Tech & Cyber Security

  A Security Operations Center (SOC) is a critical component of an organization's cybersecurity infrastructure. It is responsible for monitoring, detecting, responding to, and mitigating security threats and incidents. Here's an overview of the typical organization of a SOC and the roles and responsibilities of Analysts, Engineers, and Architects within it: 1. SOC Organization Structure: A typical SOC is organized into different tiers or levels to effectively manage security operations. These tiers can include: Tier 1 - SOC Analysts: - SOC Analysts are the first responders to security alerts and incidents. - They monitor security alerts from various sources, such as Security Information & Event Management Systems(SIEMs), Intrusion Detection Systems(IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems(IPS), firewalls, and antivirus software. - Analysts triage incoming alerts to determine their severity and validity. - They create and maintain incident tickets, documenting all relevant informa...

 Mastering Asset Management: A Conversational Guide for Success Welcome to our blog post, where we dive deep into the world of financial asset management! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, we've got you covered with essential insights, tips, and strategies to optimize your asset management practices. Let's embark on this journey together and unlock the secrets to effective asset management. Understanding Financial Asset Management: At its core, asset management is like nurturing a garden of financial opportunities. Just as a gardener tends to different plants with varying needs, asset managers handle a diverse portfolio of investments, each with its unique characteristics and goals. From stocks and bonds to real estate and commodities, assets come in all shapes and sizes. The Benefits of Effective Asset Management: Imagine having a personal guide to navigate the complex landscape of investments. Well, that's what effective asset management provides! It...

  We know how handy those little, round, sleek, objects have been in helping us find things. Adding to this, is a trackable function that is supposedly meant to expand its capability. Hackers have found a way use this handy 'gem' as a way of exploiting victims. Oh, that's interesting news! Google is taking a stand against covert tracking with their new feature, Unknown Tracker Alerts. This should help folks using Android devices to scan for those sneaky Apple AirTags. It's nice to see companies taking steps to enhance privacy and security. Can't wait to see how this feature develops! 🕵️‍♂️ I want to know how to use it on my android! Ah, gotcha! So, until this announcement, Android users were missing out on real-time alerts about location tracking compared to Apple users. This move by Google and Apple could set a new standard in the industry, making sure everyone's aware if they're being tracked by a sneaky tracker. It's all about giving people more cont...

It seems like Elon Musk and Twitter are making efforts to attract more users to their X Premium subscription service by adjusting the qualification criteria and payment threshold. The changes suggest a strong push to increase participation and engagement among users. Our goal is to make this the best platform for creators around the world! https://t.co/hezPrYWmOp — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 11, 2023 Absolutely, the substantial reductions in eligibility requirements and payment thresholds for Twitter's X Premium subscription service, such as lowering the required impressions from 15 million to 5 million over the past 3 months and decreasing the payment threshold from $50 to just $10, indicate a deliberate move to make the platform's ad-share revenue program more accessible and appealing to a wider array of content creators and users. Following the formal announcement by the X account, Musk took to his own platform to endorse the modifications. In line with his routine pract...

 Indeed, there's positive news in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) risk management. After years of advice and warnings from experts in cybersecurity, data science, and machine learning (ML), Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are finally taking notice. The current year marks a turning point, as cybersecurity professionals are becoming increasingly aware of the complex risks associated with AI technologies. This heightened awareness signifies a significant step forward in addressing the multifaceted challenges that AI can pose to cybersecurity. The challenge lies in determining the subsequent actions to be taken. What concrete measures should Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), executives, board members, and AI/ML developers collectively pursue to establish and implement effective risk management policies This fundamental query has become a central theme at this year's Black Hat USA conference, with many attendees seeking answers. Throughout various br...

  Meta has recently introduced an Instagram update, enhancing the capabilities of the Collab toolset and music-sharing choices. Notably, the Collab feature has received a significant upgrade. Users can now invite up to three friends to collaboratively create posts, carousels, or reels. The collaborative content will be visible on each participant's profile, optimizing engagement. This feature extends to both private and public accounts, enabling the addition of collaborators to a post or reel. For those with private accounts, initiating a post or reel allows for the invitation of desired individuals. Collaborators will be added as long as they follow you back. This update holds significant importance as the Collab feature was previously quite limited, only permitting a single co-author and offering a more restricted set of tools. Additionally, collaboration on carousels was not an option until now. With regards to photo carousels, these already allow users to showcase a variety of ...

 For a considerable time, the iPhone Pro has featured a robust steel frame around its edges. However, this may change soon. With the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro model, Apple could potentially transition from a steel frame to one crafted from titanium. The shift isn't just about the aesthetics, as titanium boasts numerous advantages over steel. Notably, titanium is significantly lighter, potentially addressing the iPhone Pro's notable drawback in comparison to the standard iPhone. Nonetheless, titanium isn't without its challenges. Yet, given Apple's extensive proficiency with metals, it's likely the company has found ways to navigate these hurdles. "Drawing from my professional experience, titanium holds a range of advantages over steel, particularly in terms of its strength-to-weight ratio. This makes it both lighter and stronger than steel. Its impressive resistance to corrosion and capability to endure extreme temperatures are also noteworthy. Nevertheless, it...

US District Court Judge Lewis Kaplan has revoked the bail of Sam Bankman-Fried, the ex-CEO of the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, ahead of his trial scheduled for October. The decision follows allegations that Bankman-Fried leaked the diary of Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of FTX's investment arm Alameda Research, to the New York Times. Judge Kaplan announced this decision in a Manhattan federal court on Friday. Bankman-Fried is confronted with several charges, including defrauding FTX investors, brought forth by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Southern District of New York's attorney's office. He pleaded not guilty to these U.S. criminal charges earlier this year. Initially, Bankman-Fried requested access to Google Drive, ostensibly for discovery purposes.  However, it was revealed that he utilized it to share Ms. Ellison's documents with the New York Times. Assistant US Attorney Danielle Sassoon highli...

Sony has reportedly been in the process of developing an updated iteration of the PlayStation 5, often termed as the PS5 Slim, which is said to incorporate a detachable disc drive. Presently, leaked images and a video have surfaced showcasing a potentially slimmer and marginally shorter version of the PS5, possibly featuring a removable disc drive. The initial image of the speculated PS5 Slim was exposed on a Chinese forum earlier today. Subsequently, a leaked video, originating from Better Way Electronics, an Australian expert in PlayStation repairs, offers a more detailed glimpse of this alleged device. The video displays the outer plastic casing of a potential upcoming model of the PS5 Slim. Noteworthy features include a prominent section accommodating the disc drive, a curved segment at the center with smaller ventilation openings, two incisions on either side of the casing, and a pair of front-facing USB-C ports in contrast to the existing PS5 models that have a single USB-C por...