
A cyber security MSSP & Cyber Threat Intelligence company protecting clients data, infrastructure, reputation, and assets. #DefendEdge
Chicago, IL
Joined October 2016
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The cloud can be secure, but only when access, configurations, and activity are properly managed. ☁️ #CloudSecurity #CloudComputing #InfoSec
573 million data breach victim notices in just 9 months of 2026. That more than doubles all of 2025 (297.5M). 3,064 compromises through Sept 30. The ITRC is on pace to break last year's record.
#CyberSecurity #DataBreach #DefendEdge
📈 Threat Actor Spotlight: Water Galura — 103 attacks tracked in a recent 7-day monitoring window, +115% WoW, hitting Manufacturing, Healthcare. BlackBeam correlates live attacks with tracked IOCs to cut through attribution noise. defendedge.com/blackbeam/
Attackers don’t always announce themselves. Unusual behavior can be an early warning sign that something is wrong. 👁️ #ThreatHunting #BehaviorAnalytics #CyberDefense
Autonomous AI agent dubbed "Skynet" hijacks exposed AI systems to mine crypto and steal credentials. 100,000 steps without human approval. 127,000+ requests observed. Secure your AI endpoints now. #CyberSecurity #AISecurity #ThreatIntel
🔍 Homograph attacks use Cyrillic characters to create lookalike phishing domains
BlackBeam scans 210M+ domains to catch:
• IDN spoofing
• Typosquatting
• Combosquatting
• IOC-correlated domains
Hunt them → blackbeam.defendedge.io
#BlackBeam #Phishing #ThreatIntelligence #InfoSec
A good incident response plan answers the important question: what do we do next? 📝 #IncidentResponse #CyberResilience #CyberPreparedness
SiON is DefendEdge's AI insider threat platform. It uses behavioral analytics to detect internal risks before they become incidents. Insider threats are rising. Proactive detection is no longer optional.
#CyberSecurity #InsiderThreats #DefendEdge
👥 60% of data breaches involve an insider — malicious, negligent, or compromised
DefendEdge's SOC monitors for:
• Anomalous user behavior
• Privileged access abuse
• Data exfiltration attempts
• Lateral movement
Learn more → defendedge.com/security-oper…
#InsiderThreat #CyberSecurity #DefendEdge
Cybersecurity investments should be measured by the risks they help reduce, not just the tools they add. 📈 #CyberRisk #SecurityStrategy #DefendEdge
Cybersecurity is a team sport. IT, leadership, employees, and security professionals all play a role. 🤝 #CyberCulture #CyberAwareness #BusinessSecurity
Don’t assume an email is safe because it looks professional. Verify the sender, request, and destination before clicking. 📧 #PhishingPrevention #CyberTips #CyberAwareness
Did you think your small business is too small to target? Wrong. Ransomware hit 88% of small business breaches vs 39% for large firms (Verizon 2025 DBIR). Attackers go after weak defenses, not big names. Train your team, use MFA, back up data. #CyberSecurity #SmallBusiness #DefendEdge
🏢 A US-based SOC means:
• 24/7 monitoring, 99% SLA
• 15-min avg incident response
• HIPAA/PCI-DSS/SOX/CMMC expertise
• No language barriers or timezone gaps
DefendEdge's SOC is staffed entirely by US citizens → defendedge.com/security-oper…
#SOC #CyberSecurity #DefendEdge
Attack surfaces grow as businesses adopt new technologies. Visibility becomes more important with every new connection. 🌐 #AttackSurface #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement
Critical PHP vulnerabilities (PHP2Shell) affect ~70% of websites. Governments worldwide pulled sites offline. FBI and NSA warn of unauthenticated remote code execution. Patch immediately. #CyberSecurity #PHP2Shell #VulnerabilityManagement
🛡️ 5 ransomware prevention tips:
1️⃣ Immutable backups (3-2-1 rule)
2️⃣ Email filtering (91% starts with phishing)
3️⃣ Patch management (VPN/RDP = top entry)
4️⃣ MFA everywhere
5️⃣ 24/7 monitoring
DefendEdge SOC: 99% SLA → defendedge.com/security-oper…
#Ransomware #CyberSecurity #DefendEdge
A security policy is only effective when employees understand how to follow it. 📋 #SecurityAwareness #CyberTraining #BusinessSecurity
31% of breaches in 2025 started with unpatched vulnerabilities, per Verizon 2026 DBIR. First time in 19 years it beat stolen credentials (13%). Patch your systems, a strong password won't save a broken door. #CyberSecurity #VulnManagement #DefendEdge
📈 Threat Actor Spotlight: The Gentlemen — 103 attacks tracked in a recent 7-day monitoring window, +58% WoW, hitting Retail, Healthcare. BlackBeam correlates live attacks with tracked IOCs to cut through attribution noise. defendedge.com/blackbeam/





