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Though it likely had "nation-state" origins, the SolarWinds attack raised a number of serious issues for US companies and indeed the US Government itself.
Check the Logs
When an attack like SolarWinds has occurred, and a company suspects it may have been compromised, there are several steps it can take to determine the scope of the problem. Look into unusual behavior, unusual network connections, Bessette told DCK. Check your logging, look for IP addresses that shouldn t be there.
Bessette was previously chief of the FBI cyber division’s technical operations section, where he managed the national cyber incident response team.
In his experience, enterprises often fail to have the logging in place that can help them do a full investigation after an incident occurs. The SolarWinds breach is an opportunity to change that.
Deepens Commitment to Private Sector Cyber Market January 8, 2021 – 8:30 am ET
MCLEAN, Va. Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) announced today that it had made a strategic investment in Tracepoint , a rapidly growing digital forensics and incident response company serving leading clients in the public and private sectors. The company, co-founded by Baton Rouge-based Plexos Group and several industry experts, specializes in supporting cyber insurance carriers, lawyers, brokers, and their clients through crises. The investment announced today enhances the ability of both Tracepoint and Booz Allen to defend clients against a growing number of debilitating cyber threats. “This past year has been dominated by increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks, from the evolution of ransomware business models to a surge in attacks related to remote work,” said Bill Phelps , executive vice president and leader of the firm’s global commercial business. “Organizations must