--- title: Dark Cubed - Simple, Elegant Cybersecurity for Businesses description: Security doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Insights and takeaways on cybersecurity and risk management from Dark Cubed. --- [![static1.squarespace.com.png](https://insights.darkcubed.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DarkCubed_Nov2016/Images/static1.squarespace.com.png?width=1200&height=508&name=static1.squarespace.com.png "static1.squarespace.com.png")](https://darkcubed.com/) - [Home](https://darkcubed.com/) - [Our Platform](https://darkcubed.com/platform/) - [Our Team](https://darkcubed.com/our-team/) - [Insights](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/) - [Blog](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog) - [Resources](https://insights.darkcubed.com/resources) - [Schedule A Demo](https://darkcubed.com/contact/) ![insp_detail.jpg](https://insights.darkcubed.com/hs-fs/hubfs/insp_detail.jpg?width=1000&name=insp_detail.jpg "insp_detail.jpg") # Dark Cubed Insights ## [How An Information Sharing Environment Can Better Predict Cyber Threat Trends](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/how-an-information-sharing-environment-can-better-predict-cyber-threat-trends) [Jan 9, 2017 12:41:08 PM](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/how-an-information-sharing-environment-can-better-predict-cyber-threat-trends) Posted by [Dark Cubed Insights](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/author/dark-cubed-insights) [![](https://insights.darkcubed.com/hubfs/Dark%20Cubed_%20Information%20Sharing%20Environment.png)](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/how-an-information-sharing-environment-can-better-predict-cyber-threat-trends) With sophisticated hacking schemes gaining velocity, maintaining an organization's cyber security can feel demanding. Few know that reality better than the federal government. In response to the events of September 11, 2001, the Department of Homeland Security, together with Congress, began to develop methods by which to gather crucial information on illicit cyber activity and disseminate it to other government agencies within the national security enterprise and private networks considered as critical infrastructure. Known as the [Information Sharing Environment](https://www.ise.gov/about-ise) (ISE), DHS endeavored to boost inter-agency cooperation and reduce attitudes clinging to parochial interests in order to better protect the country from future cyber peril. [Read More](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/how-an-information-sharing-environment-can-better-predict-cyber-threat-trends) ## [Dark Cubed Makes Cyber Security Even More Simple With Release 12.0](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/dark-cubed-makes-cyber-security-even-more-simple-with-release-12.0) [Jan 6, 2017 11:10:42 AM](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/dark-cubed-makes-cyber-security-even-more-simple-with-release-12.0) Posted by [Matt Ellis](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/author/matt-ellis) ![](https://insights.darkcubed.com/hs-fs/hubfs/imageedit_4_8790041878.png?width=35&name=imageedit_4_8790041878.png) [![](https://insights.darkcubed.com/hubfs/Dark%20Cubed_%20Product%20Version%2012.0.png)](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/dark-cubed-makes-cyber-security-even-more-simple-with-release-12.0) Here at Dark Cubed, we're excited to announce release 12.0 of our Cyber Security Platform. We generally release updates of our [simplified cyber security platform](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/simplified-cyber-security-in-less-than-15-minutes...-really) each month. Since launching with release 1.0 in April of 2016, we've made strategic progress and we're especially proud of this release. The biggest feature in release 12.0 is Multi-Level Reporting. [Read More](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/dark-cubed-makes-cyber-security-even-more-simple-with-release-12.0) ## [What is Grizzly Steppe? Dark Cubed Explains Russian Hackers, Elections, and Data-Driven Analytics](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/russian-hackers-elections-and-data-driven-analytics) [Jan 3, 2017 5:14:40 PM](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/russian-hackers-elections-and-data-driven-analytics) Posted by [Vince Crisler](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/author/vince-crisler) ![](https://insights.darkcubed.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1460578924539.png?width=35&name=1460578924539.png) [![](https://insights.darkcubed.com/hubfs/Dark%20Cubed_%20Russian%20Hackers,%20Elections,%20and%20Data-Driven%20Analytics-3.png)](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/russian-hackers-elections-and-data-driven-analytics) Two days before New Years, something interesting happened in the world of cyber security. The Department of Homeland Security released a report on hacking activities by Russian Intelligence Services related to activities against the U.S. Government. The report was somewhat interesting, however DHS also released a set of indicators in a .csv file with 956 lines of data. As the CEO of a new cyber security startup focused on using data in smarter, more interesting ways, this data tugged and pulled at me in a way that I did not expect. Over the next two days, in between (and through) family events, football games, and dogs grabbing food off of the counters, I sat on a stool in my in-law’s kitchen and tuned out the world. There was something about this analysis that I could not ignore. [Read More](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/russian-hackers-elections-and-data-driven-analytics) ## [How SMB’s Can Best Utilize Cyber Security Solutions](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/how-smbs-can-best-utilize-cyber-security-solutions) [Dec 27, 2016 10:08:28 AM](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/how-smbs-can-best-utilize-cyber-security-solutions) Posted by [Dark Cubed Insights](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/author/dark-cubed-insights) [![](https://insights.darkcubed.com/hubfs/Dark%20Cubed_%20You%27ve%20Got%20Simplified%20Cyber%20Security%20In%20Less%20Than%2015%20Minutes...%20Really-3.png)](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/how-smbs-can-best-utilize-cyber-security-solutions) Make no mistake: a proper cyber security strategy is essential for all companies that deal with intellectual property, customer data, financial information, and other sensitive materials. However, all too often small and mid-sized companies can feel lost in the marketplace since [the majority of mainstream cyber security companies only offer services with a hefty price tag attached.](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/firewall-is-not-enough-to-protect-your-business-from-cyber-attacks) [Read More](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/how-smbs-can-best-utilize-cyber-security-solutions) ## [Simplified Cyber Security In Less Than 15 Minutes... Really](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/simplified-cyber-security-in-less-than-15-minutes...-really) [Dec 21, 2016 1:24:41 PM](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/simplified-cyber-security-in-less-than-15-minutes...-really) Posted by [Matt Ellis](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/author/matt-ellis) ![](https://insights.darkcubed.com/hs-fs/hubfs/imageedit_4_8790041878.png?width=35&name=imageedit_4_8790041878.png) [![](https://insights.darkcubed.com/hubfs/Dark%20Cubed_%20You%27ve%20Got%20Simplified%20Cyber%20Security%20In%20Less%20Than%2015%20Minutes...%20Really-2.png)](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/simplified-cyber-security-in-less-than-15-minutes...-really) If you've read anything about Dark Cubed, you know that we pride ourselves on being different. We have built a powerful cyber security platform that is easy to install and use. [Read More](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/simplified-cyber-security-in-less-than-15-minutes...-really) ## [Think A Firewall Is Enough To Protect Your Business? Think Again](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/firewall-is-not-enough-to-protect-your-business-from-cyber-attacks) [Dec 15, 2016 3:08:43 PM](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/firewall-is-not-enough-to-protect-your-business-from-cyber-attacks) Posted by [Vince Crisler](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/author/vince-crisler) ![](https://insights.darkcubed.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1460578924539.png?width=35&name=1460578924539.png) [![](https://insights.darkcubed.com/hubfs/Dark%20Cubed_%20Think%20A%20Firewall%20Is%20Enough%20To%20Protect%20Your%20Business%3F%20Think%20Again.png)](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/firewall-is-not-enough-to-protect-your-business-from-cyber-attacks) Mike owns a financial advisory firm. He helps people save for life’s big events like college and retirement and knows each one of his clients personally. His team consists of 15 employees with a range of responsibilities, from providing investment advice to making trades and other administrative activities. As a result, Mike's company collects some really important personal information like social security numbers, bank account numbers, balances and transaction instructions.  [Read More](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/firewall-is-not-enough-to-protect-your-business-from-cyber-attacks) [All posts](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/all) [Next](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/page/2) [![Dark Cubed Schedule A Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2571443/cf1f73fa-746a-4de2-9a16-2eba3a5b1003.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2571443/cf1f73fa-746a-4de2-9a16-2eba3a5b1003) ### Subscribe to Updates ### Recent Posts ### Search By Author - [Dark Cubed Insights (11)](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/author/dark-cubed-insights) - [Vince Crisler (7)](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/author/vince-crisler) - [Matt Ellis (2)](https://insights.darkcubed.com/blog/author/matt-ellis) Washington D.C.(866) 547-9441 [info@darkcubed.com](mailto:info@darkcubed.com)