Huntress Newsletter | October: Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! If you follow Huntress here on LinkedIn, you're probably well aware of cybersecurity. But this month is a great opportunity for our entire community to learn, remind, or share information to protect themselves from today's threats.

To kick the month off we've rounded up expert insights, security tactics and strategies, and hands-on cyber education to help you lean into the festivities.

Hands-on Experience

Capture the Flag

Join the Huntress CTF, our month-long competition of daily challenges designed for experts and enthusiasts alike. Test your threat-hunting skills, gain hands-on experience facing off with real-world, simulated threats, and maybe even win a prize or two.

Cybersecurity Awareness Meets Education

One Order of Tips, Tricks & Hot Takes for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024

Our hottest security tips, tricks, and opinions to kick this Cybersecurity Awareness Month off right. Get the Tricks and the Treats >

5 Phishing Email Scams and How NOT to Fall For Them

Email is a central part of our communication, but as a result, so is phishing and the scammers behind it. Learn how phishing emails work, why they're so effective, and how you can spot them. Take Me to the Scams >

What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Business email compromise (BEC) is, unfortunately, here to stay. Explore what BEC is, how it works, and learn some practical tips for defending against it. Learn More >

Endpoint Security Tips Curated By Experts

Endpoints are some of cybercriminals’ favorite targets—are yours protected? Here are the top 10, most-critical endpoint security tips that every security professional should know. Get the Tips >

Brush Up on Fundamentals

There’s a ton of terminology and acronyms to keep up with in the world of cybersecurity. Give your vocabulary a refresh with our Cybersecurity 101 Glossary for all the must-know terms. Explore the Glossary >

Watch and Learn

Storytime with Huntress Managed Security Awareness Training

Storytelling is a core part of the human experience, and it’s one of the most effective tools for learning. In this webinar, we’ll explore the power of storytelling when it comes to security awareness training.

October 9, 2024 | 11:30 AM EDT | Register Now >

What Cyber Threats Can You Detect With SIEM?

SIEMs shouldn’t just be about collecting data—it's about making use of it. As we roll out our new Managed SIEM offering at Huntress we wanted to look toward a not-too-distant future where your SIEM could provide actionable resources to detect and respond to threats.

October 24, 2024 | 2:00 PM EDT | Join The Product Lab LIVE >

Unmasking OceanLotus Credential Harvesting

"So they actually burned the cookies here" - John Hammond and Greg Linares look at credential harvesting gone wrong during #TradecraftTuesday.

Tuesday, October 08, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST | Join Tradecraft Tuesday >

Defend Yourself Year 'Round

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great time to learn and sharpen your cyber skills—but cybercriminals are out there all year long. Put your newfound knowledge and skills into action with Huntress. Book a demo >