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Introducing SOC Workbench — A Dedicated Analyst Operations Suite Within Hakware
Hakware has launched SOC Workbench, a purpose-built analyst operations section within the platform featuring Alert Triage Queue, Threat Hunting, False Positive Management, and the new Asset Security View — bringing structured SOC workflows into the unified security management experience.
Hakware Launches Human Cyber Risk Suite — Quantifying the Human Attack Surface
The new Human Risk module suite covers User Risk Scores, Insider Threat Analytics, Identity Exposure via HaveIBeenPwned, Email Threat Tracking, Privileged Access Monitoring, and Device Compliance — giving security teams a complete view of the human element of their security posture.
Risk Register Auto-Populate — 15 Source Modules Feed Your Risk Register Automatically
The Risk Register now features a scheduler that automatically pulls findings from 15 source modules — including CVE Manager, Defender, UBA, HakScout, HakObserver, Netskope, MS365 Assessment, AD Audit, and more — into the risk register on a configurable hourly, 6-hour, or daily schedule.
Hakware CEO Jacob O'Brien Named Most Influential CEO 2025 — SA Cybersecurity
CEO Monthly has recognised Jacob O'Brien as Most Influential CEO 2025 in South African Cybersecurity, acknowledging his leadership in building next-generation security management technology.
Jacob O'Brien: Cyber Guardians and the Business of Staying Safe Online
Jacob O'Brien joined the SGM Podcast (Episode 183) to discuss the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the role of AI in security management, and what businesses can do to protect themselves.
Hakware Launches in UK & EU Markets, Redefining Security Management Across Europe
Hakware has officially launched in the United Kingdom and European Union markets, bringing its next-generation security management platform to organisations across Europe.
Platform Release History
Hakware is continuously updated. Here are the highlights from recent releases.
- SOC Workbench — new dedicated analyst operations section (Alert Triage Queue, Threat Hunting, False Positive Management, Asset Security View)
- Alert Triage Queue — unified analyst inbox pulling alerts from 9+ sources with one-click disposition, numbered pagination, and dark-themed table
- False Positive Management — suppression rules engine with hakware_fp_service background service running hourly
- Threat Hunting — 7 preset hunts across HakObserver, FortiGate, Netskope, UBA, and Defender
- Asset Security View — per-device slide panel aggregating Defender alerts, CVEs, processes, and connections
- Human Cyber Risk Suite — User Risk Scores, Insider Threat, Identity Exposure, Email Threats, Privileged Access, Device Compliance dashboards
- Risk Register Auto-Populate Scheduler — 15-module background scheduler (hakware_rr_scheduler) populating the register automatically
- MS365 Dual-Mode Connector — Isolated App Registration and Multi-tenant connection modes with waiting state in Tenant Targets
- MS365 Assessment — scored baseline assessment across Identity, Email, Device, Data, and Monitoring domains
- Alert Triage Queue expanded to include MS365 Assessment, MS365 Audit, Document Manager, and AD Audit as alert sources
- SOC Workbench menu section — split from Security Operations with Investigations, Tasks, SOC Performance, and Playbooks moved across
- CVE Manager — full CVE tracking, assignment, and remediation workflow integrated with HakScout data
- Threat Intelligence — live IOC correlation across your environment with enriched threat context
- XGRC — direct GRC platform integration with category mapping and incident status sync
- Event Manager — configurable security event sources, trigger rules, and automated playbook execution
- Raw Logs — per-event drill-down with full log detail from Hakware Collector agents
- Playbooks v2 — fully rebuilt action engine with multi-task triggers and expanded action types
- ISO Statement of Applicability — Annex A coverage with applicability status and evidence tracking
- Prompt Intelligence — automatic session logging via Stop hook, scoped per client with no per-developer setup
- AI Watch — Windows MSI workstation agent monitoring 35 AI tool signatures across your fleet
- Hakware Collector — Log Collector agent renamed with updated install scripts and improved Windows support
- Risk Register — full GRC risk lifecycle with heat map, treatment strategies, and PDF reporting
- On-Premises AD Audit — Kerberoasting, AS-REP roasting, delegation, and lateral movement path detection
- SQL Audit — CIS Benchmark scoring, permission auditing, and TDE verification for Microsoft SQL Server
- API Assessment — OWASP API Top 10 automated testing without source code access
- MITRE ATT&CK matrix — live coverage mapping from your connected security stack
- User Behaviour Analytics — risk-scored user anomaly detection across HakObserver, M365, VPN, and detection data
- Darktrace integration — AI model breach correlation and incident ingestion
- Netskope integration — SASE and cloud security telemetry in the Hakware platform
- Agent Manager — AI agents for autonomous security tasks with human-in-the-loop escalation
- Compliance dashboards — ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls live posture tracking
- Overwatch — continuous intelligence monitoring for brand, keywords, domain, and dark web
- Threat Analytics — ransomware, malware, lateral movement, credential theft, and impersonation dashboards
- Container Manager — Kubernetes cluster and container security visibility
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