VMware releases 2021 Global Security Insights Report Issue 3 2021 VMware releases 2021 Global Security Insights Report detailing the surge in cyberattacks targeting the ‘anywhere’ workforce, highlighting opportunity for security leaders to rethink and transform cybersecurity strategies.
Awareness training is key to e-mail security Issue 3 2021 Awareness training should be actively deployed to complement organisations’ efforts to secure their e-mail systems, because hackers are increasingly targeting people as security technologies become more effective.
The inner world of DLP systems Issue 3 2021 DLP (data loss prevention) systems are used not only to protect against data breaches, but allow us to turn information security into a service for other departments of the company, from HR to accounting.
McAfee and Ingram Micro simplify cloud security Issue 3 2021 McAfee cloud-delivered security solutions now available via flexible, subscription-based licencing, on Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace.
More is less in cybersecurity Issue 2 2021 Post-pandemic paradox: more solutions do not bring better protection. Despite 80% of organisations running up to 10 different protection and cybersecurity solutions simultaneously, more than 50% of them experienced downtime from data loss last year.
Ransomware and Microsoft Exchange Server attacks are surging Issue 2 2021 Check Point Research sees global surges in ransomware attacks, alongside increases in cyberattacks targeting Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities at a time where CISA has raised the alarm about ransomware attacks against Microsoft Exchange servers.
Malware disguised as meeting apps spiked by 1067% Issue 2 2021 Atlas VPN analysis reveals that cyber threats disguised as videoconferencing applications jumped by 1067% in a year. The data analysed was provided by Kaspersky.
The realities of AI in cybersecurity: catastrophic forgetting Issue 2 2021 There is a lot of hype about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. The truth is that the role and potential of AI in security is still evolving and often requires experimentation and evaluation.
Cyber makes it secure Issue 2 2021 Stas Protassov, Acronis co-founder and technology president comments on the recent hacking of over 150 000 Verkada surveillance cameras.
Security patches are not a plan Issue 2 2021 Patches are undoubtedly an essential component of a cybersecurity strategy, but with the current digital landscape, with many employees continuing to work from home, patches alone are not sufficient.
Sophos unveils XGS firewall appliances Issue 2 2021 Sophos unveils XGS firewall appliances with optimised Transport Layer Security (TLS) inspection in light of new research that identifies a surge in cybercriminals using TLS to carry out attacks.
Kaspersky reveals five ways ransomware gangs play today Issue 2 2021 ] Over the past few years, the methods cybercriminals use to distribute ransomware has changed dramatically. While a few years ago, they would spread encrypted files on a large scale, today their ransomware attacks have become more focused.
Safe, friction-free user interactions Issue 2 2021 F5 announced the addition of new SaaS products to its application security portfolio: Device ID and Shape Recognize make use of unique data and analytics capabilities, streamlining customer experiences by removing login friction for users while guarding against fraud.
Educating remote workers on cybersecurity Issue 2 2021 Cybercriminals have shifted their focus to vulnerable employees who now work from home and use personal Internet connections, requiring more education of remote workers on cybersecurity and better computer safety practices or risk having their data compromised.
Healthcare, cybersecurity and the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain Issue 2 2021 Understanding why the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain is being targeted and how to protect against such attacks is vital for IT leaders who understand that healthcare and cybersecurity must now go hand-in-hand.
When will we get rid of passwords? Issue 2 2021 Passwords are inconvenient and create numerous security vulnerabilities, so why can’t we just replace them? The short answer is that there’s no better method. Yet.
Free technology to boost future careers Issue 2 2021, Security Services & Risk Management A global shortage of cybersecurity professionals has become so severe that companies are increasingly at risk from hacking and industrial espionage.
IoT malware attacks worldwide surge by 66% Issue 2 2021, News & Events Based on the ‘Global Cyberattack Trends’ report by SonicWall, in 2020, malware attacks on IoT devices spiked by 66% compared to 2019. In a year, they grew from 34,3 million cases to nearly 56,9 million.
New security frontiers: An opportunity to rewrite the rules Issue 2 2021 Paul Crichard, chief security technology strategist, BT, explores how organisations can reimagine their security for the cloud, turning it into an enabler for better ways of operating.
