White PaperCritical Start Learning Objective: Kerberoasting
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NewsAttackers Leverage Windows Advanced Installer to Drop Cryptocurrency Malware
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WebinarThe Power of Risk Assessment: Increasing Cyber Risk Posture with Peer Benchmarking
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NewsWhy Instagram Threads is a Hotbed of Risks for Businesses
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NewsThe Vulnerability Crisis: Safeguarding PII in Web Apps
August 29, 2023 Web apps that contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) are prime targets fo...
WebinarThe Next Evolution of MDR: Cyber Risk Reduction, Confidence, and Coffee
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NewsCritical Start Report: Most Organizations Struggle to Understand Their Cyber Risk
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NewsNew malware from North Korea’s Lazarus used against healthcare industry
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NewsXLoader MacOS Malware Variant Returns With OfficeNote Facade
August 23, 2023 Critical Start’s Callie Guenther, Sr. Manager Cyber Threat Research, discussed...
NewsSecurity leaders report misalignment of investments and risk reduction
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Press ReleaseCRITICALSTART® Research Uncovers 66% of Businesses Lack Understanding of Their Cyber Risks
New Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report explores unique security challenges confronting businesses toda...
Research ReportCritical Start Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report
Security leaders are under increasing pressure to show the amount of risk their organization is acce...
WebinarBeyond the Endpoint: Strengthening Cybersecurity with Critical Start Managed XDR
In the swiftly changing world of cybersecurity, proactively staying ahead of threats is paramount. T...
Press ReleaseCRITICALSTART® Announces Risk Assessments for Enhanced Cybersecurity Visibility
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NewsBlack Hat USA: Cybersecurity Concerns Amid Big Techs’ AI, ChatGPT ‘Race’
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Press ReleaseCRITICALSTART® Transforms the Security Landscape with Managed Cyber Risk Reduction
New proactive approach fuses continuous cyber risk monitoring platform with human-led risk and secur...
DatasheetCRITICALSTART® Managed Cyber Risk Reduction – The Next Evolution of MDR
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VideoCritical Start – Managed Cyber Risk Reduction
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White PaperHow to Achieve Measurable Risk Reduction
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Press ReleaseCRITICALSTART® Announces New Vulnerability Prioritization Offering
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NewsRansomware attack on Prospect Medical Holdings takes down hospital systems in 4 states
August 7, 2023 Critical Start’s CTO, Randy Watkins, was featured in SC Magazine discussing the...
NewsCloud Providers Becoming Key Players in Ransomware, Halcyon Warns
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NewsCyber Risk Confidence Index Reveals Skepticism of Mitigation Strategies
Critical Start’s Cyber Risk Confidence Index was featured in Secure World Read full article...
Press ReleaseCRITICALSTART® Research Reveals 66% of Cybersecurity Leaders Lack a High Degree of Confidence in the Effectiveness of Their Current Cyber Risk Mitigation Strategies
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Research Report2023 Cyber Risk Confidence Index
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NewsAs ‘hot zero-day summer’ rolls on, experts think this might be the new normal
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Quick CardCRITICALSTART® SIEM Security Services Sumo Logic® Cloud SIEM
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DatasheetCRITICALSTART® SIEM Security Suite – Reduce risk acceptance, resolve every alert and maximize your SIEM investment
Learn the key benefits and features of Critical Start’s SIEM Security Suite and how it works t...
NewsStress Test: IT Leaders Strained by Talent Shortage, Tech Spend
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White PaperCritical Start MICROSOFT® Response Actions White Paper
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NewsCisco Nexus 9000 Users Must Disable Encryption to Dodge Vuln
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NewsWhat Does the Patchless Cisco Vulnerability Mean for IT Teams, CIOs?
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NewsEight steps organizations can take after news of a state-sponsored cyberattack
July 14, 2023 Critical Start’s Callie Guenther, Sr. Manager, Cyber Threat Research, wrote a gu...
NewsMastodon Patches 4 Bugs, but Is the Twitter Killer Safe to Use?
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Press ReleaseCRITICALSTART® Appoints Clifford Chiu and Edna Conway to its Board of Directors
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NewsA Cybersecurity Wish List Ahead of NATO Summit
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News5 ways to prepare a new cybersecurity team for a crisis
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eBookMaximize the Value of Your Microsoft Security Investment and Unlock Your Security Potential
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NewsNew vulnerability in Cisco’s Nexus switch could allow attackers to modify encrypted traffic
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NewsNagoya Port Faces Disruption After Ransomware Attack
July 5, 2023 In response to the Nagoya Port ransomware attack, Critical Start’s Sr. Manager, C...
NewsCybersecurity Certifications: Which Matter for Tech Pros
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NewsRussian Spies, War Ministers Reliant on Cybercrime in Pariah State
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NewsSecurity leaders discuss NSA guide to mitigate BlackLotus threat
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WebinarWhy Threat Detection isn’t Your Next DIY Project
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Press ReleaseCRITICALSTARTⓇ Expands Global Footprint with New Offices in the United States and India
Plano, TX, June 26, 2023 – Today, Critical Start, a leading provider of Managed Detection and ...
NewsCybersecurity Career Advice for New Tech Grads
June 23, 2023 Critical Start’s CISO, George Jones, shared vital career advice for new tech gra...
NewsNew strain of JavaScript dropper delivers Bumblebee and IcedID malware
June 22, 2023 Critical Start’s Callie Guenther, Sr. Manager, Cyber Threat Research, offers com...
NewsDeep Instinct uncovers new JavaScript-based malware dropper
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NewsLockBit Developing Ransomware for Apple M1 Chips, Embedded Systems
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NewsWho Is Responsible for Identity Threat Detection and Response?
June 21, 2023 Identity threat detection and response (ITDR) programs are vitally important for organ...
NewsFulfilling Expected SEC Requirements for Cybersecurity Expertise at Board Level
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NewsUS Investors Sniffing Around Blacklisted NSO Group Assets
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NewsCISOs Expect Stable IT Security Budgets in 2023
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NewsReport highlights key threats disrupting businesses
June 13, 2023 Article in Security Magazine featuring Critical Start’s H1 2023 Cyber Threat Intelli...
NewsCISA’s new Binding Operational Directive. Encouraging ICS security news. Cybercrime notes. Industry advice for the White House.
June 13, 2023 Cyber Wire’s daily briefing, Featuring Critical Start’s H1 2023 Cyber Threat I...
NewsThreat Intel Report: The Top 10 Cybersecurity Threats of H1 2023
June 13, 2023 Article in Enterprise Security Tech featuring Critical Start’s H1 2023 Cyber Thr...
Press ReleaseCRITICALSTART® Unveils Mid-Year Cyber Threat Intelligence Report Highlighting Key Threats Disrupting Businesses
Report finds two-step phishing attacks increasing; Beep malware top of mind for organizations; state...
eBookH1 2023 Cyber Threat Intelligence Threat Report
Cyber threats are constantly evolving and the threat landscape is everchanging. How do you know whic...
NewsOrganizations Urged to Address Critical Vulnerabilities Found in First Half of 2023
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Customer StoriesHealthcare IT Team Rests Easy with Increased Managed Detection and Response Coverage
A small healthcare security team did not have 24/7/365 coverage over weekends and holiday breaks. Le...
Press ReleaseNew CRITICALSTARTⓇ Managed XDR Reduces Cybersecurity Risk Through Improved Visibility, Rapid Delivery, and Enhanced Security
PLANO, TX, June 6, 2023 – Today, Critical Start, a leading provider of Managed Detection and Respo...
DatasheetCRITICALSTART® Managed XDR Threat Detection for User, Cloud and Application Log Sources
Learn how managed XDR is a cost-effective solution empowering organizations of all sizes to stay ahe...
NewsShould You Trust Cybersecurity Certifications?
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WebinarMDR Providers Decoded: Evaluating the Top 10 Capabilities your Provider Needs
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NewsBlackCat ransomware takes control of protected computers via new kernel driver
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VideoTop 10 Capabilities Your MDR Provider Needs
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NewsHackers Intercept USPS Workers’ Paychecks in Direct Deposit Scam
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NewsKey Strategies for Tackling Third-party Software Vulnerabilities
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News10 MDR Security Companies Making Moves In 2023 (So Far)
May 18, 2023 Critical Start was included as one of 10 MDR security vendors making moves so far in 20...
NewsCybersecurity Consultant: Tech Career Path With Room For Growth
May 18, 2023 DICE Insights interviewed Critical Start’s Chief Information Security Officer (CI...
Press ReleaseCRN 2023 Women of the Channel List Recognizes Six CRITICALSTARTⓇ Channel Leaders
Critical Start’s Female Channel Executives Recognized by CRN’s 2023 Women of the Channel...
WebinarCyber Threat Intelligence 101 Part 2: Building and Maturing Your Program
Getting information on recent vulnerabilities, malware and breaches is a priority – but is a const...
Press ReleaseCRITICALSTART® Wins Global InfoSec Award for Next Gen MDR at RSA Conference 2023
Critical Start recognized as leading innovator in Managed Detection and Response for its approach to...
Press ReleaseCRITICALSTART® Reveals Top 10 Capabilities to Consider When Selecting an MDR Provider
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Quick CardTop 10 Capabilities Checklist
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DatasheetCRITICALSTART® Managed Detection & Response Services & Solutions
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White PaperMDR Providers Decoded: A Comprehensive Guide to Evaluating the Top 10 Capabilities Your Provider Needs
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Press ReleaseCRITICALSTART® Announces Partnership with Lenovo™ to Enhance Digital Workplace Solutions
Plano, TX, April 24, 2023 — Critical Start, a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (...
Solutions Brief3 Steps to Materializing the Power of your Security Tools
Learn how to consolidate visibility across security tools, measure security tool performance, and ho...
Press ReleaseCRITICALSTART® Announces Expansion of its Security Services for SIEM with Sumo Logic®
New partnership provides Critical Start and Sumo Logic customers with valuable insights to help mana...
Press ReleaseCRITICALSTARTⓇ Closes Fiscal Year with Accelerated Growth Amid Sharp Rise in Demand for its Technology-Based Approach to MDR
Company Names New Chief Marketing Officer and New Chief Product Officer Plano, TX, April 12, 2023 �...
NewsIT Auditor: Good Entry-Level Position for a Cybersecurity Career?
April 11, 2023 Critical Start’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), George Jones, was f...
White PaperBuyer’s Guide for MDR Services for Microsoft Sentinel
What You’ll Learn In this guide, you will learn the criteria of how to maximize the performanc...
WebinarCyber Threat Intelligence 101: Supporting Business Goals and Metrics that Matter
Join our Critical Start Cyber Threat Intelligence expert as she lays out what it takes to build and ...
Press ReleaseCRITICALSTART® Spotlighted in the 2023 CRN® Partner Program Guide for Second Year in a Row
Company recognized as the first channel only MDR Plano, TX, March 27, 2023 — Critical Start, a lea...
NewsDocument, document, document: How to keep patching going when the patch pro leaves
March 22, 2023 Critical Start’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Randy Watkins, discussed with ...
eBookThe Cybersecurity Leader’s Guide for Measuring Security Performance
What You’ll Learn Learn how to measure security metrics that matter, communicate cybersecurity...
eBookYour CISO Guide to Proving the Value of MDR Spend
What You’ll Learn Learn how an experienced MDR provider can help by providing CISOs the metric...
Solutions BriefIncrease Cyber Risk Awareness to Strengthen Your Security Posture
Do you have limited visibility into key security metrics? Metrics are essential in establishing the ...
Solutions BriefRationalize the Value of Cybersecurity
Not seeing the key security metrics you need to justify cybersecurity spend? Learn how MDR services ...
White PaperBest Practices for Integrating your SOC Team with MDR Services
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NewsCEO of Plano’s Critical Start Discusses International Expansion and More
February 13, 2023 Our CEO Rob Davis sat down with the Dallas Business Journal to discuss Critical St...
Research Report2023 Gartner® Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response Services
Critical Start is recognized in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response Ser...
Solutions BriefOptimize Your Security Tools’ Detection & Operational Effectiveness
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Solutions BriefMeasure Key Operational Metrics to Continuously Improve Your Security Program
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Press ReleaseDwayne Myers of Critical Start Honored as a 2023 CRN Channel Chief
Plano, TX, February 8, 2023 — Channel leader makes prestigious list for second time — Critical S...
Press ReleaseCritical Start Announces Availability of Managed Detection and Response Service for Trend Micro™ Vision One™
Plano, TX, January 25, 2023 – Today, Critical Start, a leading provider of Managed Detection and R...
Quick CardManaged Detection and Response (MDR) Services for Trend Micro Vision One for Endpoint
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eBook2023 Threat Intelligence Guide
Stay One Step Ahead of Emerging Threats: Your 2023 Threat Intelligence Guide is Here! A cyberattack ...
InfographicsTop Threat Predictions for 2023
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InfographicsCybersecurity Lessons Learned in 2022
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WebinarAchieve the Full Operating Potential of Your SIEM
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DatasheetCritical Start Managed SIEM Services
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Press ReleaseCritical Start Recognized with Microsoft Verified Managed XDR Solution Status
Plano, TX, December 6, 2022 — Critical Start, a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response...
Solutions BriefMaximize the value of your SIEM investment
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NewsTop 100 CEOs speak from the heart about what leadership means to them
November 27, 2022 The Dallas Morning News featured Critical Start’s CEO, Rob Davis, among the ...
Press ReleaseCritical Start Ranked 11th in Midsize Companies Category in The Dallas Morning News Top 100 Places To Work for 2022
Plano, TX, November 15, 2022 — Critical Start, a leading provider of Managed Detection and Respons...
eBook2022 MITRE ENGENUITY™ ATT&CK® Evaluations for Managed Services
We publish this paper as an educational asset, not a marketing vehicle. We share our findings here i...
WebinarDomain Expert Series Episode 2 | Risk: How to Assess and Manage It
In this second webinar episode, we discuss how to conduct a risk assessment and develop a management...
InfographicsThe Importance of Resolving Every Alert
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Press ReleaseCritical Start Launches New Managed SIEM Service
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 1, 2022 — New offering goes above and beyond industry requirement...
Solutions BriefAchieve Full Operating Potential with Critical Start Managed SIEM
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Press ReleaseCritical Start Ranks Fifth on the Dallas Business Journal’s Middle Market 50 List for 2022
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 26, 2022 — Critical Start, a leading provider of Managed Detection and R...
DatasheetManaged Detection and Response Services for Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM for Endpoint
Our MDR service integrates with Cortex XSIAM for Endpoint to deliver team expansion with Cortex cert...
Press ReleaseCritical Start Delivers Threat Detection and Response Actions in Tandem with Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM
Plano, TX, October 17, 2022 – Critical Start MDR service offering available for Cortex XSIAM c...
InfographicsCritical Start MDR Services with Microsoft Security
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eBookThree Step Guide to Materializing the Power of Microsoft Security
Within this guide, you’ll find step by step guidance to help you mature your Microsoft Security to...
NewsMeet the 2022 Dallas 100, the fastest-growing private companies in North Texas
October 6, 2022 Critical Start was recognized as one of the fast-growing private companies in North ...
Press ReleaseCritical Start Announces Enhanced Threat Detection and Response Capabilities to Support Microsoft Defender for Servers
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 5, 2022 — New service offering is the company’s first threat detecti...
Solutions BriefProtection beyond the endpoint, SIEM + XDR
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Solutions BriefProtect against user account attacks
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Solutions BriefAchieve full Microsoft Sentinel operating potential
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Solutions Brief
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WebinarDomain Expert Series Episode 1: Be a Data Security OpportuNIST
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NewsBeware of Phish: American Airlines, Revolut Data Breaches Expose Customer Info
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eBookEliminate Alert Overload with Simplified Breach Prevention
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Quick Card
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services for Devo
Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) solutions can be complex. Our MDR services for De...
Press ReleaseCritical Start Continues Accelerated Growth with Executive Leadership Appointments and Promotions
Plano, TX, September 13, 2022 – Company hires new Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Information Sec...
Press ReleaseCritical Start Named to 2022 CRN® Fast Growth 150 List for Second Year in a Row
Plano, TX, Aug. 30, 2022 – Critical Start Recognized as a Leading IT Solution Provider for Exc...
eBook
Buyer’s Guide for MDR for SIEM Services
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Press ReleaseCritical Start Named to 2022 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for the Second Time
Plano, TX, Aug. 17, 2022 – The company’s tremendous growth comes as organizations strive to ...
WebinarTurning Threat Intelligence into Custom Detections to Stop Attacks
Learn on how we turn threat intelligence from our threat hunting team into custom detections added t...
VideoManaged Detection and Response with Trace3 and Critical Start
Critical Start and Trace3 discuss the importance of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) when it com...
DatasheetManaged Detection and Response & Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT): An Unbeatable Combination
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) services are two comple...
VideoRandy Watkins, CTO interview with David Raviv at RSA
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Solutions BriefA Financial Services Guide to Cybersecurity
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Quick CardCybersecurity Readiness Assessment
Enhance your cyber resilience and evaluate all aspects of your cyber defense operations....
Quick CardTabletop Exercises
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Security Operations Center (SOC)
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MDR for Microsoft Sentinel
Our Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services for Microsoft Sentinel™ simplifies breach preven...
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MDR for Splunk Cloud
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DatasheetManaged Detection and Response Services for SIEM
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Press ReleaseCritical Start Named Winner of the Global InfoSec Awards At RSA Conference 2022
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Press ReleaseCritical Start Announces Expansion and Enhancement of EDR Coverage with New MDR Service Offering for Trend Micro Vision One
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WebinarGetting the most out of your Microsoft Security investment with MDR
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Press ReleaseCritical Start Named in Microsoft Design Collaboration for New Microsoft Security Experts Services
PLANO, Texas, May 12, 2022 — The collaboration has allowed Critical Start to leverage its ex...
Press ReleaseMultiple Critical Start Female Channel Executives Named to CRN’s 2022 Women of the Channel List and Recognized as a Power 70 Solution Provider
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Customer StoriesReal World Attacks | Onboarding
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Press ReleaseCritical Start Secures Over $215 Million Strategic Growth Investment from Vista Equity Partners to Expand Cybersecurity Protection for the Modern Enterprise
PLANO, Texas – April 12, 2022 – Investment enables Managed Detection and Response leader Cri...
DatasheetCritical Start Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Services Comparison Chart for Microsoft Products
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eBookSPARK Matrix: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) 2021
Critical Start was recognized as an MDR leader in the SPARK Matrix from Quadrant Knowledge Solutions...
Podcast
In the News – Don’t Get Stung
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WebinarBank on Cybersecurity: Protecting Financial Services from Harm
The financial services industry is literally “where the money is”, making it a leading target fo...
Press ReleaseCritical Start Releases Enhanced Capabilities for Microsoft 365 Defender to Detect and Respond to Phishing and Other User Account Attacks
Plano, Texas – March 29, 2022 – These latest enhancements allow customers to leverage Mi...
Podcast
Threat Actors Two Ways
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Quick CardMDR for M365D | Credential Email Phishing Attack
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Quick CardMDR for M365D | Brute Force or Stolen Credential Attacks
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Use CasesMDR for M365D | Attacks Against Data in Cloud Applications
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Incident Response Monitoring
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Quick CardIncident Response Plan Review
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Customer StoriesTrusting the Critical Start Team | A Financial Services Firm’s Use Case
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Press ReleaseCritical Start Announces Several New Hires and Promotions at the Vice President Level as the Company Accelerates Growth
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 24, 2022 — The MDR services provider has added two new roles and promoted ...
WebinarA Cure for Killware: Healthcare’s Newest Cybersecurity Challenge
Killware! That sounds pretty bad. But what does it mean, how does it happen, & how do you preven...
WebinarProtecting Against Multi-Vector Cyber Attacks with MDR and Microsoft 365 Defender
Learn how to provide total protection with Microsoft 365 Defender & MDR services. Hear from Micr...
DatasheetCyber Research Unit
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Podcast
Sponsored IDC White Paper with Craig Robinson
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DatasheetChoosing a Managed Detection and Response Partner
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WebinarIn Cybersecurity Every Alert Matters: A Webinar with Critical Start and IDC
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Quick CardCritical Start Managed Detection and Response VS Cyber Incident Response Team
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White PaperIn Cybersecurity Every Alert Matters – an IDC White Paper
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Press Release
Critical Start Announces Enhanced Managed Detection and Response Services Offering for Microsoft Security Suite
Plano, TX – October 19, 2021 — The comprehensive integration with the Microsoft security...
Datasheet
CRITICALSTART Managed Detection and Response Services for Microsoft 365 Defender
Detect and disrupt attacks beyond the endpoint....
CRITICALSTART Named “Overall Threat Detection Solution Provider of the Year” in 2021 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards Program
Prestigious International Awards Program Recognizes Outstanding Information Security Products and Co...
Podcast
Palo Alto Networks’ Tim Junio Shares How Acquisition Strategy and a New Perspective on Data are Making a Definitive Impact in Cybersecurity
Building on the success of a next-generation firewall business, Palo Alto Networks is now leading ac...
White PaperSimplify your Microsoft Security Operations for Identity-Based Alerts
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Podcast
SentinelOne’s Yonni Shelmerdine Explains why the key to Success in XDR lies in its Evolution, not Revolution
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Podcast
#BadgeLife with Jonathan Singer, SIEM and SOAR Practice Lead, GuidePoint Security
Conference badges have evolved from paper and plastic to collectable mini-computers of all shapes an...
DatasheetCritical Start Cybersecurity Consulting for Microsoft Security
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This catalog details the Cybersecurity Consulting for Microsoft Security solutions offered by Critic...
Inc. Magazine Reveals Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000
CRITICALSTART Ranks No. 3108 on the 2021 Inc. 5000, With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 122 Percent NE...
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Rated XDR: Microsoft’s Ann Johnson Sees Security Tools Moving into a Cohesive Orbit, with Humans still Holding the Center of Gravity
While Microsoft took a hit to its security reputation with Windows Defender 2016, the Big 5 Technolo...
CRITICALSTART® Places 73rd on the 2021 CRN® Fast Growth 150 List
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EY Announces ROB DAVIS of CRITICALSTART as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Southwest Award Winner
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WebinarMaking The Grade: Using MDR To Protect Schools From Cybersecurity Threats
From big universities to small school districts, educational institutions are facing increases in ra...
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Critical Start Announces New Chief Security Officer Role and New VP, Sales Operations to Manage Rapid Company Growth
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Critical Start Featured on CRN’s 2021 Solution Provider 500 List
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Top Female Executives of Critical Start Featured on CRN’s 2021 Women of the Channel List and Recognized as a Power 60 Solution Provider
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SMU Cox Dallas 100™ Names Critical Start One of the Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in Dallas Area
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CRN Names Critical Start To Its 2021 MSP 500 List
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Dwayne Myers of Critical Start Recognized as 2021 CRN® Channel Chief
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Press ReleaseCritical Start Awarded the Palo Alto Networks America’s Cortex Partner of the Year Award for 2020
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The tax deadline came and went and now is the time when scammers see confusion and opportunity. “I...
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PLANO, Texas, Feb. 25, 2020 – Critical Start has been named to CRN’s MSP 500 list for 202...
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Press ReleaseCritical Start Named to SMU’s Dallas 100 List for Third Consecutive Year
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Press ReleaseCritical Start Names Chief Financial Officer
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Press ReleaseCritical Start Named to 2019 MSSP Alert Top 200 Managed Security Services Providers List
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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection said this week that travelers’ images and persona...
NewsPlano Cybersecurity Company Gets $40M in First Outside Investment, Has Valuation of $150M
Critical Start is looking beyond itself to fuel fresh growth. The Plano cybersecurity company raise...
Press ReleaseCritical Start Raises $40 Million in Minority Investment to Fuel Growth of Its Zero-Trust Platform and Managed Detection and Response Services
PLANO, TX – June 12, 2019 – Funds will be used to accelerate North American expansion and ca...
NewsEquifax Breach, Two Years Later: Lessons for the Financial Services Industry
Nearly two years after the Equifax breach, the fallout is far from over. As detailed in the 96-page ...
VideoNeedle in a Haystack – Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
Are you suffering from alert overload? Security professionals everywhere spend countless hours sifti...
NewsAI and Machine Learning Make Data the New Source Code
The role of data in today’s business world cannot be overstated. Competitive intelligence is inext...
NewsNext-Gen Firewalls: Key Considerations to Make the Most of Your Investment
You’ve purchased a next-generation firewall. You understand the why, but how do you...
NewsProtect Your Enterprise Against Social Media Hoaxes
In an era of fake news and constant misinformation, Facebook/Instagram/WhatsApp hoaxes have become a...
Press ReleaseCritical Start Announces Collaboration With Microsoft
PLANO, TX – April 30, 2019 – Combined Technologies Will Reduce Alerts by 99% and Deliver a F...
Press ReleaseCritical Start Recognized for Excellence in Managed IT Services
Plano, TX – March 13, 2019 – MDR Provider Named to CRN® MSP 500 List and Managed Security ...
Press ReleaseCritical Start Announces Partnership with Chronicle to Bring Advanced Security Solutions to Market
RSA CONFERENCE, SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2019 – MDR services powered by industry’s only Zero-...
NewsCRITICALSTART Announces Managed Detection and Response Services with Palo Alto Networks Traps Management Service
Industry’s only Zero-Trust Analytics Platform with full transparency and MOBILESOC app now in...
Webinar3 Challenges Facing Cybersecurity Professionals Revealed
Join CRITICALSTART‘s industry-leading cybersecurity professionals Randy Watkins, Chief Technology ...
NewsCritical Start Takes “Radical Transparency” for MDR Customers to New Level with SOCREVIEW
Automated and audited process integrated into the MDR provider’s Zero-Trust Analytics Platform ens...
NewsAnnouncing Beta MDR Program for Windows
CRITICALSTART is the fastest growing MDR service in North America, and we are expanding our ser...
NewsCritical Start Recognized by Palo Alto Networks as a NextWave Diamond Partner
Plano, TX – December 4, 2018 – CRITICALSTART, today announced it has become a Palo Alt...
NewsCRITICALSTART Named to Aggie 100 List by the Texas A&M Mays Business School
List Recognizes the Fastest-Growing Aggie-Owned Businesses in 2018 Plano, TX – November 13, 2018 �...
NewsCRITICALSTART Names Chief Technology Officer
Randy Watkins to Lead Strategic Technology Initiatives for Fast-Growing Leader in MDR Services, Cybe...
NewsCRITICALSTART Named CRN® Triple Crown Award Winner
Fifth Annual Award Program Recognizes Standout Solution Providers Plano, TX – October 10, 2018 –...
NewsCRITICALSTART Achieves Soc 2 Type II Compliance Certification
Certification Validates CRITICALSTART’s Adherence to Higher Industry Security Standards for a Serv...
NewsCRITICALSTART Named to Top 100 Managed Security Services Providers of 2018 by MSSP Alert
Second Annual List Honors Leading MSSPs & Cybersecurity Companies That Safeguard Customers’ Di...
NewsNew Tech: CRITICALSTART Applies ‘Zero-Trust’ Security Model to Managed Security Services
All companies today are exposed to intense cyber-attacks. And yet the vast majority simply do not ha...
NewsCisco Warns Customers of Critical Security Flaws, Advisory Includes Apache Struts
Cisco has issued a security advisory to customers detailing a swathe of critical and highly-rat...
NewsHigh-Severity Flaws in Cisco Secure Internet Gateway Service Patched
Two high-severity vulnerabilities have been disclosed in Cisco’s security platform that ...
NewsCisco Releases 16 Security Alerts Rated Critical and High
Cisco published on Wednesday 30 security advisories on vulnerabilities identified in ...
NewsCisco Warns of Critical Remotely Exploitable Vulnerabilities
Cisco has issued security alerts for 30 vulnerabilities across a range of its product...
NewsCisco Patches Serious Flaws in RV, SD-WAN, Umbrella Products
Cisco informed customers on Wednesday that patches are available for over a dozen critical and ...
Press ReleaseCritical Start Increases Revenue 87%, Moves into New Headquarters to Support Future Growth
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 29, 2018 – Cybersecurity company completed a strategic acquisition to bolst...
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Critical Start Named to 2018 CRN Fast Growth 150 List
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 6, 2018 – Cybersecurity solution provider named for the second consecutive...
NewsEmerging Vendors 2018: Cybersecurity Companies You Need to Know
In the IT industry, shattering the status quo is the status quo. While big vendors generate their sh...
NewsHow Legacy MSSPs Increase Cybersecurity Risks
Today, the number of cyberattacks is on the rise. According to a 2017 report from Accenture, th...
Press ReleaseCritical Start Announces New Advanced Threat Analytics App for the Palo Alto Networks Application Framework
ANAHEIM, Calif., May 22, 2018 – Critical Start today unveiled its Advanced Threat Analytics app...
Press ReleaseCritical Start to Acquire Advanced Threat Analytics
DALLAS, March 15, 2018 – Unique Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) / Managed Detect &a...
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