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Author: Cathy Gaphty

Cathy is a cybersecurity-focused technical writer who turns complex security concepts into clear, usable content for practitioners and decision-makers. She partners with security engineers, analysts, and product teams to create architecture guides, API references, runbooks, and user documentation for the Léargas Security platform, and its integrated systems. Her work supports incident response, threat detection, and compliance initiatives aligned to frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001. Cathy favors a docs-as-code approach with Git and Markdown, validating steps in lab environments to ensure accuracy down to commands and configurations. Known for crisp, audience-specific writing and meticulous reviews, she bridges the gap between security theory and day-to-day operations.

Responsible Usage of ChatGPT in Large Organizations: Ensuring Ethical and Secure AI Practices

April 4, 2023 | , , , | 3 minutes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made significant advancements in recent years, with ChatGPT by OpenAI emerging as one of the most popular language models. Its potential to enhance productivity and efficiency across a wide range of tasks is undeniable. However, as large organizations increasingly adopt this technology, it is essential to ensure responsible and ethical usage. In this blog post, we discuss the key points to consider when using ChatGPT in a large organization, focusing on security, reliability, and ethical concerns.
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Léargas Security with AI – The Dawn Of A New Age In Cybersecurity

March 30, 2023 | , , | 1 minute
For a long time, "artificial intelligence" has been a popular buzzword in the cybersecurity sector, boasting solutions capable of detecting suspicious network activities, rapidly understanding the situation, and assisting in incident response upon an intrusion. However, the most effective and reliable services so far have been machine learning algorithms designed to identify malware traits and other questionable network behaviors. Now, with the increasing availability of generative AI tools, Léargas Security has finally developed a service for security professionals that lives up to the hype.
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Léargas Security Sponsors NRECA 2023 Co-op Cyber Tech

March 24, 2023 | , , | 1 minute
Léargas Security, a leading cybersecurity firm, has made a name for itself by providing top-notch security solutions and services to clients worldwide. With a focus on innovation, Léargas Security stays ahead of emerging threats by continuously updating its strategies and techniques. The company's dedication to excellence has made it the perfect partner for NRECA in the 2023 Co-Op Cyber Tech Conference.
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Léargas Security with AI: The Cost Factor

March 24, 2023 | , , , | 2 minutes
With the increasing number of cyber-attacks and the ever-changing threat landscape, there is a growing demand for cybersecurity analysts who can effectively protect computer systems and networks. However, the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals is a major challenge that many organizations face. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a potential solution to this problem, and its importance in the strategic shortening of skills gaps in cybersecurity analysts cannot be overstated. That is why Léargas Security has leveraged ChatGPT for strategically shortening the knowledge gap.
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Leveraging ChatGPT To Close The Knowledge Gaps

March 9, 2023 | , , | 2 minutes
Cybersecurity threats are increasingly becoming more frequent, sophisticated, and complex, and companies are struggling to keep up with the pace. With the rise of the internet, the number of attacks has grown exponentially, and attackers are continuously finding new ways to bypass traditional security measures. As a result, the demand for security analysts has increased drastically, however, there is a significant shortage of qualified professionals to fill these positions.
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What Is SecOps and What Is The Value Of SecOps To Organizations?

March 1, 2023 | , , | 2 minutes
As organizations continue to embrace digital transformation, software development has become a critical part of their operations. However, with the rise of cyber threats and data breaches, security has become a top concern for many organizations. This is where SecOps comes in… A methodology that integrates security practices into the DevOps process. SecOps is a collaborative approach that brings together security professionals, developers, and
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The Importance of Normalization and Scoring of Threat Intelligence Artifacts

February 28, 2023 | , , | 4 minutes
In the present-day, interconnected world, businesses confront an expanding threat landscape. To safeguard themselves from cyber threats, organizations rely on threat intelligence, which is one of the most valuable tools available. However, the effectiveness of threat intelligence hinges on the quality of its data. That's why normalization and scoring of threat intelligence artifacts are two indispensable procedures that guarantee high-quality data.
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Visibility and Log Fidelity – Recommendations

February 27, 2023 | , , | 4 minutes
In the world of cybersecurity, adequate visibility and log fidelity are critical components in ensuring the necessary security of your organization’s assets. As cyber threats continue to evolve and become more sophisticated, it’s essential to have a comprehensive view of your many networks, cloud assets, and endpoints, provides and the ability to identify potential security incidents quickly. Breaking these components down, “Visibility” refers to
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Inline Detections and Hunting: The Differences and Value Gained

February 22, 2023 | , , | 4 minutes
The threat landscape is continually evolving and growing increasingly complex, therefore organizations must take a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Traditional security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and antivirus software are no longer sufficient to protect against advanced threats. Inline security detections and threat hunting are two approaches that can help organizations to better detect and respond to security threats.
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Attack Surface Reduction: Why It Matters.

February 19, 2023 | , , | 4 minutes
In today's digital age, cybersecurity is more critical than ever before. With the growing number of cyber threats, it is essential to reduce the attack surface to protect your organization's assets. What is the "attack surface"? The attack surface refers to the total number of vulnerabilities, entry points, and possible attack vectors that hackers can exploit to gain unauthorized access to an organization's systems and data. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of reducing the cybersecurity attack surface and some effective ways to do it.
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The Importance of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity

February 15, 2023 | , , , | 2 minutes
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Office 365 and Endpoint Security Log Correlation: 10 Reasons It Supercharges Detection and Compliance

February 6, 2023 | , , | 2 minutes
As organizations increasingly rely on cloud-based services such as Office 365 for their productivity and collaboration needs, it's critical to understand the importance of correlating logs from both the cloud service and the endpoint devices. This correlation can provide a comprehensive view of the activities taking place within the organization and help ensure the security and compliance of sensitive information, no matter where the endpoint might be.
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