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Ignorance is bliss — for hackers

Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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Failure to employ best-of-breed security practices may result in a very uncomfortable talk with CEOs and boards of directors.
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Why zero trust must form a key pillar of any cybersecurity strategy

Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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Zero trust streamlines that access while strengthening security protections. For this reason, it should form an essential pillar of any cybersecurity strategy.
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How organisations can protect their print privacy in a digital world

Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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printing
Learning how to better protect the data used and stored by organisations' print systems is in their best interests for the company's future success.
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DDoS attack report finds attack volumes up dramatically

Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
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The DDoS attack report analyses attack activity by industries, attack vectors, DDoS attacks on applications and on-premise versus cloud.
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Healthcare, manufacturing and finance sectors accounted for 62% of all cyber-attacks in 2020

Fri, 21st May 2021
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manufacturing
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crypto
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blockchain
The healthcare industry was the hardest hit, with 97% of all hostile activity targeted at the industry being web application or application-specific attacks.
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The challenge of ensuring effective protection against DNS attacks

Wed, 5th May 2021
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ndr
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cybersecurity
The ways in which bad actors can use DNS to mount attacks are numerous. Here are some of the most popular ones.
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Why DevSecOps must strive for effective enforcement measures

Tue, 4th May 2021
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devops
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application security
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multi-cloud
Threats to applications go beyond exploiting code and logic vulnerabilities which are already more than enough to analyse and cope with.
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'Catastrophic forgetting': What it is, and how to prevent it

Mon, 3rd May 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
AI has been used to combat cyber-threats for years. But there are many related pitfalls — and catastrophic forgetting is a major one.
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Protecting endpoints (and users) that have left the office

Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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endpoint protection
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To access work emails, it may suffice to use with multi-factor authentication. But if users want to access customer data, that security control isn't enough.
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Why the rise of containers has created a vulnerability crisis

Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The rapid adoption of cloud services has brought new cyber threats. Read how Sophos' Cloud Optix tackles container vulnerabilities.
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97% of organisations experienced a mobile threat in 2020 — report

Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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malware
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semiconductors
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endpoint protection
Almost all organisations faced mobile cyber-threats in 2020, as remote working increased concerns about mobile security, says Check Point Software.
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How to achieve ransomware resilience in three steps

Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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ransomware
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All organisations need advanced threat protection to stop ransomware attacks and ease the impact if they do occur, writes Bitglass CTO Anurag Kahol.
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Cryptography orchestration reimagined for the enterprise

Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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encryption
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microsoft
Unbound has announced its new CORE platform, a next-generation solution offering that delivers comprehensive cryptography orchestration for enterprises.
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How to stay ahead of the next cyber breach

Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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The shift to remote working has posed challenges for cybersecurity professionals. This article explores how to adapt to the new security landscape.
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Cyber-risk to critical infrastructure reaches all-time high — report

Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
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ransomware
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digital transformation
New research from Nozomi Networks Labs found that attackers are doubling down on high-value targets and weaponising the software supply chain.
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Three steps to a security-driven network for a stronger security posture

Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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network infrastructure
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network security
Distributed workforces and changing environments render traditional network security tools insufficient, requiring a shift to security-driven networking.
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Cybersecurity trends to look out for: Extortion among the top threats in 2021

Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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healthtech
Cyber-crime is evolving, driven by emerging trends — 2021 may be the first year when data extortion officially becomes the main threat to businesses worldwide.
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How do you make cybersecurity tech buying decisions? Here's what your peers say

Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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investment
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opinion
Over half of IT security decision-makers plan to increase security budgets, but 37% of proposals for cybersecurity investment are turned down.
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Verify, and keep verifying: The case for a zero trust framework

Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
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.
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40% of boards will have dedicated cybersecurity committees by 2025 — Gartner

Sat, 30th Jan 2021
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cybersecurity
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trends & predictions
Surge in dedicated cybersecurity committees expected as boards aim to address increasing digital risk, says Gartner.