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We're not ready for passwordless systems—and that's quite alright

Passwords may seem archaic in today's tech era, but they still play a vital role in online security. Here's why.

By Rajesh Ganesan • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021

Verify, and keep verifying: The case for a zero trust framework

In a digitally transformed world and dynamic new environment, static trust can never be assumed. Zero trust security is at the heart of this mindset.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021

Distributed Denial of Service

Extortion, ransom-related DDoS attacks surged in 2020

There was a 154% increase in the number of cyber attacks between 2019 and 2020, with growth in ransom-related DDoS.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021

Supply Chain

40% of boards will have dedicated cybersecurity committees by 2025 — Gartner

Surge in dedicated cybersecurity committees expected as boards aim to address increasing digital risk, says Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Jan 2021

Data Analytics

Exabeam and Snowflake partner on cybersecurity analytics

That the partnership addresses a market need for cloud-based security analytics on third-party logs sent to Snowflake.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2021

Data Protection

Too much data on your devices? You may be a digital hoarder

Digital hoarding is a growing problem, particularly in workplaces, according to a study by Northumbria University.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2021

Malware

Cybersecurity best practice for 2021: What does it look like?

There are new best practices for both enterprises and consumers to help keep data protection top of mind for 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2021

Virtual Private Networks

Five big security questions facing CISOs

CISOs worldwide face unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic. Questions on risk, efficiency, duration, and solutions arise. #cybersecurity.

By Jonathan Andresen • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2021

Firewalls

Fortinet launches automated XDR security solution

The solution is designed to leverage artificial intelligence to investigate and coordinate responses to cyber attacks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2021

Artificial Intelligence

AI, machine learning effective in cyber defence, but can also present challenges

Artificial Intelligence can aid in cyber defence but can also present challenges, says Oliver Paterson of VIPRE Security Awareness Training and SafeSend.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2021

Crypto

How Bitcoin could impact the cyber-threat landscape

Bitcoin's surge in value has made cybercriminals rich, with the rise in profits driving a more financially motivated threat landscape.

By Daniel Smith • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021

Malware

Google Cloud announces availability of zero trust platform BeyondCorp Enterprise

The platform directly replaces BeyondCorp Remote Access, which was brought to the market in April 2020 as Google's first foray into the zero trust space.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

Legacy security architectures threaten to disrupt remote workforce

Network security is of prime concern amongst IT leaders, as most companies continue with work-from-home policies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021

Phishing

Thousands of stolen credentials end up on the internet by careless phishing scammers

Large-scale phishing campaign exposed stolen credentials to the public, Check Point Research and Otorio researchers find.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021

Risk & Compliance

One Identity reaches out to SolarWinds customers following breach

One Identity offers free security risk assessment to SolarWinds customers to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security posture amid growing threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021

AI Security

SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report

SMEs overwhelmed by cyber-attacks, resort to outsourcing threat mitigation, says new report from Cynet. 63% feel at higher risk than larger companies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2021