Mark Lance, VP of DFIR & Threat Intelligence at GuidePoint Security, revealed how easy it is for criminals to launch #ransomware in an interview with KTBC Fox 7 Austin. In response to a case where a Texan ran a website allowing anyone to buy #cyberattacks, Lance emphasized the growing threat and the importance of robust #cybersecurity measures. Find out more about this incident and how to protect your organization. https://okt.to/uNCWDn #FBI
GuidePoint Security
IT Services and IT Consulting
Herndon, VA 40,480 followers
We help organizations make smarter cybersecurity decisions that minimize risk.
About us
GuidePoint Security is an elite team of highly trained, top certified experts who cut through cyber chaos and confusion to put control back in your hands. We help you make the smartest, most informed decisions, choose and integrate products and services that are the best fit, and build the most effective cybersecurity posture. We provide organizations with holistic perspective on their cyber ecosystem to minimize gaps, vulnerabilities, and optimize resources, including: 1. Understanding the changing threat landscape, vulnerabilities, and gaps 2. New insights of how product decisions align with resource capacity 3. Insightful product comparisons and integration to save time, money, and mistakes
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- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Herndon, VA
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2011
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- Application Security, Cloud Security, Identity & Access Management, Penetration Testing, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Data Security, Email Security, Endpoint Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Incident Response and Threat Intelligence, Network and Infrastructure Security, Managed Security Services, Security Awareness, Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, and Privileged Access Management
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This week on #GPS_Live, Jonathan Singer and Tristan Morris are talking to GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) researcher Justin Timothy about the brand new GRIT Quarterly Ransomware Report, ransomware events throughout the month and more.
GPS Live | July 26, 2024
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Joaquim Nogueira, Principal Security Consultant at GuidePoint Security, kicks off a new blog series exploring high-level security controls within #ActiveDirectory that can make adversaries cry tears of frustration. The first post delves into securing areas such as SMB null sessions, username enumeration, password spraying and abusing NTLM authentication. Learn how these robust security measures can help safeguard your organization. https://okt.to/LkjOhv #IdentityManagement #InfoSec #NetworkSecurity
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Effective #cybersecurity starts with strong internal security measures. Our Q2 '24 GRIT #Ransomware Report outlines how to build a resilient defense against evolving threats. Join our GuidePoint Research and Intelligent Team’s live talk on July 30 at 1:00pm ET as they examine the latest ransomware trends, share actionable insights and provide strategies to enhance your organization's cybersecurity posture. Sign up today. https://okt.to/L2Iw4l #DataResilience #CyberDefense
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The GRIT Q2 '24 Ransomware Report is available now. In Q2, we observed an increase in reported victims and a rise in distinct #ransomware groups. Some of the highlights of the report include the significant impact on the Technology sector driven by #RansomHub and #DarkVault, the continued targeting of the Manufacturing industry and insights into ransomware groups Play, RansomHub and #LockBit. Get the full report for detailed insights on ransomware trends and strategies to protect your organization. https://okt.to/Jrg16W #RaaS
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GuidePoint Security has been accredited for its Penetration Testing services by CREST, an international not-for-profit, membership body representing the global cyber security industry. This underscores our commitment to delivering penetration testing services to the highest legal, ethical, and technical standards. Learn more about how our CREST-accredited penetration testing services can help strengthen your security posture. https://okt.to/1V0c6u #PenTest #RiskManagement #ThreatIntel
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Open source AI development platforms, while simplifying model deployment, face challenges like #DataPrivacy, biases and adversarial attacks that can compromise #AI integrity and security. Keegan Justis, Sr. Cloud Automation Engineer at GuidePoint Security, shares insights on the risks of #GenerativeAI in his latest blog. Learn how to protect your AI applications with scanning tools and guardrails. Read the full blog: https://okt.to/eyJ2mS
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Celebrate #DefCon32 with GuidePoint Security at RedTail for the ultimate hangout. Join us on August 8 from 4-6:00pm PT at Resorts World, Las Vegas. Enjoy games, great drinks and conversations with the movers and shakers of #cybersecurity. Let’s take #DefCon2024 up a notch with quality networking and real fun. https://okt.to/0b7lRz [Registration for this event is open to DEF CON attendees and sponsoring vendors only.]
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Nathan Burchfield, Senior Security Consultant, IA at GuidePoint Security earned a Pay-It-Forward nomination from Katy Vonk, OSCP this week. Katy shares about her choice below. “Take Ownership & Complete the Mission I had the privilege of shadowing Nathan on a Purple Team Assessment with a customer recently. There was also a third-party vendor involved that made it challenging for both our customer and our GPS team. Nathan handled it with tact and grace through it all, keeping his sights on what was best for the customer. Wow Them! I know that Nathan ‘Wowed’ the customer with an experience they won't forget, despite the situation presented.” Please join us in congratulating Nathan!
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Are you interested in #cybersecurity? GuidePoint Security University (GPSU) is now accepting applications for a fall internship. In addition to traditional cybersecurity practices, GPSU offers internships in operational technology security, project management, resource management and sales operations. Submit your application soon, there are a limited number of positions available. Visit GPSU for more information and the application. https://okt.to/ILt1HB #internship #CyberCareers
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