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Cybersecurity Is Not a Cost Center
Midmarket companies often view cybersecurity as a compliance obligation or unavoidable expense—but that mindset is outdated and risky. This blog challenges the traditional perception, arguing that cybersecurity should be treated as a strategic growth enabler. It explores how mature security programs drive brand reputation, operational stability, and revenue growth. With insights from Inversion6, it reveals how services like Fractional CISO support, Managed Cybersecurity, and Incident Response can empower organizations to scale confidently, unlock new markets, and preserve customer trust. Cybersecurity isn’t just about protection—it’s about potential.
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Honeypot Tales: The Case of the Missing Triage Collection
In this cautionary and insightful story from Inversion6’s Director of Incident Response, Tyler Hudak, a simple honeypot exercise takes an unexpected turn when a crucial forensic triage file mysteriously vanishes. What follows is a forensic deep dive revealing that an attacker—masquerading as “System32”—may have accessed and deleted the file before system isolation occurred. This real-world example underscores key lessons for cybersecurity professionals: always isolate systems before evidence collection, avoid premature shutdowns, and have contingency plans in place. A must-read for anyone involved in incident response or threat hunting.
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What Microsoft’s Unified XDR Portal Means for Modern Security Teams
Streamline your SecOps with Microsoft’s unified Defender XDR portal—one console that brings Sentinel alerts, XDR signals and Security Copilot together into a single incident queue, unified device timelines, contextual AI assistance and consistent RBAC so your team can detect, investigate and respond faster without portal juggling.
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Cybersecurity Outside the Box: The Critical Importance of OOB Communications in Incident Response
Get ahead of the next breach with out-of-band (OOB) communications: learn why isolated channels—separate from your main network—are essential for secure, uninterrupted incident response, how they fit into MITRE ATT&CK Mitigations, and practical steps to build and drill your OOB playbook today.
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Why SOC 2 Compliance Should Be a Top Priority
Get SOC 2 compliant and unlock growth: learn why certification isn’t just a security checkbox but a powerful trust-builder that wins deals, attracts investors, and future-proofs your business.
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When Hackers Hit High Street: What the 2025 UK Retail Attacks Reveal About Modern Cyberthreats
In spring 2025, a surge of ransomware attacks disrupted the UK’s retail giants—including Marks & Spencer—exposing critical weaknesses in enterprise cybersecurity. This exposé, co-authored by Ian Thornton-Trump and Jack Nichelson, unpacks how a new breed of cybercriminals—like the AI-empowered group Scattered Spider—are using advanced phishing, SIM swapping, and Ransomware-as-a-Service kits to breach high-profile targets with alarming precision.
