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Stopping USB-borne attacks at the endpoint with Elastic Security Device Control

2025-10-28 00:00
🔒 In the latest update, Elastic Security introduces Device Control, a feature aimed at enhancing endpoint security. This tool allows organizations to manage which USB storage devices can connect to their systems, preventing data loss and malware access. Device Control focuses on intelligent device management rather than outright blocking access, ensuring productivity remains intact. With this addition, businesses can better protect against overlooked security gaps that traditional measures...
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Roxana Gheorghe

AI can do what now?! Accelerating SIEM migration

2025-10-27 00:00
🚀 SIEM migration can be a challenging process for security teams, often requiring manual work that distracts from active defense. In a recent discussion, Haran Kumar from Elastic highlighted how AI, particularly large language models, can streamline this process. By automating the transfer of detection rules, teams can move from legacy systems in minutes instead of months. This advancement helps improve efficiency and reduces errors during migration. #SIEM #CyberSecurity #AI #Automation...
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Elastic Security Team

AI can do what now?! Accelerating SIEM migration

2025-10-27 00:00
🚀 Migrating SIEM systems can be a challenging task for security teams, often requiring extensive manual effort. In the latest episode of "AI can do what now?!", Haran Kumar from Elastic explains how AI is transforming this process. Using large language models and the RAG framework, AI can automate the migration of detection rules in just minutes. This advancement allows teams to focus more on security rather than getting bogged down in tedious migrations. #SIEM #AI #CyberSecurity #Automation...
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Elastic Security Team

Advanced vector search in air-gapped environments

2025-10-24 00:00
🌐 Organizations in air-gapped environments face unique challenges when implementing AI and vector search technology. Elastic's solutions have been vital for sectors like national security, enabling effective data analysis without external connections. Key issues include a lack of developers, high data volumes, and complex data formats that hinder AI utilization. Understanding these challenges is essential for optimizing AI in sensitive industries. #AISolutions #DataAnalysis #AirGapped...
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Josh Phifer

Elastic 9.2: Agent Builder, DiskBBQ, Streams, Significant Events, and more

2025-10-23 00:00
🚀 Exciting news from Elastic! The release of Elastic 9.2 brings new features for developers, focusing on context engineering and agent building. This update enhances capabilities in Search & AI, Observability, and Security. Many features were previously available in Elastic Cloud Serverless, streamlining access to new tools. Explore Elastic Cloud Serverless for a seamless experience. 🌐 #Elastic9 #OpenSource #DataEngineering #ElasticCloud #TechUpdates
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Dan Courcy

Elastic Stack 8.19.6 released

2025-10-23 00:00
🚀 Version 8.19.6 of the Elastic Stack has been released today! Upgrading to this version is recommended over the previous 8.19.5. For a detailed list of fixes and changes, check the release notes. Explore the benefits of Elastic Cloud with a free trial! ☁️ #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews #CloudComputing #ElasticCloud
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Johee Michel

Elastic Stack 9.1.6 released

2025-10-23 00:00
🚀 Version 9.1.6 of the Elastic Stack is now available! Users are encouraged to upgrade from version 9.1.5 to benefit from the latest fixes and improvements. For a complete list of changes and resolved issues, check out the release notes. #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews
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Johee Michel

Elastic at Money20/20 USA 2025: Powering the next era of financial services

2025-10-22 00:00
Join Elastic at Money20/20 USA 2025 in Las Vegas to explore how cloud and AI are transforming financial services. Key topics include data management, fraud prevention, and compliance. Financial institutions must innovate while maintaining trust. Customers expect seamless digital experiences, while regulators emphasize transparency and security. Elastic Cloud on AWS supports these goals, enhancing efficiency and resilience in the industry. #Money2020 #Fintech #AI #DataManagement #ElasticCloud 🌐💼🔍
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Karen Mcdermott

Elastic recognized as a finalist for Innovation in Customer Portals in 2025 TSIA STAR Awards

2025-10-22 00:00
🌟 Exciting news! Elastic has been named a finalist in the 2025 TSIA STAR Awards for Innovation in Customer Portals. This recognition highlights our commitment to enhancing digital customer experiences through AI technology. We proudly utilize our own Search AI Platform, demonstrating our dedication to delivering exceptional support. Thank you, TSIA, for acknowledging our efforts! 🙌 #Elastic #CustomerExperience #AIInnovation #TSIA #DigitalSupport
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Julie Rudd,Chris Blaisure

Bridging partners in pursuit of agentic AI — Part 2: How leaders can position themselves for the future

2025-10-21 00:00
In the latest insights on agentic AI, leaders are encouraged to focus on defining their specialties to drive scalable solutions. Establishing expertise in specific areas is crucial for differentiation in a competitive landscape. This clarity can enhance partnerships and accelerate growth. Examples from industries like healthcare and finance show how targeted applications can meet unique needs effectively. #AgenticAI #Leadership #Partnerships #Innovation #TechTrends 🤝📈💡
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Sunnie Weber

Bridging partners in pursuit of agentic AI — Part 1: Why partnerships matter for enterprise intelligence

2025-10-20 00:00
The article discusses the rapid advancement of AI and its shift to enterprise intelligence. 🌐 Companies now expect tangible results from AI investments, focusing on cost savings, revenue generation, and meaningful insights. The emergence of semantic search is crucial for organizations to retrieve and utilize information effectively. The author shares their experience, highlighting the importance of data management and reasoning in AI development. #AI #EnterpriseIntelligence #DataManagement...
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Sunnie Weber

How Airties migrated from ArcSight to Elastic and cut investigation times from hours to seconds

2025-10-20 00:00
Airties has successfully migrated from ArcSight to Elastic, significantly reducing security investigation times from hours to mere seconds. ⏱️ As a leader in Wi-Fi mesh technology, Airties handles vast amounts of data to assist telecom partners in network monitoring and troubleshooting. This transition supports their shift to a software-first model, enhancing data management capabilities. 📈 Discover more about their innovative approach! #Cybersecurity #DataManagement #TechInnovation #Airties...
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Jon Ashley,Itay Tevel,Tolgay Fıçıcı,Kemal Furkan Araci

DevRel newsletter — October 2025

2025-10-16 00:00
🚀 Exciting updates from the Elastic DevRel team! In the October 2025 newsletter, they highlight the new Agent Builder feature, now available for experimentation on Elastic Cloud Serverless. Key advancements include a stand-alone Model Context Protocol (MCP) gateway and enhanced ES|QL functionalities. Explore free on-demand training, recent blogs, and upcoming events designed to support your journey with Elasticsearch. #Elastic #DevRel #AI #Elasticsearch #TechUpdates
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Elastic DevRel team

Elastic Cloud Serverless now available on AWS in London and Tokyo

2025-10-15 00:00
🚀 Exciting news! Elastic Cloud Serverless is now available on AWS in London and Tokyo! 🌍 This service offers a simplified way to launch and scale observability, security, and search solutions. With its unique Search AI Lake architecture, it ensures high performance and flexibility. Key features include: - High scalability with independent compute and storage - Decoupled search and indexing for optimized performance - Low latency even with large datasets Say goodbye to infrastructure...
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Yuvraj Gupta,Brian Bergholm

Elastic recognized as a Visionary in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Information and Event Management

2025-10-15 00:00
🌟 Exciting news! Elastic has been named a Visionary in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). This recognition highlights Elastic's innovative approach to security, emphasizing open and intelligent solutions integrated into business operations. As security challenges evolve, Elastic aims to provide a unified, AI-driven vision that enhances threat detection and response, helping teams navigate complex environments effectively. #CyberSecurity...
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Natalie Blake

Elastic and Jina AI join forces to advance open source retrieval for AI applications

2025-10-09 00:00
Elastic and Jina AI have announced a partnership to enhance open-source retrieval for AI applications. This collaboration aims to improve search relevance and provide advanced retrieval solutions. Key highlights include: - Universal embedding models for text and image understanding. - Advanced rerankers for visual documents and multilingual content. - Small language models for efficient data conversion. Jina AI’s models will remain available on Hugging Face and through Elastic's Inference...
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Ken Exner

GPUs go brrr! Elastic Inference Service (EIS): GPU-accelerated inference for Elasticsearch

2025-10-09 00:00
🚀 Exciting news in the world of AI! The Elastic Inference Service (EIS) is now live, offering GPU-accelerated inference for Elasticsearch on Elastic Cloud. This service is tailored to meet the demands of modern search and AI workloads, providing fast and scalable solutions. EIS simplifies the management of GPU resources, enabling efficient handling of embeddings, reranking, and language models without the operational overhead. It supports multi-cloud and multi-region options to cater to...
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Shubha Anjur Tupil,Josh Devins,Sean Handley,Max Jakob,Diana Jourdan

3 real-world generative AI strategies for executives

2025-10-08 00:00
🚀 Generative AI (GenAI) is gaining traction, but many companies struggle to implement it effectively. 🔍 Fewer than 30% of CEOs actively support AI initiatives, leading to 90% of projects remaining in pilot mode. Without executive ownership, these efforts often fail to deliver measurable value. 💡 At Elastic, we focused on three successful GenAI strategies to enhance customer support, boost employee productivity, and optimize IT operations. #GenerativeAI #AIImplementation #Leadership...
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Jay Shah

AI can do what now?! Agentic AI is the autonomous future coming to security operations

2025-10-08 00:00
🌐 Agentic AI is set to reshape cybersecurity operations. This technology enhances workflows through automation, personalizes responses, and boosts efficiency. Key applications include autonomous threat detection, advanced threat hunting, and real-time fraud protection. Anas Khatri from Elastic highlights its potential to address skills shortages and reduce alert fatigue in security teams. #Cybersecurity #AI #AgenticAI #SecurityOperations #Innovation
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Elastic Security Team

Elastic and Contextual AI partner to scale the most accurate context engineering platform

2025-10-08 00:00
🚀 Exciting news in AI! Elastic and Contextual AI are joining forces to enhance context engineering. As AI continues to evolve, the challenge of bridging the "context gap" remains. Many enterprises have valuable data, but it's often hard for AI models to interpret it accurately. This partnership will integrate Contextual AI's advanced models into the Elastic AI Ecosystem, improving how AI handles specific tasks by providing relevant information when needed. Stay tuned for more updates! 🤖💡 #AI...
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Mike Klaczynski,Pedro Pacheco,Ranjana Devaji,Hemant Malik

From contributor to Elastician: João Neto

2025-10-08 00:00
🌟 Discover the inspiring journey of João Neto, who transitioned from a passionate community contributor to an Elastic employee. His active involvement in the Elastic Contributor Program helped shape his career through knowledge sharing and meaningful connections. João highlights how community engagement and technical expertise paved the way for his dream role at Elastic. Learn more about his experiences and insights! #Elastic #Community #CareerGrowth #Inspiration #TechJourney
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Ully Sampaio

How Elastic Security and Kyndryl deliver faster, smarter managed SOC operations

2025-10-08 00:00
Elastic Security and Kyndryl have formed a strategic alliance to enhance managed Security Operations Center (SOC) operations. This partnership aims to tackle the complexities of modern security threats while managing costs. The collaboration combines Elastic’s AI-driven detection capabilities with Kyndryl’s global SOC services. Key components include advanced threat detection, security orchestration, and case management to streamline workflows. This alliance focuses on improving SOC...
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Francesco Di Stefano,Hendrik Müller Hofstede,Richard Robitaille

Elastic Stack 8.18.8 released

2025-10-06 00:00
🚀 Elastic Stack has just launched version 8.18.8! This update is recommended over the previous version 8.18.7 due to important security fixes. 🔒 For detailed information on the fixed issues and changes, please refer to the release notes. Stay secure and up to date! #ElasticStack #CyberSecurity #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews
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Johee Michel

Elastic Stack 8.19.5 released

2025-10-06 00:00
🚀 Elastic Stack 8.19.5 is now available! This latest version includes important fixes for potential security vulnerabilities. Upgrading from 8.19.4 is highly recommended. For a detailed list of changes and issues resolved, check out the release notes. Stay secure and informed! 🔒📊 #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #Cybersecurity #TechNews
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Johee Michel

Elastic Stack 9.0.8 released

2025-10-06 00:00
🚀 Elastic Stack 9.0.8 has been released! This latest version includes important fixes for potential security vulnerabilities. Users are encouraged to upgrade from version 9.0.7 for enhanced protection. For a full list of changes and fixes, please refer to the release notes. #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #SecurityUpdate #TechNews
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Stamatis Kourkoutas

Elastic Stack 9.1.5 released

2025-10-06 00:00
🚀 Version 9.1.5 of the Elastic Stack has been released today! We recommend upgrading from version 9.1.4 to enhance security. This update addresses potential vulnerabilities. For a detailed overview of fixes and changes, check the release notes. Stay secure and informed! 🔒 #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #CyberSecurity #TechNews
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Stamatis Kourkoutas

From endpoint to XDR: Operationalize Jamf Protect data in Elastic Security

2025-10-06 00:00
Enhance your threat detection capabilities by integrating Jamf Protect with Elastic Security. 🛡️ This integration consolidates macOS telemetry with AI-driven analytics, improving visibility across endpoints and networks. It helps security teams respond to threats more effectively within a single platform. With real-time alerts and detection rules, organizations can connect telemetry to broader attack campaigns and act swiftly to prevent escalations. 🔍✨ #CyberSecurity #XDR #JamfProtect...
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Raquel Tabuyo

Elastic named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Cognitive Search Platforms, Q4 2025

2025-10-03 00:00
🚀 Exciting news! Elastic has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Cognitive Search Platforms, Q4 2025. Forrester highlights Elastic’s core search offering, Elasticsearch, which powers diverse search-driven applications. The combination of Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana enhances observability and compliance. This recognition underscores Elastic’s commitment to innovation in AI-powered search and data management. #Elastic #CognitiveSearch #ForresterWave #Innovation #AI
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Natalie Blake

Elastic named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Extended Detection and Response Software 2025 Vendor Assessment

2025-10-03 00:00
📢 Exciting news! Elastic has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Extended Detection and Response Software 2025. This recognition highlights Elastic's strong AI-driven, unified SIEM and XDR offerings. Key strengths include robust search capabilities and comprehensive features included in their Elastic Security platform. Learn more about how Elastic is helping organizations respond to threats effectively. 🌐🔍 #Elastic #CyberSecurity #XDR #SIEM #IDCMarketScape
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Natalie Blake

From raw data to real-time defense: A conversation with John Hammond

2025-10-02 00:00
🔍 In a recent discussion, John Hammond and James Spiteri explored how Elastic Security is enhancing SOC workflows. They highlighted the integration of AI in threat detection, enabling teams to respond to incidents in real time. The platform transforms raw data into actionable intelligence, streamlining security operations. Elastic’s approach emphasizes open and accessible endpoint security, simplifying installation and offering enterprise-grade protections. #Cybersecurity #ElasticSecurity #AI...
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James Spiteri

AI can do what now?! How AI is fixing security's worst bottleneck

2025-10-01 00:00
AI is transforming how security teams handle data onboarding! 🤖 Many security professionals spend significant time normalizing log formats, which is essential for effective operations. This process can be tedious and error-prone. In a recent discussion, Anas Khatri from Elastic highlighted how AI, particularly large language models, is streamlining this task. AI now automates data normalization and enrichment, reducing onboarding time from hours to just minutes. This innovation supports...
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Elastic Security Team

AutoOps: Simple Elasticsearch cluster monitoring and management now available on-prem

2025-10-01 00:00
🚀 AutoOps is now available for on-prem Elasticsearch cluster management! This new release offers real-time issue detection, performance recommendations, and resource utilization insights, simplifying cluster management for self-managed environments. Connecting your cluster to AutoOps is quick and easy, taking only a few minutes. This tool aims to reduce administrative tasks and improve performance. #Elasticsearch #AutoOps #ClusterManagement #TechNews #OnPremise
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Ori Shafir,Jordi Mon Companys

Elastic wins 2025 Best Use of AI for Assisted Support

2025-09-24 00:00
🚀 Exciting news! Elastic has been awarded the 2025 Best Use of AI for Assisted Support by SupportLogic in their Support Experience AI Awards. This recognition highlights the innovation of Elastic's technology team in embedding AI within customer and agent workflows, enhancing the support experience. Judith Platz from SupportLogic emphasized how Elastic's AI-powered assistant transforms support into a strategic advantage for businesses. Thank you, SupportLogic, for acknowledging our commitment...
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Julie Baxter-Rudd,Chris Blaisure

Future-proofing Singapore as an AI-first nation with Search AI

2025-09-23 00:00
During the 2025 National Day Rally, Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong highlighted the commitment to integrating AI into business processes, aiming to empower local workers. He showcased an AI-powered orthopantomogram (OPG) scanner that cuts dental assessment time significantly. This is part of AI Singapore's 100 Experiments program, which has over 200 AI projects since 2018. Elastic recently partnered with AI Singapore to host a workshop focused on developing AI skills, featuring insights on large...
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James Leong

Future-proofing Singapore as an AI-first nation with Search AI

2025-09-23 00:00
During the 2025 National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized Singapore's commitment to becoming an AI-first nation. A highlight was the introduction of an AI-powered orthopantomogram scanner, which significantly reduces dental assessment time. This technology is part of AI Singapore's 100 Experiments program, aimed at enhancing AI adoption since 2018. AI Singapore supports businesses in developing AI solutions, focusing on research, knowledge growth, and talent development....
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James Leong

Elastic excels in AV-Comparatives EPR Test 2025: A closer look

2025-09-22 00:00
🚀 Elastic Security shines in the AV-Comparatives EPR Test 2025! With a 99.3% detection rate, it showcases strong performance in both Active and Passive Response methods. This evaluation reflects its ability to handle complex attack scenarios effectively. 🔍 The EPR Test is known for its rigorous standards, simulating realistic multistage attacks, ensuring comprehensive protection for enterprises. #CyberSecurity #EndpointProtection #ElasticSecurity #AVComparatives #ThreatDetection
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Roxana Gheorghe

Elastic excels in AV-Comparatives EPR Test 2025: A closer look

2025-09-22 00:00
Elastic Security shines in the recent AV-Comparatives EPR Test 2025, achieving a 99.3% detection rate. This performance reflects strong capabilities in both Active and Passive Response methods. The EPR Test is known for its rigorous evaluation of endpoint prevention and response against complex attack scenarios, including internal propagation and asset breaches. Such results underscore the importance of effective endpoint security solutions in today's threat landscape. 🔒🛡️ #CyberSecurity...
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Roxana Gheorghe

Elastic Cloud Serverless on Google Cloud doubles region availability

2025-09-19 00:00
🚀 Exciting news! Elastic Cloud Serverless is now available on Google Cloud in three new regions: US East 1 (S. Carolina), US East 4 (N. Virginia), and US West 1 (Oregon). This doubles the region options for serverless deployments in the US. Elastic Cloud Serverless simplifies operations by eliminating the need for infrastructure management. It offers low-latency search and scales automatically to meet workload demands. Get started easily by creating a project in the Elastic Cloud console and...
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Yuvraj Gupta,Brian Bergholm

Elastic Stack 8.19.4 released

2025-09-18 00:00
🚀 Elastic Stack 8.19.4 has officially launched! This new version is recommended for users, as it offers improvements over the previous 8.19.3. For detailed information on fixes and changes across all products, check the release notes. Stay updated! 🔍📈 #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews
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Stamatis Kourkoutas

Elastic Stack 9.1.4 released

2025-09-18 00:00
🚀 Exciting news in the tech world! Elastic Stack has officially released version 9.1.4. This update addresses several issues and brings enhancements over version 9.1.3. For a complete list of changes and fixes, check out the release notes. Stay updated! 🔍 #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews
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Stamatis Kourkoutas