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Incident Security Authority: Authoritative intelligence for security monitoring, logging, and incident response.

Here we share terms from our glossary, plus our vendor directory and webinars.

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NetamLoader Hid Inside a Windows Update Directory

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NetamLoader Hid Inside a Windows Update Directory
NetamLoader malware exploited Windows Update directories in a custom government Windows 10 build, highlighting challenges in detecting supply chain attacks.
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November 2, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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Term of the day: Operational Intelligence

Operational Intelligence is the practice of analyzing data as it is generated or collected in real time to support faster, better-informed decisions. It...

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Operational Intelligence. Operational Intelligence is the practice of analyzing data as it is generated or collected in real time to support faster, better-informed decisions. It draws on data produced by an organization's IT systems and operations to give decision-makers visibility into what is happening as it happens. The term is used across several business and industrial contexts, so its exact meaning depends on the vendor or domain applying it.
November 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Patching an Ivanti Exploit Chain Before the Deadline Hits

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Patching an Ivanti Exploit Chain Before the Deadline Hits
Critical Ivanti vulnerabilities form an exploit chain granting root access. Prioritize patching by chain severity and hunt for signs of compromise to secure ICS appliances.
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November 1, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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Term of the day: OpenIOC

OpenIOC is a standardized way of writing down the technical clues that identify a known threat, such as file names, registry keys, or other artifacts left behind by an attack. It uses a...

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OpenIOC. OpenIOC is a standardized way of writing down the technical clues that identify a known threat, such as file names, registry keys, or other artifacts left behind by an attack. It uses a structured XML format so that these indicators can be shared and used consistently across tools and teams. This makes it easier to describe what investigators found and to search other systems for the same signs.
November 1, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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5 Myths About the TianoCore UEFI Flaw (CVE-2026-97631)

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5 Myths About the TianoCore UEFI Flaw (CVE-2026-97631)
The TianoCore UEFI flaw (CVE-2026-97631) reveals widespread firmware risks. Understanding myths helps prioritize firmware security and update management.
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October 31, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Term of the day: On-Call Rotation

An on-call rotation is a schedule that assigns responsibility for responding to incidents to specific team members during defined time periods, so that someone is always...

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On-Call Rotation. An on-call rotation is a schedule that assigns responsibility for responding to incidents to specific team members during defined time periods, so that someone is always available to react when problems occur. Teams take turns being 'on duty,' which spreads the burden of after-hours and weekend coverage across the group. The goal is to provide continuous coverage while avoiding overloading any single person.
October 31, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Help Desk Calling: Can Your SOC Stop Vishing?

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Help Desk Calling: Can Your SOC Stop Vishing?
Vishing attacks impersonate IT help desks to gain remote access, bypassing MFA and enabling ransomware. SOCs must detect and respond swiftly to these evolving threats.
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October 30, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Term of the day: Observable

In security work, an observable is a raw, factual piece of data that can be measured or recorded from a system or network, such as an IP address, a file hash, a domain name, or a...

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Observable. In security work, an observable is a raw, factual piece of data that can be measured or recorded from a system or network, such as an IP address, a file hash, a domain name, or a registry key value. On its own an observable carries no judgment about whether it is malicious; it is simply something that was seen. Analysts combine observables with context to decide whether they represent suspicious or hostile activity.
October 30, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Application Control Policy Template for AI Software

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Application Control Policy Template for AI Software
This template offers a security framework to control AI software installations, addressing malware risks from signed binaries and preventing shadow IT in organizations.
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October 29, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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Term of the day: Obfuscation

Obfuscation is the act of deliberately making information, communication, or code difficult to understand. In security contexts, attackers often use it to hide the true purpose of...

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Obfuscation. Obfuscation is the act of deliberately making information, communication, or code difficult to understand. In security contexts, attackers often use it to hide the true purpose of their code or messages so that defenders and analysts have a harder time recognizing malicious intent. It obscures meaning without necessarily changing what the underlying thing actually does.
October 29, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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PHP2Shell Proves Attackers Move Faster Than Patch Cycles

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PHP2Shell Proves Attackers Move Faster Than Patch Cycles
PHP2Shell vulnerabilities enable rapid remote code execution attacks, exposing legacy PHP versions and challenging traditional patch cycles with exploitation in minutes.
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October 28, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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Term of the day: Notification Requirement

A notification requirement is a legal or regulatory obligation to formally inform a specified party when a defined event occurs. In the security context...

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Notification Requirement. A notification requirement is a legal or regulatory obligation to formally inform a specified party when a defined event occurs. In the security context, this most commonly refers to laws requiring organizations to disclose to affected individuals, and sometimes regulators, when personal information has been compromised. The specific triggers, timelines, and recipients vary considerably depending on the jurisdiction and the law that applies.
October 28, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Patching Brotli: Why Teams Keep Missing Library Vulnerabilities

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Patching Brotli: Why Teams Keep Missing Library Vulnerabilities
The Brotli vulnerability CVE-2026-111497 reveals why teams miss patching embedded libraries across runtimes, risking critical code execution exploits.
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October 27, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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Term of the day: Notable Event

A notable event is something that happens and is flagged as worth attention, triggering some follow-up action. In everyday and technical usage, it describes an occurrence...

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Notable Event. A notable event is something that happens and is flagged as worth attention, triggering some follow-up action. In everyday and technical usage, it describes an occurrence singled out as unusual or important compared to routine activity. The precise meaning depends on the context or system in which the term is used.
October 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Patch Faster Won't Save You

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Patch Faster Won't Save You
Critical vulnerabilities like PHP2Shell and GlobalProtect reveal that rapid patching alone can't secure systems. Reducing exposure and strong controls are key.
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October 26, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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Term of the day: North-South Traffic

North-south traffic is network traffic that crosses the boundary between an organization's internal network (such as a data center or LAN) and external networks...

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North-South Traffic. North-south traffic is network traffic that crosses the boundary between an organization's internal network (such as a data center or LAN) and external networks like the internet. In simple terms, it is data coming in from or going out to the outside world, as opposed to traffic that stays inside the network. It is commonly described as client-to-server traffic moving between the data center and locations beyond it.
October 26, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Two Critical Flaws, Zero Days to Patch

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Two Critical Flaws, Zero Days to Patch
Two critical vulnerabilities were exploited before patches were applied, exposing gaps in asset visibility, patch speed, and detection. Rapid response is essential.
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October 25, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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Term of the day: Network Traffic Analysis

Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) is the practice of capturing and examining the data moving across a network to understand normal behavior and spot activity...

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Network Traffic Analysis. Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) is the practice of capturing and examining the data moving across a network to understand normal behavior and spot activity that could signal a security problem or a technical issue. By watching traffic patterns, it can flag potential attacks and help teams see what is happening on their network. It is one source of visibility among several and does not replace endpoint or log-based monitoring.
October 25, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Patch or Perish: Your PHP2Shell Response Checklist

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Patch or Perish: Your PHP2Shell Response Checklist
The PHP2Shell vulnerabilities have triggered millions of exploit attempts. This checklist guides patching, detection, and mitigation for PHP 5.4 to 8.5.
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October 24, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Term of the day: Network Telemetry

Network telemetry is the ongoing collection, transmission, and analysis of data from network devices and traffic to reveal how a network is behaving. It gives teams...

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Network Telemetry. Network telemetry is the ongoing collection, transmission, and analysis of data from network devices and traffic to reveal how a network is behaving. It gives teams visibility into performance and potential security issues, typically in close to real time. Think of it as a stream of measurements gathered from across the network so that operators and analysts can understand what is happening on it.
October 24, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Should You Build Defenses for Franchise Ransomware or Independent Operators?

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Should You Build Defenses for Franchise Ransomware or Independent Operators?
SafePay's attacks expose gaps in defenses focused on franchise ransomware. Effective detection demands coverage for both independent and franchise ransomware groups.
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October 23, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Repeat plaintiffs brought 97% of complaints, up from 89% in August.

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September 2026 website accessibility lawsuit report
148 federal website accessibility lawsuits were filed in September 2026 across 8 states. What the complaints alleged, who was sued, where, and by whom.
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October 23, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Term of the day: Network Tap

A network tap is a physical device placed on a network cable that makes a copy of the data traveling through that link so it can be sent to monitoring or security tools. It lets...

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Network Tap. A network tap is a physical device placed on a network cable that makes a copy of the data traveling through that link so it can be sent to monitoring or security tools. It lets analysts observe traffic without interrupting the connection it is watching. Because it is dedicated hardware installed at the cabling level, it captures real-time traffic passing over that specific link.
October 23, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Mandatory Security Software as a Persistent Attack Vector

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Mandatory Security Software as a Persistent Attack Vector
Lazarus Group exploited South Korea's mandatory security software CrossWeb EX, exposing persistent attack vectors and detection challenges in national cybersecurity.
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October 22, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Term of the day: Network Segmentation

Network segmentation is the practice of dividing a computer network into smaller parts, often called segments, subnets, or zones. Each segment can be treated and...

Full definition: incidentsecure.org/glossary/network-segmentation

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Network Segmentation. Network segmentation is the practice of dividing a computer network into smaller parts, often called segments, subnets, or zones. Each segment can be treated and controlled as its own network, which helps improve security, performance, and manageability. Separating parts of a network makes it harder for problems in one area to spread to others.
October 22, 2026 at 3:08 PM