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Log4J Threat Hunting with NetProfiler and AppResponse

A recently discovered vulnerability in the Java logging utility Log4J (CVE-2021-44228)1 enables remote code execution exploits in a variety of common software. This happens through…

Best practices for creating custom detection rules with Datadog Cloud SIEM

This Datadog article explains how to use Historical Jobs within Cloud SIEM to rigorously test and refine detection rules *before* deploying them to live monitoring. By running rule…

Figuring IT Out: The People Behind IT — SolarWinds TechPod 056

12/14/21 IT pros juggle a lofty list of responsibilities. They’re tasked with navigating new technology, maintaining continuity for hybrid work environments, devising creative solu…

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The Log4j Log4Shell vulnerability: Overview, detection, and remediation

Please provide me with the article! I need the text of the "2026 State of DevSecOps study" to be able to summarize it for you. Just paste the article content here, and I'll give …

Private incidents and more

This FireHydrant update focuses on enhanced collaboration and incident management features. Key additions include private incidents for security teams, improved runbook and service…

Tech Predictions 2022: The Changing Face of Data and Hybrid Work

12/09/21 While artificial intelligence and machine learning have been hot topics for tech pros for years, Head Geek Sascha Giese sees 2022 as the year businesses start to use these…

Understanding the Role of a Data Steward

12/09/21 Many years ago, in my earliest IT jobs in Omaha, Nebraska, I realized the field of data was going to continue to evolve and, as such, there would always be a need for peop…

Riverbed AppResponse Adds Zoom, Teams, DNS and New TCP Analysis

With the vast bulk of the world’s white-collar workforce working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an explosion in demand for communication tools like Zoom, Slack, …

Monitor and optimize S3 storage with Amazon S3 Storage Lens metrics

This article details how to use Datadog to monitor your Amazon S3 buckets for key metrics like storage usage, latency, and errors. It explains setting up the Datadog integration wi…

Secure HashiCorp Vault with Datadog Cloud SIEM

This article details how to integrate Atlassian products (like Jira and Confluence) with Datadog Cloud SIEM for enhanced security monitoring. By centralizing Atlassian audit logs a…

ITSM For More Than Just IT – SolarWinds TechPod 055

12/07/21 When you hear the term service desk, what generally comes to mind? Perhaps it’s to get a password reset, maybe ordering a new laptop, your run-of-the-mill asks for IT. Hav…