movies make hacking look like a breeze? We did too. But we all know real #cybersecurity is a whole different game. That's why we asked our Lacework Labs security experts to take us behind the scenes of a few of our favorite films and TV shows. Join us as we compare Hollywood's flashy hacks to the reality of cyber defense. 🔒