Combines AI and Machine Learning-Based Software with MDR Services to Provide Fortune 500-Grade Security to Companies of All Sizes Palm Desert, CA and Scottsdale, AZ — May 3, 2022 — Lumifi Cyber, Inc., a next-generation managed detection and response (MDR) cybersecurity software provider, today announced its acquisition of Datashield, Inc., an end-to-end cybersecurity resilience services provider, to deliver Fortune 500-grade security to companies of all sizes for an affordable monthly price.

Datashield Becomes Member of Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)

The Difference Between Cybersecurity & Network Security

Datashield Security Advisory:

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Statistics show that the fallout from successful cybersecurity incidents has both financial and business-related consequences. A data breach costs the average enterprises approximately $60,000, and in extreme situations, small and medium-sized businesses may go out of business within 6 months from the date the incident occurred. Thus, to determine whether the financial cost of successful hacking attempts, businesses have turned to insurance to deal with extensive losses.

The cybersecurity analyst has become the third most valuable job description in the technology industry. The increasing security incidents to IT infrastructure, the demand for accountability from end-users, and the financial cost of successful breaches are significant reasons enterprises and startups are taking cybersecurity seriously. Ambitious professionals who choose a career in IT security are reaping the benefits of securing operating systems and deployed IT infrastructure.

Ransomware is a form of malware cybercriminals use to encrypt data stored in computers or online servers. Cybercriminals demand payment to release the encryption key blocking the user from accessing the encrypted data. Payment is typically made through diverse mediums, including digital currency like Bitcoin. Once payment has been made, the victim is generally provided with instructions on decrypting their data.

VMware ESXi and vCenter Server updates address multiple security vulnerabilities.

Datashield recommends patching any BIG-IP servers due to the recently released series of vulnerabilities, CVE-2021-22986 in particular, a pre-auth RCE in the iControl REST interface. An unauthenticated attacker can compromise the server and obtain access into the network. If your team is unable to patch these servers immediately, we recommend following the mitigation steps outlined in the notice sent out by F5, which is below as well.