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To confirm cyberattack occurrences and build or enhance cyber-defense strategies, threat intelligence teams use a lot of information, including Indicators of Compromise (IoCs). These IoCs are actually forensic data that are critical in: The relevance of IoCs cannot be downplayed, but they're not all that’s needed in building an effective cybersecurity strategy. In this article, we’ll explore indicators of compromise, their types, and their relevance to threat intelligence teams.

Over the past year, I’ve noticed some interesting trends in my work with state and local governments. Across my conversations with organizations in this space, there’s a common thread: teams are getting creative about maximizing their limited resources. With budgets either flat or shrinking and operational demands increasing, these teams face tough choices. They’re being asked to maintain or improve services while working with the same, or in some cases, fewer resources than before.

Ever wondered how many NetFlow exporters or edge routers you have configured on your core switches? What if I told you that every exporter uses ~0.2% bandwidth in overhead? While that may not seem like much (and it has been a few years since most network engineers were worried about CPU overhead for NetFlow exports), older hardware and network OS versions may be more sensitive to having multiple flow exporters configured.

A few weeks ago, members of Mezmo were at Kubecon and attended several sessions. You can see a post with my recap and session highlights. Today, though, I’m going to discuss three sessions that my colleagues found interesting for our peers in Observability.

IIS (Internet Information Services) is a web server developed by Microsft, shipped as a part of the Windows Server services. It’s used to host and manage web applications and services. IIS is a particularly robust web server solution that is tightly integrated with the Windows operating system, making it a natural choice for organizations that rely on other Microsoft products.

During customer implementations, we are often asked about the need for Avantra SAP transports. This post addresses many of the common questions we receive and explains the rationale behind our platform design decisions. Our choices are guided by security-first principles, SAP best practices, and over 23 years of accumulated expertise. These principles ensure a reliable, secure, and effective solution for our customers.

Ever wondered how computers and servers talk to each other without descending into chaos? It’s all thanks to network protocols—the unsung heroes of the digital world. These nifty little rules tell devices how to format, send, and receive data, ensuring that even the most mismatched tech can have a civil conversation. This blog will explore different network protocols and how popular apps use them to ensure smooth performance and secure communication.

This enhancement is part of Raygun’s 12 Days of Christmas 2024. Over the next few weeks, we’ll share daily updates on bug fixes and feature improvements inspired by feedback from you, our customers. These are the small but impactful changes you’ve asked for, designed to make Raygun faster and easier to use. Check back tomorrow for the next update and see how we’re leveling up your experience one day at a time! Our special thanks to Gwilym from the U.K.