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Sophos launches Rapid Response service to identify and neutralize active cybersecurity attacks
Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity , has announced the availability of Sophos Rapid Response , an industry-first , fixed-fee remote incident response service that identifies and neutralizes active cybersecurity attacks throughout its entire 45-day term of engagement . Sophos Rapid Response provides organizations with a dedicated 24 / 7 team of incident responders , threat hunters and threat analysts to quickly stop advanced attacks and remove adversaries from their networks , minimizing damage and costs and reducing recovery time .
Sophos Rapid Response has identified the first known use of the Buer malware dropper to deliver ransomware . In new research published from Sophos Rapid Response and SophosLabs entitled Hacks for Sale : Inside the Buer Loader Malware-as-a-Service , Sophos details how Buer compromises Windows PCs and enables attackers to deliver a payload . Sophos Rapid Response made the discovery while mitigating a recent Ryuk ransomware attack , which was detected and stopped as part of a wave of Ryuk attacks using new tools , techniques and procedures .
In this incident , the relentless attackers used a new variant of Buer in an attempt to launch Ryuk ransomware , before expanding their efforts to mix the use of Buer with other types of loader malware .
“ When you ’ re hit with an attack , time is of the essence . Every minute between initial compromise and neutralization counts , as adversaries race through the attack lifecycle ,” said Joe Levy , Chief Technology Officer at Sophos .
South Korea ’ s Airport Railroad Express selects Juniper Networks ’ AI-driven solutions
networks , enabling efficient network deployment as well as strengthened security and stability through MPLS VPN .
With ICN ’ s continued growth , AREX was looking to further strengthen the railway ’ s operational efficiency and to keep up with its growing network infrastructure needs .
A priority was the upgrade of its communication network which plays a vital role in ensuring uninterrupted data transmissions to the railway ’ s technological systems . This includes systems across signalling , supervisory control and data acquisition , video surveillance and wired / wireless networks .
Juniper Networks , a leader in secure AI-driven networks , has announced that Airport Railroad Express ( AREX ), a commuter railway connecting South Korea ’ s international airports to its capital city , has selected Juniper Networks ’ solutions for its upgrade to a modern all-IP based communications network .
AREX is South Korea ’ s first domestic railway to feature an all-IP based communications network that integrates wired and wireless
Juniper Networks was identified and selected for the upgrade – which was to build out a modern IP / MPLS communications network using AI-driven solutions – improving the stability of AREX ’ s mission-critical systems while supporting the delivery of reliable train services .
Ki Byung Chai , Country Manager , Korea , Juniper Networks , said : “ We are proud that our EX Series switches driven by Juniper Mist AI and MX Series routers are at the heart of Airport Rail Road Express ’ network and provide the foundation for enhanced customer satisfaction and uncompromised safety standards .” www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO
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