There is a shortage of highly skilled talent in the cybersecurity industry, which is necessary to reduce the exposure of every organization to adversaries.
Although traditional threat intelligence technologies provide organizations with the latest and greatest indicators of compromise (IOC) or indicators of attacks (IOA), they inherently lack human intelligence.
Human Intelligence is the knowledge gained from watching the most experienced cyber defenders when dealing with a threat or in an even worse situation, such as a compromise or a breach.
This knowledge is gathered, aggregated, refined, and then combined with Threat Intelligence and best practices to produce a new form of intelligence that hasn’t been seen before.
Not only can this intelligence be applied to the existing security technology stack, but it’s designed to train and upskill junior analysts as it comes in the form of a digital security assistant called CARA.
There is nothing comparable to this concept in Threat Intelligence technology. It goes beyond making just IOCs/IOAs/rules and signatures available to organizations.
Instead, it adds recommendations and reasoning – StrikeReady’s CARA embodies Human Intelligence.
MEET CARA
The platform is designed to integrate, consolidate, operationalize and optimize an organization’s cybersecurity technology stack and maximize the ROI.
Whereas the intelligent system, CARA, is designed to assist and empower cybersecurity teams overburdened with an endless tally of incidents, alerts, and an ever-changing threat landscape.
DESIGNED TO INTEGRATE, OPTIMIZE AND CONSOLIDATE.
The platform works in conjunction with StrikeReady’s Attack and Knowledge Harvesting Infrastructure and StrikeReady’s Skill and Action-Centric Framework to improve the efficiency and maturity of the security operations center, thereby, helping them address the cybersecurity skill gap, talent shortage, and collaboration issue.
Firewall, Proxy, Cloud, and Endpoint products can still consume IOCs/IOAs/rules and signatures. However, the purpose of CARA goes beyond making products smart but making operators smarter since StrikeReady believes this is the most effective way to deal with threats.
Since StrikeReady came out of stealth mode a year ago, it has been honored to receive 20+ industry awards, including the Emerging Technologies Tech Innovators recognition from Gartner for Advanced Virtual Assistant in the domain of security-based AI technology, and the 2021 Platinum ‘ASTORS’ Award for Best Threat Intelligence Solution.
(Hear from Ozge Tanriverdi, Regional Sales Manager at StrikeReady, as she speaks about their platform that engages, supports, and informs the defender with reasoning, knowledge, and automation. Courtesy of Arabian Reseller and YouTube.)
StrikeReady’s mission focuses on the people managing security technologies and processes – empowering the defenders.
Considering the dollars it takes to upskill a junior analyst or hire a seasoned analyst, along with purchasing premium threat intelligence feeds and threat intelligence management platforms, this product has a net negative cost of ownership.
The SaaS platform also shows measurable risk reduction that we aren’t even accounting for since it’s subjective.
Because of the fast-paced development of StrikeReady’s SaaS-based platform, updates are continuous (daily) – at most once per week for certain features.
Analysts are prompted to reload their browser sessions and can instantly access the new version.
Through StrikeReady, organizations can take advantage of Threat Intelligence through its unified platform, which offers multiple capabilities and therefore consolidates multiple products.
In combination with the ability to amplify junior analysts’ skill and efficiency and net negative cost, the ROI seems justified as attested by our customers.
(Learn More about CARA from Ozge Tanriverdi, about StrikeReady participation at GISEC 2021. Courtesy of ZARKS TV and YouTube.)
In mid 2019, a team of cybersecurity enthusiasts’ from different parts of the world came together and decided to do something for the most foundational element in cybersecurity – THE PEOPLE.
StrikeReady’s goal was simple – EMPOWER DEFENDERS.
The company has a strong conviction that they are the right team and will help ease the skill gap, talent shortage, and collaboration challenges within the cybersecurity industry.
To Learn More, please visit www.strikeready.co.
StrikeReady Takes Platinum in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program
American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now entering it’s Seventh Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management and Response, Law Enforcement, First Responders, as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to Keep our Nation Secure.
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Best Threat Intelligence Solution
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StrikeReady addresses both cyber security skill gaps & the talent shortage via an AI-driven virtual assistant – CARA (Cyber Awareness and Response Assistant).
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CARA assists defenders to reason and respond to threats using institutional knowledge, and accelerates the SOC to be leaner, efficient and mature.
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CARA was designed to not only assist, but also empower cybersecurity teams that are overburdened with an endless tally of incidents, alerts, and an ever-changing threat landscape.
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It can join any team – SOC, Incident Response, Threat Intel, Security Engineering, Red Team, Security Operations, and more — and offer expert assistance.
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With CARA, defenders can quickly respond to incidents, proactively defend against emerging threats, or operate at lightning speed as they continue to perform any security operations-centric task.
The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program highlight the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition and keep our Nation Safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.
AST Honors Thomas Richardson, FDNY Chief of Department; Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC National Security Systems; and Richard Blatus, FDNY Assistant Chief of Operations, at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon at ISC East.
The United States was forever changed after the September 11th attacks, and we were fortunate to have many of those who responded to those horrific tragedies join us at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon.
In the days that followed 9/11, the critical needs of protecting our country catapulted us into new and innovative ways to secure our homeland – which is how many of the agencies and enterprise organizations that are today ‘ASTORS’ Awards Champions, came into being.
Our 2021 keynote speaker featured a moving and informative address from TSA Administrator and Vice-Admiral of the United States Coast Guard (Ret), David Pekoske; to our attendees who traveled from across the United States and abroad, on the strategic priorities of the 64,000 member TSA workforce in securing the transportation system, enabling safe, and in many cases, contactless travel.
Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton of the New York Police Department, the Boston Police Department, and former Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department was also live at the event, meeting with attendees and signing copies of his latest work ‘The Profession: A Memoir of Community, Race, and the Arc of Policing in America,’ courtesy of the generosity of our 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Premier Sponsors.
The 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program was Proudly Sponsored by AMAROK, Fortior Solutions, and SIMS Software, along with Returning Premier Sponsors ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, and Reed Exhibitions.
The continually evolving ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program will emphasize the trail of Accomplished Women in Leadership in 2022, as well as the Significance and Positive Impact of Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in our Next Generation of Government and Industry Leaders. #MentorshipMatters
So be on the lookout for exciting upcoming announcements of Speakers, Presenters, Book Signing Opportunities, and Attendees at the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon in November of 2022 in New York City!
2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program Welcomes New PLATINUM SPONSOR: NEC National Security Systems (NSS)!
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.
Comprehensive List of Categories Include:
| Access Control/ Identification | Personal/Protective Equipment | Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism |
| Perimeter Barrier/ Deterrent System | Interagency Interdiction Operation | Cloud Computing/Storage Solution |
| Facial/IRIS Recognition | Body Worn Video Product | Cyber Security |
| Video Surveillance/VMS | Mobile Technology | Anti-Malware |
| Audio Analytics | Disaster Preparedness | ID Management |
| Thermal/Infrared Camera | Mass Notification System | Fire & Safety |
| Metal/Weapon Detection | Rescue Operations | Critical Infrastructure |
| License Plate Recognition | Detection Products | COVID Innovations |
| Workforce Management | Government Security Programs | And Many Others to Choose From! |
Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?
Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.
In 2021 over 200 distinguished guests representing Federal, State, and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Firms gathered from across North America, Europe, and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields which included:
- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- ICE Homeland Security Investigations (ICE HSI)
- Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
- The Federal Protective Service (FPS)
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
- DHS Science & Technology (S&T)
- The National Center for Disaster Medicine & Public Health (NCDMPH)
- The American Red Cross
- The InfraGard National Alliance
- The Metropolitan Police (MPD)
- The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA)
- Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS)
- The Federal Air Marshals Service
- The San Diego Harbor Police Foundation, and Many More!
Corporate firms, the majority of which return year to year to build upon their record of accomplishment include:
AlertMedia, Allied Universal, AMAROK, ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Axis Communications, Automatic Systems of America, BriefCam, Canon U.S.A., Fortior Solutions, guardDog.ai, Hanwha Techwin of America, HID Global, Mark43, IPVideo Corporation, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Lumina Analytics, NEC National Security Systems, NICE Public Safety, OnSolve, PureTech Systems, Quantum Corporation, Rave Mobile Safety, Regroup Mass Notification, Robotic Assistance Devices, Rajant Corporation, SafeLogic, Senstar Corporation, ShotSpotter, Singlewire Software, SolarWinds Worldwide, Teledyne FLIR, Valor Systems, and Wiresecure, just to name a few!
Why American Security Today?
The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast-changing security landscape.
American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State, and local levels of government as well as firms allied to the government.
American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that hold readers’ eyes throughout the story with cutting-edge editorial that provides solutions to their challenges.
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AST Digital Publications are distributed to over 75,000 qualified government and homeland security professionals, in federal, state, local, and private security sectors.
‘PROTECTING OUR NATION, ONE CITY AT A TIME’
AST Reaches both Private & Public Experts, essential to meeting these new challenges.
Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture, and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.
These experts are from Government at the federal, state, and local levels as well as from private firms allied to the government.
AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website, and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.
AST has Expanded readership into integral Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other potential targets of terrorism.
Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to a large number of persons and resources clustered together.
(See just a few highlights of American Security Today’s 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon at ISC East. Courtesy of My Pristine Images and Vimeo.)
To learn more about ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winners solutions, please see the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2021 ‘A Year in Review’.
The Annual CHAMPIONS edition includes a review of Annual ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firm’s products and services, including video interviews and more.
It serves as your Go-To Source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2021 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and/or organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.
From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection, and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware, and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.
It also includes featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.
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For a complete list of 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners, begin HERE.
For more information on All Things American Security Today, as well as the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, please contact Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.
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