In this article I explore the use of a cloud based, machine learning Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution to improve the efficiency and accuracy of cyber security operations.

A traditional Security Operations Centre (SOC) is normally portrayed as an expensive dedicated room. The room typically features a wall of large and impressive screens displaying flashy animations, while a mass of analysts diligently review log files from their minimalist style workstations. In fact the SOC sometimes looks like the mission control room used for the Apollo moon landings in the late 1960’s. …

TL’dr — forward suspicous emails to report@phishing.gov.uk

Phished — the feeling of total despair when you realise that you have just clicked on an innocent looking email and infected your laptop with malware / virus / trojan

With around 3.4Bn phishing emails being sent every day, it’s almost guaranteed that you will have some sitting somewhere in your inbox. The troubling thing is the phishing emails are getting more difficult to spot.

The hackers and organised crime groups (OCGs) exploit any trend or crisis to improve the chances of you giving away your personal data or revealing the unique three…

The old days of plugging in a misconfigured firewall and relying on a couple of specialists to save the day are long gone. Now you need a team that proactively assesses security risk and can work with the whole organisation to address these issues.

Cyber Security @ ASOS is a collective responsibility

You also need a team that has a passion for learning. Cyber Security is continually evolving to meet the ever changing threats and advances in technology. …