In the past, security was often treated as a late-stage addition in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) — primarily as a safeguard to protect software and its underlying infrastructure. However, with development teams shifting to shorter, more frequent iterations of applications, DevSecOps rose to the fore to become a widespread and ongoing practice for ensuring […]

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) manages endpoint threats, while Extended Detection and Response (XDR) integrates multiple layers from endpoints to network, cloud, and identity security. Today, we’re focusing on the distinction between EDR and XDR. Where is the break-even point when XDR is worth adopting? Can teams maintain flexibility while leveraging XDR automation? How does […]

We are thrilled to introduce the future of API security with real-time, advanced API threat detection. As API-driven architectures continue to evolve, organizations need proactive, intelligent defenses that move beyond traditional detection methods. Upwind’s latest innovation represents a shift toward real-time, runtime security – ensuring threats are identified and mitigated before they can impact critical […]

We are thrilled to announce a major breakthrough in AI security with the release of Upwind GenAI Security.​ AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, but without the right security measures, it becomes an ungoverned risk. Organizations need purpose-built protections that evolve with the complexity of AI workloads. This is a first-of-its-kind solution that […]

We are excited to announce a new addition to Upwind’s built-in integrations, seamlessly connecting Upwind and Splunk. This new integration makes it easier than ever to export Upwind’s runtime-powered findings to your SIEM. What is Splunk? Splunk is a security information and event management (SIEM) platform designed to search, monitor, and analyze machine-generated data from […]

Cloud security is no longer just about securing infrastructure or worrying about data. It’s also about protecting highly dynamic workloads, ephemeral resources, and complex multi-cloud environments that evolve in real time. Many teams know the basics: shared responsibility, identity security, prioritizing vulnerabilities, etc. But what issues should make them pause and rethink their current approach? […]

We are excited to announce a new advance in our AI security capabilities, which empowers organizations to detect and mitigate risks associated with AI platforms like DeepSeek and OpenAI. This new functionality continuously monitors traffic to these AI platforms, identifying potential data exposure and alerting you to unexpected AI-related activity. This ensures that your sensitive […]

Whether it’s from ephemerality visibility gaps, attempting to gain granular control of supply chain components, or potentially exploited sidecars – containers come with risks. We’ve already covered some of the fundamentals of container security (including securing orchestration platforms and container tools), container vulnerability scanning, and container runtime security. In this article, you’ll find deeper information […]

We are excited to announce a powerful new functionality in the Upwind platform that enhances security and compliance by automatically visualizing sensitive data flow data in the Upwind Topology Map. This feature helps organizations quickly identify and mitigate risks by providing clear insights into how sensitive data moves across their cloud environment. How Upwind Classifies […]

Cybersecurity defenses are composed of several protective layers, each providing a unique set of capabilities to detect and mitigate threats. Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) systems and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems are interconnected parts of an organization’s layered security strategy, though they each fill a unique piece of the cybersecurity puzzle. […]